Aafrin Kidwai 
Representational Image by Aafrin Kidwai
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has imposed a fine of Rs 5 lakh each on three waste-to-energy (WtE) plants and a construction and demolition waste processing plant for contributing to air pollution.
The East Delhi Waste Processing Company Limited (Ghazipur WtE plant), Delhi MSW Solutions Limited (Bawana plant) and Timarpur-Okhla Waste Management Company Limited have been ordered to pay the environmental compensation within 15 days.
As per the orders of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), officials of the DPCC, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), and IIT Delhi inspected the three plants between September and October last year, and stack emissions and ambient air quality were monitored.
The construction and demolition waste treatment facility at Bakkarwala was found without adequate dust control measures. Uncovered construction and demolition waste was also found heaped at the site.
