The court asked the delhi government why it had decided to reopen the schools when the pollution continued to be severe.
Why did the children get released when the work-from-home was set up for adults? What was the decision now after being told they were ready for the lockdown?
New Delhi: The supreme court has issued an ultimatum to the Center on air pollution in Delhi. If the Center does not take action within 24 hours, the supreme court will take a direct decision, said Chief Justice NV Ramana.
The court also slammed the delhi government for opening schools despite the pollution.
The apex court today slammed the central and state governments for not taking steps to curb pollution despite repeated directives.
The apex court observed that nothing could be done to reduce the level of pollution and expressed strong dissatisfaction with the government's promise.
The court asked the delhi government why it had decided to reopen the schools when the pollution continued to be severe.
Why did the children get released when the work-from-home was set up for adults, and what was the decision now after being told they were ready for the lockdown?. The court also asked the delhi government where it would buy 1,000 cng buses.
The court had earlier sought the Centre's response on the continuation of construction of Central Vista. The Center said that Central Vista was exempted from the construction ban as it was a construction of national importance.
The court also criticized the commission set up by the Center to improve air quality. What has been gained by the Thirty-member Commission other than the loss to the exchequer?
