What Supreme Court said on Delhi pollution

The Supreme Court’s action comes a day after Delhi and neighbouring state of Haryana announced measures to curb pollution.

The Supreme Court on Monday took up the petition filed by a group of concerned citizens as the air quality index in Delhi stood at 343 on a scale of 500.

The Supreme Court also ordered for the halting of vehicular traffic that is not essential, and to cut industrial pollution.(HT_PRINT)

The apex court’s action comes a day after the national capital and neighbouring state of Haryana announced measures to curb pollution.

Enlisted below are what the Supreme Court said during the hearing

1. The Supreme Court expressed displeasure over the executive meeting that was held earlier. "This is not the way we expected an executive emergency meeting to be held. It is unfortunate that we have to set the agenda. The sum and substance is construction, power, transport, dust and stubble burning are the issues. Ask the committee created and decide how to implement the action plan by tomorrow evening," the court said.

3. Chief Justice NV Ramana, who was a part of the panel of three judges considering a petition, urged centre and state to impose work from home measures for employees. "We direct the centre and states of the national capital region to impose work from home for the meantime," he said.

4. The Supreme Court also ordered for the halting of vehicular traffic that is not essential, and to cut industrial pollution, limit dust.

5. The apex court also asked for bringing in steps to control crop waste burning in the neighbouring states of Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.