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Haryana Slaps Crores in Pollution Fines, Files Cases but Fails to Recover Money
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 09:39 AM
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Authorities in Haryana have imposed fines running into crores of rupees on polluting units and filed prosecutions, yet recovery of the imposed penalties remains low.
The Haryana Pollution Control Board has recently levied fines amounting to several crores of rupees on industries found violating emission norms. Simultaneously, legal proceedings have been initiated against the offending units.
Despite the imposition of penalties and the filing of cases, the board reports that a significant portion of the fined amount remains unrecovered. Officials cite procedural delays and difficulties in tracing assets as key hurdles.
Environmental experts warn that without effective recovery mechanisms, the deterrent value of such fines is weakened. They urge the state to strengthen enforcement and streamline the collection process to ensure accountability.
Despite the imposition of penalties and the filing of cases, the board reports that a significant portion of the fined amount remains unrecovered. Officials cite procedural delays and difficulties in tracing assets as key hurdles.
Environmental experts warn that without effective recovery mechanisms, the deterrent value of such fines is weakened. They urge the state to strengthen enforcement and streamline the collection process to ensure accountability.