The Kerala High Court has ordered a probe into the alleged encroachment of government land by a private company. Background: The case began when a petition was filed alleging that a private company had encroached upon government land in the district of Ernakulam. Parties: The petitioner was a social activist, while the respondents included the private company and the state government. Legal issues: The main issue before the court was whether the private company had indeed encroached upon government land and whether the government had taken adequate action to prevent the encroachment. Court observations: The court observed that the government had failed to take adequate measures to prevent the encroachment and directed the district collector to conduct a probe. Significance: The order is significant as it highlights the need for the government to protect public land and prevent encroachment. The court has also directed the government to take action against the private company if the allegations are found to be true. The petitioner has welcomed the order, stating that it will help to prevent the misuse of government land. The private company has denied the allegations, stating that it had obtained all necessary permissions before commencing construction.