Collector Taran Prakash Sinha
Collector Taran Prakash Sinha
Raigarh. In Raigarh district of Chhattisgarh, Collector Taran Prakash Sinha has given instructions to the officials to take continuous action against transportation and illegal disposal of fly ash without proper arrangement. Continuous investigation and action is being taken in this regard by the Environment Department.
Giving information about the matter, Regional Environment Officer Ankur Sahu said that till the month of September this year, a total environmental compensation of Rs 44 lakh 81 thousand 900 has been imposed on vehicles of various industries. During the investigation in the last one month, action was taken against illegal transportation and transportation without proper arrangements. Environmental compensation of Rs 93 thousand 15 was imposed on 2 vehicles of 1 industry for illegal discharge on the side of the National Highway and Rs 3 lakh 6 thousand 435 on 6 vehicles of 4 industries for illegal, uncontrolled discharge at other places and transportation without making proper arrangements. Has been done. In this way, a total environmental compensation of Rs 3 lakh 99 thousand 450 has been imposed on 8 vehicles of 5 industries.
Notice issued to 23 industries in one year
Giving further information, it was said that continuous investigation is being done in the industries located in Raigarh district, and if deficiencies are found, notices and closure directions are issued to the industries. In the last 1 year, notices for system improvement have been issued to 23 industries and closure directions have been issued to 2 industries. Also, environmental compensation of Rs 7 lakh 76 thousand 250 has been imposed on the industries for failing to prevent pollution during investigation. Is.
Collector released WhatsApp help line number
On the instructions of Collector Shri Sinha, fly ash WhatsApp helpline number 7987033406 has been issued for complaining about illegal disposal of fly ash and transportation without making proper arrangements. On receipt of complaints of illegal dumping and transportation sent by the Board, prompt action is taken. Regarding the promotion of fly ash WhatsApp help line number, it has been made mandatory to mention the help line number on the vehicles carrying fly ash, which has been started to be followed by the industries.
