The Supreme Court on Friday rapped the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) over pollution and stubble burning in the national capital region, and said that it needs to be more active.
The apex court directed the Commission for Air Quality Management to file better compliance report over its steps to control pollution, stubble burning.
“Efforts needed to ensure stubble burning alternative equipment are used at grassroots level,” said the court.
The court noted that CAQM has taken certain steps, but needs to be more active and must ensure that its efforts and directions actually translate into reducing the problem of pollution.
It also directed the CAQM to file a better compliance report and posts the matter for hearing on Thursday, October 3.