The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed Delhi, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan to provide a subsistence allowance to construction workers who have been out of work since GRAP-III was enforced.

Hearing the ongoing air pollution matter, a bench led by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai also asked the four states to intensify preventive steps, ensure regular reviews and confirmed that issues related to air quality must now be listed before the court every month. Advertisement

“We find that any proactive action aimed at reducing air pollution levels is welcome. However, authorities taking such decisions should consider all factors and take care of all stakeholders involved,” the bench was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.

GRAP Stage III was implemented by the Commission for Air Quality Manag

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