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Delhi High Court Orders DJB to Replace Sewage-Laced Pipelines by August 2025

It follows revelations that ageing pipelines have exposed East Delhi residents to sewage-tainted water.

On Wednesday, the high court had directed DJB to carry out a physical inspection and take corrective measures. (ARCHIVES)
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Delhi HC Raps Jal Board, Orders Pipeline Overhaul in Yojana Vihar

Overview

  • The court directed the Delhi Jal Board to invite tenders by July 7 and award contracts by July 17 for overhauling the 35-year-old distribution network.
  • DJB must complete replacement of damaged pipelines by August 2025 and file an affidavit detailing a full network overhaul schedule for Yojana Vihar and adjacent areas.
  • A status report confirmed that water lines in Yojana Vihar, Anand Vihar and Jagriti Enclave are severely corroded and have been mixing sewage with drinking water.
  • The court ordered desilting of the sewage treatment plant by August and mandated enforcement against unauthorized booster pump use during non-supply hours.
  • A follow-up hearing on August 13 will assess DJB’s compliance, with failure to meet court-set deadlines potentially leading to contempt proceedings.