New Delhi: Delhi authorities imposed penalties and environmental compensation worth Rs 68.4 lakh on the first day of the Winter Action Plan on Sunday, as enforcement teams inspected 14,930 vehicles, turned back 1,539 and issued 566 challans for violations of Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) rules.
According to official data till 5 pm, Rs 56.6 lakh was collected for PUCC violations, Rs 2 lakh for breaches of vehicle-entry restrictions and Rs 9.8 lakh as environmental compensation for dust-control violations at construction sites.
The Delhi Traffic Police issued 493 challans worth Rs 49.3 lakh, while the Transport Department issued 73 challans amounting to Rs 7.3 lakh.
Authorities also impounded 62 vehicles for violating entry restrictions. Exempted CNG vehicles, electric vehicles and those involved in essential services were allowed entry.
Authorities inspected 300 construction sites and found 32 violating dust-control regulations.
Seventeen closure directions and 19 show-cause notices were issued, along with Rs 9.8 lakh in compensation. No violations were reported at exempted infrastructure projects.
Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said enforcement teams were checking vehicle-entry rules, PUCC certificates and construction sites.
Restrictions on non-Delhi pre-BS-VI vehicles will remain until January 31, while the 50 per cent office attendance rule will continue until then.
Parking fees have been doubled until February 28. A complete construction and demolition ban, subject to exemptions, is scheduled from December 10 to January 20.
