Draft Bill proposes up to â¹50L fine for construction near Ganga
A draft Bill by Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation has proposed that construction of permanent structures on the active floodplain area near Ganga should attract a two-year jail term or a fine of up to â¹50 lakh or both. It also suggested creation of an armed Ganga Protection Corps to arrest those polluting the river.