What measures have been taken to tackle pollution, respond in 48 hours: SC to Centre

The apex court asked the Centre to devise a common minimum programme to deal with pollution and has given it 48 hours to respond.

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What measures have been taken to tackle pollution, respond in 48 hours: SC to Centre

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“What measures have been taken to tackle pollution”, the Supreme Court asked the Centre on Tuesday as it talked tough on the worrisome condition in Delhi due to the choking smog and rising pollution.

The apex court asked the Centre to devise a common minimum programme to deal with pollution and has given it 48 hours to respond.

The court has asked the Centre to apprise it about the policy, if any, to tackle the issue of rising pollution in Delhi. 

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