Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas Bill, 2021

Parliament has passed the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill, 2021.

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The Bill provides for the constitution of a Commission for better co-ordination, research, identification, and resolution of problems related to air quality in the NCR and adjoining areas.

Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh have been defined as adjoining areas where any source of pollution may cause adverse impact on air quality in the NCR.

Contravention of provisions of the Bill will be punishable with imprisonment of up to five years, or fine of up to one crore rupees, or both.