₹2.36 Crore in Fines; 48 Construction Sites Shut in Delhi
NEW DELHI: The government of Delhi has levied fines amounting to Rs 2.36 crore, issued over 200 show-cause notices, and ordered the closure of 48 construction sites for breaching dust-control regulations in the last month. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa stated that this decisive action, supported by real-time monitoring and ongoing inspections, illustrates the government’s commitment to tackling pollution through “measurable, science-based enforcement instead of empty promises,” according to an official statement. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has ramped up its anti-dust campaign since October 15, inspecting 1,262 construction sites exceeding 500 sqm. In a move to enhance oversight,…