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Delhi Fines Rs 68.4 Lakh on Day 1 of Winter Pollution Curbs
2 Nov
Summary
- Over Rs 68 lakh in penalties were issued on the first day of winter pollution restrictions.
- Vehicle emission, entry rule, and construction dust violations were targeted.
- Restrictions are in place until February 28 to combat winter air pollution.
Delhi authorities imposed penalties totaling Rs 68.4 lakh on the first day of implementing winter pollution restrictions. Enforcement teams conducted checks on nearly 15,000 vehicles and inspected 300 construction sites. The penalties included Rs 56.6 lakh for Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) violations and Rs 9.8 lakh for dust control breaches at construction sites.
The Winter Action Plan, active between November 1 and February 28, targets various pollution sources. Restrictions include a ban on non-Delhi pre-BS-VI vehicles until January 31 and prohibitions on dust-generating construction activities, with some exemptions for essential projects.
Further measures include a complete ban on construction and demolition activities from December 10 to January 20 and a doubling of parking fees until February 28. Government and private offices are also directed to limit physical attendance to 50 percent until January 31.
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa highlighted the enforcement efforts, emphasizing the need for collective action to improve air quality. The ongoing campaign aims to mitigate the severe air pollution typically experienced in the national capital during winter months.
