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‘Completely Impermissible’ Fresh Construction in Yamuna Floodplains’ Zone “O” Warned Against: Delhi High Court

27 May 2026 3 min read
‘Completely Impermissible’ Fresh Construction in Yamuna Floodplains’ Zone “O” Warned Against: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has made strong observations regarding illegal residential colonies and unauthorised construction activities in Delhi’s environmentally sensitive Yamuna floodplain area classified as Zone O. The Court stated that residential colonies in the floodplain zone are “completely impermissible” under law and expressed concern over continuous illegal construction despite repeated restrictions. Bench Of Delhi High Court Issues Warning The Division Bench of Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Manmeet…

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