Paryavarana Parirakshana Sangham ... vs Union Of India Through Secretary on 13 April, 2022
(iv) Even if the wetlands identified and mapped were not to be
included as wetlands, then they will have to be treated as
water bodies and steps will have to be taken to protect the
same as has been observed by the Hon‟ble Apex Court in M.K.
Balakrishnan's case cited supra and remove encroachments
and restrain any activity in the wetland or water body, as it is
necessary to protect the water bodies also as equal to wetlands,
as they also play a great role in sustainability of the
environment and provide valuable ecosystem services.