An inquiry is underway in Delhi regarding illegal groundwater extraction in Paharganj, initiated by the Delhi government following a National Green Tribunal (NGT) directive. The probe aims to identify officials who allegedly permitted this activity, possibly under a non-existent voluntary disclosure scheme. The Delhi Jal Board is providing data to pinpoint responsible officers since 2014. The NGT has been hearing a plea against guesthouses since 2021, with a recent order calling the disclosure scheme a 'scam' and demanding investigation into financial and environmental damages.