National Green Tribunal Orders Immediate Remedial Action on Pitampura Pipeline Leak

The National Green Tribunal has instructed the Delhi Jal Board and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee to take urgent action regarding a water pipeline leak in Pitampura. The Tribunal emphasized the need for swift resolution following a letter petition alleging leakage near Gopal Mandir Road, affecting the drinking water supply.

The National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi Jal Board and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee to take immediate remedial measures on the leakage of water pipelines in the Pitampura area.

The green body was addressing a letter petition alleging leakage from water pipelines near Gopal Mandir Road in Pitampura. The complaint highlighted concerns about the water from the damaged pipelines being supplied for drinking purposes.

In an order passed last week, a bench led by National Green Tribunal Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava noted that the Delhi Jal Board had excavated the road for the extension of pipelines in January 2023, a project yet to be completed.

''Given the nature of the complaint, we believe that expeditious action is necessary by the Delhi Jal Board and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee to address the issue detailed in the letter petition without delay,'' the Tribunal stated.

The bench also included Judicial Member Justice Arun Kumar Tyagi and Expert Member A Senthil Vel. The Tribunal directed the administrative heads of both authorities to ensure appropriate remedial action promptly.