CAQM Enforcement Task Force Reviews NCR Inspections
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CAQM Enforcement Task Force Reviews NCR Inspections

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Enforcement Task Force held its 126th meeting on 20 February 2026 to review enforcement and inspection activities across the National Capital Region (NCR) from four to 18 February 2026. The Task Force examined flying squad inspections across sectors including industrial units, construction and demolition, road dust, diesel generator sets (DG sets) and incidents of municipal solid waste and biomass burning. It also reviewed outstanding enforcement actions from the 125th meeting and considered proposed measures for breaches identified during the period.

During the reporting period the flying squads carried out 318 inspections across the NCR, including four in construction and demolition, 306 in the industrial sector and eight relating to diesel generator set violations. The inspections yielded 131 reported violations, including four in construction and demolition, 123 in industry and four for diesel generator sets, and led to proposals for closure of 39 units, sealing of DG sets for 10 units and issuance of 15 show cause notices while 28 reports remained under examination. The Task Force emphasised that closures and notices would follow due process and verification by competent authorities.

The meeting emphasised road dust mitigation measures such as mechanised road sweeping, water sprinkling and maintenance of paved shoulders and reviewed inspection findings in detail. Agencies were advised to ensure on ground vigilance and strict adherence to dust abatement measures in high traffic corridors and urban hotspots. The Task Force called for coordinated action to strengthen enforcement and monitoring of mitigation measures.

As per the cumulative enforcement status on 23 February 2026, the flying squads have inspected 26,328 units, projects and entities, resulting in 1,686 closure directions for non-compliance. Of these, 1,290 resumption orders have been issued, 123 cases have been transferred to State Pollution Control Boards and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, and resumption orders for 273 entities are under examination. The Commission reiterated its commitment to sustained enforcement to abate air pollution across the NCR.

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Enforcement Task Force held its 126th meeting on 20 February 2026 to review enforcement and inspection activities across the National Capital Region (NCR) from four to 18 February 2026. The Task Force examined flying squad inspections across sectors including industrial units, construction and demolition, road dust, diesel generator sets (DG sets) and incidents of municipal solid waste and biomass burning. It also reviewed outstanding enforcement actions from the 125th meeting and considered proposed measures for breaches identified during the period. During the reporting period the flying squads carried out 318 inspections across the NCR, including four in construction and demolition, 306 in the industrial sector and eight relating to diesel generator set violations. The inspections yielded 131 reported violations, including four in construction and demolition, 123 in industry and four for diesel generator sets, and led to proposals for closure of 39 units, sealing of DG sets for 10 units and issuance of 15 show cause notices while 28 reports remained under examination. The Task Force emphasised that closures and notices would follow due process and verification by competent authorities. The meeting emphasised road dust mitigation measures such as mechanised road sweeping, water sprinkling and maintenance of paved shoulders and reviewed inspection findings in detail. Agencies were advised to ensure on ground vigilance and strict adherence to dust abatement measures in high traffic corridors and urban hotspots. The Task Force called for coordinated action to strengthen enforcement and monitoring of mitigation measures. As per the cumulative enforcement status on 23 February 2026, the flying squads have inspected 26,328 units, projects and entities, resulting in 1,686 closure directions for non-compliance. Of these, 1,290 resumption orders have been issued, 123 cases have been transferred to State Pollution Control Boards and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, and resumption orders for 273 entities are under examination. The Commission reiterated its commitment to sustained enforcement to abate air pollution across the NCR.

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