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The case was examined and it was observed that the industry was afforded an opportunity of personal hearing before Chief Environmental Engineer, Ludhiana on 23.01.2024. After hearing Competent Authority of the Board was decided as under:
1. Consent to operate under the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 be cancelled.
2. The industry shall submit, within 07 days, a Bank Guarantee of Rs. 25,000 /- as an assurance not to emit black smoke from its furnace at any time in future.
3. The Environmental Engineer, Regional Office-3, Ludhiana shall visit the industry on surprise basis three times and recommend further action in the matter for release of Bank Guarantee accordingly.
4. The industry shall apply for fresh consent to operate under the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 for actual fuel to be / being used in the boiler.
5. It was made clear that in case the industry is found emitting black smoke, the Board shall feel constrained to confirm the proposed directions without any further notice opportunity……………………
However, Regional Office has not submitted compliance of decision no. 3, above………………………
May if approved, Regional Office be requested to submit compliance of hearing decisions, please.
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