India, Jan. 6 -- The National Green Tribunal on Monday directed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to take appropriate action in a case involving demolition and construction of nearly 80 washrooms in an office in Chhartarpur despite restrictions on such activities under GRAP-III and IV.

The NGT bench, chaired by justice Prakash Shrivastava, observed that these violations raised serious environment and health-related concerns. It directed CAQM to conduct ground verification of the site and take punitive action in case of violation within 10 days.

"CAQM is directed to consider the complaint of the applicant dated 22.11.2025, carry out the ground verification, ascertain violation and take appropriate remedial and punitive act...