ORDER : I.A. Nos. 67, 64 and 66 1. Order dated 28-7-1998, M.C. Mehta vs. Union of India, (1998) 6 SCC 63 , is clarified and the applications are disposed of in terms of the signed order. I.A. No. (Filed by Mr. U.U. Lalit, Advocate) 2. Learned amicus has filed an application in court today seeking certain directions. Notice of the application shall go to the Union of India as also to NCT of Delhi. Copy of the application shall be furnished to Shri A.D.N. Rao and Shri Wasim A. Qadri, learned counsel appearing for the Union of India and NCT, Delhi. 3. Copy of the application shall also be furnished to Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (Bhure Lal Committee) and we direct it to examine: “(i) The possibility of use of LPG as an alternate fuel, and if feasible, a plan for its introduction. (ii) The possibility of steps in the short term to contain the adulteration of fuel by use of kerosene or by any other adulterant. (iii) The time-frame for improved diesel. (iv) The time-frame for moving to Euro III norms.” 4. The Committee shall submit a report to this Court within eight weeks. 5. Both the Union of India and NCT of Delhi shall submit their response to Bhure Lal Committee also for its consideration within two weeks. I.A. Nos. 52 and 68 6. Issue notice. 7. Notice shall also be issued to the Principal Secretary, Urban Development, Government of NCT; New Delhi Municipal Council; Municipal Corporation of Delhi; Delhi Vidyut Board; Delhi Transport Corporation; Delhi Development Authority and the State Transport Authority besides the Union of India. The respondents shall be asked to file their response within six weeks from the date of service of notice on them. 8. After hearing learned counsel for the parties, at this stage, it appears appropriate to us to also clarify that the directions given by us on 28-7-1998, M.C. Mehta vs. Union of India, (1998) 6 SCC 63 , regarding the setting up of eighty CNG stations can be implemented by Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL). 9.
8. After hearing learned counsel for the parties, at this stage, it appears appropriate to us to also clarify that the directions given by us on 28-7-1998, M.C. Mehta vs. Union of India, (1998) 6 SCC 63 , regarding the setting up of eighty CNG stations can be implemented by Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL). 9. Keeping in view the urgency as also the importance of the issue, we hope that UOI, Urban Development Department of NCT Delhi, NDMC, MCD, DVB, DTC, DDA and the State Transport Authority shall explore the means to properly implement the directions given by this Court on 28-7-1998, M.C. Mehta vs. Union of India, (1998) 6 SCC 63 and take appropriate steps within eight weeks so that mitigative steps to control pollution can be taken by them. I.A. No. 59 10. Copy of the application, in the first instance, be given to Mr. Kirit N. Raval, learned Additional Solicitor General for examination and seeking instructions. Seventh Progress Report 11. The Seventh Progress Report has been received from Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (Bhure Lal Committee). Copy of it has been furnished to the Union of India also. Mr. Kirit N. Raval, learned Additional Solicitor General submits that he shall seek instructions on various issues dealt with in the report. 12. Post for further consideration and directions of the Seventh Progress Report on 5-5-2000 at 2 p.m.