As Delhi suffers from pollution, the Supreme Court has directed Punjab, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan governments to stop stubble burning immediately.
The top court also hit out at the Punjab government, stating that there can't be a political battle all the time. "We want it (stubble burning) stopped. We don't know how you do it, it’s your job. But it must be stopped. Something has to be done immediately," the apex court said.
It also made the local SHO responsible for implementing court’s direction on stubble burning under the supervision of DGPs and the Chief Secretary. The court also noted that a smog tower installed as per earlier order is not working and directed the government to ensure it was repaired.
The court also asked chief secretaries of the states to have a meeting either physically or by Zoom on the pollution issue.
(To be updated)
