Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nizamuddin West Association Vs Union of India & Others dated 22/12/2023.
The matter related to the foul smell emitted from the drain flowing on the backside of houses of Greater Kailash, Delhi. The Kushak drain is open near the backside of their houses. The Kushak drain is part of the Barapullah Drain. The Barapullah storm water drain outfalls into the river Yamuna.
As per the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) report there are three main causes of the emitting of foul smell from the open area of drain. They are