New Delhi: The Center on Monday informed the Supreme Court that stubble burning by farmers contributes only 4-10 per cent to Delhi’s pollution.
However, in view of the same, the Supreme Court directed the Center to convene an emergency meeting Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and UP on Tuesday asked them to take immediate steps to persuade farmers to stop stubble burning.
It said action is needed to prevent non-essential vehicular movement, industrial pollution and dust control measures.
Here’s what the Center argued in the court:
Presently stubble burning is not the main cause of pollution in Delhi and northern states as it contributes only 10% of the pollution.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta asked CJI NV Ramana and Justice D. told the back of Y Chandrachud And Suryakant said that dust is now the major cause of pollution. He praised the Delhi government for taking intensive spraying measures and stopping construction activities.
petitioner Aditya DubeyAdvocate Vikas Singh said that neither the Center nor the AAP government is saying anything against the fire in the fields in view of the upcoming elections in Punjab. But, the CJI-led bench said it was not on elections or politics but on taking measures to reduce pollution.
The SG said experts are on the job and if the air quality deteriorates, a lockdown will be announced if needed. Earlier, entry of trucks would be banned in Delhi and thermal power stations would be asked to stop working till the situation improves.
The Solicitor General agreed and said that the farm fires only contributed to the pollution for two months.
The top court said that without all these scientific studies and expert views, it is common knowledge that vehicular traffic, industry and dust are major polluters in cities. Pollution can be controlled if you take timely steps.
SC asks Delhi government why only 69 mechanized sweeping machines to clean roads are making dust pollution a major source of pollution.
The Supreme Court objected to the Delhi government giving money to the MCD and said, “If such lame excuses are given, the Delhi government will be compelled to find out what it has done to popularize its slogans and messages.” How much money have you spent?”
Meanwhile, the Center suggested three steps to the Supreme Court to reduce pollution – the introduction of the odd-even vehicle scheme, ban on entry of trucks into Delhi, and the most severe would be the lockdown.
SC asks Delhi government’s counsel Rahul Mehra To immediately inform how many mechanized road sweeping machines the government may procure in the next 24 hours to reduce the pollution caused by dust particles.
The SC said that since field fires contribute only 4-10 per cent to pollution, states can persuade farmers not to burn paddy straw. “Don’t take action against farmers, persuade them,” the SC said. The Supreme Court has also sought an action plan from the Centre, Punjab, Haryana and Delhi within a day.
Here’s what the Delhi government argued in the court:
The Delhi government informed the apex court that it is ready to sanction funds for the purchase of mechanized road sweeping machines as soon as the MCD specifies their requirements. The Supreme Court said that you take action and do not wait for the direction of the court.
The Delhi government told the Supreme Court that it was ready to take steps such as a complete lockdown to control local emissions.
The Delhi government said that it is ready to announce a lockdown, but since there is no wind limit, the Center will have to bring all NCR states on board and announce a lockdown in the entire NCR region. SC said it is for the governments to act and not the court for the executive to act.
Listing the steps taken so far, the Delhi government said no physical classes would be held in schools this week and government officials would work from home, and private offices were also advised to work from home for their employees Is.
“All construction and demolition activities shall remain suspended with immediate effect till November 17,” it said.
Now the hearing of the case has been adjourned to November 17.
However, in view of the same, the Supreme Court directed the Center to convene an emergency meeting Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and UP on Tuesday asked them to take immediate steps to persuade farmers to stop stubble burning.
It said action is needed to prevent non-essential vehicular movement, industrial pollution and dust control measures.
Here’s what the Center argued in the court:
Presently stubble burning is not the main cause of pollution in Delhi and northern states as it contributes only 10% of the pollution.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta asked CJI NV Ramana and Justice D. told the back of Y Chandrachud And Suryakant said that dust is now the major cause of pollution. He praised the Delhi government for taking intensive spraying measures and stopping construction activities.
petitioner Aditya DubeyAdvocate Vikas Singh said that neither the Center nor the AAP government is saying anything against the fire in the fields in view of the upcoming elections in Punjab. But, the CJI-led bench said it was not on elections or politics but on taking measures to reduce pollution.
The SG said experts are on the job and if the air quality deteriorates, a lockdown will be announced if needed. Earlier, entry of trucks would be banned in Delhi and thermal power stations would be asked to stop working till the situation improves.
The Solicitor General agreed and said that the farm fires only contributed to the pollution for two months.
The top court said that without all these scientific studies and expert views, it is common knowledge that vehicular traffic, industry and dust are major polluters in cities. Pollution can be controlled if you take timely steps.
SC asks Delhi government why only 69 mechanized sweeping machines to clean roads are making dust pollution a major source of pollution.
The Supreme Court objected to the Delhi government giving money to the MCD and said, “If such lame excuses are given, the Delhi government will be compelled to find out what it has done to popularize its slogans and messages.” How much money have you spent?”
Meanwhile, the Center suggested three steps to the Supreme Court to reduce pollution – the introduction of the odd-even vehicle scheme, ban on entry of trucks into Delhi, and the most severe would be the lockdown.
SC asks Delhi government’s counsel Rahul Mehra To immediately inform how many mechanized road sweeping machines the government may procure in the next 24 hours to reduce the pollution caused by dust particles.
The SC said that since field fires contribute only 4-10 per cent to pollution, states can persuade farmers not to burn paddy straw. “Don’t take action against farmers, persuade them,” the SC said. The Supreme Court has also sought an action plan from the Centre, Punjab, Haryana and Delhi within a day.
Here’s what the Delhi government argued in the court:
The Delhi government informed the apex court that it is ready to sanction funds for the purchase of mechanized road sweeping machines as soon as the MCD specifies their requirements. The Supreme Court said that you take action and do not wait for the direction of the court.
The Delhi government told the Supreme Court that it was ready to take steps such as a complete lockdown to control local emissions.
The Delhi government said that it is ready to announce a lockdown, but since there is no wind limit, the Center will have to bring all NCR states on board and announce a lockdown in the entire NCR region. SC said it is for the governments to act and not the court for the executive to act.
Listing the steps taken so far, the Delhi government said no physical classes would be held in schools this week and government officials would work from home, and private offices were also advised to work from home for their employees Is.
“All construction and demolition activities shall remain suspended with immediate effect till November 17,” it said.
Now the hearing of the case has been adjourned to November 17.
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