The Supreme Court on Thursday expressed concern over encroachment on public lands across the country and observed this is a "sad story" that is going on for the last 75 years and major cities have "turned into slums". The apex court observed that the primary responsibility of ensuring that there is no encroachment is that of the local authority.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/encroachment-issue-sad-story-going-on-for-75-yrs-major-cities-have-turned-into-slums-says-supreme-court/articleshow/88323421.cms