CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News /Agencies/ Bhopal: CNN Central News & Networks / ITDC India ePress / ITDC News / Agencies, Bhopal: On the first day of the Winter Action Plan implemented to control rising air pollution in the national capital Delhi, the administration took strict action. After the new rules came into force from November 1, fines and environmental compensation totalling Rs 68.4 lakh were imposed in various cases of violations. During checks at Delhi’s borders, 1,539 vehicles were not allowed entry and were turned back.
According to official data, Delhi Traffic Police and the Transport Department checked a total of 14,930 vehicles on the first day. Of these, about 10.31 percent were sent back for violating the rules. A ban has been enforced on the entry of non-Delhi registered vehicles below BS-6 standards. However, CNG, electric and essential services vehicles have been exempted.
Action was also taken over violations related to Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC). A total of 566 challans were issued against vehicles without valid certificates, resulting in fines of Rs 56.6 lakh. In addition, a fine of Rs 2 lakh was imposed for violations of border entry rules. To check dust-control norms at construction sites, 300 locations were inspected. Violations were found at 32 of these sites. Environmental compensation of Rs 9.8 lakh was imposed on the institutions concerned, and notices and directions to stop construction activities were issued.
The government has also implemented measures such as restrictions on construction activities, an increase in parking fees and 50 percent attendance in government and private offices to control pollution. The administration’s objective is to improve Delhi’s air quality during winter and bring major sources of pollution under control.
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