Gurugram bans construction, demolition acts

The Gurugram administration on Tuesday prohibited dust-generating construction and demolition activities across the district from November 5 to 20 to tackle worsening air pollution, following directions issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM).Deputy Commissioner Uttam Singh issued the orders, also directing Haryana government offices and private establishments to restrict physical attendance to 50% of their workforce, with the remaining employees working from home.Also read: GRAP II imposed in Delhi with immediate effect amid 'very poor' air quality; check key restrictionsThe construction restrictions will cover highways, roads, flyovers, overbridges, pipelines and other linear infrastructure projects.Industrial establishments and essential services have been exempted from the curbs. Construction projects related to railways, metro services, airports, hospitals, water supply, sanitation and national security will also be allowed to continue, according to the administration's orders.Gurugram air pollution: 50% work-from-home mandateThe administration has directed the concerned Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) and Haryana State Pollution Control Board officials to carry out daily inspections to ensure compliance with the restrictions.Violations of the orders will attract action under the Commission for Air Quality Management Act, 2021, the administration said.