SC to hear pleas on pollution, ban on diesel vehicles

December 11, 2015 19:59

The Supreme Court today said that it would hear on December 15 all matters relating to rising level of air pollution in the national capital, including a plea to ban diesel-run vehicles.

The apex court had on Thursday stepped into the raging debate on pollution and had agreed to examine a suggestion to ban entry of all diesel-run trucks, except those carrying essential goods, into the national capital.

It had also asked the Centre to come up with 'common minimum acceptable programmes' on the issue after consulting all stakeholders.

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