PCB orders closure of unit for illegal discharge of effluent into Periyar
8 months, 3 weeks ago

PCB orders closure of unit for illegal discharge of effluent into Periyar

The Hindu  

The Kerala State Pollution Control Board on Wednesday ordered closure of a used/waste oil recycling unit in the Edayar industrial estate here after inspections revealed illegal discharge of dark oily effluent through the stormwater drain from the unit linked to the Periyar. The incident came to light after the greens in the Eloor-Edayar region, who were keeping a close watch against illegal discharge of effluents into the river amidst the heavy rains, spotted the violation around 2.30 a.m on Wednesday. The closure notice issued by the board to the management of Cee Jee Lubricants stated that the unauthorised discharge of raw effluent through the stormwater drain into the river was a serious offence under the relevant provisions of Water Act 1974 and the intentional discharge of untreated raw effluent to the waterbody may affect the aquatic life adversely. The order recalled that the board had issued a warning to the management against the illegal discharge of effluents on December 22, 2023.

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PCB drops action against 15 industrial units in Edayar
3 weeks ago

PCB drops action against 15 industrial units in Edayar

The Hindu  

Five of the 21 bonemeal and rubber processing units in the Edayar industrial area here are yet to ensure compliance with norms under the Water and Air Acts, according to official estimates. The Kerala State Pollution Control Board had served closure/closure intention notices on 21 such units for violation of rules between April 2024 and January 2025. Local residents, elected …

Periyar pollution: HC puts authorities on notice
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Periyar pollution: HC puts authorities on notice

The Hindu  

A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Wednesday put the authorities on notice saying that they would be held responsible for the condition of the Periyar, and “if any of them was found insouciant in their duties, necessary consequences would follow.” The Bench comprising Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice M.B. Snehalatha passed the order when petitions filed by …

Karnataka Pollution Board issues notice to Patanjali Foods over discharge of effluents into water bodies
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka Pollution Board issues notice to Patanjali Foods over discharge of effluents into water bodies

New Indian Express  

MANGALURU: Karnataka State Pollution Control Board has issued a show-cause notice to Patanjali Food Limited located at Baikampady Industrial Area in Mangaluru after an inspection revealed that the unit was discharging 'trade' effluents into the water bodies in violation of the Water, 1974. In the notice signed by Senior Environment Officer, KSPCB, Mangaluru, the industry has been asked to respond …

PCB, Irrigation dept. launch joint probe into discolouration of Periyar
1 year, 2 months ago

PCB, Irrigation dept. launch joint probe into discolouration of Periyar

The Hindu  

The Kerala State Pollution Control Board and the Irrigation department have launched a joint study to ascertain the reason behind frequent discolouration in the downstream of Pathalam bund along the Periyar. Senior board officials said that a survey would be conducted along the industrial area close to the Pathalam bund to check whether there were any illegal outlets discharging effluents …

NGT seeks PCB clarity on errant pharma company in Pochampally
2 years, 1 month ago

NGT seeks PCB clarity on errant pharma company in Pochampally

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The National Green Tribunal has said that a pharma company had exceeded its permissible manufacturing limit, which led to the discharge of polluted water into the surrounding agricultural land at Pochampally. NGT said that there was an extension of the temporary revocation of the closure order of the expansion unit by the TS Pollution Control Board, indicating that there …

Kerala Pollution Control Board sits on Supreme Court order
7 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Pollution Control Board sits on Supreme Court order

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: The State Pollution Control Board has failed in enforcing the Supreme Court directive that no industrial unit without proper effluent treatment plant should be allowed to function after May 22. Though the SC order is applicable for more than 50, 000 registered units in the state - and are functioning as per Air Act and Water Act - many …

Kerala: May 22 deadline for polluters
7 years, 11 months ago

Kerala: May 22 deadline for polluters

Deccan Chronicle  

KOCHI: The State Pollution Control Board has issued a general notification to all registered industrial units, including the red, orange, green and white categories, asking them to set up proper effluent treatment plants by May 22. The notification issued on the basis of the recent Supreme Court order will impact over 50, 000 registered units in the state. If any …

Firms near Periyar river on notice
8 years, 5 months ago

Firms near Periyar river on notice

Deccan Chronicle  

KOCHI: Based on a directive of the National Green Tribunal's southern bench, three Central Pollution Control Board teams will reach Kochi on Tuesday for a 10-day inspection of industrial units along River Periyar. The NGT instructed the senior officer of the CPCB and the State PCB to inspect all the industries situated on the banks of River Periyar to check …

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