The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) on June 22, 2023, issued directions u/s 33(A) of the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 read along with Rule 34 (6) of Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Rules, 1975.
The following has been stated: -
•All Dyeing units and Jeans/Denim washing units operating outside the Approved Industrial Areas/Industrial Estates/Redevelopment Areas or operating within the Approved Industrial Areas/Industrial Estates/Redevelopment Areas but without mandatory consent of DPCC are therefore ordered to be closed/ sealed with immediate effect.
•All the Local Bodies (Municipal Corporations of Delhi, New Delhi Municipal Council & Delhi Cantonment Board) and Delhi Development Authority shall ensure the closure/sealing including disconnection of their Electricity and Water Supply, and send the Action Taken Report on the effective closure to DPCC, accordingly.
The detailed directions are given in the document below.
[Notification No. F. No. DPCC/WMC II/OA 21 /2023/ 4595-4612]
