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The RO has submitted its detailed report regarding the application of the project, which is attached with the note of AEE.
From the examination of the report and recommendations of the Regional Office, the site inspection findings dated 02.01.2026, the following violations of the provisions of the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, Environmental Clearance conditions, and the terms of earlier Consents were observed:
1. The number of houses already constructed and occupied was found to be more than the number for which Consent to Operate had been granted earlier, indicating unauthorized occupancy without valid environmental permission.
2. Only around 1.0 acre area has been developed under Karnal Technology for disposal of treated domestic effluent, whereas 1.75 acres was required as per the last Consent conditions. Further, treated effluent was found stagnated in various pockets, indicating improper disposal and poor maintenance of the Karnal Technology system.
3. No flow meters have been installed on Treated effluent pipelines used for gardening; Outlets for back-flushing; and Discharge points for plantation areas. Due to this, the actual quantity of treated effluent reuse/disposal could not be verified.
4. Although a 250 kg capacity mechanical composter has been installed, no operational records or proof of functioning could be produced during the visit, indicating non-compliance with solid waste management conditions.
5. The Karnal Technology area and plantation zones were found with stagnation and poor utilization of treated wastewater, and earlier inspections had also noted dry parks, indicating that treated effluent is not being optimally or consistently used for horticulture.
6. One borewell was operational with a water meter, while the second borewell was kept for emergency use but its water meter was not functional, violating conditions requiring proper metering and record-keeping for groundwater abstraction.
In consideration of the report/ recommendations of RO; if approved, the competent authority be recommended as under:
A. The application of the project proponent for grant of extension in the validity of Consent to Establish under the provisions of the Water Act, 1974 & the Air Act, 1981 be refused, after affording an opportunity of personal hearing before the competent authority to it.
B. Notice to issue directions u/s 33-A of the Water Act, 1974 and u/s 31-A of the Air Act, 1981 be issued to the project proponent along with an opportunity of personal hearing before the competent authority, with the following proposed directions:
i. That the project proponent shall not allow any further occupancy in the project.
ii. That the project proponent shall stop forthwith discharging any effluent / emissions from its premises or through any mode.
iii. That the project proponent will immediately stop its activities and will not restart the same unless all necessary water and air pollution control measures are taken and obtains valid consents of the Board.
iv. That the Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd. authorities shall be directed not to release electricity supply connection to any plots/ components of the project which remains unsold by the project proponent.
v. That the revenue authorities shall be directed not to execute or register any registration deed for any plots plots/ components of the project which remains unsold by the project proponent.
vi. That the Housing Development Authorities/ Licensing Authorities be directed not to grant Letter of Intent (LOI), License to Develop & Approval of Layout Plan for any future project of the project promoter.
vii. That an environment compensation of suitable amount be imposed on the project proponent.
Comp.: Hon’ble Chairperson |
