13 hotels, marriage gardens found operating without PCB approvals
The PCB conducted surprise checks at 24 hospitality establishments across Vijay Nagar, South Tukoganj, Palasia, Nipaniya, and Bypass areas on July 3 and 4. The inspection uncovered that nearly a dozen venues were operating without STPs, while others had malfunctioning treatment plants. Several establishments also lacked the required permissions under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act of 1974.
"We conducted a surprise inspection at hotels and marriage gardens. Twenty-four establishments were covered in two days of which 13 were found flouting norms. Show cause notices have been issued to them, and they have been asked to reply within seven days. We will file a case against those who fail to respond to the notice," said S N Dwivedi, regional officer of Pollution Control Board in Indore.
Four PCB teams from Indore conducted the inspections. "We have formed teams of officials who are carrying out inspections at various establishments in every circle, and strict action is being taken against those flouting the norms," said Dwivedi.
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