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TMI Blog2023 (11) TMI 1350X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ni Sen, Adv. Mr. Rajesh Kumar Singh, Adv. Mr. Shubhranshu Padhi, Adv. Mrs. Archana Pathak Dave, Adv. Mr. Gurminder Singh Adv. Gen. Punjab Mr. Shadan Farasat, A.A.G. Ms. Rooh-e-hina Dua, AOR Mr. Harshit Khanduja, Adv. Mr. Sahib Kochhar, Adv. Mr. Kanu Agrawal, Adv. Mr. Bhuvan Kapoor, Adv. Mr. Varun Chugh, Adv. Mr. Krishna Kant Dubey, Adv. Ms. Indira Bhakar, Adv. Mr. M.K. Maroria, AOR Ms. Alka Agrawal, Adv. Ms. Archana Pathak Dave, Adv. Ms.Boby Devi Bonia, Adv. Mr. Aniruddh Bhatt, Adv. Mr. Prashant Singh, Adv. Mr. Raj Bahadur Yadav, AOR Mr. Lokesh Sinhal, Sr. A.A.G. Mr. B.k. Satija, A.A.G. Mr. Rahul Khurana, Adv. Ms. Suvarna Singh, Adv. Mr. Sanjay Kr. Visen, AOR Mr. Sudeep Kumar, AOR Mr. Praveen Swarup, AOR Mr. Gaurava Yadava, Adv. Mr. Devesh ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... use of obstinacies in some cases and as Mr. Gurminder Singh says in some cases because of economic reasons. It is his suggestion that an endeavour should be made that the alternative solution is provided free of cost. Thus while expensive machines have been purchased, even where 50% or 25% cost is to be paid by the farmers, in view of small holdings he submits farmers are unwilling for the same. He thus suggests that the State of Punjab is willing to bear 25% of cost of making those facilities free and his suggestion is that 25% can be borne by Delhi. There is a common political dispensation, obviously to the extent of the aforesaid 50%, there seems to be no difference of perception. He simultaneously says that the Central Government can be ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... because this particular cropping did not take place. 5) It is true that Delhi has a particular locational issue. Therefore, weather conditions in and around Delhi State affects the pollution level. We cannot be dependent upon the weather conditions alone to hope for some reduction. We want all the stakeholders to act promptly in respect of the aforesaid aspects. Insofar as the immediate action is required, the Punjab Preservation of Subsoil Water Act, 2009 has been brought to our notice. No doubt, the objective of that Act is to preserve the subsoil water but there are ramifications on pollution also arising from the violation of the provisions of that Act because if the sowing takes place after a time period, the cutting of the paddy ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ng the environmental situation. Learned Solicitor General also mentions the fact that Chief Minister of Delhi himself has suggested that in Delhi Government in association with the Indian Agricultural Research Institute at PUSA and referred to as PUSA DE-Composer has proved to be a success in addressing the problem of stubble burning and further demanding specific timeline from the Punjab Government in tackling the problem. This aspect should also be addressed and the response be placed to the same. It is stated that the smog tower which has been instituted in pursuance to the directions issued earlier albeit on experimental basis, is not working. On our query, the answer is some disciplinary action is proposed against an officer, who is ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X ..... ing tomorrow itself whether physically or by zoom and all stake holders will connect to ensure that we have a better picture and some redemption by Friday. Ms. Aparajita Singh, learned Amicus Curiae points out that in order to control vehicular pollution, the coloured codded sticker was envisaged and a reference in that behalf has been made even in the order dated 02.12.2022 in respect of the earlier order dated dated 21.08.2020. It appears that the same has been implemented only by the Delhi Government while yet not implemented even by the adjacent States. No compliance report has been filed. All concerned States to obtain instructions. It is thus suggested that though the Delhi Government is seeking to impose restrictions on the basis of ..... X X X X Extracts X X X X X X X X Extracts X X X X
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