Delhi: DPCC imposes Rs 90 lakh fine on construction sites so far

NEW DELHI: Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has imposed penalties of Rs 90 lakh after finding violations at 286 construction sites, so far, in the capital.

Environment minister Gopal Rai said, under the ongoing anti-dust campaign, DPCC teams had visited 1,105 construction sites. “The norms were found to be followed at most sites. The sites where violation was found have been issued notices by the department and a fine of about Rs 90 lakh has been imposed,” he said, adding that all the teams have been instructed to submit daily reports.

“Instructions have also been given that strict action should be taken against every agency causing dust pollution,” said Rai. He added that all construction agencies must only take up work following all anti-dust norms or prepare for strict action. The government has released 14-point guidelines to be followed by all construction sites.

As the anti-dust campaign will continue till October 29, the special teams are visiting all construction sites in the capital to ensure proper compliance with the rules.

According to officials, a fine is imposed based on the NGT guidelines of 2016 for construction sites and the amount of compensation varies from Rs 10,000 to Rs 5 lakh, depending on the size of the plot site. Rai asked people to report dust or vehicular or other forms of pollution on the Green Delhi app so that they could take immediate action.