Tag: Environment Pollution Control Authority

Start work on Delhi Metro IV, orders Supreme Court

The Centre told the court that funding for the project had been done as per the Metro Rail Policy of August 2017.

July 12, 2019

EPCA urges Delhi residents to use public transport for next 10 days as air quality declines

Noting that private vehicles contribute to 40 per cent pollution in Delhi-NCR, the EPCA urged people to reduce use of private vehicles.

November 1, 2018

SC prohibits plying of 15-yr-old petrol, 10-yr-old diesel vehicles in NCR

Terming as "very critical" the prevailing situation of pollution in Delhi-NCR region, the apex court directed that a list of 15-year-old petrol and 10-year-old diesel vehicles be published on the websites of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and transport department.

October 29, 2018

EPCA directions are mandatory, legally mandated: Sunita Narain

The Environment Pollution Control Authority’s (EPCA) directions to “immediately” slash metro fares and hike parking fees today put authorities in Delhi in a spot, but the law is clear that the Supreme Court-appointed body’s orders are binding. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said it was yet to take a decision on slashing fares temporarily, …

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November 8, 2017