India, May 16 -- The Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) imposed environment compensation fines on 14 construction sites and projects on Friday for failing to install and operate web cameras to monitor dust mitigation norms, officials said.

The action comes after the board issued notices to over 58 sites in Gurugram and 217 sites in Manesar last week.

According to officials, the fined construction sites are above 500 square meters in size.

"The sites and projects have been directed to ensure their monitoring links on the portal are functional. Strict action will continue against violators to ensure effective implementation of environmental safeguards and improvement of air and water quality," said Akansha Tanwar, regional off...