M.C.Mehta vs Union Op India And Ors

The Supreme Court emphasized the urgent need for compliance with its directions regarding the conversion of Delhi's city bus fleet to CNG fuel by 31st March 2001, as per the recommendations of the Bhure Lal Committee. The Court held that the failure of governmental authorities and private operators to act diligently constituted a contempt of court, and denied requests for extensions of the deadline. The Court reiterated that the accountability for the impending urban chaos lay with the administration and transport operators, who had failed to address the conversion issues in a timely manner.