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NGT asks Delhi govt to submit report on Yamuna post idol immersion

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday directed the Delhi government to submit a report on River Yamuna’s condition post Ganesha and Durga idols immersion.

A detailed affidavit enumerating steps being taken to clean the river should be filed, a bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar said.

The Delhi government and the Delhi Jal Board were also asked by the green panel to submit a status report on compliance of its directions on the execution of phase-I of Yamuna cleaning work.

The first phase is on control and prevention of pollution at Najafgarh and Delhi Gate drains.

“The counsel appearing for the NCT (National Capital Territory) of Delhi submits that steps are being taken to clean the river and the flood plains of Yamuna after the festive season and immersion of idols. Let him also file a status report,” the bench said.