Air pollution is continuously increasing in Delhi and in view of this, MCD has intensified the measures to stop pollution. Municipal Corporation of Delhi teams are now preparing to stop pollution on the roads with anti-smog guns and mechanical sweepers. Officials say that strict action will be taken against those who violate the rules, so that the air quality can be improved. In such a situation, let us tell you that if you spread pollution, then a fine of how many thousand rupees can be imposed on you?

Business is suffering so much loss every day due to pollution

Delhi’s business organization Chamber of Trade and Industry Chairman Brijesh Goyal has written a letter to PM Narendra Modi regarding Delhi pollution. He wrote to the PM that due to pollution, Delhi’s business is losing about Rs 100 crore every day. He also wrote that 20 lakh businessmen of Delhi are completely with the government. According to MCD officials, a proposal to double the parking fee will be presented in the Corporation House meeting. Its purpose is to discourage people from using private vehicles, so that the number of vehicles on the roads can be reduced and pollution can be controlled. However, the final decision on the proposal to double the parking fee will be taken only after the approval of the House.

Fine up to Rs 50 thousand for spreading pollution

Municipal Corporation Delhi has clearly said that strict action will be taken against those who violate the rules. According to the guidelines of the National Green Tribunal, those polluting may have to pay a fine ranging from Rs 5000 to Rs 50,000. The corporation’s teams are constantly monitoring incidents like burning of garbage at construction sites, industrial areas and roads. According to MCD, it maintains 6,130 km long roads, for which 57,000 employees are deployed for daily cleaning. To control dust, 52 mechanical road sweepers have been installed on 3,400 km long main roads. Apart from this, 167 water sprinklers, 28 mobile anti-smog guns, 20 stationary anti-smog guns and 15 anti-smog guns have also been installed at high-rise buildings.

Pollution level in Delhi in severe category

According to the data of the Central Pollution Control Board, Delhi’s air quality index has reached the severe category for the first time this season. In many areas like Bawana, Wazirpur, Mundka and Punjabi Bagh, AQI has been recorded in severe category. For this reason, the government and MCD have appealed to the people to avoid polluting activities, otherwise they may have to pay heavy fines.

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