India, May 30 -- The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a notice to the Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) department of the Delhi government, seeking a detailed response over obstructions created in the Ghazipur drain by construction debris and sewage.

NGT was hearing a plea filed by the residents' welfare association of Savita Vihar claiming that construction debris was being dumped in the drain and obstructing its flow. This, alongside the existing sewage load, was becoming a health hazard for residents, the plea said.

"According to the applicant, this drain flows behind Savita Vihar and Yojna Vihar colonies and an elevated road has been constructed i.e. Ch. Charan Singh Marg by the side of this drain. The contractor has dumpe...