| The Commission will coordinate state actions on air pollution and establish air quality and emission standards. It will have authority to limit industrial activities, conduct inspections, and enforce compliance by shutting down industries or cutting off their power and water supply if necessary. Additionally, it will monitor state efforts to prevent stubble burning. |
It is a statutory body that was established in August 2021 to manage air quality in the National Capital Region (NCR) of Delhi and adjoining areas.
- Adjoining areas have been defined as areas in Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh, adjoining the National Capital Territory of Delhi and NCR, where any source of pollution may cause adverse impact on air quality in the NCR.
- The rulings by the commission on air pollution will override anything contained in any other law.
- In cases where conflict may arise between orders or directions issued by the other state governments, state pollution control boards or even the Central Pollution Control Board, the orders of the commission will prevail.
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