NGT directs government not to commence de-silting work in Somb river
Applicant — M/s Haryana Infra — said the process undertaken by respondents by issuing tender of the de-silting work and removal/extraction of sand minor mineral violated the National Framework for Sediment Management
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has passed an order directing the Haryana Government not to commence de-silting work in the Somb river in Yamunanagar district without leave of the Tribunal.
Passing an order on February 11, 2026, NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and expert member Dr A Senthil said, “Till the next date of hearing though the tender proceedings will proceed, the work of de-silting will not commence without leave of the Tribunal.”
Filing an application before the NGT, the applicant — M/s Haryana Infra — said the process undertaken by respondents by issuing detailed notice inviting tender (DNIT) of the de-silting work of the Somb river and removal/extraction of sand minor mineral violated the National Framework for Sediment Management (NFSM), 2020.
The applicant further stated that it violated the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) notification, 2006, as amended by the notification on January 15, 2016, and March 28, 2020.
The state government issued the DNIT on January 30, 2026, for de-silting in the Somb river (Bamnauli to Chhachhrauli RD 11,800 to 27,000).
The applicant challenged the DNIT issued by the State of Haryana on January 30, 2026, for the auction of de-silting in Somb river (Bamnauli to Chhachhrauli RD 11,800 to 27,000) and the auction notice for de-silting in the Somb river (from RD 35,600 to RD 41,200 metre) in the district.”
The allegation of the applicant was that as the de-silting was for commercial purposes therefore, requisite clearances and permissions were required. The next date for hearing was fixed on May 14, 2026.
