MLA meets Jung to develop Mahipalpur ‘garbage dump’

“This land has turned into a garbage dump. A pond and a recreation and cultural centre for villagers should be built on this land. We had met the L-G on September 26 for the development of Mahipalpur and a follow-up meeting took place today. The area needs to be developed as a green belt,” Sehrawat said.

Concerns were also raised over the alleged plans of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to allot the land for construction of hotels.

Alleging that the plans were a violation of court orders, Sehrawat said, “The court has banned diversion of village grazing land (gram sabha land). Village Mahipalpur is located in the environmentally sensitive Aravali ridge. In the past, the ridge has been plundered for the construction of malls and institutions on Nelson Mandela Marg… The L-G’s office has assured that these issues have been taken up with the departments and agencies concerned.”

He said an environment committee formed by a court had recommended a ban on construction on the South Central Aravali Ridge area.

“Another issue in the area – regarding construction of a 200-bed hospital in the area – was also discussed during the meeting. This project is lying approved since 2003. The hospital is essential for residents as well as accident and trauma cases on the national highway. The hospital also has the potential to play a vital role in case of a disaster at the international airport,” Sehrawat said.

Responding to these allegations, a DDA official said, “The DDA does not acquire land. It is acquired by the Delhi government.”