The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board has issued closure orders to 114 industries operating in the Bellandur lake catchment area following the directions of the National Green Tribunal under Section 33 (A) of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
Bescom has already disconnected the power supply to these industries. Despite issuing closure directions and disconnection of power supply, if any industry is found operating using diesel generator sets or any other mode, the KSPCB will initiate further penal action under the relevant provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act,1974, Vijay Kumar, member secretary, KSPCB, said.
(Published 24 May 2017, 19:22 IST)
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