In a public interest litigation before the Gujarat High Court highlighting the poor air ambient quality in Gujarat, a petitioner, in an affidavit dated October 11, has submitted that the recent coal shortage is a fit case for the court to issue directions mandating use of natural gas in all industries, thus switching over from the more polluting fuel of coal.
The PIL filed by advocate Amit Panchal, appearing as party-in-person, has highlighted air polluting industries that uses coal and lignite and the need to adhere to permissible pollution standards.
In a reply affidavit, Panchal has stated that the role of PNG/LNG in the reduction of air pollution has been recognised by other states.
