The environment ministry seems to be dragging its feet on the graded response plan despite the Supreme Court's order to notify the same in the wake of the rising air pollution.

According to scientists, the PM 2.5 concentration in Delhi on Sunday was 273 micrograms per cubic metre.

On December 20, Transport Minister Satyendar Jain had said the government needed more time to create awareness and prepare for the odd-even scheme.

While the thick blanket of fog engulfed Delhi on Sunday, air quality remained “severe” with four-fold increase of pollutant values.

Those selling plastic cups, plates and covers unsure what to do after January 1

Noting that functioning of industrial units in residential areas is harmful, the National Green Tribunal has directed the Delhi government and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee to take action a

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sukhdev Vihar Residents Welfare Association & Ors. Vs. State of NCT of Delhi & Ors. dated 23/12/2016. According to the Counsel appearing for the South Delhi Municipal Corporation they are entitled to 6.14% on revenue sharing basis for power generation (waste to energy plant) from the date of plant commissioned for power generation. However, according to the Project Proponent they are liable to pay 3% of the revenue sharing for power generation eight years from the date of commencement.

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of M/s Ashok Vihar Mitra Mandel Vs. The Govt. of NCT of Delhi & Ors. dated 23/12/2016 regarding pickling industries located in Delhi.

NGT directs the Chief Secretary of NCT of Delhi to take up a meeting of DDA, DSIIDC, Society running the plant, DPCC and the Applicant (M/s Ashok Vihar Mitra Mandel) may also be present, to take a decision as to whether the pickling industries should be closed in furtherance to the policy decision taken. And secondly how the hazardous waste is to be dealt.

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of All India Lokadhikar Sangathan Vs Govt. Of NCT of Delhi & Others dated 13/12/2016 regarding steel pickling units in Delhi. Counsel appearing for the DPCC submits that in furtherance to the Minutes of the Meeting dated 22-11-2016 held between representatives of Department of Industries and Environment GNCTD, DDA, CPCB and DPCC a policy decision has been taken that the pickling industries would continue to be considered as impermissible and shall fall under the prohibited category.

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Sunder Singh Vs State of NCT of Delhi & Others dated 09/12/2016 regarding illegal encroachments made in the water body ‘Johad’ bearing Khasra No. 148 admeasuring 6 Bighas and 13 Biswas of the Gram Sabha of Issarpur, Najafgarh, Delhi. National Green Tribunal directs the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Najafgarh ondent No. 7, to remove encroachments, if any, and keep the existing pond ‘Johad’, measuring 4 Bighas; improve its cleanliness within a period of 3 months and eventually develop the water body into a reservoir.

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