NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has imposed fines totaling ₹33.95 lakh on construction sites over the last week for breaching guidelines outlined in the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) aimed at reducing air pollution, officials announced on Saturday.
The MCD stated that construction and demolition activities are strictly banned in Delhi during the GRAP-IV phase, following directions by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and orders from the National Green Tribunal (NGT).
Enforcement teams from the MCD conducted inspections across all zones, verifying 1,792 construction sites and issuing 771 fines where violations were identified.
In November, the corporation issued more than 900 fines amounting to ₹1.5 crore for similar infractions, officials noted.
As part of an intensified enforcement initiative, the MCD levied a ₹5 lakh fine on a builder in Dwarka’s Sector 19B, along with penalties at another site for not implementing dust control measures.
During on-site visits, MCD officials educated workers and contractors about GRAP regulations and dust control strategies, emphasizing compliance with the existing guidelines during GRAP-IV.
The MCD reiterated its zero-tolerance stance against violations, stating that it would maintain continuous monitoring, inspections, and strict enforcement while urging citizens and developers to collaborate with enforcement agencies to protect public health and improve air quality.
