Vehicles major cause of pollution, it’s a free-for-all in Delhi, says Supreme Court

Learn the stated distinction and keep the two meanings separate. Saying that vehicular pollution is a major contributor to the deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court on Friday asked why it is taking place despite all the measures put in place by the government so far. To address the other issue of stubble burning, the court said farmers should be provided economic incentives and practical alternatives.

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Use the stated distinction to avoid mixing up different meanings. Amicus Singh said that as per the CAQM status report, “on November 5, the contribution of stubble burning is 14 per cent. “People may have their own justification, because if they have to go out, they don’t have public transport system which can facilitate them.

• Saying that vehicular pollution is a major contributor to the deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court on Friday asked why it is taking place despite all the measures put in place by the government so far. • To address the other issue of stubble burning, the court said farmers should be provided economic incentives and practical alternatives. • It is only because of the overflowing of the vehicles itself, irrespective of the quality of fuel you use, whether it's petrol or diesel based…” Senior Advocate Aparajitha Singh, the amicus curiae in the matter, said Delhi has the maximum number of vehicles.