**Executive Summary**
The CAQM Enforcement Task Force (ETF) convened its 124th meeting on January 21, 2026, to assess enforcement and inspection activities conducted across the National Capital Region (NCR) from January 7 to January 19, 2026. Flying squads carried out inspections focusing on air pollution sectors such as industries, DG sets, C&D, road dust, biomass burning and MSW management. A total of 25,232 units, projects and entities have been inspected.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Inspections and Violations:**
* 330 inspections were conducted across various air pollution-related sectors.
* Inspections covered 241 industries, 22 DG sets, and 5 C&D sites.
* 62 road stretches were inspected for road dust and waste accumulation.
* 90 violations were reported, including 66 in industries, 2 in DG sets, 4 at C&D sites, and 18 related to road dust.
* **Enforcement Actions:**
* Enforcement actions were recommended in 72 cases, including closures, sealing of DG sets, and issuance of show cause notices.
* Closure of 9 ready mix concrete (RMC) plants was recommended.
* **Special Inspection Drives:**
* 150 road stretches were inspected on January 8 and January 13, 2026, including 23 in Noida and 127 in Faridabad.
* Inspections found varying levels of dust (20 high, 34 moderate, 75 low).
* A notice was issued to the Deputy Commissioner, MCD, on January 13, 2026.
* Action Taken Reports (ATRs) have been received from 5 MCD zones.
* Special drive in North Delhi on January 14, 2026, found 47 incidents of biomass/MSW burning and 18 instances of MSW dumping at 65 locations.
* **Overall Status and Directions:**
* A total of 25,232 units, projects, and entities have been inspected.
* 1,643 closure directions issued for violations, with 1,261 resumption orders issued after compliance verification.
* 108 cases transferred to SPCBs/DPCC.
* 274 resumption orders are under examination.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder:** Industries, DG Set Operators, Construction and Demolition Sites
* **Impact:** Subject to inspections, potential closures, sealing, and show cause notices for violations of air quality regulations.
* **Action Required:** Ensure compliance with air quality regulations and implement dust control measures. Address any notices received and submit Action Taken Reports (ATRs).
**Stakeholder:** Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)
* **Impact:** Responsible for addressing dust levels on roads and managing waste dumping and burning within its jurisdiction.
* **Action Required:** Implement and enforce dust control measures, address issues related to biomass/MSW burning and dumping, and submit Action Taken Reports (ATRs).
**Stakeholder:** State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) / Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC)
* **Impact:** Responsible for final decisions on cases transferred to them.
* **Action Required:** Make final decisions on the 108 cases transferred to them.
Key Entities Referenced
Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM): Regulator responsible for air quality management in the National Capital Region (NCR).
Enforcement Task Force (ETF): Task force of the CAQM responsible for inspections and enforcement actions.
National Capital Region (NCR): The geographical area where the enforcement and inspection activities were carried out.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD): Local body with jurisdiction over certain areas within the NCR.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
CAQM Enforcement Task Force reviews
inspections and enforcement actions across
NCR
प्रव तथ: 22 JAN 2026 5:07PM by PIB Delhi
The 124th meeting of the Enforcement Task Force (ETF) of the Commission for Air Quality Management
in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) was held on 21.01.2026 to review enforcement and inspection
activities carried out across the National Capital Region (NCR) from 07.01.2026 to 19.01.2026. During
this period, the Commission’s flying squads conducted extensive inspections across key air pollution
sectors, including industries, diesel generator (DG) sets, construction and demolition (C&D) activities,
road dust and cases of biomass burning and municipal solid waste (MSW) accumulation or burning.
The flying squads conducted a total of 330 inspections across major air pollution-related sectors during the
period. These included inspections at 241 industries, 22 diesel generator (DG) sets and five construction
and demolition (C&D) sites. In addition, 62 road stretches were inspected for road dust and waste
accumulation. A total of 90 violations were reported, comprising 66 in the industrial sector, two involving
DG sets, four at C&D sites and 18 related to road dust.
Out of 330 inspections, enforcement actions, including closures, sealing of DG sets and issuance of show
cause notices, were recommended in 72 cases.
The Commission also reviewed closure recommendations received from inspection teams and noted that
closure of 09 ready mix concrete (RMC) plants has been recommended.
Further, special inspection drives covering 150 road stretches were conducted on 08.01.2026 and
13.01.2026. These included 23 road stretches in Noida and 127 stretches under the jurisdiction of
Municipal Corporation, Faridabad.
Of the 150 stretches inspected, 20 were found to have high levels of visible dust, 34 had moderate dust
levels and 75 had low dust levels. For non-compliance with dust control measures, a notice was issued to
the Deputy Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), on 13.01.2026. Action Taken Reports
(ATRs) have been received from 05 MCD zones.
The flying squads also carried out a special inspection drive in North Delhi on 14.01.2026 to check
incidents of biomass and municipal solid waste (MSW) burning and dumping in areas under the
jurisdiction of MCD. During the inspection, 65 locations were inspected, wherein 47 incidents of
biomass/MSW burning and 18 instances of MSW dumping were recorded. The inspection reports have
been forwarded to agencies concerned for detailed ATRs.
As of 21.01.2026, a total of 25,232 units, projects and entities have been inspected. Based on these
inspections, 1,643 closure directions have been issued for violations. Of these, 1,261 resumption orders
have been issued after verification of compliance, while 108 cases have been transferred to the concernedState Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) or the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) for final
decision. Resumption orders in the remaining 274 cases are under examination in accordance with due
process.
The Commission reiterated that active enforcement, strict compliance by stakeholders and coordinated
action by all agencies concerned are vital for effective abatement of air pollution across the NCR.
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