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CAQM Reviews 197 NCR Inspections, Orders Closures and Fines for Violations
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News18•02-10-2026, 20:00
CAQM Reviews 197 NCR Inspections, Orders Closures and Fines for Violations
- •The CAQM Enforcement Task Force (ETF) reviewed 197 inspection and enforcement action reports from September 8-24 in the National Capital Region.
- •Inspections covered construction and demolition sites, industrial sectors, and diesel generator sets.
- •Enforcement actions proposed include closure of four construction and demolition projects and one industrial unit, and sealing of 28 diesel generator sets.
- •Orders for compliance were issued in 17 cases, and environmental compensation was levied in 10 cases.
- •CAQM emphasized robust enforcement, inter-agency coordination, and strict adherence to environmental norms to combat air pollution in NCR.
Key Questions Answered
At its 140th meeting, the CAQM Enforcement Task Force reviewed reports from 197 inspections conducted between September 8 and September 24 across construction sites, industrial sectors, and diesel generator sets, proposing various enforcement actions for violations.
Proposed actions include the closure of four construction and demolition projects and one industrial unit, the sealing of 28 diesel generator sets, compliance orders in 17 cases, and environmental compensation in 10 cases.
The CAQM reviewed a special inspection drive conducted in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, on September 15 by seven flying squad teams alongside district administration, police personnel, and the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board.
