South Delhi Municipal Corporation issues 116 challans, gets Rs 3 lakh fine

NEW DELHI: Continuing its drive against polluting activities, South Delhi Municipal Corporation on Saturday issued 116 challans, and collected a fine of Rs 3 lakh.
Radha Krishan, SDMC spokesperson and deputy commissioner, said civic body officials have been closely monitoring all the five hotspots under its jurisdiction. "The central zone has issued 60 challans, Najafgarh zone 13 challans, south zone 27 and west zone issued seven challans on Saturday.Other cases have been sent to the metropolitan magistrate," he explained.
The deputy commission added that dedicated patrolling teams have been constituted to take instant action against violators, including erring government and related institutions. "Teams have been told to be vigil round-the-clock on rotation basis. All zonal deputy commissioners have been ensuring that there is no leniency during the festive season," he said.
Giving details about Saturday's action taken report, Krishan said two water sprinklers covered an area of around 28 kms in the central zone, while seven mechanical road sweepers covered around 120kms.