Air Quality Archives

Supreme Court to explore long-term solutions for Delhi’s air pollution; GRAP IV measures to remain in force till December 2

Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is a framework designed to take specific actions based on the level of air quality, with Stage IV being one of the highest stages involving stricter measures such as restrictions on non-essential activities, halting certain industrial operations, and enhancing public health advisories.

Actions under Stage IV of GRAP (Severe+ Air Quality) in Delhi

Legislation Updates Notifications

GRAP Stage IV Actions to tackle ‘Severe+’ Air Quality Crisis as Delhi-NCR gasps for clean air

After the AQI of Delhi clocked at 457 on 17-11-2024, the Sub-Committee decided to implement all actions under Stage IV of the GRAP from 18-11-2024.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

No significant improvement in Delhi’s AQI; NGT directs authorities to take all possible measures to ensure improved air quality

Considering the human health aspect, the authorities are expected to take best possible measure to improve the air quality in the city.

Case Briefs High Courts

Delhi High Court directs MoEF to review DOAS technology for regulatory measurements of ambient air quality under NAAQS

The Review Report submitted by IIT Kanpur on DOAS Technology for the Measurement of Gaseous Air Pollutants in Ambient Air recommended DOAS technologies for regulatory measurements of ambient air quality under NAAQS.

Case Briefs Tribunals/Commissions/Regulatory Bodies

NGT | Whether use of firecrackers be banned in Delhi-NCR from 7th November to 30th November, 2020 in public interest? Tribunal to decide

National Green Tribunal (NGT): The Bench of Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel (Chairperson) and Justice Sheo Kumar Singh (Judicial Member), Dr Satyawan Singh Garbyal