Panaji: In a major relief to sugarcane farmers, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has revoked the closer order issued to Sanjivani sugar factory while allowing it to resume its manufacturing operation for the current season.
The CPCB via an letter dated October 12, 2018 has directed GSPCB to ensure compliance and closure directions to M/s Sanjivani Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Ltd. The Board had asked the industry to install Online Continuous Monitoring Station for effluent and stack emission.
CPCB had issued closure directions to the unit via order dated June 1, 2017 under section 5 of the Environment Protection Act, 1986 on the account of non-installation of the system. The unit had claimed that it is not in financial position to afford the cost incurring in the installation of the system.
GSPCB had urged CPCB to permit operation of Sanjivani sugarfactor for the season 2018-19, as it helps several local farmers engaged in sugarcane agriculture.
In an order issued dated December 11, CPCB has allowed sugar factory to resume its manufacturing operations while directing to obtain valid consent to operate under the Water and Air act, authorization under Hazardous and other Waste Management Rules from GSPCB.
It has also asked to ensure that Online Continuous Monitoring Station for effluent and stack emission is installed properly.
