The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has spent only 20% of the environment protection charge and environmental compensation collected so far for mitigating air pollution in Delhi-NCR and protecting the environment. The CPCB receives compensation under two heads - environment protection charge (EPC) and environmental compensation (EC). The EPC is received from dealers/manufacturers of new diesel vehicles with engine capacity of 2000cc and above, registered only in Delhi and NCR.
The Tribunal observed that despite repeated queries, counsel for MoEF&CC could not enlist a single step taken by the Ministry for effective control of air pollution.
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The National Green Tribunal on Tuesday imposed a cost of Rs 25,000 on the Union Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change for filing a "vague and irrelevant reply" on a matter regarding the psychological aspect of air pollution.