Court Criticizes Delhi Civic Body for Flying Like Bees and Stinging Like Butterflies

The court raised concerns about the absence of the standing committee of MCD and the lack of a scheduled date for the next cabinet meeting. It warned that it would start suspending senior officials due to their failure to take appropriate action.

The court criticized the MCD for the shocking state of affairs, with waste lying along the road for months or even years, and called for the MCD to be dissolved. The court also emphasized the need for authorities to close or barricade open drains in the area, expressing concern about the loss of lives and the gravity of the situation.

It criticized senior MCD officers for their lack of supervision, stating that no one seems to be working. The court also directed the DDA to barricade the open drains and file a status report.

The court expressed frustration with the MCD and stated that the officers seemed to be “beyond redemption.” It further directed the police to complete their investigation promptly, emphasizing that there cannot be “black holes” in the city without the superintendence of any authority.

The court also highlighted the issue of criminal negligence and directed the investigating officer to file a status report. It took exception to the MCD officer’s argument and emphasized the urgency of taking corrective measures.

The court was hearing a PIL filed by a resident for action against the contractor and officials of the DDA for alleged negligence leading to the death of a woman and her three-year-old son. Tanuja (22) and her son Priyansh (3) drowned in an under-construction drain in a waterlogged street in Ghazipur area.

The incident occurred during heavy rains. The MCD deputy commissioner informed the court that drains were being covered, but a lot of garbage was coming from the Uttar Pradesh side.

The court expressed strong concern about the situation and urged for swift corrective action. *(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.

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