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Jhajjar steps up anti-pollution drive, warns of vehicle seizure; sarpanches accountable for waste burning

Jhajjar, Nov 14 (UNI) The Jhajjar administration has intensified enforcement of Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to curb air pollution, warning of fines and seizure of polluting vehicles and holding village sarpanches accountable for incidents of open garbage burning.
Deputy Commissioner Varsha Khangwal directed police, municipal bodies and other enforcement agencies to intensify inspections of construction sites, roads and commercial establishments and take strict action against violations of pollution-control norms.
In a significant directive, Khangwal said sarpanches would be held responsible if garbage was found burning in rural areas of the district, as the administration moved to curb open waste burning and strengthen accountability at the village level.
The Deputy Commissioner ordered regular water sprinkling on dust-prone roads and stricter enforcement of solid waste management rules, including penalties for improper waste disposal.
Urban local body teams have been directed to inspect construction sites regularly and ensure that building materials are covered and adequate dust-suppression measures are in place.
In Jhajjar town, Municipal Council teams led by Executive Officer Davinder Singh are inspecting construction sites and deploying anti-smog guns and water tankers to control dust emissions.
Khangwal also directed traffic police and other departments to intensify checks on vehicles violating emission standards, issue challans and impound vehicles wherever permitted under the law.
Hotels, dhabas and commercial establishments have been brought under increased scrutiny over pollution caused by tandoors and fuel combustion. Officials have been instructed to ensure compliance with prescribed emission norms and initiate action against violators.
"There should be no negligence at any level in controlling air pollution. All departments must maintain regular surveillance and ensure strict action against those violating the rules," Khangwal said.
The Deputy Commissioner appealed to residents to avoid burning garbage and leaves, ensure proper waste disposal and keep construction materials covered.
She also urged motorists to maintain their vehicles and comply with emission standards, stressing that effective pollution control required coordinated enforcement and public cooperation.
The administration said monitoring and enforcement would continue across the district to ensure compliance with GRAP-III restrictions. UNI KK NST AAB
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