The court warned that, in the absence of a satisfactory response, it might consider drastic actions, such as limiting new construction projects Photographs by Vikas Choudhary
Waste

'Where do you dispose Delhi's 3,000 MT of daily waste' — SC asks MCD

Delhi MCD will provide a detailed response to Supreme Court by January 27

Vikas Choudhary

The Supreme Court has raised concerns over both the government's lack of action and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi's (MCD) ambitious promise to eliminate the capital's untreated legacy waste by December, 2028.

A Bench led by Justice AS Oka posed a simple yet pressing question to the MCD: "Where do you dispose of the 3,000 metric tonnes (mt) of solid waste generated daily in Delhi?"

Justice Oka expressed frustration over the growing waste problem, noting that while the city currently generates 3,000 MT of waste daily.

Justice Oka pointed out that while the MCD had assured the court in an affidavit that it would address the issue of untreated waste, the corporation remained “conspicuously silent” on its current waste disposal practices.

Delhi's waste generation would rise to 4,000 MT in six months and 5,000 MT in a year. He emphasized the urgency of addressing the issue before it escalates further.

Menaka Guruswamy, senior advocate representing the MCD, assured the court that a detailed response would be provided on January 27, when the court would hear the matter specifically regarding this question.