NGT Issues Notice to Assam Govt Over Illegal Water Boring in Guwahati

• National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notice to the Assam government and state agencies regarding alleged illegal groundwater boring in Guwahati.
• The NGT’s Eastern Zone Bench admitted an application highlighting illegal groundwater extraction in Barshapara area.
• Notices were issued to respondents including Special Chief Secretary (PHED), Executive Engineer (PHED), District Commissioner of Kamrup Metropolitan, Central Ground Water Board, and Barshapara No 1 Water Supply Management Committee.
• No NOC has been issued for groundwater extraction in Barshapara, yet multiple borewells are allegedly operating without authorization.
• Excessive extraction in the semi-critical groundwater zone has led to declining water levels and scarcity, with allegations of commercial supply.