Delhi air pollution: Supreme Court asks report from CAQM on air pollution control measures in Delhi-NCR
PTI, a bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia acknowledged the statements made by senior advocate Aparajita Singh. Singh is providing assistance to the apex court as an amicus curiae in matters related to pollution.
She highlighted concerns about air pollution during the winter season and the issue of crop residue burning. Also Read: Delhi air quality continues to remain in 'moderate' category; AQI stands at 129 The bench observed that the amicus curiae has raised a significant concern regarding air pollution as winter approaches, as well as the burning of crop residue.
The amicus curiae has also conveyed that these matters are currently under the purview of the CAQM, PTI noted. Also Read: Delhi's air quality on upswing, likely to enter 'poor' category soon "We call upon the CAQM to submit urgently a report as to the steps being taken for control of air pollution in and around the capital," the bench said.
The case has been scheduled for the next hearing on October 31. (With inputs from PTI)"Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels
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