“Tell us on what can be done on industrial front,” Justice Chandrachud queried.
Mehta replied that he will place a comprehensive break-up before the Court.
“Officers are working round the clock. I will put all the composition and names in front of you,” he said.
The Bench was, however, not impressed by the fact that the implementation of the measures already suggested was not happening. In this regard, the Court asked about the powers of the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas to enforce compliance with its directions.
“We are not able to control the pollution in spite of taking measures. You tell us how many members in this commission,” the CJI asked.
“There are 16 members,” the SG replied.
“The commission has no power of enforcement apart from ordering prosecution,” Justice Chandrachud remarked.