By IANS,
New Delhi : The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Thursday said it has issued notices to the Delhi government and the Delhi Jal Board over supply of unsafe potable water in the city.
An NHRC official said: “The commission took suo motu cognizance of media reports about an NGO’s study that alleged that out of 53 samples of drinking water taken from various areas in Delhi, only two were found to be potable.”
“The report said that the drinking water supplied by the Delhi Jal Board contained harmful substances. The levels of faecal contamination, fluoride and arsenic were above the permissible limit in many areas,” the official added.
The study was conducted by Hazard Centre.
“If these reports are true, then it is a serious violation of human rights of the people of Delhi. The commission therefore issued notices to the chief secretary of Delhi and the chairman of Delhi Jal Board, calling for their report within four weeks,” the official added.