Telangana PCB | Hyderabad, Nov. 12: The Telangana Pollution Control Board (TGPCB) has intensified action against construction projects and ready-mix concrete (RMC) plants violating pollution control norms.
The Board has already issued a closure order to an RMC plant operating alongside a construction project. It has also decided to issue a stop-work order to another construction project.
The decisions were taken during a Task Force Committee meeting on Wednesday. Officials reviewed violations found during inspections across Greater Hyderabad and Rangareddy districts.
Inspections Reveal Dust, Noise and Waste Management Violations
The inspections followed complaints from residents about air pollution caused by construction activities. Officials found that several projects lacked windbreak walls measuring at least 10 metres in height.
They also reported dust accumulation on internal roads, pedestrian paths and main roads. These conditions were affecting air quality in surrounding areas.
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The Board also found noise levels exceeding the permitted daytime limit of 65 decibels for commercial areas. Other violations included improper waste disposal and failure to submit waste management records.
The committee reviewed compliance at 18 inspected construction projects. It decided to impose environmental compensation on projects with serious violations.
Officials also recommended forfeiting bank guarantees from projects with minor violations. Meanwhile, some projects received directions to rectify deficiencies within 10 days.
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TGPCB Member Secretary Gugulothu Ravi chaired the meeting. Chief Environmental Engineer B. Raghu, Joint Environmental Engineer Jawaharlal, Senior Environmental Engineer Prasanna Rani and Executive Engineer Ravi Shankar attended.
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