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please peruse note of AEE/EE RO ......The point-wise reply of clarification is submitted 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 ....It is submitted that CTO was revoked as the unit was found operating without valid mining registration, which was cancelled by the Mining Department.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 copy attached herewith). It is further clarified that subsequently directions u/s 33-A of the Water Act, 1974 & u/s 31-A of Air Act, 1981 as amended in 1987 were issued to industry for not to operate the stone crusher without obtaining valid consents of the Board vide Zonal Office Letter No. 63 dated 12.01.2026 and to the PSPCL authorities for disconnection of its electric connection vide Zonal Office, Jalandhar letter no. 59-60 dated 12.01.2026 due to operation without Valid consents of the Board.
2..... The unit does not possess a valid mining registration; however, as per discussion with the officials of the Mining Department, the mining registration will be granted only after the unit obtains valid Consents to Operate (CTOs) from the Punjab Pollution Control Board.
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. 400/4 MW dated 27.01.2026) confirming availability of raw material from legal sources.
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,
6.....As per inspection dated 09.03.2026, 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 CoP is observed, subject to improvement in plantation.
7..... As per record, no enquiry/investigation is pending against the unit at present.
if approved as recommended by EERO the ...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 for temporary restoration of electric connection may be issued for the period of six months.
Competency: For restoration of electric connection - CEE after concurrence from honble chairperson of the Board.)
For Consents - Environmental Engineer as the unit is a Stone Crusher |
