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'Clean air is the fundamental right of every citizen'
The Supreme Court said that the right to life, clean air is a fundamental right of every citizen under Article 21. The failure of governments in such situations is a direct violation of the fundamental rights given to the citizens. The Supreme Court has directed the Central Government to take a decision on the proposal of the states within two weeks and make changes in the rules for increasing the compensation amount.
The court said that the Delhi government should consider all the old instructions of the court and file a compliance report within two weeks. Amicus informed the Supreme Court on the issue of open burning of garbage at 13 places in Delhi. Apart from this, keeping in mind the pollution caused by vehicles, the Amicus also gave information about the entry of trucks and industrial pollution. The next hearing of this case will now be held on November 4.
'We will issue strict orders'
The Supreme Court said that we make it clear that if the situation does not improve and continues like this, we will issue strict orders. The court said that we should also keep in mind that coordination between the states and the Commission is also important. As far as environmental compensation under Section 15 of the 1986 Act is concerned, we have been informed by the Center that the compensation is being equalized on the basis of rules made by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate. We direct the Central Government to reconsider the amount of the prescribed fine.
Haryana government has suspended 24 officers
At the same time, the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department of Haryana Government has suspended 24 officers for failing to take adequate measures to stop the incidents of stubble burning in their respective areas. The order in this regard was issued on October 20. The order states that the officers have been suspended on administrative grounds.
The Supreme Court rapped the Punjab and Haryana governments for not taking action against the culprits of burning alms, and asked the state chief secretaries to appear on October 23 for an explanation.
Street burning is a major reason for increasing pollution in the capital Delhi. On the other hand, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has written to the transport ministers of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, requesting them to ensure that no diesel buses from their states come to the national capital in view of the restrictions in the second phase.