South Delhi civic body challans 72 units for flouting dust norms

NEW DELHI: South Delhi Municipal Corporation launched a massive drive to control dust pollution in its area.

“The special drive has been aimed to curb pollution caused by construction and demolition waste and the building department initiated stringent action against the offenders as per guidelines issued by Delhi Pollution Control Committee,” stated SDMC’s press statement.

“Last week, we fined 72 companies/builders/owners amounting to nearly Rs 65 lakh for violating DPCC guidelines including projects executed by the NBCC where a fine of Rs 5 lakh was imposed. ,” said the release.