Compliance Chambers

T he Environmental Pollution ( Prevention & Control) Authority – An Authority set up by Central Government in pursuance of the order dated 30 th   April 2016 of Hon’ble Supreme Court has reviewed urgent action vide order bearing no. EPCA-R/2020/L-38 for implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan. The Task force on Graded Response Action plan has advised EPCA that the region has slipped into the poor category as weather condition are turning adverse. The winter period sees worsening air quality because there is less dispersion and lower temperature trap pollutants close to the ground. It is, therefore, necessary to ensure that the level does not rise further. Accordingly, the EPCA is directing the following measures under Very Poor/ Severe category of GRAP from October 15, 2020. As of October 15,2020, the following measures will come into force: 1.     The use of diesel generator sets will be banned( other than essential/ emergency services) in Delhi and in...