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Haryana Power Plant Hit with ₹31 Cr Fine Over Excess PM Emissions
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 10:47 AM
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A power plant in Haryana has been slapped with a ₹31 crore penalty for exceeding permissible levels of particulate matter emissions, according to authorities. The fine reflects the plant’s failure to meet environmental standards set by the state and central pollution control boards.
The Haryana government has imposed a ₹31 crore fine on a local power plant after investigations revealed that its particulate matter (PM) emissions surpassed the limits prescribed by the state and central pollution control authorities. The penalty, announced by the State Pollution Control Board, is intended to enforce stricter compliance with air quality norms.
The plant, which supplies electricity to the surrounding region, reportedly exceeded the permissible PM levels during routine monitoring. The fine is part of a broader initiative to curb industrial pollution and improve ambient air quality across the state.
Officials have directed the plant to implement corrective measures, including upgrading filtration systems and adopting cleaner fuel practices, within a specified timeframe. Failure to comply could result in further sanctions or operational restrictions.
The plant, which supplies electricity to the surrounding region, reportedly exceeded the permissible PM levels during routine monitoring. The fine is part of a broader initiative to curb industrial pollution and improve ambient air quality across the state.
Officials have directed the plant to implement corrective measures, including upgrading filtration systems and adopting cleaner fuel practices, within a specified timeframe. Failure to comply could result in further sanctions or operational restrictions.