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Supreme Court seeks Delhi-NCR plan to curb vehicle pollution
The Supreme Court has called for urgent action on vehicle pollution in Delhi and the National Capital Region.
It directed the governments of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan, along with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Delhi Police, to respond.
They have two weeks to detail current enforcement and further steps, including how they keep over-age and non-compliant vehicles out of the region.
The court also wants information on emission checks, Pollution Under Control certificates, penalties and coordination between states.
The issue has drawn attention as concerns about vehicle emissions have risen, even as stubble-burning incidents have declined substantially across the four states.
The court is seeking a time-bound plan to strengthen enforcement and responses to proposals from the air-quality commission and a court-appointed adviser.
The matter is next scheduled for November 23.
The Supreme Court directed Delhi and three neighbouring states to report on measures to curb pollution from vehicles in Delhi-NCR.
The authorities must explain how they prevent over-age and non-compliant vehicles from entering and operating in the region.
The court cited a sharp increase in concerns linked to vehicular emissions, despite a decline in stubble-burning incidents.
Responses are due within two weeks and must include current enforcement and proposed short- and long-term measures.
The case is scheduled to be heard next on November 23.
- Who
- The Supreme Court directed the governments of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Delhi Police to respond.
- What
- The authorities must detail vehicle-pollution controls, enforcement and proposed measures.
- When
- The directions were issued on November 6. Responses are due within two weeks, and the next hearing is on November 23.
- Where
- Delhi-NCR, including Delhi and neighbouring states.
- Why
- The court cited a sharp increase in concerns linked to vehicular emissions and said the issue warranted urgent intervention.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Supreme Court issued directions while hearing a suo motu case on air pollution in Delhi-NCR.
The governments and authorities are to submit their responses.
The matter is scheduled to be heard next.
- States asked to respond
- Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan
- Other authorities asked to respond
- Municipal Corporation of Delhi and Delhi Police
- Response deadline
- Within two weeks
- Next hearing
- November 23
- Directions issued
- November 6
What people are saying
There can be little doubt that the issue warrants urgent and immediate intervention
While this development is certainly laudable, the same data also brings to the fore a converse and equally pressing concern, namely, the sharp increase in issues attributable to vehicular emissions
The respective authorities shall also indicate the specific measures proposed to strengthen the existing enforcement mechanisms, together with a time-bound roadmap for their implementation