Why in News?
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has come under scrutiny by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) for enforcement of construction bans and emergency measures during severe air pollution episodes in Delhi–NCR, highlighting accountability in air-quality governance.
Description:
About CAQM:
- Nature: Statutory body
- Established under: Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021
- Jurisdiction: Delhi–NCR and adjoining areas (Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan)
- Objective: Coordinated, effective, and sustained management of air quality to prevent, control, and abate air pollution
Composition:
- Chairperson: Appointed by the Central Government
- Members include: Representatives from Central Ministries. Chief Secretaries / senior officials of Delhi, Haryana, UP, Rajasthan. Experts in air quality, environment, and related fields
- Ex-officio structure ensures inter-governmental coordination
- Can issue binding directions to State governments, CPCB, SPCBs, and local authorities
Relationship with Other Institutions:
- Overrides: State-level pollution control bodies in case of conflict
- Works with: CPCB, SPCBs, municipal bodies
- Subject to Judicial Review: Actions can be examined by NGT / Supreme Court
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