The Gurgaon Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) on Friday urged the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to extend the deadline for installation of cameras at industrial premises by a month from October 31 to November 30, 2026.
The chamber cited practical, technical and logistical challenges faced by industries in complying with the new requirements. In case of gas based fuels, the cameras must also capture the locations of gas gauges or meters. GCCI pointed out that the exercise involves considerably more than simply procuring and installing cameras. Industrial units need to assess suitable locations and camera angles, procure equipment meeting the required specifications, arrange cabling, electrical and networking infrastructure, and undertake installation, configuration, testing and commissioning.
In an October 9 representation to the CAQM chairperson, GCCI president Vikas Jain said that while the industry fully supports the commission’s objective of strengthening compliance monitoring, the implementation of the additional requirements within the stipulated time frame would be challenging for many industrial units. According to the CAQM order of October 5 industries are required to install cameras at fuel storage areas and fuel charging points.
Jain said the short compliance window could create difficulties in procurement and deployment of competent installation agencies, potentially affecting the quality and effectiveness of the installed systems.
