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It is submitted that the project proponent applied through OCMMS on 21.01.2026 for Consent to Establish (NOC) under the Water Act, 1974 and Air Act, 1981 for development of a commercial colony namely “DADA SHOPPING COMPLEX” over an area of 0.83 acres comprising 19 commercial plots…………….
The Project Proponent (PP) was earlier issued a show cause notice for refusal of CTE under the Water Act, 1974 & Air Act, 1981 vide Zonal Office letter no. 345 dated 13.02.2026 (copy attached) on the following grounds:
(i) Whether permission for discharge of treated wastewater into the Municipal Council (MC) sewer has been obtained from MC Abohar.
(ii) Details of arrangements, if any, for reuse of treated effluent for flushing and irrigation of green areas.
(iii) Whether the treated wastewater proposed to be discharged into the MC sewer constitutes surplus after reuse.
(iv) Whether the treated wastewater from the proposed Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) will meet the General Standards for Discharge of Environmental Pollutants (Part-A) for discharge into the MC sewer.
Subsequently, the PP has reapplied through OCMMS on 04.03.2026 for Consent to Establish (NOC)…………..
The case has been examined. It pertains to establishment of 19 commercial shops within MC limits under the name “Dada Shopping Complex.” As per the feasibility report, the PP has proposed only an oil & grease trap-cum-grit chamber followed by a septic tank with disposal through plantation/reuse. It is observed that:
(i) No Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) has been proposed; only primary treatment through a septic tank is envisaged, which is inadequate.
(ii) The PP has failed to clarify earlier observations raised in the show cause notice.
(iii) No details have been provided regarding reuse of treated effluent for flushing/greenbelt development.
(iv) It has not been clarified whether any discharge to MC sewer is surplus after reuse.
(v) Compliance with General Standards for Discharge (Part-A) has not been demonstrated.
(vi) The Regional Office has not reported distances from nearby sensitive receptors (poultry farm, jaggery unit, drain, river, eco-sensitive structures, petrol pump, etc. within 500 m).
Further, the Regional Office has not addressed the issues raised in the earlier show cause notice, and the AEE has failed to bring these deficiencies on record, which amounts to concealment of material facts and requires explanation.
In view of the above, it is recommended that:
i. A show cause notice for refusal of CTE (NOC) under the Water Act, 1974 and Air Act, 1981 be issued to the project proponent along with an opportunity of personal hearing before SEE (B).
ii. The AEE concerned be directed to personally appear before SEE (B) to explain the concealment of facts and non-compliance with the earlier show cause notice.
Competency : SEE
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