3 builders fined Rs 25,000 for violating NGT norms

NOIDA: The Noida Authority on Sunday fined three builders for not adhering to guidelines laid down by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and keeping construction material uncovered at various sites in Sector 63. Two builders were fined Rs 10,000 each and the third one Rs 5,000.

A team of the Noida Authority’s health department received information that some people were violating NGT norms while constructing projects in the industrial area. “We conducted an inspection in Sector 63 on Sunday. We found construction material lying uncovered in J-40, which is being developed by a person named Manoj. Similar violations were found in E-145, which is being developed by Ram Kishore Garg. We also found uncovered construction material in F-468 in the same sector. This was developed by one DK Prentley,” said an official.

Manoj and Garg were fined Rs 10,000 each while Prentley was fined Rs 5,000. The developers were warned of stricter action for subsequent violations, oficials said.

The Noida Authority has directed all work circle officers to conduct inspections in their respective areas and ensure green norms are complied with, at a time the air quality has been hovering around the poor and very poor levels. Last year, NGT had issued guidelines directing developers to use sprinklers and create green air barriers around construction sites.

Rajesh Kumar Singh, officer on special duty at the Authority, said they were taking regular measures to keep pollution levels in check in the city. “We sprinkle water on roads across all sectors daily. We have also advised developers to strictly follow the NGT guidelines at construction sites. Action will be taken against them if they violate rules,” he said.