The Centre has doubled the stubble burning fine in Delhi and adjoining areas in view of the fast-plummeting air quality in the region, with penalty going up to Rs 30,000 in some cases.
The new rules mandate that farmers having land of less than two acres shall pay an environmental compensation of Rs 5,000, while the fine will be Rs 10,000 for farmers having land of two acres or more but less than five acres. Farmers having land of more than five acres shall pay an environmental compensation of Rs 30,000.
