Green Tribunal asks UP, Himachal, Haryana and other neighbouring states to bar diesel buses' entry in Delhi
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Six neighbouring states of Delhi have been asked by the Noting that ambient air quality was poor during winters, a bench headed by
"It is contended before us that ambient air quality is much poorer compared to the prescribed standards and there is serious environmental and public health issues arising from the pollution. It is so more particularly in the areas of
"The Counsel appearing for the State of Uttarakhand, UP, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to take clear instructions from their governments as to why they should not be directed to stop operating diesel buses destined to Delhi or passing via Delhi and instead operate CNG buses...," the bench said.
The NGT also directed
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It asked them to find out what pollutants are discharged by industrial units in these areas and steps that are required to be taken by them.
The matter was listed for next hearing on December 23.
In October, the green panel had rapped the states for not being clear on their policy for CNG vehicles and warned of halting state transport if they did not introduce CNG, saying most particulate matters in the air inhaled by Delhi'ites emanated from there.
The bench was hearing a plea filed by
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