The Supreme Court is holding a hearing today to curb rising air pollution in the National Capital Region of Delhi. Justice Abhay S Oak and Justice Augustin George Masih are hearing the case in the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court asked the Delhi government that since construction activities have been banned, who is monitoring it? Has anyone visited the site and checked it out?
Construction is underway inside the court
Reacting to this, lawyer Gopal Shankaranarayanan told the court that despite the implementation of GRAP-4, the construction work inside the Supreme Court is still going on. Stones were shattered and dust flew in the air. Justice Oke showed seriousness and summoned the Secretary General of the Supreme Court.
Construction work should be stopped completely – Court
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court said we will direct states to form committees to ensure that no construction work takes place. The Supreme Court directed the Delhi government to ensure a complete halt to construction work.
How are the strict regulations of GRAP-4 implemented?
The Supreme Court asked the Delhi government to file an affidavit explaining how it implements the stringent provisions of GRAP-4. The Uttar Pradesh government informed the Supreme Court that all schools have been closed since yesterday. GRAP-4 has been implemented.
The straw burning incident occurred after 2:30 p.m.
Advocate Jyoti Mendiratta, appearing for the Delhi government, said NASA scientists said most incidents of stubble burning took place after 2:30 pm. Delhi government’s lawyer Sadan Farasat told the court that classes below class 5 have been closed. Grades 5 through 9 are offered online only. The school will remain open to Year 10 and 12 students as they are boarding students.
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