Lahore (November 18, 2017): Lahore High Court (LHC) has called out the Government of Punjab for inaction to prevent and curb smog in a detailed order that was issued today on Saturday.
The high court has ordered strict implementation of Smog Emergency Action Plan.
Chief Justice (CJ) of LHC Mansoor Ali Shah gave out interim order on plea filed by Sheraz Zaka Advocate stating that the provincial government showed slackness by not taking timely measures to counter smog.
The chief justice ruled that the government did not take any steps despite smog having risen to an alarming level instead time was wasted analysing the data concerning smog.
The high court ruled today that health emergency should be implemented after smog and pollution level hits 300. According to the order, the department concerned is liable to publish daily data collected regarding smog on website.
The CJ has ordered further steps to be taken within three months to better Smog Action Plan and taking inputs of the education department as well as health department for the cause.
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