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The CAG report highlights major gaps in Delhi's pollution control measures under the AAP government. It exposes flaws in PUC certification and lack of data on vehicle emissions. The audit also criticizes the absence of public transport alternatives like monorail. Additionally, the report points out dysfunctional air quality monitoring systems in the capital.

Key Points: CAG Report Exposes AAP Govt Lapses in Delhi Vehicular Pollution Control

  • CAG flags PUC certification discrepancies
  • AAP failed to assess vehicle emissions
  • Shortage of public transport buses
  • No action on parking rules
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Delhi: CAG report flags discrepancies in controlling vehicular emission, PUC certification in AAP govt

CAG audit reveals gaps in Delhi's PUC certification, public transport, and air pollution monitoring under AAP government.

"The system for issuing 'fitness' certificates to commercial vehicles was dysfunctional and prone to misuse. – CAG Report"

New Delhi, April 1

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta tabled the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on 'Performance Audit on Prevention and Mitigation of Vehicular Air Pollution in Delhi' in the Assembly on Tuesday.

The CAG report on air pollution, the latest to be tabled in the Assembly, unravels various gaps and loopholes in the previous government's functioning regarding its policies.

The report has found many shortcomings and discrepancies in the AAP government's policies towards checking vehicular emissions and pollution control certification.

"This report has pointed out various shortcomings in the effort made by the government in controlling vehicular emission such as lack of information regarding the type and number of vehicles plying on Delhi roads and assessment of their emission load, shortage of public transport buses and public transport for last mile connectivity so as to reduce use of personal vehicles, not implementing of less polluting alternatives viz. 'Monorail and Light Rail Transit' and 'Electronic Trolley Buses', etc," the report said.

It also said that there were significant discrepancies in the Pollution Under Control (PUC) certification system, and a large number of vehicle users were not getting their vehicles checked as per norms.

Holding the previous government accountable for glaring lapses in PUC certification, it said: "The system for issuing 'fitness' certificates to commercial vehicles was dysfunctional and prone to misuse. Audit also observed that the government did not take any action to implement the 'Delhi Management and Parking Places Rules' aimed at avoiding stagnation of vehicles and traffic congestion due to haphazardly parked vehicles."

The report also highlights lapses in air pollution monitoring.

"Requisite data of concentration of pollutants in the air for a minimum of 16 hours in a day were not available with the DPCC (Delhi Pollution Control Committee) for proper air quality monitoring," the CAG report read.

"GNCTD (Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi) was not in a position to identify emissions from different types of vehicles that are generating significant concentrations of pollutants for framing source-wise strategies," it further pointed out.

- IANS

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Priya K.
This is really concerning! We breathe this air every day and the government wasn't even tracking pollution properly? 😷 Hope the new administration takes immediate action to fix these gaps.
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Rahul S.
The PUC certification system has been a joke for years. I see so many visibly polluting vehicles with valid certificates. Needs complete overhaul with digital monitoring.
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Anjali M.
While the report highlights important issues, I wish the CAG would also suggest concrete solutions. It's easy to point out problems, harder to fix them. The public transport improvements mentioned would make a huge difference!
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Vikram P.
As someone who works in transportation, I can confirm the fitness certificate system is broken. Many commercial vehicles renew without proper inspection. This puts everyone at risk - both health and safety wise.
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Sunita R.
The report is good but comes too late. We've already suffered through years of bad air. Where was this audit when we needed it most during peak pollution seasons? 🤔

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