Report on behalf of Government of NCT of Delhi with respect to the National Green Tribunal order, August 17, 2023.

Due to the coordinated action taken by the various concerned departments on the eight action points of the "Action Plan for Rejuvenation of river Yamuna" the water quality of the river has improved in the period of January 2023 to September 2023. This is in comparison to the year 2022.

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In re: News item published in Indian Express dated 07.10.2023 titled “GRAP Stage 1 kicks in as air quality dips to poor, condition likely to prevail till Sunday” dated 20/10/2023.

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Shamsher Singh Vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi dated 17/10/2023.

The matter related to dumping of sewage by unauthorized trucks/vehicles on roads and drains resulting in pollution and damage to environment.

The tribunal by its order, December 21, 2022 had taken note of the recommendation of the joint committee report, December 18, 2022 and directed the Chief Secretary to take up follow up action in coordination with the concerned departments/authorities.

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In re : News item published in The Times of India dated 02.07.2023 titled “2 workers killed in factory blast in residential area” dated 16/10/2023.

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Mahesh Chandra Saxena Vs Chief Secretary, Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Others dated 13/10/2023. In the Original Application, the issue relating to ground water contamination in reference to the rain water harvesting system installed in the housing societies in Dwarka was raised. The OA was disposed of with certain directions and thereafter, this Execution Application has been filed.

The Commission, from time to time, observed and has sensitized all stakeholders that amongst other contributors, large-scale use of Diesel Generating sets is a major contributing factor for deterioration of air quality in the region.

The Department of Environment, Government of NCT of Delhi on 27.09.2023, as part of National Clean Air Program, has conducted a Stakeholders Consultation to suggest regulatory changes in following areas: Implementation of Directions/ guidelines on dust mitigation measures in Construction and Demolition (C&D) activities and sound environmenta

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sunil Kumar Aledia Vs Govt. of NCT of Delhi dated 20/09/2023.

The matter relates to discharge of sewage in the storm water drain passing through Malviya Nagar to Greater Kailash by joining sewer line to storm water drain by Delhi Jal Board (DJB).

Order of the High Court of Delhi in the matter of Anita Santiago Vs Municipal Corporation of Delhi & Others dated 11/09/2023.

The present Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed by the Petitioner bringing attention to the mechanism adopted by the MCD for the capture and subsequent release of street dogs in Delhi during special events like Independence Day, Republic Day and most recently, the G20 Summit, 2023.

Judgment of the Delhi High Court in the matter of Rahul Mohod Vs The Govt of NCT Delhi & Others dated 06/09/2023.

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