Chandigarh, 13th November, 2025:The 75th Governing Body Meeting of the Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee (CPCC) was held under the Chairmanship of Sh. Mandip Singh Brar, Chairman, CPCC-cum-Home Secretary, Chandigarh Administration today on 13.11.2025. The meeting was attended by the Sh. Saurabh Kumar, Member Secretary CPCC, and other senior officers from CPCB, MoEF&CC, Deptt. of Industries, MCC, DHS, Representatives of Industries Association and area experts nominated by CPCB.

The agenda items were discussed and deliberated upon by the Committee members during the meeting. The Committee reviewed the Action Taken Report (ATR) on the decisions made in the previous meeting. While expressing satisfaction over the progress achieved on various decisions, the Committee emphasized the need for prompt action on the pending matters by the concerned departments on a priority basis.

The Governing Body also discussed draft Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Imposing Environmental Compensation on violations related to plastic waste management, dust management, construction and demolition (C&D) waste management, solid waste management, etc. for which the methodology was provided by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The same has been adopted by CPCC in levying environmental compensation for breaches of environmental laws and conditions.

In this meeting, the Governing Body approved the SOP for imposing environmental compensation on dust-generating activities, such as open spaces with loose soil exceeding 300 square metres in area. The compensation will range from ₹5,000 to ₹1,00,000 per event, and the penalties will be progressively enhanced for repeated violations. Furthermore, it was decided that the compensation shall be doubled during the winter season, i.e., from 15th October to 15th February each year, to address increased air pollution concerns during this period.

The Governing Body also considered the proposal for creation of posts and framing of Service Rules for the staff of CPCC titled “Chandigarh Pollution Control Committee (Method of Recruitment, Terms and Conditions of Service of Officers and other Employees other than Chairman and Member Secretary) Rules, 2025.” The Committee decided to seek comments of recruitment cell of Personnel Department of Chandigarh Administration.

The Governing Body emphasized the need for CPCC to develop an effective system for e-waste management, ensuring that every citizen is well-informed about the proper disposal mechanisms. It was further stressed that doorstep collection services should be made available to facilitate convenient and responsible e-waste disposal.

The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chair. The Governing Body reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening environmental governance and promoting sustainable development in the Union Territory of Chandigarh.