Haryana pollution board shuts 10 Gurugram construction sites for regulatory breaches

The Haryana State Pollution Control Board has initiated enforcement action against construction and demolition operations in Gurugram, shutting down ten sites for non-compliance with environmental regulations. The closures come as part of a broader compliance drive targeting the city's construction sector.

The board had previously issued closure notices to 225 construction and demolition sites across Gurugram North after operators failed to register with the state's dust-monitoring system. The portal registration requirement forms a critical component of the state's air quality management framework, enabling real-time tracking of dust emissions from active construction projects.

The enforcement action underscores growing regulatory scrutiny over construction-related pollution in the National Capital Region, where air quality deterioration during winter months has become a persistent concern. Non-compliance with dust management protocols and monitoring requirements can attract penalties and operational shutdowns under Haryana's environmental protection statutes.

The board's multi-phase compliance verification campaign aims to ensure construction operators adhere to prescribed dust suppression measures and maintain proper registration status on state environmental monitoring systems. Site operators are required to implement dust control measures including wet drilling, material covering, and regular water sprinkling at active construction locations.