SC asks Centre to come up with emergency plan to tackle Delhi Pollution

The Supreme Court on Saturday raised alarms over deteriorating air quality in the national capital and slammed both the Central and Delhi governments for failing to take adequate action to curb the menace.

CJI N V Ramana-led Supreme Court bench further asked the Center to come up with an immediate plan to improve the air quality in Delhi.

“You tell us how you plan to take emergency measures? Two-day lockdown? What is your emergency plan on lowering AQI (Air Quality Index) levels?” Chief Justice NV Ramana said.

The Chief Justice of India, NV Ramana, said air pollution is a serious situation, and deteriorating air quality has compelled people to wear masks even at home.

“You see how bad the situation is….even in our houses, we are wearing masks,” the CJI said, according to Bar and Bench.

The bench also asked the Delhi government what happened to its decision to install smog towers and emission-control projects.

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The Supreme Court also observed that it has become a fashion to bash the farmers, whether it’s the Delhi government or someone else. It said two lakh machines are available for stubble burning, but farmers cannot afford them.

“Why are you projecting like pollution is because of farmers? It is only a certain percentage of pollution. What about the rest? What are you doing to control the pollution in Delhi? We have nothing to do with government ….state or centre. You tell us what your proper plan is, not about 2-3 days,” the Chief Justice said.