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Kindly peruse the reply of the Regional Office (RO) and the comments of the EE, Zonal Office . On examination of the same, it is submitted that the clarification furnished by the RO is found to be satisfactory and in order. It has been clarified that the increase in the value of fixed assets has not resulted in any increase in pollution load. The RO has also placed on record the details of earlier consents, including approved production capacity, installed machinery, and the corresponding wastewater generation. The generated wastewater is being utilized for irrigation onto land for plantation developed over an area of approximately 11 acres.
Further, as per the letter of the Department of Town Planning (DTP) No. 2850 dated 13.08.2009, the site falls under the Medium and Heavy Industry Zone. The Change of Land Use (CLU) for the said site has been obtained vide order dated 10.07.2009.
It is also submitted that the RO, vide letter No. PPCB/RO-1/1545 dated 30.10.2025, issued a reminder to PSPCL regarding compliance status of the directions earlier issued vide letter No. 5345-46 dated 19.09.2024. Thereafter, the RO again approached PSPCL vide letter No. 1636 dated 22.12.2025. Further follow-ups were made through telephone calls and emails, and disconnection of electricity supply has been confirmed vide TDCO No. 535/31 dated 05.01.2026, after sustained persuasion by this office.
In view of the above facts, it is recommended that Consent to Operate under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 may be granted to the industry up to 30.06.2028. It is further recommended that directions may be issued to PSPCL for permanent restoration of electricity connection.
Competency for grant of Consent to Operate vests with the Chief Environmental Engineer. Directions for permanent restoration of electricity connection require concurrence/approval of the Chairperson. |
