ndtv.com<\/a><\/p>\nDelhi’s deadly pollution has been “held in contempt” by a Supreme Court judge who says he will not stay in the capital after retiring as it has become a gas chamber.<\/p>\n
“There is so much pollution and traffic congestion in Delhi,” said Justice Arun Mishra today, hearing a case on Delhi pollution on a day dense fog and the Republic Day parade rehearsal, along with poor air quality made travelling across the city a nightmare.<\/p>\n
The judge said he was about to miss a swearing-in ceremony for two new judges because of traffic.<\/p>\n
“Earlier I was attracted to live in Delhi, but now, no longer. There is so much pollution and traffic congestion. After retirement, I won’t stay in Delhi. It has become a gas chamber,” said Justice Mishra.<\/p>\n
Yesterday, the overall air quality in the national capital and adjoining areas turned ‘severe’ with toxic PM2.5 and PM10 being the major contributors. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) – which measures the concentration of poisonous particulate matter – was recorded at 411, according to the Central Pollution Control Board or CPCB. A reading above 100 is considered unhealthy.<\/p>\n
Since October, residents of Delhi, home to more than 20 million people, have struggled to breathe under a blanket of thick smog. The national capital is ranked among the world’s worst cities in air quality, after years of breakneck growth in auto sales and coal-fired power generation.<\/p>\n
Environmentalists say the central and state government while focusing on temporary responses, are side-stepping more effective, long-term measures that would hit at the sources of pollution and promote cleaner fuels.<\/p>\n
Justice Arun Mishra also asked the Delhi government to sort out Rapid Rail Transport System connecting Delhi and Meerut within 10 days and inform the court on 1 February.<\/div>\n
The Delhi government replied that it doesn’t have the money for the project.<\/p>\n
“You can’t shirk your responsibility. This project is meant for the people of Delhi,” the court told the Delhi government sternly.<\/p>\n
The top court also directed the Delhi government to finalise a parking policy for Delhi and get back on February 1, when the case comes up next.<\/p>\n
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