New Delhi, Feb. 20 -- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Model Town, to ensure proper sealing of illegal borewells in Delhi by removing submersible pumps and plugging the borewells with concrete within two weeks.

The direction was passed on February 20, while hearing an execution application filed in connection with the alleged illegal operation of borewells in Rohini and Shakti Nagar areas.

The case was originally filed against the Delhi Pollution Control Committee and other authorities.

On January 28, 2025, the Tribunal had disposed of the original application with directions that if any action was pending, the concerned SDM should look into the issue and take steps without unnecessary...