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The project proponent has applied fresh consent to operate under the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 without obtaining NOC of the Board for manufacturing of Automobile Parts @ 2000 No./day along with requisite documents.
The project proponent has submitted CA certificate with the value of fixed assets of Rs. 2.64 crore as on 01.08.2023. The project proponent has deposited Rs. 86,400/- vide R no. 526335703 dated 04.04.2024 under Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Rs. 72000/- vide R no. 10744817 dated 04.04.2024. After deduction of late fee, NOC regularization fee, which is adequate upto 31.03.2027.
The project proponent has submitted GST certificate as proof of date of commissioning, as per which date of commencement is 18.04.2023.
The project proponent has submitted feasibility report, as per which the effluent generates from Phosphating section due to Surface treatment and rinsing of components by water and accidental spills/leaks approximate 1.0 KL water discharged per day, and whole waste water sent to Effluent treatment plant. Effluent contains weak acidic/ alkaline traces of iron particles. Some oil arises from mechanical operations.
The project proponent has submitted letter for approval of building plan in the name of Almechnish Engineering Pvt. Ltd., plot no. 313, Phase-9, Mohali by PSIEC vide letter no. 488 dated 09.04.2013.
The project proponent has submitted permission of sale of industrial plot no. 313, Phase-9, Industrial Focal point, Mohali issued from PSIEC vide letter no. 1653-58 dated 20.04.2021 between Sh. Shashank Gupta S/o Sh. Ajay Gupta & Smt. Mamta Gupta W/o Lt. Sh Ajay Gupta, Directors M/s Almechnish Engineering Pvt. Ltd. and Sh. Jasvir Kaur Walia W/o Sh. Darshan Singh Walia & Sh. Gagandeep Singh Walia S/o Sh. Darshan Singh Walia.
The project proponent has submitted completion certificate of installation of ETP @ 1 KLD by M/s Air & Water Care on 30.03.2024.
The project proponent has submitted manufacturing process as under:
Raw material Cutting Bending Welding Surface Treatment by Phosphate Process Powder coating Inspection Dispatch.
The site was visited by the undersigned on 19.04.2023 and during visit it was observed as under:
1. The industry was in operation during the visit and engaged in manufacturing of auto parts.
2. The industry is also engaged in metal surface treatment process, wastewater generated from the process is being discharging directly into sewer without any treatment.
3. The industry is also having Powder Coating process equipped with inbuilt Filter in closed booth. The filters is being cleaned inside the booth and reuse the material.
4. The industry has installed phosphating section the same was yet not commissioned. The industry has installed ETP consist of Mixer Tank and Sand Filter for treatment of wastewater. The same was yet not commissioned. The representative was apprised about the operation of CETP, Chanalon to lift untreated effluent and he informed that due to non-operation of CETP in the month of September – October 2024 they have installed the ETP.
5. The industry has installed one no. Sand Blast Furnace the same was not in operation.
6. The industry has installed 1 no. DG set of capacity 160 KVA with canopies and stack of inadequate height.
In view of above, it is recommended that:
1. The consent to operate under the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 may be refused.
2. Notice to issue direction u/s 33-A of Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 may be issued to the industry due to above said violations.
(Competency Senior Environmental Engineer)
Date of Deemed Approval : 25.04.2024 |
