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Please peruse note of AEE/EERO ......The point-wise reply of clarification is as under:
1.... It is submitted that CTO was revoked as the unit was found operating without valid mining registration, which was cancelled by the Mining Department. The same was in violation of consent conditions. (CTO revocation ) It is further clarified that earlier directions u/s 33-A of the Water Act, 1974 and u/s 31-A of the Air Act, 1981 were issued for electric disconnection vide PPCB, Zonal Office, Jalandhar letter no. 2515 dated 24.08.2022 due to operation without legal source of raw material, Further, it was restored temporarily for short period of six months ie upto18.06.2023 vide PPCB, Zonal Office, Jalandhar letter no. 4089 dated 19.12.2022.
2... The unit has now submitted valid mining registration upto 31.12.2026, issued by the Mining Department. Hence, the primary reason for earlier revocation stands rectified.
3.... It is submitted that as per the policy of the Board, submission of mining registration is not a mandatory requirement. However, the Board requires a confirmation from the Mining Department regarding availability of legal source of raw material.
4.... The unit has submitted certificate from Mining Department (Letter No. 645/4 MW dated 19.02.2026) confirming availability of raw material from legal source.
5....Partial green belt has been developed. However, additional plantation is required along the boundary, which can be ensured through specific condition in CTO within stipulated time. It is further submitted that the unit has already planted additional saplings within the premises, and photographs of the plantation are attached herewith.
6.... As per inspection dated 22.01.2026, the unit was found complying with pollution control measures such as covering of crushers and conveyor belts, water sprinkling system, stabilized roads and dust suppression arrangements. Hence, substantial compliance of code of practice is observed, subject to improvement in plantation.
7.... As per record, no enquiry/investigation is pending against the unit at present.
In view of restoration of valid mining registration, availability of legal source of raw material and compliance of pollution control measures,
if approved as recommended above by RO 1. Short Term Consent to Operate under Water Act, 1974 & Air Act, 1981 for a period of six months may be granted to the unit with condition to complete green belt development.
2.Directions to PSPCL may be issued for temporary restoration of electric connection for six months.
(Competency: CEE after concurrence from Hon’ble Chairperson of the Board) |
