Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding high sulphur content in pet coke and furnace oil causing air pollution, Delhi NCR, 17/01/2017
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of M. C. Mehta Vs Union of India & Others dated 17/01/2017. One of the issues raised in the Order deals with high sulphur content in pet coke and furnace oil and their utilization in industries in the NCR thereby causing immense air pollution. Solicitor General informed the Court that action has been taken in this regard and necessary discussions with the stakeholders will take place based on the response received from various institutions, such as CSIR, TERI, NPL, CPCB and Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.