Annual Reports 2013-14 - Punjab Pollution Control Board

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2013-14
Annual Report
&
Accounts
PUNJAB
PUNJAB POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD
Vatavaran Bhawan, Nabha Road, Patiala.
www.ppcb.gov.in
CONTENTS
2013-2014
Sr. No.
Chapter
Page
1.
Introduction
1
2.
Objectives of the Board
3
3.
Structure & Organization
9
4.
Monitoring Network
31
5.
Industrial Pollution Control
58
6.
Legal Action
73
7.
Environmental Awareness
76
8.
Water Cess Collection
88
9.
Finance & Accounts
91
ANNUAL REPORT & ACCOUNTS 2013-14
CHAPTER – 1
I NT RO D UCT I O N
1.0 ABOUT THE BOARD
The Punjab Pollution Control Board was constituted in the year 1975 vide Punjab Government
Notification No. 6186-BR II (4) 75/24146 dated 30.07.1975, after the enactment of Water (Prevention
& Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 to preserve the wholesomeness of water. Subsequently, with the
enactment of other environmental laws the responsibility to implement the provisions of such laws
was also entrusted to the Punjab Pollution Control Board in the State of Punjab.
1.1 OBJECTIVES OF THE BOARD
The main objective of the Board is to prevent, control or abate water and air pollution, maintain
and restore the wholesomeness of water and the quality of air.
In conformity with the objective, the Board is vested with the authority to oversee within the
State of Punjab, the application of following Laws and Rules relating to pollution control:
1.
Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 as amended in 1988.
2.
Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Cess Act, 1977.
3.
Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 as amended in 1987.
4.
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
5.
Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling & Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2008.
6.
Manufacturing, Storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Amendment, 2000.
7.
Manufacture, Use, Import, Export and Storage of Hazardous Micro-organisms, Genetically
Engineered Organisms or Cells Rules, 1989
8.
Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991.
9.
Environment Audit Notification, 1993
10. Environment Impact Assessment Notification dated 14-9-2006 and subsequent amended
notifications for conducting public hearing.
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11. Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness & Response) Rules, 1996
12. Bio-Medical Wastes (Management & Handling) Rules, 1998.
13. Plastic Waste (Management & Handling) Rules 2011 and amendment thereof
14. Notification dated 14-09-1999 on Fly-ash Utilization under EPA, 1996
15. Noise Pollution (Regulation & Control) Rules, 2000
16. Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation & Control) Rules, 2000
17. Municipal Solid Wastes (Management & Handling) Rules , 2000
18. Batteries (Management & Handling) Rules, 2001
19. E-Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2011
20. Directives of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, High Court and National Green Tribunal.
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CHAPTER – 2
2.0 FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD
1.
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Pollution Control-Regulatory Functions
To inspect industrial plants and manufacturing process, sewage or trade effluents, works
and plants for the treatment of sewage and trade effluent or any control equipment, to review
plans, specifications or other data relating to plants set up for effluent treatment or air pollution
control devices, in connection with the issue consents for installation and operation of industrial
plant and to give, such directions to such persons as it may consider necessary to take
steps for the prevention and control or abatement of water or air pollution.
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To ensure that hazardous wastes generated by the industries are stored and disposed off
without any detrimental effect to the environment.
2.
Pollution Assessment
To assess the quality of water of rivers, streams, wells & ambient air in the State and to plan
a comprehensive program for the prevention, control & abatement of pollution.
3.
Laying down standards for effluent and emissions
To lay down, modify or annual effluent standards for the sewage and trade effluents and for
the quality of receiving waters resulting from the discharge of effluents and for the emissions
of air pollutants into the atmosphere from industrial plants and automobiles.
4.
Research & Development including setting up of demonstration plants
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To encourage, conduct and participate in investigations and research relating to problems
of water & air pollution and prevention, control or abatement thereof and to evolve economical
and reliable methods of treatment of sewage and trade effluents, having regard to peculiar
conditions of soils, climate and water resources of different regions.
