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Time of India
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Banned plastic plates used at Punjab Pollution Control Board's meeting in Mansa, citizens' group calls for action
1 2 Bathinda: A state's pollution control board is supposed to be enforcing environment laws, but Punjab's board turned out to be the violator during a hearing earlier this week. A pro-environment body, Public Action Committee (PAC), has raised concerns over banned single-use plastic (SUP) and thermocol plates being used to serve refreshments at a public hearing called by the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) in Mansa district's Talwandi Aklia village on Monday. PAC has demanded action against PPCB officials and the industrial unit, JSW Cement, which had called the hearing. "If no action is taken against the violations as per law, PAC will approach the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and other appropriate forums seeking redressal of legitimate grievances," said a joint statement issued by members of PAC. PAC members Kapil Dev, Jaskirat Singh, Amandeep Singh Bains, Kuldeep Singh Khaira, and Gurpreet Singh Plaha have written to the regional officer, ministry of environment, forest & climate change; member secretary Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), deputy commissioner Mansa, and member secretary, PPCB. They demanded punitive action and the imposition of an environmental penalty under the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act 1986, as well as notification/guidelines/rules notified by MoEF&CC, CPCB, and PPCB for environmental violations during the public hearing on Monday. The public hearing was organised by PPCB in accordance with the provisions of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) notification, 2006, and was chaired by the Mansa SDM Kala Ram Kansal. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo It was stated that PPCB has to take notice of violations, but violations happened in the presence of PPCB officials. "On receiving information regarding the use of SUP and other banned material, we visited the refreshment shed and were shocked to witness gross violations of environmental laws – notably the use of banned Single Use Plastics such as plastic plates, plastic spoons, and thermocol plates – in direct contravention of applicable laws (EP Act 1986) and notifications and guidelines issued by MoEF&CC, CPCB, as well as PPCB. These banned materials were used openly and without any objection or enforcement by PPCB officials present at the site," said Kapil Dev. "We have enclosed three images and one video clip taken with a GPS location app, as recorded at the impugned site, clearly depicting the open use of banned materials in the program scheduled by PPCB," he said, adding that at 2.15 PM, they formally raised this issue during the public hearing and demanded immediate action, including the issuance of a challan against the industrial unit. Mansa SDM Kala Ram Kansil said that upon raising the issue, the PPCB officials changed the single-use plastic material. Further investigations are being made. MSID: 122504150 413 |
Hindustan Times
14-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
DPCC urges Delhi public to report firecracker use
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) issued a public notice on Sunday, urging the residents to file complaints if they find any individual or organisation storing, selling, manufacturing, or bursting crackers in the national capital territory (NCT) of Delhi. The public notice, signed by the member secretary of DPCC, referred to the ban on firecrackers in Delhi last year as per Supreme Court's order. Manufacturing, selling and bursting o firecrackers is banned in Delhi. (HT Archive) 'In compliance of Hon'ble Supreme Court of India order dated November 4, 2024…Government of NCT of Delhi has issued direction under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act 1986 on December 19, 2024 for imposing complete ban on the manufacturing, storage, selling (including delivering through online marketing platforms) and bursting of all kinds of firecrackers in NCT-Delhi throughout the year with immediate effect..' the public notice mentioned. The notice said that non-compliance will result in legal action, further urging people to report violations through the government's noise pollution grievance redressal and monitoring system – through the government's 'Green Delhi' application, helpline number 155271 or the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) - 112. 'The SC has asked for maximum awareness to be created on the ban. This notice is part of that exercise to regularly spread awareness on the same,' a senior DPCC official said.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
DPCC issues public notice on permanent firecracker ban in Delhi
New Delhi: The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) issued a public notice on Sunday, requesting citizens to report any instances of storing, selling, manufacturing, or bursting firecrackers within Delhi. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The notice is based on the permanent firecracker ban implemented by the Delhi govt on Dec 19, 2024, in accordance with Supreme Court guidelines. "In compliance with the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India order dated Nov 4, 2024, the govt of NCT of Delhi issued a direction under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act 1986 on Dec 19, 2024, for imposing a complete ban on the manufacturing, storage, selling (including delivering through online marketing platforms), and bursting of all kinds of firecrackers in the National Capital Territory of Delhi throughout the year with immediate effect," said the public notice. It asked individuals, organisations, and institutions to comply with the direction. The notice specified that violators would face legal consequences and encouraged people to report infractions through various channels. These include the govt's noise pollution grievance portal – the 'Green Delhi' application, the dedicated helpline 155271, or the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) - 112. A senior DPCC official said the notice was circulated to enhance public awareness, following SC directives.
