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NGT asks DJB for action report on illegal borewells in South Delhi
The National Green Tribunal directed the Delhi Jal Board to file an action taken report within six weeks on a petition alleging illegal borewells in south Delhi. The tribunal noted no complaint had been filed and allowed the petitioner to submit a detailed complaint to the DJB’s CEO, triggering due procedures for action if violations are found.
Why It Matters
This sets a timeline for addressing illegal groundwater extraction in several south Delhi localities and outlines procedural steps for enforcement authorities.
Timeline
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Article reporting the development published
April 23, 2026
The article published on April 23, 2026, reports that the NGT issued notice to the DJB seeking an action taken report within six weeks.
NGT disposes plea and directs action by DJB after filing a detailed complaint
April 20, 2026
The National Green Tribunal bench headed by Justice Prakash Shrivastava disposed of the plea, noting that no complaint had been filed nor any violator impleaded. It permitted the applicant to file a detailed complaint to the CEO, DJB with full details of the illegally operating borewells. The CEO, DJB, on receipt of such a complaint will take due action as per procedure, keeping in view the observations above, preferably within a period of six weeks from the date of receipt of the complaint.
petitioner alleged illegal borewells in south Delhi
2025
In 2025, a Delhi resident alleged in a petition that several illegal borewells were operating in south Delhi, including Satbari, Gadaipur, Bhatti Village, Vasant Kunj, Sultanpur and Ghitorni, without the requisite permission.