New Delhi: Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Sunday issued directions to impose a fine of Rs 50 lakh on the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) for not taking dust control measures at a construction site near Vikas Sadan here.
The minister, who was on a visit to inspect demolition sites at Netaji Nagar and Kasturba Nagar, noticed uncovered mounds of dust at the site where the NCRTC is constructing the office building of the rapid metro.
Rai said, they have brazenly flouted dust control norms despite strict directions from the government.
"I have issued directions to impose a fine of Rs 50 lakh on NCRTC. Such disregard to air pollution will not be tolerated. If they continue to violate the norms, they will be banned," he said.
Rai said only one anti-smog gun was found at the NCRTC site and has "directed not to start work until another anti-smog gun is installed.
"It is an emergency and the Delhi government is focusing on reducing the pollution level right now by strictly implementing rules and regulations to tackle the local sources of pollution," he said.
The government will take a call on restrictions such as the odd-even car rationing scheme depending on the situation, he said.
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