Status report on behalf of Delhi Development Authority in terms of the National Green Tribunal order dated February 6, 2025.
The matter related to encroachments along the 22 km stretch of Yamuna flood plains and action taken. The DDA report, April 2, 2025 places on record the efforts being taken to comply with the various orders of the Supreme Court, the Delhi High Court, the National Green Tribunal for removal of encroachments from the Yamuna flood plains.
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Jagdev Vs Lieutenant Governor of Delhi & Others dated 06/02/2025.
The NGT, October 17, 2019 had directed that the flood plains of a river cannot be allowed to be occupied as such occupation could damage the ecology of the river and has directed to keep river Yamuna free from encroachment. The court had also directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) and Forest Department to take action in accordance with law.
