NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed governments of Punjab, Haryana and other states to maintain status quo on the supply of Yamuna water to Delhi till tomorrow.
The apex court was hearing an application filed by Delhi Jal Board (DJB) which has sought directions to the Haryana government to cease the discharge of untreated pollutants into the Yamuna and release sufficient water to the national Capital.
A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde issued notices to Haryana, Punjab and Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) and asked them to file their responses on the application by Friday.
Senior advocate A M Singhvi, appearing for DJB, said that water level has fallen in the national capital.
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