Ensure no waste is dumped at Ashtamudi Lake, evict encroachers in 6 months: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has mandated measures to preserve the Ashtamudi Lake, ordering the state to ensure no waste is discharged into it and to evict encroachers. The court's decision stems from concerns over environmental degradation and the lake’s ecological balance. The court emphasized that protecting the lake is essential for maintaining its ecological health and the well-being of the local community. It directed the Kerala State Pollution Control Board to oversee the implementation of waste management protocols and the revenue authorities to take action against illegal encroachments.