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140 Dust Violations Found in Meerut & Faridabad by Air Quality Task Force

The Enforcement Task Force of the Commission for Air Quality Management reviewed inspections across the NCR, revealing 140 dust management violations in Meerut and Faridabad. During a 13-day period, 175 inspections targeted construction, industrial sectors, and diesel generator sets. The task force has proposed closures for 10 units and the sealing of 27 diesel generator sets due to non-compliance. Overall, the commission's flying squads have inspected over 26,600 entities since inception, issuing numerous closure and resumption orders.

Key Points: 140 Dust Management Violations Detected in NCR Inspections

  • 140 dust violations detected
  • 175 total inspections conducted
  • 10 units face closure proposals
  • 27 DG sets proposed for sealing
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CAQM task force detects 140 dust management violations in Meerut, Faridabad

CAQM's task force uncovers 140 dust violations in Meerut and Faridabad, proposes closures and penalties for non-compliant industrial and construction units.

"closures have been proposed for 10 units, sealing of DG sets have been proposed for 27 units - Official Statement"

New Delhi, April 3

The Enforcement Task Force of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas detected 140 violations related to dust management in Meerut and Faridabad, an official said on Friday.

In its 128th meeting on Thursday, the ETF reviewed enforcement and inspections undertaken across the National Capital Region (NCR) between March 14 and March 26, said an official statement.

The meeting covered inspections carried out by the CAQM Flying Squads over a period of 13 days across key sectors, including Construction & Demolition (C&D), Industrial Sector, Road Dust and Diesel Generator (DG) sets.

During the reporting period, a total of 175 inspections, including 23 across C&D sites, 37 across industrial sector and 114 for DG sets violations were carried out.

Based on the inspection reports, closures have been proposed for 10 units, sealing of DG sets have been proposed for 27 units, Show Cause Notices (SCNs) have been issued to eight units and Environmental Compensation (EC) has been proposed for one unit, said the statement.

The Task Force reviewed sectoral enforcement, including inspections related to road dust management. Inspections conducted in Meerut and Faridabad covering 16 zones revealed 140 violations, with directions issued to the respective municipal bodies for necessary corrective actions, including issuance of notices in cases of repeated non-compliance, said the statement.

The Task Force also discussed the need for focused inspections in priority sectors such as DG sets, C&D sites, road dust and stone crushers. It was also informed that restructuring of Flying Squad teams is underway, with revised team compositions to be issued shortly.

The Task Force also reviewed the updated cumulative enforcement status as on April 2.

It was noted that a total of 26,672 units/projects/entities have been inspected so far by the Flying Squads of the Commission. Based on these inspections, 1,755 closure directions have been issued for non-compliance, said the statement.

Out of these, 1,330 resumption orders have been issued upon verification of compliance, it said.

Further, 123 cases have been transferred to the respective State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs)/ Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) for final decision, while 302 entities remain under examination as per due process.

- IANS

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Shreya B
As someone living in Faridabad, the dust is unbearable. Every construction site near my home just throws debris on the road. Municipal bodies must act fast and not just issue notices. Public health should be the priority.
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Aman W
Respectfully, while inspections are good, the numbers tell a story. 26,672 inspections but only 1,755 closures? And 1,330 resumed operations? It feels like a cycle of violation, notice, temporary closure, and back to business. Where is the real deterrent? 🤔
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Priyanka N
This is a positive step! The restructuring of flying squads sounds promising. We need consistent, surprise checks. Hope they also focus on educating small builders and industries about simple dust control measures. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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David E
Interesting data. The scale of the problem is massive. The 140 violations in 16 zones suggests systemic non-compliance. The "revised team compositions" need to include more technical experts who can advise on solutions, not just penalize.
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Kavya N
My child has developed breathing issues since we moved to NCR. Articles like this give me some hope that someone is monitoring. But action on the ground is what matters. Can citizens also report violations through an app? That would help.

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