MCD seals water-polluting jeans dyeing unit in Najafgarh

The Najafgarh zone of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) sealed a water polluting jeans dyeing factory in Issapur ward on Thursday.

“As per the directions of Sumit Kumar, Deputy Commissioner, Najafgarh Zone, a team from Najafgarh Zone conducted an inspection in areas under its jurisdiction,” the civic body said in a statement.

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During the inspection, a water-polluting unit — a jeans dyeing factory — was found operating in violation of norms. The unit, having an area of more than 2000 square metres, was located near Radha Krishna Vatika, between Mitraon Village and Surehra Village in Issapur Ward. The unit was found running at the time of inspection.

Accordingly, the said polluting unit was sealed on the spot by the MCD team.

The Deputy Commissioner, Najafgarh Zone, has directed that surveys and inspections are being conducted on a daily basis across the zone. Strict action will be taken against any other polluting units found operating in violation of environmental norms.