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Delhi HC Ends Water Woes for Westend Green Farms Society

The Delhi High Court has disposed of a contempt petition after the Delhi Jal Board agreed to supply water to the Westend Green Farms Society. The society had filed the petition alleging willful disobedience of earlier court orders directing the DJB to provide water. Advocates for the residents argued that despite paying substantial property taxes, they were denied this basic civic necessity. Recording the DJB's undertaking, the court closed the proceedings.

Key Points: Delhi HC Ensures Water Supply to Westend Green Farms

  • Court disposes of contempt petition
  • DJB agrees to supply water
  • Society had alleged willful disobedience
  • Residents pay crores in property tax
  • Supply subject to payment of charges
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DJB to supply water to Westend Green Farms after Delhi HC intervention

Delhi Jal Board agrees to supply water to Westend Green Farms Society after High Court intervention, ending contempt proceedings over non-compliance.

"the Delhi Jal Board is ready and willing to supply water to the petitioner society, subject to payment of the requisite charges. - Advocate Tushar Sannu"

New Delhi, February 4

After intervention by the Delhi High Court, the Delhi Jal Board has agreed to supply water to residents of Westend Green Farms Society, bringing an end to contempt proceedings initiated over non-compliance with earlier court directions.

The High Court was dealing with a contempt petition filed by Westend Green Farms Society alleging willful disobedience of its orders dated October 15, 2025, and December 4, 2025, which had directed the Delhi Jal Board to supply water to the society. The contempt petition was listed on February 2, 2026, before Justice Amit Bansal.

Appearing on behalf of Westend Green Farms Society, Advocate Sumit Gehlot submitted that despite repeated and clear judicial directions, the Delhi Jal Board failed to supply water to the residents, amounting to a clear case of willful and deliberate disobedience of the Court's orders.

He pointed out that the society comprises around 170 high-end farmhouses located in the Rajokri and Rangpuri areas of Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, and that residents regularly pay substantial property tax running into crores of rupees every year, yet were denied access to a basic civic necessity such as water.

Advocate Sumit Gehlot further argued that the continued inaction of the authorities left residents with no option but to initiate contempt proceedings to enforce compliance with the Court's earlier orders.

On the other hand, counsel appearing for respondent Delhi Jal Board, Advocate Tushar Sannu, along with Advocates Pulak Gupta Joshi and Shambhavi Vatsa, on instructions, informed the Court that the Delhi Jal Board is ready and willing to supply water to the petitioner society, subject to payment of the requisite charges. It was also submitted that DJB would ensure the supply of water to the residents of the society.

Noted the submissions, Petitioner society, agreed to the arrangement placed on record by the Delhi Jal Board and submitted that if water is supplied to the residents on an immediate basis in terms of the assurance given before the Court, the contempt petition may be disposed of.

Taking note of the submissions and recording the undertaking made by the Delhi Jal Board, the High Court disposed of the contempt petition. The petitioner society was represented through Sumit Gehlot, T.S. Thakran, Manju Gehlot, Advocates of Fidelegal Advocates & Solicitors. The Delhi Jal Board was represented by Tushar Sannu, Pulak Gupta Joshi and Shambhavi Vatsa, Advocates.

- ANI

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Shreya B
While I'm glad the residents will get water, I can't help but think about the thousands in unauthorized colonies and slums who don't have this legal recourse. The system works, but only if you have the money for lawyers and court fees. The disparity is heartbreaking. 💔
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Aman W
"Subject to payment of the requisite charges" – this is the key line. DJB was probably withholding supply over some pending dues or connection charges. Residents paying crores in property tax should ideally clear their water bills on time too. The court has balanced it fairly.
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Priyanka N
This is a classic case of government departments ignoring court orders until they are held in contempt. It wastes so much judicial time and public money. There should be stricter penalties for such willful disobedience by authorities.
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Michael C
Interesting to see the legal process in India. The advocates on both sides seem to have presented their cases well, leading to a practical solution. Hope the water supply starts immediately as assured.
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Karthik V
Vasant Kunj area has had water issues for years. If a posh farmhouse society faces this, imagine the plight of common people in Delhi's summer. DJB needs a complete overhaul of its distribution and grievance system. Bhagwan bharose hai sab.

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