“We direct the Delhi police commissioner to form a special cell to ensure effective implementation of the ban on firecrackers. We direct Delhi police commissioner to file a personal affidavit putting on record the steps taken by them to enforce the ban,” the bench added.
The top court wondered why the Delhi government delayed the imposition of the ban on firecrackers till October 14.
The air quality in the national capital was in the ‘very poor’ category on Monday morning, with a thick layer of smog covering several parts of the city.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi recorded an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 349 at 9 am. However, at least two weather stations out of the 39 in the city – Bawana and Jahangirpuri – reported ‘severe’ quality air at 401 and 412, respectively.