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Supreme Court Orders Plan To Phase Out Coal-Based Industries From Delhi-NCR

The bench moved CAQM recommendations toward enforcement by ordering a joint proposal that identifies targeted industries with cleaner fuel options.

Overview

  • MoEFCC, MoPNG and the Power Ministry must file a joint proposal to shift or phase out coal-based industries in the NCR and outline viable alternative fuels.
  • Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan were told to issue court-deemed public notices to stakeholders and submit detailed action taken plans on feedback received.
  • Delhi was directed to file a specific implementation plan aligned with agencies named by the CAQM for long-term anti-pollution measures.
  • The court sought responses to the CAQM suggestion that no new coal-based thermal power plant be allowed within 300 km of Delhi.
  • A focused hearing on vehicular pollution is scheduled for March 12, with stakeholders ordered to submit status reports, as the bench also signaled moves to streamline long-pending MC Mehta cases.