New Delhi [India], July 30 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has expressed concern over the recurring waterlogging on the National Highway-48 stretch between Mahipalpur and Rangpuri Village, observing that the world is of immense significance as it’s situated close to the Indira Gandhi International Airport and serves as the primary entry path to Gurugram.
Stressing the significance of addressing the difficulty, the Court directed a high-level, multi-agency train to look at the feasibility of developing a devoted stormwater drainage system to completely sort out the issue.
A Division Bench of Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora handed the instructions whereas listening to a writ petition filed by Social Jurist, a civil rights group, which seeks development of a useful stormwater drainage system alongside the NH-48 stretch between Mahipalpur and Rangpuri Village to forestall recurrent flooding through the monsoon. The matter had been obtained by the Bench on switch.
The Court famous that images positioned on document vividly demonstrated the extent of waterlogging within the space through the wet season. The photos confirmed massive parts of the freeway and adjoining roads submerged beneath water, severely affecting vehicular motion and public entry.
Taking be aware of the pictures, the Bench noticed that the difficulty warranted quick consideration contemplating the strategic significance of the placement.
‘Considering the significance of the placement of this space, i.e., close to the airport and being the entry highway to the Gurugram space, concern discover on this matter to the Respondents,’ the Court noticed whereas issuing discover to the Union of India and different authorities.
To facilitate a coordinated response, the Bench directed that the Special Task Force, constituted in an earlier public curiosity litigation regarding waterlogging and supervised by the Chief Secretary of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD), convene a devoted assembly solely for the NH-48 stretch. The Court mentioned the Task Force ought to maintain consultations with all involved stakeholders and put together a complete proposal for addressing the difficulty.
The Court particularly directed the Task Force to work together with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Delhi Development Authority (DDA), National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Delhi Jal Board (DJB), Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), Public Works Department (PWD) and, if essential, GMR Group, to look at the feasibility of developing a storm water drain within the space in order to forestall recurring waterlogging.
The Bench ordered that the primary assembly be held between August 3 and August 7, 2026, including that a number of conferences could also be carried out thereafter if required. It directed {that a} detailed proposal be finalised and positioned earlier than the Court by means of a standing report via the counsel for the GNCTD earlier than the following date of listening to.
The Registry was additional directed to speak a replica of the order to the workplace of the Chief Secretary, GNCTD, for essential data and compliance. The matter has been listed for additional listening to on September 18, 2026. (ANI)