Repeating old mistakes: Why the new commission on air quality won't ensure clean air The new body is called the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Ordinance, 2020 Ritwick Dutta December 11, 2020 13:38:43 IST Representational image. PTI The Central government has brought in a new law through an Ordinance which was promulgated by the president on the 28 October. This is the second instance in India where the Centre has issued an Ordinance on an issue related to environment. The first one was in 1980 when the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 was initially passed as an Ordinance. In its statement on objects and reason, the Ordinance recognizes that the lack of permanent, dedicated and participative mechanism adopting a collaborative and participatory approach.