M.C.MEHTA Vs. UNION OF INDIA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) We had by our order dated 9th October, 2015 issued certain directions, aimed at mitigating the hardship which the people living in Delhi undergo having regard to the high of pollution in the city that has earned to it the dubious reputation of being the most polluted city in the world. We had among others directed the following measures to be taken:

(2.) We had by the same order directed levy and collection of ECC at the following rates:

(3.) Passenger vehicles, ambulances and vehicles carrying essential commodities like food stuffs and oil tankers for Delhi were exempted from the above charges.