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‘Lame excuses’ on pollution: SC slams Delhi government

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By Tanushree Chakraborty on November 15, 2021 Columns, Current News, Stories, Top Stories
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Due to the high level of pollution in the national capital, the Delhi government filed a request with the Supreme Court for a possible lockdown. On Sunday, the air quality in Delhi improved slightly, but it remained in the ‘very poor’ category. Gopal Rai, the Environment Minister, stated that his government will submit a lockdown proposal to the Supreme Court in order to reduce pollution even more. On Sunday, the national capital’s 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) was 330, down from 437 the day before, thanks to lower emissions from farm fires in Haryana and Punjab. On Friday, the AQI was around 471, the worst in the season so far.

In an affidavit filed in the Supreme Court on Monday, the Delhi government stated that it is “prepared to take steps such as complete lockdown to control local emissions.”

Steps such as lockdown would be meaningful if it will be implemented across the NCR and neighbouring states like punjab & haryana

AAP government

As the Supreme Court resumed its hearing, the judges called Delhi’s air pollution a “crisis,” chastising the city government for making “lame excuses” and “passing the buck,” and demanding immediate action.

Delhi said in the affidavit that no physical classes would be held in schools this week, and government officials would work from home, citing the steps taken so far. Work From Home has also been recommended for private offices. For three days, construction sites will be closed.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta told the court that farm waste burning accounted for only 10% of total emissions on average over the course of the year.

#SupremeCourt Bench: We direct Centre and States of NCR region to impose work from home for meantime. The Chief secretaries of UP, Haryana Punjab to be present for the emergency meeting.

Matter to be heard day after tomorrow #DelhiPollution

— Live Adalat (@AdalatLive) November 15, 2021

Centre tells Supreme Court that only 10% of the pollution in Delhi is being caused due to stubble burning in the neighbouring states. 74% pollution caused due to industries, dust and vehicles in the city.

BIG : BREAKING: Centre tells Supreme Court that only 10% of the pollution in Delhi is being caused due to stubble burning in the neighbouring states. 74% pollution caused due to industries, dust and vehicles in the city.

— Live Adalat (@AdalatLive) November 15, 2021

The Supreme Court has also ordered the Centre to convene an emergency meeting of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday to discuss persuading farmers to stop stubble burning, non-essential vehicular traffic, industrial pollution, and dust control measures. It also ordered the centreĀ and state governments to respond by tomorrow evening on which industries, vehicles, and power plants can be halted, as well as how alternative power can be provided.

Petitioner Aditya Dubey’s lawyer, Vikas Singh, claimed that neither the Centre nor the AAP government has said anything about farm fires because of the upcoming Punjab elections. However, the CJI-led bench stated that the focus is on pollution reduction rather than elections or politics

Do’s & Don’t as Delhi chokes

When lawyer Rahul Mehra, representing the Delhi government, said that the Mayor of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (ruled by the BJP), can file an affidavit on how many mechanical road sweeping machines are needed to combat road dust pollution, the Chief Justice replied, “Are you trying to shift blame?” The Supreme Court slammed the Delhi government for passing the buck to the Municipal Commissioner and warned it to audit the revenue it earns and spends on popular AdĀ slogans.

Chief Justice NV Ramana asked: “What drastic measures are you taking? Forget affidavits. Road dust…what are you doing on that?”

Breathlessness and a burning sensation in the eyes have been reported. Authorities have advised residents to remain indoors.

All construction and demolition activities will be closed with immediate effect till November 17. The matter has been adjourned for hearing on 17th November.

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