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CAQM Reviews Compliance and Enforcement Actions Across Delhi NCR
- •The Commission for Air Quality Management reviewed enforcement actions and compliance status across the National Capital Region during the 141st meeting of its enforcement task force.
- •During the September 25 to October 9 reporting period, 124 inspections were conducted, leading to 55 reported violations across construction, industrial, and diesel generator sectors.
- •Proposed enforcement measures include the closure of multiple projects and industrial units, sealing of non-compliant units, and the imposition of environmental compensation.
- •Flying Squads have carried out inspections at 28,868 units across the NCR, resulting in 1,837 closure directions and 1,491 resumption orders issued following compliance verification.
- •The Commission emphasized strengthening enforcement, ensuring timely compliance verification, and maintaining close coordination among implementing agencies to mitigate air pollution.
Key Questions Answered
During the 15-day reporting period from September 25 to October 9, the CAQM reported 124 inspections across the NCR, which included 6 at Construction and Demolition sites, 54 in the industrial sector, and 64 related to Diesel Generator sets. These inspections resulted in 55 reported violations, comprising 5 at C&D sites, 35 in the industrial sector, and 15 related to DG sets.
Proposed enforcement actions include the closure of two C&D projects and three industrial units, the sealing of 12 units across industrial and DG sectors, and compliance orders issued in several cases. Additional measures involve imposing Environmental Compensation, re-inspections, forwarding cases to the CPCB and SPCBs, and issuing advisories.
As of October 16, 2026, the Flying Squads had conducted inspections at 28,868 units, projects, and entities across the NCR. This resulted in 1,837 Closure Directions being issued, with 1,491 Resumption Orders subsequently granted after compliance verification.