Supreme Court Extends GRAP 4 Measures in Delhi Through Monday

The court criticized authorities for poor enforcement of anti-pollution measures and ordered stricter oversight on violations and truck entry bans.

The Supreme Court extended the enforcement of GRAP 4 anti-pollution measures in Delhi until Monday, December 2, 2024, with schools allowed to operate in a hybrid mode.
Authorities faced sharp criticism from the court for failing to implement GRAP 4 measures effectively, citing issues like smuggling of banned materials and unauthorized construction activities.
The court ordered the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to consider scaling down restrictions to GRAP 3 or GRAP 2 and explore a hybrid model of measures if necessary.
The Delhi Transport Department was reprimanded for failing to enforce the ban on entry of trucks carrying non-essential goods, with the court demanding accountability from top officials.
The Punjab government was instructed to prevent officers from advising farmers to burn stubble at times designed to evade satellite detection, emphasizing the seriousness of such violations.