New Delhi, December 10 (UNI): The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Wednesday sealed three unauthorised jeans dyeing units in east Delhi’s Kalyanpuri area.
The action, taken by the Shahdara South Zone, is part of the civic body’s sustained drive against polluting and hazardous industries functioning without approval.
According to a senior official, the operation was led by the General Branch team of the Shahdara South Zone, with crucial support from the Delhi Police to ensure safe and effective enforcement.
The units were found to be functioning in violation of environmental and municipal regulations, discharging pollutants, operating without mandatory permissions, and posed risks to both residents and the local ecosystem.
Badal Kumar, Deputy Commissioner of Shahdara South Zone, said the crackdown underscores the MCD’s commitment to maintaining environmental standards and safeguarding public health.
“The MCD will continue to take strict action against illegal and polluting units within its jurisdiction. Such enforcement drives will be intensified to ensure cleaner and safer neighbourhoods,” he said, urging citizens to remain vigilant and report unauthorised activities.
Residents in several East Delhi localities have long raised concerns over small-scale dyeing and washing units operating clandestinely in residential clusters, often releasing untreated waste into drains. Officials noted that the corporation has stepped up inspections to identify such violators.
The officer added that the sealing of the three units marks yet another step in the MCD’s broader campaign to curb unauthorised industrial practices and reclaim residential spaces from illegal commercial encroachments.
“More such drives are expected in the coming weeks as the civic body focuses on stricter compliance across the city,” the DCP stated in his statement.