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To evolve method of utilization of sewage & trade effluents on land for agricultural purposes.
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5.
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Environment Awareness Program
To collect and disseminate information relating to water and air pollution and prevention,
control or abatement thereof.
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To collaborate with Central Pollution Control Board in organizing the training of persons
engaged or to be engaged in program relating to prevention, control or abatement of water
and air pollution and to organize mass education programs relating thereto.
6.
Advisory Role
To advise the State Government on any matter concerning the prevention control or abatement
of water and air pollution.
7.
Establishment of Laboratories
To establish or recognize laboratories for analyzing of samples of sewage or trade effluent &
air emissions into the atmosphere.
Research and Development and Facilitation
Treatment Technologies
The Board, in its endeavor to control pollution of water and air, is continuously making efforts
to provide low-cost treatment technologies to the entrepreneurs of the State. Till date, it has provided
cost effective technologies for prevention & control of pollution for Heat Treatment & Pickling,
Textile Dyeing, Electroplating wastewaters. It has also evolved cost effective pollution control
methodologies for Brick Kilns, Rice Shellers, Induction Furnaces, and Reverberatory Furnaces.
NEERI, Nagpur, IIT, Roorkee and Punjab State Council for Science & Technology (PSCST) are
the main players who helped the Board for this purpose.
Industrial units Siting Guidelines
For the setting up of new industrial units in the State and to minimize the impact of pollution
on the environment, the Board has prepared comprehensive guidelines for Stone Crushers, Cement
Grinding Units, Mini Cement Plants, Rice Shellers, Saila Plants, Brick Kilns and Hot Mix Plants.
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Research and Development and Facilitation
I.
Scientific Studies Conducted
A. Banning the Burning of Rice Husk in Loose Form
Punjab is the only State in the Country where, after detailed study, has banned the burning of
rice husk in the boiler furnaces in loose form (except in Fluidized Bed Combustion System). The
results are encouraging and more than 99% units have converted their boiler furnaces etc. in
FBCS helping minimize the air pollution from stacks attached to the boilers.
B.
Banning the indiscriminate burning of left over paddy and wheat straw / stubble
The Board observed that the indiscriminate burning of left over straw / stubble in open fields
after the harvesting of crops is causing wide spread pollution in the whole of the State of Punjab
resulting in various kinds of environmental problems. Therefore, the State Government after
consultation with the PPCB prohibits the indiscriminate burning of left over paddy and wheat straw
/ stubble in the whole of the State of Punjab with effect from 22/10/2013.
C.
Utilization of paddy straw as fuel in brick kilns
In view of the high cost of collection & lack of economical viable options to utilize paddy
straw, are identified as major factors, compelling the farmers to burn it. In order to ensure the
abatement, prevention and control of air pollution arising out of the burning of paddy straw by the
farmers, the Board has engaged the services of Punjab State Council for Science & Technology
(PSCST), Chandigarh to carry out a detailed study on the utilization of paddy straw as fuel in brick
kilns in the State of Punjab.
D.
Pollution control measures in Rice Mills
In order to facilitate the handling of rice husk after shelling operations and burning of rice
husk in boiler(s) in saila plants, the State Government after consultation with Punjab Pollution
Control Board has issued order on 15/10/2013 regarding siting guidelines as well as code of
practice for the rice shellers and saila plants in the State of Punjab.
2.1 APPROACH OF THE BOARD
The functions listed above are directed towards the effective control of water & air pollution
and to maintain & restore the quality of water for various designated uses and of air. In order to
achieve the above, the general approach of the Board is :
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1.
To control pollution at the source with due regard to techno-economic feasibility for liquid
effluents as well as gaseous emissions.
2.
To ensure that natural waters are not polluted by discharge of untreated city sewage.
3.
To maximize reuse / recycling of sewage and trade effluents and to use the effluent on land
for irrigation and for industrial purposes after appropriate treatment.
4.
To minimize pollution control requirements by judicious location of new industries and
relocation of existing industries wherever necessary.
