Delhi-NCR air pollution: What SC wants Delhi and 3 neighbouring states to do about polluting vehicles

The Supreme Court has called upon the governments of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan, along with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and Delhi Police, to provide details on the measures they have taken to prevent over-age and non-compliant vehicles from entering and operating in the National Capital Region (NCR).

The court is concerned about the growing contribution of vehicular emissions to air pollution in the region. The authorities have been directed to file their responses within two weeks, addressing the enforcement measures already in place, as well as additional short-term and long-term strategies to tackle vehicular pollution. The court has also sought information on the rules governing the movement and entry of private and commercial vehicles into Delhi-NCR, particularly those arriving from neighbouring states, and the mechanisms used to identify and regulate vehicles that fail to meet the prescribed emission standards.

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