Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Residents Welfare Association Savita Vihar Vs Irrigation & Flood Control Department & Others dated 28/05/2025.

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The applicant raised the grievance against throwing of construction debris and sewage obstruction in the Ghazipur drain. According to the applicant this drain flows behind Savita Vihar and Yojna Vihar colonies and an elevated road has been constructed i.e. Ch.Charan Singh Marg by the side of this drain and contractor has dumped the construction debris in the drain which is obstructing flow of the drain and is creating health issues to the residents. He has further submitted that desilting work of this drain has not yet commenced whereas other drains of Delhi are being desilted and this drain ultimately outfalls in river Yamuna.

The NGT, May 28, 2025 directed notice to be issued to the respondents which included Irrigation and Flood Control Department, Delhi to file their reply. The next date of hearing is on September 9, 2025.