2.2 STRATEGY OF THE BOARD
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To take up highly polluting industries, highly polluted areas of the State and highly polluted
river stretches to be dealt in on priority basis for control of pollution.
To identify pollution sources and initiate follow up action systematically for abatement,
prevention and control of pollution.
To create awareness about environmental pollution by educating the industries and local
authorities.
To promote measures and assistance through incentives, guidelines, development of cost
effective technologies and putting up demonstration plants.
To persuade industries / local bodies to take preventive measures for the control of pollution.
To strengthen the capacities for pollution control through training and laboratory development
and strengthening of manpower and infrastructure.
2.3 ACTIVITIES OF THE BOARD
In order to perform its functions under the above Acts, the Board carries out the following main
activities :
1
It carries out the monitoring of the Water quality of all the four rivers of the State viz. Satluj,
Beas, Ravi & Ghaggar through 37 monitoring stations.
2
It monitors the groundwater quality in the major industrial towns of Ludhiana, Jalandhar,
Amritsar, Nangal etc.
3
Under NAMP Scheme, the Board carries out the ambient air quality monitoring of Mandi
Gobindgarh, Khanna, Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Nangal, Dera Baba Nanak, Patiala, Dera Bassi,
Bathinda, and Amritsar through 24 permanent ambient air monitoring stations. Four stations
have been set up in Rural Areas of Village Rasulpur (Distt. Amritsar), Village Gangsar (Distt.
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Sangrur), Village Himmatpura (Distt. Faridkot) and Village Mukandpur (Distt. S.B.S. Nagar)
to monitor the impact of burning of agricultural residue on the ambient air quality there.
To continuously monitor the ambient air quality at Ludhiana, Mandi Gobindgarh and
Golden Temple, Amritsar, three Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations are
going to be set up on 50:50 sharing basis with Central Pollution Control Board, New Delhi.
4
The Board advises, guides, encourages, persuades & helps the industries in putting up
effluent treatment plants and air pollution control devices to control pollution and in taking
other measures to prevent or reduce pollution.
5
The Board issues NOC’s to the new units and subsequently issues consent under Water &
Air Acts, after the unit takes adequate pollution control measures. It also issues authorizations
to hazardous waste generating units on their making proper arrangement for storage of
such wastes. The Board performs its regulatory function through consent mechanism.
6
The Board launches prosecutions against the units which do not take steps to control pollution
inspite of repeated requests & warnings/notices. It also orders closure of units when all other
methods fail under the provisions of the Water Act, 1974, the Air Act, 1981 etc.
7
The Board makes available cost effective technologies & set up model demonstration plants
for control of pollution in small scale units such as cupola furnaces, rice shellers, induction
furnaces etc. with the help of Punjab State Council for Science & Technology (PSCST),
Chandigarh and other organizations / institutes of excellence like IITs etc.
8
It monitors the noise level in the cities generated due to industrial, domestic and other public
activities. These studies help the Board in assessing the pollution in the State.
9
It monitors the affects on soil due to the discharge of liquid effluents onto land.
10
The Board imparts guidance to industries through seminars / monthly interaction meets /
awareness campaigns.
11
Many industrial units are in the habit of evading the pollution control laws by not operating
their pollution control devices and moreover, bye-pass the designated outlets and ETPs for
saving cost of treatment. The Board has adopted the policy of sustained monitoring of units
day and night and even, on holidays. Such surprise visits are carried out not only by local
staff but also through high-level teams directly from Head Office.
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Important initiatives taken for the Hassle-Free Clearances as facilitation to the Entrepreneurs for
Establishment / Operation of their Projects in order to ensure effective implementation of
environmental laws
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Online disposal of 'consent to establish' (NOC) / 'consent to operate', authorization under the
Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling & Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2008, the
Bio-Medical Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 1998, the Plastic Waste (Management
& Handling) Rules, 2011 applications w.e.f. 1/1/2014 for all category of industries / health
care establishments / construction projects etc.
