The Supreme Court Today (Oct 3) slammed the Commission for Air Quality Management for failing to control incidents of stubble burning and said it has made no effort to implement its direction to prevent such incidents. A bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih said CAQM has not launched a single prosecution against incidents of stubble burning in the National Capital Region and adjoining areas.
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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) for its failure to control stubble burning, a major contributor to air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR).
The Court criticized the CAQM for making no real effort to implement its directives aimed at preventing such incidents.
A bench comprising Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih pointed out that the commission has not initiated any prosecutions for stubble burning incidents in Delhi-NCR and neighboring areas.
The Court highlighted that the CAQM only held a meeting on this critical issue on August 29, implying that its actions have been inadequate in addressing the growing problem.
“The commission made no meaningful effort to implement its directives aimed at curbing the practice,”
-the Supreme Court observed, highlighting the agency’s failure to take concrete steps against stubble burning.
The Court further emphasized the lack of accountability, noting that CAQM had not launched
“a single prosecution against incidents of stubble burning,”
indicating the agency’s ineffectiveness in enforcing its own regulations.
This comes as air quality in Delhi and surrounding regions continues to deteriorate, particularly during the stubble burning season, which significantly exacerbates pollution levels.
The Supreme Court’s remarks have amplified concerns about the effectiveness of the CAQM in addressing the issue and called for more stringent actions to tackle the environmental harm caused by agricultural practices like stubble burning.
The Court’s rebuke has intensified scrutiny on the CAQM, with increasing demands for stronger measures and accountability to combat air pollution and its detrimental impact on public health and the environment.
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