Delhi/NCR
An environmental activist has filed a plea against Delhi Development Authority's proposed "lake city complex" near Sanjay Lake in Mayur Vihar.
Seeking a ban on any such proposals, petitioner GL Verma has claimed that the project will shrink the catchment area of the lake, which is needed to recharge it.
The National Green Tribunal on January 16 sought the centre's views on the issue. A bench of Justice P Jyothimani issued notices to the environment ministry, Urban development ministry, DDA and Central Ground Water Board.
Verma's plea stated, "An integrated commercial and housing complex has been proposed close to the Yamuna in Mayur Vihar Phase-II. The project includes shopping centres, hotels, sports clubs, etc. An adventure park is also proposed in the region of Sanjay Lake".
According to the petition, DDA has also announced setting up of three smart sub-cities with 20 lakh flats in Dwarka, Rohini and Narela. It added that constructions near Sanjay Lake region would lead to steep decline in water level.
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