Pollution levels in Delhi were recorded in the alarming category for the fifth consecutive day.
A plea seeking enforcement of measures to curb air pollution in Delhi will be heard in the Supreme Court today. The case will be heard by a bench of Justice Abhay S Oak and Justice Augustine George Masih.
This case has been registered on the appeal of Amicus Curiae Senior Advocate Aparajita Singh. Who demanded an immediate hearing in view of the current situation in Delhi.
On November 14, amicus curiae said – Delhi government has not done anything for pollution, the situation is serious. Delhi should not become the most polluted city in the world. After this, the court fixed the hearing on November 18.
The case concerns vigilance against rising pollution in Delhi-NCR. which has been filed by MC Mehta. It covers issues like vehicular pollution, solid waste management and stubble burning in NCR states.
Here, due to rising pollution in Delhi, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented the fourth phase of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). Its rules will be applicable from 8 am onwards.
On the morning of November 1, Delhi's AQI crossed 300. It has grown steadily since then. On November 17, the AQI was recorded at over 450.
Last hearing and 2 court statements…
- November 14: Why didn't you take precautionary measures before reaching a dangerous situation? The bench asked the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) why precautionary measures were not taken before the air reached critical category. In fact, the amicus curiae said – CAQM should explain why they did not implement GRAP-Phase 3 before the AQI deteriorated.
- November 11: No religion supports activities that increase pollution, clean air is a fundamental right Violation of the order banning firecrackers during Diwali said no religion supports polluting activities. The Delhi government must decide within two weeks whether to extend the ban on firecrackers for the whole year. The court said that living in a clean environment is a fundamental right of every citizen under Article 21 of the Constitution.
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