UP: Construction work will draw Rs 1 lakh fine till air clears

LUCKNOW: UP chief secretary RK Tiwari on Tuesday directed the officials concerned to ensure no construction activities are carried out till the air quality improves and impose a fine of Rs 1 lakh on those found violating the ban orders.
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Expressing concern over spike in air pollution level, particularly in Ghaziabad, Greater Noida and Noida, which have been figuring among top polluted places in the country for last one week, he directed all divisional commissioners and district magistrates in the state to ensure compliance of the November 2 Supreme Court order on air pollution control.
“In case of non-compliance, local administration and municipal corporation will be held responsible. Steps should also be taken at every level including gram panchayat, gram pradhan and lekhpal to stop burning of agricultural waste in the state,” he added.
The chief secretary also directed officers to ensure measures to check dengue, availability of dengue ward, medicines and other facilities in government hospitals.
“A joint team of additional CMOs and officers of local civic body will be formed to ensure that the staff and units work efficiently to prevent dengue in affected areas,” he said.