IN RE : OUTRAGE AS PARENTS END LIFE AFTER CHILDS DENGUE Vs. IN RE : OUTRAGE AS PARENTS END LIFE AFTER CHILDS DENGUE

JUDGEMENT

(1.) On reading the affidavits, it is clear that both the office of the Lt. Governor as well as the Government of NCT of Delhi are in agreement that the question of solid waste management in Delhi is the responsibility of the Municipal Corporations and that the Lt. Governor has the responsibility under the Act to issue directions in this regard in appropriate cases under Section 487 of the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957.

(2.) We have been informed by learned Additional Solicitor General that there are no funds available with the East and North Delhi Municipal Corporations and that is one of the problems why solid waste management problems are not being attended to. We find this to be rather surprising that because of the shortage of funds Delhi should be converted into a dump - this is the condition of the capital of the country.

(3.) It has been brought to our notice by Mr. Colin Gonsalves, learned amicus curiae that certain steps have been taken by the Gurugram Municipal Corporation which have been very successful in managing sold waste, particularly at a dumpsite. Since Gurugram is not so far away, it will be worthwhile if the office of the Lt. Governor takes the advice of the Commissioner of Gurugram Municipal Corporation in this regard. To confirm the availability of the expertise in Gurugram Municipal Corporation, we require the presence of the Commissioner of the Gurugram Municipal Corporation in Court on 16th July, 2018. The Registry will ensure that a communication is sent to him/her at the earliest along with a copy of the order passed today.