India Today
13-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Delhi pollution body imposes year-long ban on firecrackers, first under BJP rule
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has announced a comprehensive and immediate year-round ban on the manufacture, storage, sale, and bursting of all types of firecrackers within the National Capital Territory (NCT) of new directive, issued as a public notice on Sunday under Section 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act 1986, applies to all individuals, organisations, and institutions, requiring strict compliance. Any violation of this ban will result in legal ensure enforcement and public participation, residents can report any violations through multiple channels, including the Noise Pollution Grievance Redressal web portal, the Green Delhi mobile app, the helpline number 155271, or the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) by dialing 112. This move marks a step in tackling Delhi's persistent air pollution problem, especially during harsh winter months when pollution levels typically last year, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi imposed a similar blanket ban on crackers. At that time, the BJP strongly opposed the restriction, calling it against the sentiments of Delhi residents. BJP MP Manoj Tiwari had promised that if the BJP formed the government in Delhi, the ban would be lifted.- EndsTrending Reel IN THIS STORY#Delhi
The Hindu
12-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Kerala shipwreck: Centre gives 48-hour ultimatum to ship owner MSC to extract oil from sunken vessel
The Director General of Shipping has issued an ultimatum to the owner of MSC Elsa 3, the ship that sank off the coast of Kerala on May 24, demanding the extraction of oil from the sunken ship in 48 hours. In the letter addressed to MSC Ship Management Limited, Cyprus, Shyam Jagannatan, Director General of Shipping (DGS), said 'the consistent inaction and delay by the owners and salvors (T&T salvage) appointed by the company represent not only negligence but also a violation of statutory obligations.' If the extraction of oil not commence within the next 48 hours, the Central government shall be left with no alternative but examine all avenues against the ship owners and salvors for the continuing threat posed to Indian waters and the coastal environment, the letter said. This include attracting prosecution and penalties under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958; Environment (Protection) Act 1986; Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; Disaster Management Act, 2005, and any other applicable provisions under Indian maritime safety, environmental protection, and disaster management laws, the letter said. Any further delay beyond the specified period will be treated as willful and deliberate noncompliance, and the government will proceed to exercise its full legal rights and remedies without any further reference, it noted. Despite repeated instructions and meetings, the response from the salvors has been consistently delayed and insufficient. The lack of prompt action has resulted in a continued and serious risk to the marine environment and coastline of India, particularly affecting the coastal regions of Kerala. The region's local communities, which heavily rely on fishing for their livelihoods, have already suffered extensive loss of work and income due to the prolonged presence of the sunken vessel, floating debris, oil sheen, and ongoing pollution risks, it said. The salvors were initially clearly advised to mobilise necessary assets for diving and oil recovery operations. Despite this, the diving support vessel (DSV) and necessary diving assets were not mobilised until after May 30, affecting the entire timeline for the operation. Even the tug assets hired by the owners arrived on scene only after June 1, with no prior deployment initiated by the salvors. Furthermore, while it was very clear considering the depth of the water (51 meters) that saturation diving was required for the extraction of oil from the vessel, the salvors have to date been able to conduct only limited air diving operations, which are inadequate for the extraction of oil from the tanks of the sunken vessel. Capping of vents, which was scheduled for completion earlier this month, is still being conducted at present. The extraction of oil, originally scheduled to commence around June 5, has not even begun as of this date. The salvage operation was provided a short weather window considering the monsoon conditions over the Arabian Sea, and that window has now largely been lost as a direct consequence of the salvors' failure to timely deploy assets and personnel, the DGS said.
