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CAQM reports 62 air pollution violations across NCR in 17 days; proposes closure of four units

Published: Jul 07, 2026

By TIOLCorplaws News Service

NEW DELHI, JULY 07, 2026: THE 134th meeting of the Enforcement Task Force (ETF) of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM), held on 06.07.2026, reviewed enforcement actions, inspections and compliance status across the National Capital Region (NCR). The ETF noted that the Flying Squads of the Commission carried out 173 inspections during the 17-day reporting period from 14.06.2026 to 30.06.2026.

Of the 173 inspections, 15 were conducted at C&D sites, 91 in the industrial sector and 67 related to DG sets. 62 violations were reported, including 7 at C&D sites, 31 in the industrial sector and 24 related to DG sets.

Based on the inspection reports for the violations, closure of 4 units/projects, sealing of 27 DG sets, issuance of 6 orders/directions for compliance and imposition of Environmental Compensation (EC) in 17 cases have been proposed.

The ETF also reviewed actions taken pursuant to the 133rd ETF meeting and noted that all actionable cases pertaining to the industrial sector, C&D sector and DG sets have been acted upon by the concerned agencies. A total of 7 Resumption Orders pertaining to C&D sites have been issued after verification of compliance, including 2 in Uttar Pradesh and 5 in Haryana.

Reviewing the cumulative enforcement status as on 06.07.2026, the ETF noted that the Flying Squads of the Commission have inspected 27,750 units/projects/entities so far. Based on these inspections, 1,802 Closure Directions have been issued, of which 1,424 Resumption Orders have been issued upon verification of compliance. Further, 123 cases have been transferred to the respective State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs)/Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) for final decision, while 255 entities remain under examination for issuance of Resumption Orders.

The Commission reiterated the need for a strengthened enforcement mechanism, timely compliance verification, improved coordination among implementing agencies and strict adherence to stipulated norms for abatement of air pollution across NCR. It also emphasised enhancing inspection efficiency, ensuring accountability and expediting enforcement actions in priority sectors, including industrial emissions, DG sets and C&D activities.

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