"Their job would be to ascertain that clauses (a) and (b) of STAGE IV (of the Graded Response Act Plan) are being implemented at those entry points or not. They will be allowed to take photographs and submit a detailed report by tomorrow. This aspect of the matter will be taken on Monday," the Court said.

The Court also directed that the CCTV footage from these entry points, starting from April 18 onwards, be provided to the advocate commissioners. The Court further emphasized that the Delhi government must take steps to monitor all entry points, not just the 13 where strict surveillance measures are currently reported to be in place.

"Amicus has stated that there are 113 entry points, but counsel for the Delhi government states that vigil is maintained primarily on at 13 major entry points for ensuring compliance with STAGE IV of GRAP. This means that for the other 100 points there is no restriction on vehicles, which is banned under STAGE IV. We direct Delhi Government and Delhi Police to ensure that checkposts are immediately set up at all 113 entry points. The personnel who are going to manned the entry points must be clearly informed about the accepted items, which counsel for the Delhi government has highlighted as essential commodities," the Court said.

The Court was hearing the case related to pollution in Delhi, including the actions taken by authorities in the neighboring states of Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh to address stubble burning, a major contributor to the air pollution

Last month, the Court expressed its disappointment over the authorities' failure to prevent the bursting of firecrackers during Diwali this year, despite the government's temporary ban. The Court notably urged the Delhi government to consider implementing a permanent firecracker ban. Additionally, in September, the Court reprimanded the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) for its inadequate efforts to control pollution.