South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) has decided to adopt strategy of zero tolerance on air pollution which may take entire Delhi into its grip resulting in respiratory and other related diseases in the city.
As per the instructions of the Commissioner patrolling teams in sufficient numbers have been constituted to take instant action against violators including erring government and related institutions, the civic body said in a statement.
"The teams have been told to roam round the clock on rotation basis.All zonal Deputy Commissioners are ensuring that there is is no leniency during this festive season," it said.
DEMS officials are closely monitoring all the five hotspots under South Delhi Municipal Corporation jurisdiction and additional men and machinery is deployed for these hopspots and adjoining areas, it added.