The Tribunal was hearing matters relating to deteriorating air quality in different cities on a PAN India basis as reflected in the Air Quality Index (AQI). The bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava, in an order passed on December 5, 2023, found that only a few states have utilised funds received for the setting up of an AQI Monitoring Station. Air Pollution in India: Several States Haven’t Utilised Funds Received Under NCAP and 15th Finance Commission, Says NGT.