Delhi Air Pollution: Real estate bodies voice concern over construction ban, Credai issues advisory
PTI quoted Babu as saying. ALSO READ: Shashi Tharoor's social media post on Delhi air pollution is full of puns: 'Haze Khas', 'Chandni Choke' "Further, the developers also have obligations to financial institutions and its customers for timely delivery, which, in case of delay leads to extra monetary burden on the realty companies," he said.
"Also, all RERA-approved projects are mandated to strictly observe pollution-control measures, and therefore, should be brought under essential projects under public interests, and exemption from GRAP (Graded Response Action Plan) should be considered," he added. Taking into account the concerns of both sides in the 'larger national interest', Babu said it is crucial to address these issues in the light of sustainable development and environmental preservation.
Credai's NCR chapter President Manoj Gaur said the body advised all its member developers to take necessary steps such as water sprinkling, and green net covering as per the guidelines of NGT and Central Pollution Control Board. "We expect the developers to follow the guidelines set by various government agencies during the GRAP period.
Also, the main source of pollution is vehicular pollution and the dust along the roads that need to be controlled and managed," Gaur said. Earlier on Thursday, the Centre's pollution control panel invoked the GRAP-III, directing a halt on non-essential construction work, stone crushing, and mining in Delhi-NCR, including Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and Gautam Buddh Nagar.
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