NGT Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Poor Condition of Ancient Water Tank in Hyderabad's Golconda Fort

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report highlighting the 'poor' and deplorable condition of Katora Houz, a historic water tank located inside Hyderabad's Golconda Fort.

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A bench headed by judicial member Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi registered an original application suo motu (on its own) following a news item titled "Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad's Golconda Fort Cries for attention".

Referring to the news article, the Bench, also comprising expert member A Senthil Vel, noted that the tank, which was once an important source of water, is now full of garbage and has no water left.

The news item also pointed out that the area surrounding Katora Houz is facing increasing encroachments, further contributing to the tank's deterioration.