Every year with the onset of winter the pollution level starts increasing in Delhi-NCR. Something similar is being seen this year also. After the increase in cold and slowing down of wind speed in Delhi, pollution and smog are being seen in the air. In fact, in this season, cases of stubble burning are also seen in the states around Delhi including Punjab, Haryana. Meanwhile, the amount of fine has been doubled to ensure that people do not burn stubble. In fact, the amount of the fine has been doubled by the Central Government. According to the new decision, if farmers burn stubble and have less than 2 acres of land, the fine will be Rs 5,000, farmers with 2-5 acres of land will be fined Rs 10,000 and farmers with more than 5 acres of land will be fined Rs 30,000 for burning stubble. Will have to give.
You will have to pay double the fine for burning stubble
Let us tell you that last month the Supreme Court had also reprimanded the state governments for burning stubble. The Supreme Court had reprimanded the state governments for imposing lesser fines on those affected by stubble burning. Only after this, the Central Government has doubled the amount of fine on those who burn stubble. Taking a strict stance, the Central Government has doubled the amount of the fine. Let us inform you that these rules have been amended under the Air Quality Management Commission Act 2021 in the National Capital Region and surrounding areas. Let us tell you that now farmers who burn stubble, who have less than 2 acres of land, will have to pay a fine of Rs 5,000, farmers with 2-5 acres of land will have to pay a fine of Rs 10,000 and farmers with more than 5 acres of land will have to pay a fine of Rs 30,000.
AQI crossed 400 in Delhi
Let us tell you that AQI has crossed 400 in different areas of the capital Delhi. 386 in Alipur, 426 in Anand Vihar, 417 in Ashok Vihar, 349 in Ayanagar, 411 in Bawana, 377 in Burari, 301 in Chandni Chowk, 340 in CRRI Mathura Road, 370 in Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, 378 in DTU and Dwarka Sector 8 has recorded 380 AQI. Let us tell you that there is a possibility of pollution level increasing in the coming days.
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