Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has issued orders to extend the ban on generators and to continue the closure of all units of the Badarpur Thermal Power Plant till January 31 next year and to not lift the flyash for any purpose while ensuring regular sprinkling of water in the flyash storage area.
Environment Minister Imran Hussain on Thursday reviewed the progress of implementation of steps to control air pollution in Delhi, which were announced by the Cabinet earlier this month.
The meeting was attended among others by the Secretary (Environment)/Chairman DPCC and Special Secretary (Environment)/Member Secretary DPCC. The Minister reviewed the implementation status of issues, including ban on firecrackers, particularly during marriage season, ban on diesel generator sets, operation of Badarpur Thermal Power Station, burning of dry leaves, garbage, plastic and dust control measures at construction sites and closure of polluting industries.
The DPCC said directions have been issued under section 31 (A) of Air Pollution (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act 1981, banning all fire crackers/fireworks (except on religious occasions). The DPCC further said directions have also been issued under section 31 (A) of Air (Pollution and Control of Pollution) Act 1981 read with Rule 20A (6) for the Air (Pollution and Control for Pollution) (Union Territories) Rules, Act 1983 to stop operation of electricity generator sets run on diesel, petrol, kerosene in Delhi till January 31, 2017.