Air pollution: GRAP IV measures except relating to schools will continue to operate till December 2, says SC
Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that all measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-IV), except those affecting schools, will remain in force until 2 December. The court emphasised the urgency of taking action against officials responsible for «serious lapses» in implementing these anti-pollution measures.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) informed the court that show-cause notices had been issued to the Delhi Police Commissioner, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Commissioner, and the Delhi Transport Department for failing to comply with orders aimed at curbing air pollution in the capital.
The court criticised the authorities, citing a report that revealed an «abject failure» to enforce GRAP-IV restrictions effectively.
Educational Institutions Allowed to Reopen
Earlier in the week, the Supreme Court declined to relax strict GRAP-IV measures in Delhi-NCR but suggested reopening schools for physical classes. The court highlighted that many pupils depend on mid-day meals, lack access to air purifiers, and face difficulties with online learning.
While permitting schools to reopen, the court maintained that GRAP-IV restrictions on other sectors would remain in place and cautioned against easing to GRAP-3 or GRAP-2 levels without consistent improvement in air quality.
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