New Delhi, April 18 (NationPress) During the 129th assembly of the Enforcement Task Force (ETF) under the Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region (NCR) and surrounding areas (CAQM), a total of 64 violations were identified across various sectors following a 15-day enforcement review, an official disclosed on Saturday.

This ETF meeting took place on Friday, focusing on enforcement actions and inspections conducted in the NCR from March 27 to April 10.

In this 15-day review period, the teams conducted 162 inspections, uncovering 64 violations across several key sectors, as stated in the official report.

Inspections were performed by the Commission's flying squads, which included 25 inspections at Construction and Demolition (C&D) sites, 28 inspections in the industrial sector, and 109 inspections related to Diesel Generator (DG) sets. The reported violations comprised 14 from C&D sites, eight from the industrial sector, and 42 from DG sets.

Following the inspection outcomes, closure has been recommended for nine units, sealing of DG sets for 18 units, issuance of show-cause notices (SCNs) for 11 units, and environmental compensation (EC) for six units.

The Task Force also evaluated actions taken since the previous ETF meeting on April 2, noting that 46 letters related to closure, SCNs, sealing, and EC have been dispatched during that interval, which included nine from the industrial sector, six from C&D sites, and 31 from DG sets.

Additionally, the Task Force acknowledged special enforcement operations, including inspections aimed at mitigating road dust, carried out by the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram on April 7, resulting in 126 violations across multiple zones.

Municipal authorities have been instructed to undertake necessary corrective measures, including issuing SCNs for instances of repeated non-compliance, according to the statement.

The Task Force underscored the necessity for intensified enforcement in priority sectors, particularly involving DG sets (per Direction No. 76), C&D activities, industrial emissions, and road dust management. It stressed the importance of enhancing inter-agency collaboration and speeding up follow-up actions to guarantee effective compliance.

Furthermore, the updated cumulative enforcement status as of April 17, 2026, was reviewed. It was reported that a total of 26,834 units, projects, and entities have been inspected by the Commission's flying squads.

From these inspections, 1,765 closure directions have been issued, with 1,349 resumption orders granted upon compliance verification.

A total of 123 cases have been referred to the respective State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) for final adjudication, while 293 entities remain under review for potential resumption orders.

The Commission reiterated the urgency for strong enforcement, improved data accuracy, enhanced inter-agency cooperation, and strict adherence to established environmental standards to effectively combat air pollution throughout the NCR.

It emphasized the continued focus on boosting inspection effectiveness, ensuring accountability at all levels, and accelerating enforcement efforts to secure lasting improvements in air quality.