Gurgaon: National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed a ground inspection following allegations of prolonged waterlogging and possible chemical contamination along a road in Daulatabad Industrial Area.“MCG is required to carry out the ground verification and if the allegation is correct, appropriate remedial action is required to be taken expeditiously,” said the order, passed by a bench comprising Prakash Shrivastava and Afroz Ahmad, dated July 1.According to a petition, filed by Gurgaon resident Rema Raina, stagnant water remained accumulated on both sides of a nearly one-kilometre stretch of road in Daulatabad Industrial Area for the past three months. Raina said, “The water emits a foul smell due to the presence of chemical contents, making it difficult for nearby residents, workers in the industrial area and commuters to use the road.”While the tribunal did not express any opinion on the merits of the allegations or determine whether the stagnant water was contaminated, it underscored the need for a site inspection to ascertain the facts.The case brings attention to environmental and civic infrastructure concerns in Daulatabad Industrial Area, where prolonged waterlogging during and after the monsoon has been a recurring issue. Allegations of foul-smelling stagnant water, particularly in industrial clusters, also raise concerns about possible contamination and its impact on public health, traffic movement and sanitation, making timely verification and corrective action crucial.The plea alleged that despite submitting a written complaint to MCG on Oct 3, 2025, the issue remained unresolved. Raina told the tribunal that no effective action wastaken even months after the complaint was filed, prompting her to approach NGT. After considering the submissions, the tribunal observed that the allegations required verification on the ground before any further action could be taken.The tribunal directed the respondent authority to examine the applicant’s complaint dated Oct 2025, in the light of its observations and take appropriate action without delay. It also permitted the applicant to submit a copy of the tribunal’s order, along with the complaint and supporting material, to the authority for compliance. The original application and the pending interlocutory applications were disposed of after the directions were issued.
