**Executive Summary**
The 134th meeting of the CAQM Enforcement Task Force, held on July 6, 2026, reviewed air quality enforcement and compliance across the National Capital Region. Between June 14 and June 30, 2026, the Commission conducted 173 inspections, identifying 62 violations in the industrial, construction, and power backup sectors. The meeting emphasized the immediate need for strengthened enforcement, timely compliance verification, and strict adherence to pollution abatement norms.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Inspection Results (June 14 – June 30, 2026)**
* A total of 173 inspections were carried out: 91 in the industrial sector, 67 involving Diesel Generator (DG) sets, and 15 at Construction and Demolition (C&D) sites.
* 62 violations were reported, comprising 31 industrial violations, 24 DG set violations, and 7 C&D site violations.
* Proposed penalties for these violations include the closure of 4 units, sealing of 27 DG sets, 6 compliance directives, and Environmental Compensation (EC) in 17 cases.
**Cumulative Enforcement Status**
* To date, Flying Squads have conducted 27,750 inspections, resulting in 1,802 Closure Directions.
* Following compliance verification, 1,424 Resumption Orders have been issued; 255 entities currently remain under examination for such orders.
* The Commission has transferred 123 cases to State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) for final decisions.
**Strategic Directives**
* The Commission reiterated the necessity of a strengthened enforcement mechanism and improved coordination between implementing agencies.
* Priority focus remains on industrial emissions, DG sets, and C&D activities to abate air pollution.
* Emphasis was placed on enhancing inspection efficiency, ensuring accountability, and expediting enforcement actions.
**Impact Analysis**
**Industrial Units and C&D Projects**
**Impact**
These entities are under rigorous surveillance, with 62 recent violations leading to proposed closures and financial penalties (Environmental Compensation).
**Action Required**
Strictly adhere to stipulated pollution norms and ensure timely rectification of violations to obtain Resumption Orders.
**Owners of Diesel Generator (DG) Sets**
**Impact**
DG sets are a major focus of enforcement, with 27 sets proposed for sealing during the latest reporting period.
**Action Required**
Ensure DG sets comply with emission standards and operational guidelines to avoid sealing and enforcement actions.
**Implementing Agencies (SPCBs, DPCC, and Flying Squads)**
**Impact**
These agencies are tasked with increased accountability, efficient inspection cycles, and the resolution of 123 transferred cases.
**Action Required**
Strengthen coordination, expedite enforcement actions in priority sectors, and conduct timely verification of compliance reports.
Key Entities Referenced
Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM): The primary statutory body responsible for air quality monitoring, enforcement actions, and coordination across the National Capital Region and surrounding areas.
Enforcement Task Force (ETF): A specialized body within the CAQM that reviews compliance status, conducts meetings to evaluate enforcement actions, and oversees the progress of pollution abatement measures.
National Capital Region (NCR): The central geographical area encompassing Delhi and parts of neighboring states (Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan) where the CAQM’s regulations and inspections are focused.
Flying Squads of the Commission: Field-level operational units authorized to conduct surprise inspections and identify environmental violations in industrial, construction, and power sectors.
State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs) and Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC): Regional regulatory bodies responsible for making final decisions on environmental cases and resumption orders transferred by the CAQM.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
CAQM reviews Enforcement Actions,
Compliance Status and Sector-specific
Inspections across NCR; 173 Inspections
conducted in 17 days
प्रव तथ: 06 JUL 2026 7:14PM by PIB Delhi
The 134th meeting of the Enforcement Task Force (ETF) of the Commission for Air Quality Management
in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM), held on 06.07.2026, reviewed enforcement actions, inspections
and compliance status across the National Capital Region (NCR). The ETF noted that the Flying Squads
of the Commission carried out 173 inspections during the 17-day reporting period from 14.06.2026 to
30.06.2026.
Of the 173 inspections, 15 were conducted at C&D sites, 91 in the industrial sector and 67 related to DG
sets. 62 violations were reported, including 7 at C&D sites, 31 in the industrial sector and 24 related to DG
sets.
Based on the inspection reports for the violations, closure of 4 units/projects, sealing of 27 DG sets,
issuance of 6 orders/directions for compliance and imposition of Environmental Compensation (EC) in 17
cases have been proposed.
The ETF also reviewed actions taken pursuant to the 133rd ETF meeting and noted that all actionable
cases pertaining to the industrial sector, C&D sector and DG sets have been acted upon by the concerned
agencies. A total of 7 Resumption Orders pertaining to C&D sites have been issued after verification of
compliance, including 2 in Uttar Pradesh and 5 in Haryana.
Reviewing the cumulative enforcement status as on 06.07.2026, the ETF noted that the Flying Squads of
the Commission have inspected 27,750 units/projects/entities so far. Based on these inspections, 1,802
Closure Directions have been issued, of which 1,424 Resumption Orders have been issued upon
verification of compliance. Further, 123 cases have been transferred to the respective State Pollution
Control Boards (SPCBs)/Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) for final decision, while 255 entities
remain under examination for issuance of Resumption Orders.
The Commission reiterated the need for a strengthened enforcement mechanism, timely compliance
verification, improved coordination among implementing agencies and strict adherence to stipulated
norms for abatement of air pollution across NCR. It also emphasised enhancing inspection efficiency,
ensuring accountability and expediting enforcement actions in priority sectors, including industrial
emissions, DG sets and C&D activities.
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