India, July 28 -- The Pune Water Resources department has issued final notices to 23 people for illegal encroachment near the Khadakwasla dam, which includes hotels, resorts and temporary structures, as it was found that these structures were polluting the dam area. The district collector is expected to fix dates for demolition this week and is likely to launch the drive next week.

To stop encroachers from getting a stay order from the courts, caveats have been filed in both the district and high courts.

Taking serious note of the complaints about the growing encroachments in the area, Water Resources minister Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil had recently assured that a drone survey would be carried out to assess the extent of the encroachments...