The Delhi High Court has restrained the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) from continuing to occupy the Yamuna floodplain area after March 31, 2026.
The Bench of Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora was hearing a petition regarding the DMRC operating batching plants and a casting yard in the floodplain, despite clear instructions on December 11 to shift from the area.
In an order dated December 22, the Court said it was “surprising” that no action was taken regarding the removal of the DMRC's batching plants and casting yard. It noted that the DMRC had approached the Court seeking an extension for the removal activities.
Delhi High Court orders removal of encroachments on Yamuna river bank
“Considering that DMRC is engaged in a critical infrastructure-related project in the city of Delhi, namely the Delhi Metro and the ancillary developments, as an exception, this Court deems it appropriate to grant time till March 31, 2026, for dismantling of machinery, equipment, and dismantling of the batching plants, the casting yard, etc.,” the Court said.
