India, June 5 -- New Delhi

After 30% of water samples tested in Janakpuri's A Block were found contaminated with E. coli and faecal coliform, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) pulled up the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) for inaction, observing that even after three months of deliberation, the water utility has failed to take meaningful remedial measures.

The NGT directed that clean drinking water be supplied to residents of A1 Block through alternate sources until the issue is fully addressed. The tribunal also ordered fresh sampling to be carried out on June 30, with a report due ahead of the next hearing on July 16.

NGT issued the directions while hearing a plea filed by the residents' welfare association (RWA) of Janakpuri's A1 Block, which...