| File Note: |
The case was examined and it was observed that the industry was afforded an opportunity of personal hearing before Chief Environmental Engineer, Ludhiana on 28.02.2024. After hearing Competent Authority of the Board was decided as under:
1. The industry shall not burn loose agro waste in its boiler without getting its APCD assessed for its adequacy from an institute of technical repute.
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. 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………………………
Also, the industry has applied for fresh consent to operate, however, Regional Office has not submitted the reasons for applying for fresh consent.………………………
May if approved, Regional Office be requested to clarify, as above, please. |
