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Date Created: 2023-04-14 21:51:26.862
File Note: <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="color: black;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>It is submitted that Consent to operate under the Air Act, 1981 was granted to the brick kiln vide no. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>CTOA/Renewal/FZL/2016/4583814 dated 13.10.2016, valid upto 30.09.2025 for operation of brick kiln with bulls trench kiln (BTK) technology for production of bricks &amp; tiles @ 30,000 nos./day, subject to the conditions mentioned therein.</p> <p class="normalCxSpFirst" style="margin-right: 1.35pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; line-height: 115%; border: none; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-border-shadow: yes;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="color: black;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span><span style="color: black;">The brick kiln was made aware of these directions dated 28.05.2019 of the State Govt. along with a request to deposit environmental compensation vide this office letter no. 4404 dated 29.08.2019. However, no reply was received from the brick kiln. The kiln neither applied for varied consent to operate for operation of brick kiln with induced draft technology with zig-zag setting nor it has deposited environmental compensation fee. Accordingly, consent to operate under the Air Act, 1981 was cancelled vide no. 685 dated 29.01.2020.</span></p> <p class="normalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-right: 1.35pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; line-height: 115%; border: none; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-border-shadow: yes;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="color: black;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>To verify the compliance status the brick kiln, the kiln was visited by AEE on 11.04.2022 and it was observed as under:-</p> <p class="normalCxSpMiddle" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; border: none; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; margin: 0in 1.35pt .0001pt .25in;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]-->The brick kiln was not in operation. The brick kiln has adopted induced draft technology. No raw material/ fuel was found at kiln site.</p> <p class="normalCxSpLast" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; border: none; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; margin: 0in 1.35pt .0001pt .25in;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]-->The brick kiln has upgraded its kiln into induced draft zig-zag technology, however no completion drawing has been submitted in this regard. AVFD fan has been provided with the chimney and the length of the brick kiln (central island was less than 245 feet.</p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%; background: white;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>During visit, the representative of the industry was advised to apply for consent to operate of the Board under the Water Act, 1974 and the Air Act, 1981 and to deposit Environment Compensation to the Board. But the brick kiln failed to do the needful, so far.</p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; line-height: 115%; background: white;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>The brick kiln was issued notice u/s 31-A of Air Act, 1981 vide letter no. 2602 dated 01.06.2022 to file objections (if any) within 10 days on the proposed directions, but the brick kiln failed to submit any reply in the matter.</p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; line-height: 115%; background: white;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>In view of above, the brick kiln has been afforded an opportunity of personal hearing on 07.07.2022.</p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; line-height: 115%; background: white;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>During hearing, the Partner of the brick kiln stated that earlier they could not operate the brick kiln due to rains as well as non-receipt of payment from MNREGA, however has&nbsp;adopted induced draught zig-zag technology &amp; obtained completion certificate and requested to give 20 days for submission of consent applications.</p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; line-height: 115%; background: white;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>After hearing the Partner of the brick kiln and officer of the Board, the Chief Environmental Engineer (B) of the Board has decided that:</p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.5in; line-height: 115%; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: PA;">1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The brick kiln shall apply for obtaining 'consents to operate' under the Water Act, 1974 &amp; the Air Act, 1981 as well as deposit requisite environmental compensation, within 20 days.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.5in; line-height: 115%; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: PA;">2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Regional Office, Faridkot shall process the consent applications to be submitted by the brick kiln under the Water Act, 1974 &amp; the Air Act, 1981, on merits.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.5in; line-height: 115%; background: white; margin: 0in 0in 6.0pt .5in;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-language: PA;">3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;During hearing, the Partner of the brick kiln has been made clear that in case of non-compliance of decision no. (1) above of the hearing within stipulated period, further action for closure of brick kiln shall be taken without giving any further notice / opportunity.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; line-height: 115%; background: white;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>The proceedings of the personal hearing dated 07.07.2022 has been issued to the industry vide Zonal office letter no. 3343 dated 11.07.2022.</p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="margin-right: 7.3pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Arial MT'; background: white;">The license of the brick kiln cancelled by DFSC Fazilka on 09.03.2023. