A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan Singh and Justice Manmeet Preeta Singh Arora emphasized the serious challenges faced by Delhi, especially the serious impact of the overflowing Yamuna river last year.
The bench criticized the existing disjointed approach to drainage management and attributed it to lack of coordination between various agencies and departments.
Noting the urgent need for a unified command structure to facilitate inter-departmental and inter-government cooperation, the court outlined a proactive administrative stance against monsoon-related accidents.
The decision comes in response to the impending monsoon season in the national capital, which has historically led to massive waterlogging and infrastructure collapse.
To strengthen efforts, the court ordered the Delhi government to centralize the management of all 22 open drains flowing into the Yamuna to a single department or agency by April 30.Further, addressing the pollution and mismanagement affecting the Yamuna river, the court ordered comprehensive action, including geo-tagging of water bodies, rejuvenation of degraded water bodies and implementation of rain water harvesting measures in government buildings by September 30. Doing is involved.
The court also stressed the importance of public participation in these initiatives, proposing the construction of rain water harvesting systems in low-lying areas as a community-driven project.
Recognizing the ecological and social importance of the Yamuna floodplains, the High Court directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to remove encroachments along the river banks and pursue green development projects.
These include creating platforms for religious activities, ensuring a balance between cultural practices and environmental protection.
Additionally, the court has called for immediate action to address sewage discharge from unauthorized colonies and informal settlements, and directed the government to ensure 100 percent sewage treatment to prevent untreated waste from entering the Yamuna.Ultimately, the court's directions are an important step towards mitigating the environmental challenges faced by the national capital, with an aim to drive overall improvement in water management and urban planning. I have scheduled the next hearing for May 20.
The bench criticized the existing disjointed approach to drainage management and attributed it to lack of coordination between various agencies and departments.
Noting the urgent need for a unified command structure to facilitate inter-departmental and inter-government cooperation, the court outlined a proactive administrative stance against monsoon-related accidents.
The decision comes in response to the impending monsoon season in the national capital, which has historically led to massive waterlogging and infrastructure collapse.
To strengthen efforts, the court ordered the Delhi government to centralize the management of all 22 open drains flowing into the Yamuna to a single department or agency by April 30.Further, addressing the pollution and mismanagement affecting the Yamuna river, the court ordered comprehensive action, including geo-tagging of water bodies, rejuvenation of degraded water bodies and implementation of rain water harvesting measures in government buildings by September 30. Doing is involved.
The court also stressed the importance of public participation in these initiatives, proposing the construction of rain water harvesting systems in low-lying areas as a community-driven project.
Recognizing the ecological and social importance of the Yamuna floodplains, the High Court directed the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to remove encroachments along the river banks and pursue green development projects.
These include creating platforms for religious activities, ensuring a balance between cultural practices and environmental protection.
Additionally, the court has called for immediate action to address sewage discharge from unauthorized colonies and informal settlements, and directed the government to ensure 100 percent sewage treatment to prevent untreated waste from entering the Yamuna.Ultimately, the court's directions are an important step towards mitigating the environmental challenges faced by the national capital, with an aim to drive overall improvement in water management and urban planning. I have scheduled the next hearing for May 20.
