In response to a petition filed by Gurgaon resident Harinder Dhingra, claiming massive encroachment around the natural drain located in DLF Phase I, the NGT slapped notices on the state government, the MCG and HUDA on Friday, seeking explanation for their inaction.
The court has asked the civic body and other agencies to file a reply by April 9, the next date for hearing.
According to the petitioner, the drain — which runs from Sikanderpur Ghosi till the Delhi Metro line in Sikanderpur — is critical to holding rainwater and recharge the city’s depleting groundwater level.
Besides the encroachment issue, a waste transfer station proposed near the nullah is also under the NGT’s scanner.
Despite raising objections several times in the past, no measure was taken to stop encroachment around the natural drain, claimed the petitioner. Gurgaon News
The petition, citing earlier orders issued by the tribunal, read: “Natural drains must be kept clean and obstruction-free. No stormwater drain should be covered or used to discharge sewage.”
Sudhir Chauhan, senior town planner, MCG, said, “We have taken appropriate action against the violators, and will set up the waste transfer station in an area that does not come within the ambit of the Aravalli forests.”
