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.

The report gave details of the encroachments identified by the DDA on the 22 km stretch of Yamuna flood plains from Wazirabad to Madanpur Khadar and the action taken.

The court was informed that in some areas wherein the encroachments have been identified are subject matter of court proceedings before various courts and forums. The court was informed that in some matters order of status quo has been passed due to which no action could be taken till a final decision is taken.

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An area of almost 1459 acres has been reclaimed, restoration of which has also been undertaken in terms of the area wise projects being developed for the rejuvenation of the flood plains. DDA is taking all efforts for the removal of all encroachments and illegal construction from the flood plains of river Yamuna.