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Stubble burning issue: Framing law to curb air pollution, Centre tells SC

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The Court however opined that the legislation for permanent solution is something that is in the benefit of the petitioner's prayers also, Singh said the proposed law will come into effect only next year.

Shreya Jai New Delhi

3 min read Last Updated : Oct 27 2020 | 12:26 AM IST

The Centre on Monday informed the Supreme Court that it is working on bringing a new law to curb air pollution, in wake of the extremely poor air quality in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR).

The Centre also said it is ready to present the legislation in a couple of days.

“Union of India has proposed a legislation to tackle the problem, which is highlighted in the public interest litigation (PIL) and that will be placed before the Court within three to four days,” said Tushar Mehta, solicitor-general of India, representing the Union of India.

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Topics : Air Quality Index Centre Stubble burning air pollution Supreme Court Delhi-NCR Uttar Pradesh Punjab Haryana Justice SA Bobde

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