Jaipur, March 19 -- The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday recorded Rajasthan's compliance affidavit in the Jojari-Luni river pollution case, lauding the coordinated efforts of the high-level ecosystem oversight committee and the state government, and reserved its order after hearing submissions by additional advocate general Shiv Mangal Sharma. Appearing for the state, Sharma told a bench of justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta that the compliance affidavit addresses issues relating to pollution and ecological degradation of the Jojari-Luni river system. He said the court appreciated the joint efforts of the committee and state authorities and would pass orders after examining the recommendations placed on record. At the outset, Sharma submitted the affidavit and told the bench that all logistical and administrative concerns flagged in the committee's first report have been fully addressed by the state government. He said the government has provided the required infrastructure and manpower support, including the appointment of a dedicated RAS officer as Registrar-cum-Nodal Officer, a full-time senior legal researcher and a stenographer, ensuring the smooth functioning of the committee and effective implementation of court directions. The court was informed that the committee has been functioning with full cooperation from various state departments and has already carried out extensive field inspections and technical assessments across affected districts, including Jodhpur, Pali and Balotra. Counsel appearing for industries raised no objections to the committee's recommendations. Similarly, additional solicitor general Archana Pathak Dave, appearing for the ministry of environment, forest and climate change, also expressed no objection to the recommendations. The matter pertains to large-scale pollution caused by industrial effluents and untreated sewage flowing into the Jojari-Bandi-Luni river network, adversely affecting agriculture, groundwater and public health in western Rajasthan. The Supreme Court had taken suo motu cognisance of the issue on September 16, 2025, noting contamination in the Jojari river impacting large populations. On October 9, 2025, it directed that the case be clubbed with related proceedings concerning industrial pollution in Pali, Balotra and Jodhpur. Subsequently, on November 21, 2025, the court constituted a High-Level Ecosystem Oversight Committee headed by Justice Sangeet Lodha to supervise remedial measures and recommend a long-term restoration plan for the river ecosystem. The committee thereafter conducted extensive field inspections, river surveys and assessments of treatment facilities, documenting environmental degradation, illegal discharge points and systemic failures across the river network. On March 10, 2026, the committee submitted its first report. While considering it, the court noted certain logistical requirements and granted time to the state government to address them. On the same day, the bench appreciated the assistance rendered by Sharma, observing that the state was aiding the court constructively. Taking note of the compliance and progress made, the Supreme Court expressed expectation of continued cooperation from the state and the pollution control authorities....