I couldn’t find any today’s news about the AP High Court specifically calling for a law to penalize government officials who ignore encroachment on water bodies and drains. The most recent judicial discussions on encroachment date back to April 2022, when the High Court criticized municipal officials for turning a blind eye to unauthorized constructions near public land .

It’s possible you came across this older judgment or commentary today. If there is genuinely a new order or development from late June 2025, I couldn’t locate it in current news sources. Would you like me to:

• Double-check for recent press releases or court notifications?
• Look for related environmental rulings in Andhra Pradesh from the past few weeks?

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