As part of Delhi Government's anti-dust campaign, Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday conducted a surprise inspection at the sports complex construction site in Pitampura. During the inspection, he noted irregularities related to dust control. Accordingly, DPCC was directed to impose a fine of Rs. 50,000 on the construction company Tewatia Construction Private Limited. Instructions have also been given to impose a financial penalty on a daily basis for not giving a satisfactory reply to the notice issued by DPCC. Rai said, “It is necessary to implement 14 rules of dust control at construction sites. Action will be taken if these are violated. Officials have been instructed to regularly inspect construction sites.” Gopal Rai explained that as part of the anti-dust campaign, 523 teams from 13 departments have been deployed across the city for monitoring.

He added that all construction sites larger than 500 square meters must now register on the Construction and Demolition (C&D) portal.

“A fine of Rs. one lakh will be imposed on construction projects with an area of less than 20,000 square meters, and Rs. two lakh on projects with an area exceeding 20,000 square meters, for not registering on the C&D portal. A penalty of Rs. 7,500 per day will be imposed for failing to install anti-smog guns at construction sites.

 For not implementing dust mitigation measures, construction projects with an area of less than 500 square meters will be fined Rs. 7,500 per day, while those with an area exceeding 500 square meters will face a fine of Rs. 15,000 per day. Vehicles transporting construction materials must be properly covered. A fine of Rs. 7,500 will be imposed for any violation of this rule,” Rai said.