Residents of Sukhdev Vihar and neighbouring
colonies have now cited Swachh mission norms to oppose the Okhla
waste-to-energy plant, which is allegedly causing air pollution in the
neighbourhood. Complainants and their lawyers on Thursday carried the solid
waste management manual prepared by the urban development ministry, according
to which, incineration plants should be located at least 300 to 500 metres away
from residential areas. It also states that such units should come up in
industrial zones.