India, May 13 -- The Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) on Tuesday issued show-cause notices to owners of 217 construction sites in Manesar for alleged violations of dust mitigation norms, officials said.

According to officials, the notices were issued to construction sites spread over more than 500 square metres, which fall under the mandatory compliance category for dust-control regulations.

Officials said the violations included non-functioning web-cameras mandated for remote monitoring of dust mitigation measures, inadequate green cover and the absence of protective sheets to contain dust emissions.

Authorities added that environmental compensation may be imposed on the defaulting sites after reviewing responses submitte...