New Delhi, Oct. 19 -- Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Monday inspected anti-smog guns and water mist systems in the NDMC area as the government steps up efforts to control pollution ahead of winter.

He asked officials to ensure that buildings, hotels and construction sites follow the prescribed pollution control rules.

Under Delhi government and Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) guidelines, commercial, institutional and hospitality buildings with at least ground plus five floors (G+5) and a built-up area of more than 3,000 square metres must have the required pollution control systems. Sirsa said action would be taken against establishments that fail to comply.

The minister also stressed the need to control d...