Aafrin Kidwai 
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has issued notices for closure to 1,278 recyclers operating without valid registration under Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016. Similar notices have been sent to 551 plastic manufacturing units as well.
The pollution control body directed all the plastic producers in the capital to apply online for registration and renewal under the PWM Rules 2016 along with a copy of consent obtained, Extended Producers Responsibility (EPR) Action Plan, endorsed by the Urban Development Department, MSME certificate and other related documents within 7 days of issuance of the notice.
The DPCC said action will be taken against the defaulter industries, including closure of the unit, disconnection of electricity and water supply and levying of environmental compensation, if they fail to comply with the directions within a week.
