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HSVP faces action for C&D waste violation in Panchkula
17 May
Summary
- Haryana pollution board issued notice to HSVP for illegal C&D waste dumping.
- Dumping is causing air pollution, land degradation, and health hazards.
- HSVP must reply within seven days or face further legal action.
In Panchkula, the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) has served a show-cause notice to the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP). This action follows the discovery of extensive construction and demolition (C&D) waste illegally dumped on HSVP land in Sector 5.
The HSPCB's notice highlights that the dumping violates the Environment (Construction and Demolition Waste Management) Rules, 2025. The board cited severe consequences including air pollution, land degradation, public nuisance, and health hazards, indicating a failure in HSVP's statutory duties.
Issued under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, the notice mandates HSVP to halt all dumping activities and ensure the scientific removal of the accumulated waste. Failure to comply within seven days will lead to presuming HSVP has no defense and will result in environmental compensation and further legal proceedings under the relevant acts.
