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‘Water bodies belong to society, but have been corporatised’: Madras HC issues directions to State discouraging encroachment of water bodies for construction
“Water bodies belong to the society. Their ownership may technically rest in local bodies/departments/government. But they are a gift of nature and have to be available not only for human beings but also animals and birds.”