The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has banned the sale and bursting of firecrackers in the Delhi-NCR region till November 30 because of resurgence of Covid-19 and high pollution levels
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A Bench, headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, said the order would apply to all cities and towns where air quality in November last year was in “poor” and above categories.
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said action would be taken against those violating the ban under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, which invites a jail term up to six years and a fine up to Rs 1 lakh.
The newly-appointed Commission for Air Quality Management for NCR and adjoining areas too stressed the need to strictly enforce laws to cut pollution. The directions may bring some respite to residents struggling with smog with meteorologists expecting no help on the weather front.
-PTC News