SC raps officials for 'serious lapse'

CAQM told to consider restart of physical classes in schools, colleges

The Supreme Court on Monday censured the AAP government and the Delhi police for a "serious lapse" on their part in the strict implementation of GRAP-IV measures and directed the Commission for Air Quality Management to take action against the erring officials.

Furthermore, the SC asked the CAQM in the NCR and adjoining areas to consider restarting physical classes in schools and colleges noting students were being deprived of mid-day meals and lacked wherewithal to attend virtual classes.

A bench of justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih said the authorities made no efforts to implement GRAP-IV measures.