A fuel ban targeting petrol engines older than 15 years and diesel vehicles older than 10—aimed at cutting Delhi’s pollution—was launched abruptly on July 1, but operational glitches and public backlash forced officials to defer enforcement until November
Years after years and governments after governments, what remains consistent in capital Delhi is its choked and unbreathable air. People suffer not only because of toxic fumes, but also because of the chronic failure of political will
The apex court was critical of the Commission for Air Quality Management for meeting once in three months as stubble burning picks up ahead of the winter. Is bureaucratic delay the lone reason holding up action against polluters?
The Central government has informed the Supreme Court on December 2 that a five-member task force has been constituted to curb the air pollution in Delhi NCR.
The Central government has constituted a 5-member Enforcement Task Force and a Flying Squad followed by the significant observations made by the Apex Court. The Central government has also provided this Task Force with legislative powers in order to punish and work for the prevention of pollution effectively.