Cracking the whip on violators, south and north corporations on Thursday issued 256 challan for burning of leaves/garbage which is a main contributor of air pollution. Besides, the civic bodies sprinkled water on various stretches to contain dust pollution.
A senior SDMC official said that the civic body has been continuously issuing challans for ongoing construction activities despite its suspension; carrying uncovered construction and demolition waste and burning of garbage. “Continuing the drive, 248 challans issued on Thursday,” he said.
He informed that west zone of SDMC issued 24 challans under the NGT act for burning of leaves and garbage. Apart from these 60 challans issued under Delhi Municipal Corporation (DMC) act. Further, it also deployed mechanical sweeper for cleaning dust on roads whereas 52 tankers were deployed for sprinkling water with an aim to settle down the dust, he said.
The official further said that taking similar action in central zone; it issued 6 challans for burning leaves and garbage. Apart from this 14 general challans and four mobile Challans were issued under the DMC Act, he said.
He further said two challans issued under NGT Act for burning leaves and garbage that under Najafgarh Zone. While, 19 challans issued for construction related activities and 13 challans for burning leaves and garbage, he said.