CAQM Seals 16 NCR Industrial Units for Pollution Violations

• CAQM ordered the immediate shutdown of 16 industrial units in NCR for repeatedly violating pollution norms.
• Inspections revealed units operating without permits, non-functional pollution control equipment, and use of prohibited fuels.
• 14 units were sealed in Sonipat, Haryana, one in Uttar Pradesh (NCR), and one in Rajasthan (NCR).
• Violations included lack of Consent to Establish/Operate, non-installation or non-operation of APCDs, and GRAP breaches.
• Units will remain sealed until full compliance with environmental norms and statutory conditions is achieved.

Why It Matters: CAQM takes strict action, sealing 16 NCR industrial units for severe pollution norm violations.