Overview
On 18 May 2026, the CAQM held its 131st ETF meeting. The agenda was to assess inspections carried out by the agency’s Flying Squad during the period 29 April – 10 May 2026.
Key Developments (12‑day reporting period)
- 125 inspections were completed across the NCR.
- 39 violations were recorded – 10 each from C&D and industrial sectors, and 19 from DG sets.
- Proposed enforcement actions include closure of 7 units, sealing of 13 DG sets, issuance of 12 SCNs, and environmental compensation in 4 cases.
- Six of the proposed actions have already been completed; the rest are pending.
Important Facts
- Inspection breakdown: 20 at C&D sites, 51 at industrial units, 54 at DG set locations.
- Resumption orders: 17 issued after compliance verification – 13 for industrial units and 4 for C&D sites.
- Road‑dust mitigation: NOIDA Authority inspected 46 areas on 8 May 2026, reporting 28 violations and issuing SCNs for repeat offences.
- Cumulative enforcement record: 27,133 units inspected to date; 1,784 closure directions issued, of which 1,382 have been followed by resumption orders.
- 123 cases transferred to SPCBs/DPCC for final decision; 279 entities remain under examination.
Exam Relevance
The data illustrate how India’s environmental governance operates at the urban le