Supreme Court: In the matter concerning the Delhi air pollution, the division bench of Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih, JJ. directed the Delhi government and other National Capital Region (NCR) Governments to place their decisions on record before the Court, regarding complete ban on use of firecrackers throughout the year.
The Court stated that it would consider issuing necessary directions to the State Governments regarding the ban on the use of firecrackers. When referring to the ban, it will encompass not only the use of firecrackers but also the manufacture, storage, sale, and distribution of firecrackers.
The Court, regarding the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) currently in place in Delhi, ordered that the directions issued earlier will remain in effect until further orders. The Court also directed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CQAM) to proceed with the implementation of modified measures aimed at improving air quality in Delhi.
Concerning the compensation for construction workers affected by the previous GRAP-IV measures, the Court stated it will continue to monitor the issue to ensure that all workers are paid accordingly.
The government was directed to file a comprehensive affidavit on this aspect of the matter by 03-01-2025.
Additionally, the Court directed that the appointment of lawyers as court commissioners continue. It further ordered the NCR states to appoint nodal officers to facilitate the court commissioners’ visits to various locations where GRAP measures are applicable.
The Court also suggested that government departments should begin using electric vehicles.
Source: Press
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