In Delhi, a fine of Rs 32.4 lakh was imposed for failing to comply with dust regulations.

NEW DELHI: Authorities in Delhi issued 253 challans and fined user agencies a total of Rs 32.4 lakh for failing to comply with dust control standards, according to Environment Minister Gopal Rai. As of October 6, government officials had inspected 6,868 construction sites as part of the anti-dust campaign, according to the minister.

“A total of 253 notices/challans were issued,” he said, adding that violators were fined Rs 32.4 lakh.
Construction and demolition projects larger than 500 square meters must be registered with the C&D portal, which was launched last October to combat dust pollution in the capital.

Project proponents must self-audit their compliance with dust control standards every two weeks and upload a self-declaration to the portal.

In September, the Delhi government made anti-smog guns mandatory at all construction and demolition sites larger than 500 square meters.

If a project proponent is found to be in violation of this directive, action is taken against them.
Construction and demolition sites with more than 20,000 people were previously required to install anti-smog guns to control dust pollution.