# Delhi Pollution Curbs Start with Fines

> Delhi imposes Rs 68.4 lakh fines on 1,539 vehicles denied entry under pollution curbs.
- Title: Delhi Pollution Curbs Start with Fines · Ndtv | Shortify
- Summary: Delhi imposes Rs 68.4 lakh fines on 1,539 vehicles denied entry under pollution curbs. Delhi authorities fined Rs 68.4 lakh on first day of pollution curbs…
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## First Day of Pollution Curbs
Delhi authorities imposed penalties and environmental compensation totalling Rs 68.4 lakh on the first day of the Winter Action Plan.
## Vehicles Turned Back
Nearly 15,000 vehicles checked, 1,539 turned back at border points and 566 challans issued for PUCC violations.
## Border Entry Restrictions
14,930 vehicles checked, 10.31 per cent turned back, 62 impounded under vehicle entry rules.
## Dust Pollution Enforcement
300 construction sites inspected, 32 violating dust norms, 17 closure directions issued.
## Environmental Compensation
Rs 9.8 lakh environmental compensation for construction and demolition violations.
## Minister's Statement
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa urged compliance with vehicle entry rules and dust norms.

> Today 14,930 vehicles checked, 566 PUC challans and 300 sites inspected. Keep PUC valid, follow entry rules and dust norms. The quest for clean air needs our collective efforts
## Key takeaway

Delhi authorities fined Rs 68.4 lakh on first day of pollution curbs, turning back 1,539 vehicles.