Supreme Court Bats Against Transfer of Community Resources
The Supreme Court has recently declared that the Government has no right to transfer “invaluable” community resources like village water ponds to a few powerful people and industrialists for commercialisation of the property, when many areas of the country perennially face water crisis and access to drinking water is woefully inadequate.
Highlights of the Judgment
- Fundamental Right: Protection of such village commons is essential to safeguard the fundamental right guaranteed by Article 21 of our Constitution. These common areas are the lifeline of village communities, and often sustain various chores and provide resources necessary for life.
- Responsibility of State: ....
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