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpLast" style="margin-right: 7.3pt; mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span>Now, the brick kiln has applied<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> for obtaining fresh consent to operate under the Water Act, 1974 and varied consent to operate under the Air Act, 1981 on dated 24.03.2023, for its operation after adopting induced draft technology with zig-zag firing to manufacture bricks and tiles @ 30,000 nos./day. Details of the case are as under:-</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; border: none; mso-padding-alt: 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt 31.0pt; mso-border-shadow: yes; margin: 0in 7.3pt .0001pt .25in;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">&middot;<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The brick kiln has submitted feasibility/technical report along with completion drawing from M/s Team Energy Systems authorized licensee of M/s Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee regarding induced draft zig-zag technology to be adopted by the kiln and Completion certificate dated 24.12.2020 via drawing no. 20/1284 issued by M/s CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee.</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; margin: 0in 7.3pt .0001pt .25in;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">&middot;<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">As per completion certificate dated 24.12.2020 the brick kiln has converted into induced draft zig-zag technology.</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; margin: 0in 7.3pt .0001pt .25in;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">&middot;<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The brick kiln has submitted partnership deed executed on dated 01.12.2016 which states that 1. Sh. Surinder Singh S/o Sh. Joginder Singh, R/o Abohar, Distt. Fazilka, 2. Sh. Somesh Bhateja S/o Ranvir Kant Bhateja, R/o Abohar, Distt. Fazilka, 3. Sh. Manav Kumar Bhateja S/o Sh. Ravi Kant Bhateja, R/o Abohar, Distt. Fazilka and 4. Sh. Omesh Kumar Bhateja S/o Ranvir Kant Bhateja, R/o Abohar, Distt. Fazilka, have decided to enter into partnership in the firm name &amp; style of M/s Jagdish Chander BKO, Village Raipura, Tehsil Abohar, Distt. Fazilka w.e.f. 01.12.2016. </span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; margin: 0in 7.3pt .0001pt .25in;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">&middot;<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The brick kiln has submitted lease deed signed between Smt. Bhupinder Kaur, Smt. Mandeep Kaur, Smt. Harjeet Kaur &amp; Smt. Surinder Kaur (owners) and M/s Jagdish Chander BKO, Village Raipura, Tehsil Abohar, Distt. Fazilka, which states that owners of land 17 kanal 15 marla bearing khasra nos. 216//1 min (14-1) and 216//2 min (3-14) situated at Village Raipura, Tehsil Abohar, Distt. Fazilka have given their land on lease to the brick kiln M/s Jagdish Chander BKO, Village Raipura, Tehsil Abohar, Distt. Fazilka, for 10 years i.e. from 01.05.2016 to 30.04.2026 for Rs. 50,000/- per year.</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; margin: 0in 7.3pt .0001pt .25in;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">&middot;<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The brick kiln has submitted an undertaking (attested by Charted Accountant i.e. Sh. Sahil Garg, M. No. 536427, M/s S R Garg &amp; Associates) through Sh. Somesh Bhateja S/o Ranvir Kant Bhateja, R/o St. No. 4, Gobind Nagri, Abohar, Distt. Fazilka, </span>Partner <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">M/s Jagdish Chander BKO, Village Raipura, Tehsil Abohar, Distt. Fazilka,</span> which is reproduced as under:-<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;"> </span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.2in; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; margin: .3pt 7.3pt .0001pt .5in;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]-->That I am the Partner of <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">M/s Jagdish Chander BKO, Village Raipura, Tehsil Abohar, Distt. Fazilka</span> .</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.2in; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; margin: .3pt 7.3pt .0001pt .5in;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]-->That the brick kiln was operated with FCBTK technology from March 2019 to May 2019. We had stopped the fire because of rainy season.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-add-space: auto; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.2in; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; margin: .3pt 7.3pt .0001pt .5in;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]-->Coal has not been utilized during this firing period and only agro fuel was used as fuel. Therefore, we cannot maintain coal register and submitting the self declaration certificate.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -.2in; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; margin: .3pt 7.3pt .0001pt .5in;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]-->That we have not fired the kiln beyond that period with FBTK technology and initiate the process of conversion of kiln to induced draught kiln with zig zag technology.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -.2in; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; margin: .3pt 7.3pt .0001pt .5in;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]-->That the brick kiln has adopted induced draught zig zag technology and obtained provisional completion certificate from CSIR-Central Building Research institute, Roorkee on 25.05.2020 and final Design Adequacy cum Completion Certificate by CSIR, ROORKEE duly signed on 24.12.2020.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -.2in; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo3; margin: .3pt 7.3pt .0001pt .5in;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]-->That in case any irregularity / discrepancy is found In this undertaking, the Punjab Pollution Control Board has right to withdraw / cancel consents granted to the brick kiin or to take action against the brick kiln and its responsible persons operating the kiln, as deemed fit under the provision of law.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: .5in; line-height: 115%; margin: .3pt 7.3pt .0001pt 0in;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">As the brick kiln has operated its unit without adoption of induced draft zig-zag technology during the period from March, 2019 to May, 2019, therefore, the kiln has deposited Rs. 75,000/- as EC vide R. No. 41/5545 dated 16.04.2023, which is adequate.