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Increase in the exemption limit from Rs. 25 Lacs to Rs. 1 Crore from consent management
of the Board for the Hosiery Industry.
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Exemption of IT industry for 5 years from consent management of the Board.
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Compulsory acknowledgement regarding completion / incompletion of applications under
the various environmental laws at the time of their submission.
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Introduction of Orange Category of Industries.
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Processing of 'consent to establish' (NOC) / 'consent to operate' applications under Green
category within one day on submission of self declaration by the industries.
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Increase in the validity period from 2 years to 5 years for authorization under the Hazardous
Wastes (Management, Handling & Trans-boundary Movement) Rules, 2008.
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Increase in validity period of consent under the Water Act, 1974 and the Air Act, 1981:
Scale of Industry
Category
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Large / Medium
Small
Red
3 years
4 years
Orange
4 years
5 years
Green
5 years
10 years
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CHAPTER – 3
3.0 STRUCTURE AND ORGANIZATION
Punjab Pollution Control Board is constituted as per the provisions of the Water (Prevention &
Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
3.1 CONSTITUTION OF THE BOARD
The Punjab State Board for the Prevention and Control of Water Pollution was constituted
under section 4 of the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. The Board consists of :
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A full time Chairman.
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Such number of persons, not exceeding five, to be nominated by the State Government to
represent the Government.
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Such number of persons, not exceeding five, amongst the members of Local Authorities
functioning within the State.
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Such number of non-officials, not exceeding three, to represent the interest of agriculture,
fishery or industry or trade or any other interest which, in opinion of the State Government
ought to be represented.
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Two persons to represent the companies or corporations owned, controlled or managed by
the State Government.
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A full time Member Secretary.
3.2 The Board and the Board of Directors
The following were the Board of Directors of the Punjab Pollution Control Board for the year
under report-2013-14:
Sr. No.
Description
1)
Sh. Ravinder Singh, IAS
2)
Secretary to Government of Punjab,
Deptt. of Science, Technology & Environment
or his nominee not below the rank of Joint Secretary.
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Designation
Chairman
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3)
Director of Industries & Commerce, Punjab,
Udyog Bhawan, Sector 17, Chandigarh.
Member
4)
Chief Engineer (Canals), Punjab, Chandigarh.
Member
5)
Chief Engineer (Drainage), Punjab, Chandigarh.
Member
6)
Chief Town Planner, Punjab, Chandigarh.
Member
7)
Director, Local Government, Punjab,
SCO 131-132, Sector-17-D, Chandigarh.
Member
8)
Mayor, Municipal Corporation, Amritsar.
Member
9)
Mayor, Municipal Corporation, Ludhiana.
Member
10)
Chairman, Zila Parishad, Sri Muktsar.
Member
11)
Chairman, Zila Parishad, Ludhiana.
Member
12)
Sant Balbir Singh Seechewal,
Nirmal Kutia, Vill. Seechewal, P.O. Chak Chela,
Teh. Shahkot, Jalandhar.
Member
13)
Sh. S.P. Oswal, Chairman and Managing Director,
Vardhman Group of Industries, Ludhiana.
Member
14)
Sh. Lalit Sharma, C/o M/s K. Sharma & Sons,
709, Industrial Area, Ludhiana.
Member
15)
Managing Director, Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board,
Chandigarh.
Member
16)
Chief Engineer, State Programme Management Rural Water
Supply, World Bank Mission, SAS Nagar.
Member
17)
Member Secretary, Punjab Pollution Control Board
Member Secretary
3.2 SELECTION COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
During the year 2013-14, the Board had the following Committees for the appointment to the
posts of Class-A, B, C & D posts :
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3.2.1
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Selection Committees for selecting the candidates for appointment to Grade “A” &
“B” posts:
Description
Designation
in the Committee
Chairman
1
Chairman, Punjab Pollution Control Board, Patiala
2
Special/Additional/Joint/Deputy Secretary to Government of Punjab
Department of Science, Technology, Environment &
Non-Conventional Energy Chandigarh.
