The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) received over Rs 28,400 crore since 2015-16 but allegedly misused funds, prompting the Supreme Court to intervene. The Delhi government s finance secretary accused the DJB of lacking accountability. The court directed funds release to DJB and deemed the plea against the official "untenable." Hearings continue.
The Delhi Jal Board is tasked with creating a five-year plan to improve the city s drinking water supply, with specific focus on monitoring groundwater extraction from tubewells. Despite a prior directive from Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the implementation has been delayed. Around 25% of tubewells fail to meet water quality standards, prompting concerns from DJB officials.
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Delhi Jal Board received a Supreme Court notice over non-release of funds for water supply. Apex Court directed Delhi govt s Principal Secretary (Finance) to release funds to DJB. Delhi govt s petition fixed for further hearing on April 10.