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Posted at: Dec 30, 2017, 1:44 AM;
last updated: Dec 30, 2017, 1:44 AM (IST)
http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/ngt-orders-closure-of-19-tanneries-in-jalandhar/520931.html
Labourers work at a leather unit in Jalandhar. Tribune Photo
New Delhi/jalandhar, Dec 29 The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered the closure of 19 tanneries for discharging pollutants, including heavy metals, into drains in Jalandhar district which was resulting in serious environmental hazards.
An NGT Bench constituted a high-powered committee to inspect 61 industries and directed it to prepare a comprehensive report on tanneries.
The committee would submit report on source of water of these tanneries, their consumption, whether any flow meters to the conveyor belts have been fixed and if they have permission from the Central Ground Water Authority.
“We direct that the 19 industries, which, according to the Punjab Pollution Control Board, are non-compliant and are polluting be closed forthwith. These would not be permitted to carry their manufacturing or any other activity unless they submit appropriate application for obtaining the board’s consent,” the Bench said.
The NGT direction came on a plea filed by local residents Darshan Singh and others of Chamiyara village. They have alleged that the units were discharging untreated effluents containing heavy metals into the drains, which eventually pollute the Sutlej. They also alleged that the area residents were exposed to various diseases, including cancer and skin problems.
Kahan Singh Pannu, Chairman, PPCB, said: “We are planning to file a review petition with the NGT since the matter is already being reviewed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court to avoid mix-up of directions. The tanneries are already told to run half of their capacity to cut pollution by these units.” — PTI & TNS
last updated: Dec 30, 2017, 1:44 AM (IST)
http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/punjab/ngt-orders-closure-of-19-tanneries-in-jalandhar/520931.html
Labourers work at a leather unit in Jalandhar. Tribune Photo
New Delhi/jalandhar, Dec 29 The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered the closure of 19 tanneries for discharging pollutants, including heavy metals, into drains in Jalandhar district which was resulting in serious environmental hazards.
An NGT Bench constituted a high-powered committee to inspect 61 industries and directed it to prepare a comprehensive report on tanneries.
The committee would submit report on source of water of these tanneries, their consumption, whether any flow meters to the conveyor belts have been fixed and if they have permission from the Central Ground Water Authority.
“We direct that the 19 industries, which, according to the Punjab Pollution Control Board, are non-compliant and are polluting be closed forthwith. These would not be permitted to carry their manufacturing or any other activity unless they submit appropriate application for obtaining the board’s consent,” the Bench said.
The NGT direction came on a plea filed by local residents Darshan Singh and others of Chamiyara village. They have alleged that the units were discharging untreated effluents containing heavy metals into the drains, which eventually pollute the Sutlej. They also alleged that the area residents were exposed to various diseases, including cancer and skin problems.
Kahan Singh Pannu, Chairman, PPCB, said: “We are planning to file a review petition with the NGT since the matter is already being reviewed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court to avoid mix-up of directions. The tanneries are already told to run half of their capacity to cut pollution by these units.” — PTI & TNS
