Central Pollution Control Board issues notice to Parasakti Cement

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has served a ‘show-cause’ notice to Parasakti Cement for allegedly processing hazardous waste and operating without consent under the Hazardous Waste Management rules of the state, according to The Times of India. This follows a CPCB inspection of the Andhra Pradesh-based producer to verify compliance with emission norms.

"The unit processes hazardous waste like battery scrap and waste grinding media scrap which have not been permitted by the State Pollution Control Board. The unit is operating without valid consent and there is no authorisation under Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Amendment Rules, 2016," said SPS Parihar, chairman of CPCB, in a statement.

The manufacturer has been given 15 days to rectify the issue and submit a report on the actions taken.