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Environment & Ecology 10 September 2026 · Event date: 9 September 2026

CAQM takes serious note of HSPCB’s non-compliance with its directions; Seeks explanation in review meeting

The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) held a review meeting with the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) on September 8, 2026. This meeting addressed HSPCB's non-compliance regarding statutory directions to register construction and demolition projects and maintain functional video monitoring systems. CAQM treated this as willful non-compliance due to widespread non-functional web-camera links across various districts.

In Simple Words

The Commission for Air Quality Management held a review meeting with the Haryana State Pollution Control Board regarding rules for construction and demolition projects. These rules require project registration and functional video systems to monitor dust control remotely.

During monitoring, CAQM found many camera links were offline or broken across districts like Panipat, Sonipat, Faridabad, and Gurugram. Viewing this as willful non-compliance, CAQM demanded an explanation and directed HSPCB to ensure strict compliance and close non-compliant sites.

Key Points

  • A review meeting was held on 08.09.2026 chaired by Shri Rajesh Verma, Chairperson of CAQM.
  • The meeting focused on HSPCB's non-compliance with CAQM Statutory Directions regarding C&D projects.
  • Statutory directions mandate registering C&D projects of 500 sq. metres or above and installing functional video monitoring systems.
  • Remote monitoring by CAQM from 19.06.2026 to 22.06.2026 found web-camera links non-functional at most sites in Panipat, Sonipat, Faridabad, and Gurugram.
  • Functional links were found only at 4 sites in Faridabad, 6 in Gurugram (North), and 5 in Gurugram (South).
  • CAQM treated the non-compliance as willful on the part of the designated authority.
  • HSPCB was directed to take corrective measures, including the closure of non-compliant sites.
  • CAQM emphasised that strict implementation of directions is critical for preventing air pollution in the NCR.

Exam Angle

Review meeting date
08.09.2026
CAQM Chairperson
Shri Rajesh Verma
Board reviewed
Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB)
Minimum plot area for C&D project registration
500 sq. metres or above

A. 08.09.2026

Source: Press Information Bureau

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