The News Freedom
New Delhi, November 7
Taking serious note on the rise in pollution levels in Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan to immediately stop stubble burning. “We direct the state government of Punjab and for that matter, all other states adjacent to Delhi, which is Haryana, Rajasthan and UP to ensure that crop burning is stopped forthwith,” the Supreme Court said.
Besides it, the Supreme Court directed that the local Station House Officer (SHO) be made responsible for addressing stubble burning incidents with oversight from the Chief Secretary of the concerned State. The Supreme Court adjourned the matter for November 10.
“It was not saying that crop residue burning was the only contributor to pollution but it was a significant factor during this time of the year.” the Supreme Court said. . “There can’t be a political battle all the time. “We want it stopped. We don’t know how you do it, it’s your job. But it must be stopped. Something has to be done immediately,” the Supreme Court observed.