Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi report 1,383 stubble burning cases
The Commission for Air Quality Management reported 1,007 cases in Punjab and 345 in Uttar Pradesh between 15 September and 29 October.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) reported 1,383 stubble burning cases between 15 September and 29 October, according to a Right to Information response reported by Hindustan Times.
Punjab recorded the highest number of cases at 1,007, followed by 345 in Uttar Pradesh, 29 in Haryana, and two in Delhi.
A total environmental compensation of ₹18.17 lakh was imposed across Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh (NCR), with approximately 75 per cent (₹13.57 lakh) recovered.
In Punjab, ₹17.5 lakh in compensation was imposed and ₹13.1 lakh was recovered, while Haryana imposed ₹50,000 and recovered ₹30,000.
The CAQM stated that ₹217,500 was imposed in Uttar Pradesh (NCR) and the entire amount has been recovered.
The RTI reply, filed by activist Amit Gupta, noted that 5,802 FIRs were registered in Punjab and 667 FIRs in Haryana during 2024.