1. Delhi imposes Rs 68.4 lakh in fines on day 1 of pollution curbs

Delhi imposes Rs 68.4 lakh in fines on day 1 of pollution curbs

India

  • Delhi imposed Rs 68.4 lakh in fines and environmental compensation on the first day of its Winter Action Plan.
  • Authorities checked 14,930 vehicles at border points and turned back 1,539 for violating entry restrictions.
  • • Officials issued 566 challans worth Rs 56.6 lakh to vehicles operating without valid Pollution Under Control Certificates.
  • Of 300 construction sites inspected, 32 violated dust-control norms, attracting Rs 9.8 lakh in compensation.

Source: newindianexpress.com

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