Supreme Court gives Bihar eight weeks to clear illegal structures from the Ganga floodplains in Patna

28 September 2026

The Supreme Court bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and K V Viswanathan granted Bihar eight weeks to remove unauthorised structures from the Ganga flood plains in Patna. The stretch lies between Nauzar Ghat and Nurpur Ghat. The state had reported only partial compliance, citing recent flooding from Nepal. The bench said this was granted for one last time, failing which the chief secretary would be summoned. Those claiming the land must submit title deeds and building authorisation, or their representations will not be considered. The bench heard the matter and passed the order on 28 September 2026, when the state's Advocate General reported partial compliance with the 21 July direction (which had given six weeks); the order was reported by PTI on 2 October 2026.