</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; margin: .3pt 7.3pt .0001pt .25in;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; color: black; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">&middot;<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The brick kiln has submitted certificate of C.A showing value of gross fixed assets of the industry as Rs. </span>14.94 <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">lacs as on 31.03.2022 (including value of land @ 5.63 lacs).<a name="_GoBack"></a></span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; margin: .3pt 7.3pt .0001pt .25in;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">&middot;<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">The brick kiln has deposited</span> Rs. 19,800/- vide Receipt No. 597961797 dated 24.03.2023<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>as consent to operate fee under the Water Act, 1974, <span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">which is adequate for period upto 30.09.2029 in orange category. </span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo2; margin: .3pt 7.3pt .0001pt .25in;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">&middot;<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]-->The brick kiln has deposited<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>Rs. 15,300/- vide Receipt No. 221014240 dated 24.03.2023<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp; </span>as consent to operate fee under the Air Act, 1981, which is adequate for a period up to 30.09.2025 under orange category.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%; tab-stops: 439.45pt; margin: .3pt 7.1pt .0001pt 0in;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>To verify the facts and process the application, the brick kiln was visited by undersigned (AEE) on 06.04.2023 and it was observed as under:&ndash;</span></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -14.2pt; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; tab-stops: 111.95pt 439.45pt; margin: 0in 7.1pt .0001pt 14.2pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span></em><!--[endif]--><em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">The brick kiln was not in operation with induced draft zig-zag technology. No raw material/ fuel lying at site. The representative of the kiln informed that they will not be able to operate kiln this season due to financial crises. </span></em></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -14.2pt; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; tab-stops: 111.95pt 439.45pt; margin: 0in 7.1pt .0001pt 14.2pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span></em><!--[endif]--><em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">The brick kiln has upgraded its kiln into induced draft zig-zag technology. AVFD fan has been provided with the chimney and the length of the brick kiln (central island was less than 245 feet as required by the Board. </span></em></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -14.2pt; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; tab-stops: 111.95pt 439.45pt; margin: 0in 7.1pt .0001pt 14.2pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span></em><!--[endif]--><em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">The brick kiln has provided adequate sampling facilities with kiln stack to facilitate emission sampling. </span></em></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -14.2pt; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; tab-stops: 111.95pt 439.45pt; margin: 0in 7.1pt .0001pt 14.2pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span></em><!--[endif]--><em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">The kiln has stabilized the periphery road/movement area with brick bats/keri. </span></em></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -14.2pt; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; tab-stops: 111.95pt 439.45pt; margin: 0in 7.1pt .0001pt 14.2pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span></em><!--[endif]--><em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">The brick kiln has planted trees along its boundary. </span></em></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -14.2pt; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; tab-stops: 111.95pt 439.45pt; margin: 0in 7.1pt .0001pt 14.2pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">The brick kiln has provided septic tank for the treatment of domestic effluent and same is being discharge onto land for plantation.</span></em></p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -14.2pt; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l0 level2 lfo4; tab-stops: 111.95pt 439.45pt; margin: 0in 7.1pt .0001pt 14.2pt;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: Tahoma; mso-bidi-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><em style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma','sans-serif';">The brick kiln has complied with the code of practice prescribed by the Govt./Board for such type of units as well as with the provisions of the Water Act, 1974 and the Air Act, 1981.</span></em></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%; margin: .3pt 7.3pt .0001pt 0in;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; line-height: 115%; margin: .3pt 7.3pt .0001pt 0in;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Keeping in view of above, it is recommended as under:-</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -.5in; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo5; margin: .3pt 7.3pt .0001pt .5in;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]-->Consent to operate under the Water Act, 1974 and Air Act, 1981 may be granted to the brick kiln for production of bricks &amp; tiles @ 30,000 nos./day using induced draft zig-zag technology for a period of 30.09.2029 and 30.09.2025, respectively, with suitable conditions and a specific condition that the BKO shall submit extended lease deed for the site of kiln, failing which consent to operate granted shall be revoked/ cancelled without any opportunity/ notice.</p> <p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-align: justify; text-indent: -.5in; line-height: 115%; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo5; margin: .3pt 7.3pt .0001pt .5in;"><!-- [if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]-->Directions u/s 31-A of the Air Act, 1981 was issued to the brick kiln for its closure be dropped, please.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></p>
Inspection: false
Inspection Note:
Officer: PPCB139
Reject: false
Reject Note:
Role: RO AEE Aushpreet Singh