India, Feb. 4 -- The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has told the National Green Tribunal that shutting down a dhalao in Jangpura-A would be "counter productive, environmentally unsound, and contrary to the object of the Solid Waste Management Rules", warning that its closure would severely disrupt waste management and lead to civic issues.

In a submission filed on February 3, MCD said the dhalao is a critical secondary waste collection point serving Jangpura A, Jangpura Extension and Bhogal. The civic body said three other dhalaos in the area have already been shut down in recent months, making the remaining facility operationally indispensable.

The response was filed in connection with a plea moved last year by a resident of Jangpura A...