The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the government to take action against encroachment of wetlands. Background: The petition was filed by a group of environmentalists who were concerned about the destruction of wetlands. Parties: The petitioners were the environmentalists, while the respondents were the government and the encroachers. Legal issues: The key issue before the NGT was whether the encroachment of wetlands was causing environmental harm. Court observations: The NGT observed that the encroachment of wetlands was indeed causing environmental harm and that the government had failed to take adequate action to prevent it. Significance: The order highlights the importance of protecting wetlands and taking action against encroachment to prevent environmental harm.