The Delhi government has found violations at 203 sites and imposed environmental compensation (EC) of ₹ 59.15 lakh after inspecting 1,232 construction and demolition (C&D) sites during the first four days of the winter pollution restrictions, official data revealed.
However, essential public infrastructure projects are exempted. Finishing, plumbing, electrical work is permitted within the construction site with strict compliance to Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules and dust prevention and control norms. The data, compiled by the Delhi government’s environment department, showed that 77 sites were found violating construction norms on Wednesday alone, following inspections at 316 locations. Authorities issued 66 show-cause notices, two closure directions and imposed Environmental Compensation of ₹ 16.25 lakh, on Wednesday. Under the winter action plan, the Delhi government has imposed a ban on dust generating demolition activity and outdoor civil construction activity from November 1 to January 31.
