DMRC fined Rs 3.8 lakh by MCD for violating pollution norms
According to the MCD, a total of 28 challans were issued to DMRC by the South and Central Zones including violations of National Green Tribunal (NGT) laws and Solid Waste Management rules.
According to the MCD, a total of 28 challans were issued to DMRC by the South and Central Zones including violations of National Green Tribunal (NGT) laws and Solid Waste Management rules. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Friday issued challans worth Rs 3.8 lakh against the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for failing to initiate mandatory anti-pollution measures at work sites along Mehrauli-Badarpur (MB) Road. However, DMRC had denied the claims, stating that the stretch under its jurisdiction is limited, while pointing out that its work sites follow mandatory protocols.
According to the MCD, a total of 28 challans were issued to DMRC by the South and Central Zones including violations of National Green Tribunal (NGT) laws and Solid Waste Management rules.
The violations included inadequate dust suppression measures, failure to cover construction material, absence of proper barricading at work sites and lack of on-site housekeeping required to minimize dust dispersion.
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