Guwahati, Oct. 6 -- The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions for stronger and more effective measures to address recurring floods, riverbank erosion and drainage problems in Assam and the Brahmaputra Valley.

A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant refused to take up the plea filed by advocate Ujjawal Gaur, but directed the court registry to forward a copy of the petition to the concerned respondent authorities.

The Bench asked the authorities to examine the issues raised in the petition and take appropriate remedial measures.

Appearing in person, Gaur argued that the administrative shortcomings highlighted in his petition were matters that could be examined judi...