What happened: CAQM-ETF reviewed NCR enforcement actions and compliance checks (31.08.2026 meeting)
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) Enforcement Task Force (ETF) held its 138th meeting on 31.08.2026 to review enforcement actions, sector-wise inspections, and compliance status across the National Capital Region (NCR). The meeting covered the reporting period 08.08.2026 to 23.08.2026 and focused on enforcement outcomes for Industrial units, Construction & Demolition (C&D) activities, Diesel Generator (DG) sets, and road works-related monitoring.
ETF review for 08.08.2026–23.08.2026 (16-day reporting period) included inspection counts and enforcement actions proposed based on inspection reports for reported violations:
Sector-wise inspections and proposed enforcement actions (08.08.2026–23.08.2026)
Flying Squads carried out a total of 121 inspections across key NCR priority sectors:
Construction & Demolition (C&D) sites: 10 inspectionsIndustrial sector: 56 inspectionsDiesel Generator (DG) sets: 20 inspections
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