Member
3
The Director/Addl. Director of Industries & Commerce, Punjab
Chandigarh
Member
4
Member Secretary, Punjab Pollution Control Board, Patiala
Member
5
Representative of Welfare of SC/BC Department, Punjab
Member
6
Representative of Department of Defence Service, Punjab
( for selection of candidates belonging to Ex-serviceman
category only).
Member
7
Representative of Department of Social Security, Punjab
(for selection of competent Handicapped Candidates only).
Member
3.2.2
S.N.
Selection Committee for selecting the candidates for appointment to Grade “C” &
“D” posts:
Description
Designation
in the Committee
1
Member Secretary, Punjab Pollution Control Board, Patiala
Chairman
2
Special/Additional/Joint/Deputy /Under Secretary to Government
of Punjab
Department of Science, Technology, Environment & Non-Conventional
Energy Chandigarh.
Member
3
One Senior Environmental Engineer, Punjab Pollution Control Board
Member
4
Administrative officer, Punjab Pollution Control Board,
Member
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5
Representative of Welfare of SC/BC Department, Punjab
Member
6
Representative of Department of Defence Service, Punjab
(for selection of candidates belonging to Ex-serviceman category only).
Member
7
Representative of Department of Social Security, Punjab
(for selection of competent Handicapped Candidates only).
Member
3.3
MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION
3.3.1
BASIC ORGANIZATION
The policies and decisions made by the Board are implemented through the following cells
organized according to the functional requirements :
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CONSENT MANAGEMENT CELL
To scrutinize applications for No Objection Certificates from pollution angle to the new industrial
units.
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To scrutinize applications for consent under the Water Act, 1974 and the Air Act, 1981 received
from the industrial units and local bodies in the State.
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To vet the designs of effluent treatment plants and air pollution control proposals received
from the industries.
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To co-ordinate with other cells within the Board for laboratory back-up and monitoring of
treatment plant performance.
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To scrutinize the proposals received from the Regional Offices of the Board for initiating
action under the environmental laws including prosecutions against the defaulting industrial
units.
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To prepare cases for initiating legal action under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
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To scrutinize applications for authorizations under the HWM Rules received from the industrial
units in the State.
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To monitor the hazardous wastes storage facilities provided by the industries to store
hazardous wastes within their premises.
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ADMINISTRATIVE CELL
General Administration
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Personnel Management
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Issuing Notifications and Circulars etc.
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Procurement of stationery articles etc.
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ACCOUNTS CELL
Maintenance of accounts of water cess collected on behalf of the Government of India and
remittance of water cess to the Government of India.
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Maintenance of accounts of share of water cess reimbursement received from the Government
of India and income of the Board.
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Assessment of water cess.
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Preparation of salary and other bills of the staff and payment thereof.
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Payment of all kinds for material supply and construction and maintenance of the office and
laboratory building etc.
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Preparation of the Budget of the Board.
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Payment of Pension
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LEGAL CELL
To maintain records of all prosecutions approved by the Board and to watch the progress of
these cases and to submit progress report of the prosecutions to the Ministry of Environment
and Forests, Government of India and Central Pollution Control Board, New Delhi and often
obtaining legal opinions on many cases.
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To assist the Regional Offices in conducting prosecution cases.
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To deal with the legal notices, and legal cases in Hon’ble Supreme Court, High Court, National
Green Tribunal, National Human Rights Commission, Punjab State Human Rights
Commission, RTI etc.
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SCIENTIFIC CELL
Under this cell, the Board has a modern Central Laboratory at Patiala and Regional
Laboratories at Ludhiana and Jalandhar. The main functions of this cell are to analyze the
water, trade effluent, sewage, stack emissions and ambient air samples received. This cell
is responsible for preparation of specifications of scientific instruments and equipments
required by the Board’s laboratory. This cell is also assisting the Technical Cell of the Board
to evolve standards to be prescribed by the Board under the provisions of various Acts. The
Board has taken up various projects for the monitoring of rivers i.e. Satluj, