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The note of AEE may kindly be perused.
As per the said note, earlier, the industry had applied for obtaining consent to operate under Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, which was returned by the competent authority and it was decided that: -
1) RO be asked to return the case to the industry.
2) The industry be asked to submit bank guarantee amounting to Rs. 2.0 Lakhs as an assurance to comply with Environmental Laws.
3) EC amounting to Rs. 2.0 Lakhs be imposed on the industry for degradation of the environment by the industry.
Now, the industry has applied and deposited Environmental Compensation of Rs. 50,000/- the industry has submitted request letter to deposit the rest amount in quarterly installments. The industry has also submitted that his financial condition is very bad and request to waive off the condition of the Bank Guarantee of Rs. 2.0 lacs.’
RO reported that the industry is micro scale unit and has only provided one no. extruder and one no. blow moulding machine. As such, this office is of the view that the request of the industry may be considered and short term consents may be granted to it. The cheque of Rs. 50,000/- submitted by the industry has been kept in safe custody for approval of the competent authority.
In view of the above and recommendations of EE, RO, SAS Nagar, it is recommended that
1). The request of the industry may be considered for waiving of the Bank Guarantee and allowing the industry to submit its Environmental Compensation in four quarterly installments.
2). PSPCL authorities may be directed to restore the electric connection of the industry temporarily for six months.
3). Consent to operate under Water Act, 1974 and Air Act, 1981 may be granted for six months subject to suitable conditions and special conditions as proposed by R.O, please.
(Competency Hon’ble Chairman)
Date of Deemed Approval : 16.05.2024 |
