Centre Increases Penalties for Stubble Burning Amid Air Quality Concerns

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|News18|8 months ago

The Centre has updated air quality management rules, increasing penalties for stubble burning in response to the Supreme Court's criticism of ineffective environmental laws. The new rules, effective immediately, allow the Commission for Air Quality Management to impose fines based on land size: Rs 5,000 for less than two acres, Rs 10,000 for two to five acres, and Rs 30,000 for over five acres. Despite a decrease in stubble burning incidents, pollution levels in Delhi remain a concern, exacerbated by various sources, including vehicle emissions and industrial waste.

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