SC Slams CAQM for Delay on Delhi Pollution, Toll Plaza Issue; Demands Immediate Action

• Supreme Court reprimanded CAQM for seeking a two-month adjournment on the temporary closure or relocation of toll plazas at Delhi borders.
• The bench, led by CJI Surya Kant, stated that CAQM is "failing in its duty" regarding Delhi's worsening pollution.
• SC directed CAQM to convene an expert meeting within two weeks to identify major causes of pollution and submit a report.
• The court emphasized the significant contribution of heavy vehicles to pollution and urged immediate action.
• CAQM was instructed to consider long-term solutions and the toll plaza issue without stakeholder influence.

Why It Matters: Supreme Court criticizes CAQM's inaction on Delhi pollution, demanding urgent expert solutions.