The Court was hearing a petition by civil rights group Social Juris seeking construction of a functional storm water drainage system along the stretch of National Highway-48 between Mahipalpur and Rangpuri Village.
On the last date of hearing, the Court had directed the Chief Secretary of the Delhi government to hold a meeting with stakeholders including the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Delhi Development Authority, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Delhi Jal Board, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and Public Works Department.
The Court was informed that a meeting of the concerned officials had taken place.
It observed from the minutes of the meeting submitted,"No responsibility has been fixed as to which job is to be undertaken by which agency.
Don’t resolve it, we will not hesitate [to stop construction].
The Court was hearing a petition by civil rights group Social Juris seeking construction of a functional storm water drainage system along the stretch of National Highway-48 between Mahipalpur and Rangpuri Village.
On the last date of hearing, the Court had directed the Chief Secretary of the Delhi government to hold a meeting with stakeholders including the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Delhi Development Authority, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Delhi Jal Board, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and Public Works Department.
The Court was informed that a meeting of the concerned officials had taken place. It observed from the minutes of the meeting submitted,
"No responsibility has been fixed as to which job is to be undertaken by which agency. The callous approach of the NHAI is not appreciated in as much as there is no official present before the Court and neither is the counsel prepared to make any substantial submission."
It further stated,
"They have to do it for the people there. The cars have been submerged. Don’t resolve it, we will not hesitate [to stop construction]. If you don't sort it out, there will be stringent action."
