Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Court Orders Delhi Metro to Vacate Yamuna Floodplain by 2026
The Delhi High Court has told the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to stop using the Yamuna floodplain for its activities by March 31, 2026.
The court was surprised that the DMRC had not yet moved its batching plants and casting yard from the area, despite earlier instructions.
The DMRC asked for more time, and the court gave them until 2026 to remove all their equipment and clean up the area.
After that, the DMRC must restore the floodplain to its original condition and leave it open.
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has to report on this by April 10.
The DMRC said there were delays because of pollution control rules, but they plan to finish by the deadline.
Delhi High Court orders DMRC to vacate Yamuna floodplain by March 31, 2026.
Court expresses surprise at DMRC's delay in removing batching plants and casting yard.
DMRC granted extension until 2026 for dismantling and cleanup.
Area must be restored to original condition and left open after removal.
DDA directed to file a compliance report by April 10.
- Who
- Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and Delhi High Court
- What
- Order to vacate and restore the Yamuna floodplain
- When
- By March 31, 2026, with a compliance report due by April 10
- Where
- Yamuna floodplain in Delhi
- Why
- To comply with court orders and environmental regulations
- Organization
- Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Area
- Yamuna floodplain
- Deadline
- March 31, 2026
- Activities
- Batching plants and casting yard operations
- Restoration Requirement
- Restore to original condition without debris
- Reporting Deadline for DDA
- April 10
