Delhi-NCR air pollution | Supreme Court seeks report from Commission for Air Quality Management on steps being taken
The Hindu
Supreme Court seeks report from CAQM on steps to control air pollution in Delhi-NCR. Amicus flags "serious problem" of air pollution with winter approaching and crop residue burning.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a report from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on the steps being taken for controlling air pollution in and around Delhi.
A Bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia took note of the submissions of senior advocate Aparajita Singh, who is assisting the Supreme Court as an amicus curiae in the pollution matter, regarding problem of air pollution during winters and also about crop residue burning.
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The Bench noted the amicus has flagged the “serious problem” of air pollution with the winters approaching as well as crop residue burning and she has submitted that these issues are before the CAQM.
“We call upon the CAQM to submit urgently a report as to the steps being taken for control of air pollution in and around the capital,” the Bench said.
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It posted the matter for further hearing on October 31.
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