Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Delhi HC Orders PWD to Fix Mandoli Jail Drainage
The Delhi High Court is telling the government to fix the broken pipes in Mandoli Jail, where people live.
Someone in jail complained that the toilets aren't working right, and there's sewage everywhere.
The Court is upset because the government knew about the problem for a long time but didn't do anything.
Now, the Court has given them a deadline to connect the jail's pipes to the main ones so things can get cleaner.
Delhi High Court ordered PWD to connect Mandoli Jail's drainage to the main sewer line.
The order followed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by a life-sentenced convict.
The petition highlighted unsanitary conditions caused by blocked sewer lines since March 2025.
The Court criticized PWD's inaction despite repeated communications.
PWD was given four weeks to complete the connection.
- Who
- Delhi High Court and Public Works Department (PWD).
- What
- Delhi High Court mandates PWD to connect Mandoli Jail's drainage system.
- When
- The order was issued by the Delhi High Court on Wednesday.
- Where
- Mandoli Jail, Delhi
- Why
- To address unsanitary conditions caused by blocked sewer lines.
Court's View
PWD's Response
Responsibility
Court's View
Inaction by PWD despite repeated communications.
PWD's Response
PWD claims delay due to finalized tenders and ongoing work.
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Issue
- Drainage System
- Location
- Mandoli Jail, Delhi
- Petitioner
- Sonu Dahiya
- Deadline
- Four weeks
