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Environment & Ecology 16 September 2026 · Event date: 15 September 2026

CAQM reviews Enforcement and Compliance Status across NCR; 150 Inspections conducted during 15-day reporting period

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) reviewed its enforcement actions and compliance status across the NCR during the 139th meeting of its Enforcement Task Force. The review covered 150 inspections conducted between August 24 and September 7, 2026, including a special inspection drive in Nuh, Haryana. Actions such as closures, sealing of DG sets, and environmental compensation were proposed or recommended for violating units.

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In Simple Words

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) held its 139th Enforcement Task Force meeting to review compliance and enforcement actions across the NCR. During the 15-day reporting period ending September 7, 2026, 150 inspections were carried out in industrial, construction, and DG set sectors.

A special inspection drive was also conducted in Nuh, Haryana. Authorities proposed various penalties, including closures, sealing of equipment, and environmental compensation, for units violating norms. The update highlights ongoing efforts to monitor and mitigate air pollution in the region.

Key Points

  • The 139th meeting of the Enforcement Task Force (ETF) of CAQM was held on 14.09.2026.
  • A total of 150 inspections were reported during the 15-day reporting period from 24.08.2026 to 07.09.2026.
  • Inspections included 7 at Construction and Demolition sites, 98 in the Industrial Sector, and 45 related to Diesel Generator sets.
  • A special inspection drive was conducted in Nuh, Haryana on 03.09.2026 covering 35 premises.
  • As of 10.09.2026, 6 resumption orders had been issued (3 in Haryana and 3 in Uttar Pradesh).
  • CAQM Flying Squads have carried out inspections at 28,547 units, projects, and entities across NCR so far.
  • 1,829 Closure Directions and 1,479 Resumption Orders have been issued based on Flying Squad inspections.
  • 126 cases have been transferred to respective SPCBs/DPCC for final decisions.

Exam Angle

Meeting reviewed
139th meeting of the Enforcement Task Force of CAQM
Total inspections reported
150 inspections between 24.08.2026 and 07.09.2026
Special inspection location
Nuh, Haryana on 03.09.2026
Cumulative resumption orders issued
1,479 orders

A. 150 inspections

Source: Press Information Bureau

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