Haryana Pollution Control Board Fines 14 Construction Sites in Gurugram for Dust Violations
HSPCB penalises 14 construction sites in Gurugram over dust pollution
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The Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) has fined 14 construction sites in Gurugram for not complying with dust mitigation measures, specifically failing to install web cameras. The penalties range from ₹20,000 to ₹40,000 based on site size and violations, as part of ongoing efforts to improve air quality.
- 01Fines of ₹20,000 are imposed for construction sites up to 20,000 square meters for each violation, while sites above this size face ₹40,000 fines.
- 02A total of 1,261 construction sites in Gurugram are registered on HSPCB's dust monitoring portal, submitting 9,821 reports.
- 03Of the submitted reports, 3,543 were accepted, while 2,188 were rejected due to non-compliance.
- 04Project owners must upload self-audit reports every two weeks, including data on PM2.5 and PM10 sensors.
- 05The board also conducted a separate operation against single-use plastics, recovering 169 kg of banned materials.
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The Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) has taken significant action against dust pollution in Gurugram by imposing fines on 14 construction sites for failing to comply with dust mitigation regulations. The fines were levied for not installing and operating web cameras, which are essential for monitoring compliance with environmental norms. Sites larger than 500 square meters are subject to these fines, with penalties set at ₹20,000 for smaller sites and ₹40,000 for larger ones per violation. HSPCB officials emphasized the necessity of functional monitoring links on their portal, stating that strict actions will continue against violators to ensure environmental protection. In a recent report, 1,261 construction sites submitted a total of 9,821 reports, of which 3,543 were approved and 2,188 rejected. Additionally, project owners are required to submit self-audit reports bi-weekly, including data on particulate matter sensors. The board also addressed single-use plastic violations, recovering 169 kg of banned materials in a separate operation. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance air quality and enforce environmental safeguards in the region.
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These fines and regulations aim to improve air quality in Gurugram, directly affecting residents' health and the environment.
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