New Delhi, Nov. 18 -- The Supreme Court on Monday granted a day's time to the union Government to explore and present possible long-term measures to curb the alarming levels of air pollution in Delhi-NCR.
The direction was issued after the Centre sought time to deliberate on a comprehensive strategy to tackle the recurring air quality crisis.
A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, and Justices K Vinod Chandran and NV Anjaria also asked the union to file a detailed report on the nature and efficiency of the Air Quality Monitoring Stations operating in Delhi-NCR, in view of concerns raised over the accuracy of AQI readings.
During the hearing, Senior Advocate Gopal Sankarnarayanan, appearing for intervenors, submitted that the...