The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has issued environmental damage compensation (EDC) worth ₹22.1 lakh in March for violations, according to authorities.
Most of the EDC was charged for violations of dust control measures at construction sites, causing air pollution, officials said.
Also, following inspections, the DPCC has issued show-cause notices to 67 industries in Libaspur for operating without consent after receiving complaints of pollution in the area.
ADVERTISEMENT
The industries have 15 days to respond to the notices, following which further action, including closure, can be taken.
This is a Premium article available exclusively to our subscribers. To read 250+ such premium articles every
month
You have exhausted your free article limit.
Please support quality journalism.
You have exhausted your free article limit.
Please support quality journalism.
The Hindu operates by its editorial values to provide you quality journalism.
You have read {{data.cm.views}} out of {{data.cm.maxViews}} free articles.
This is your last free article.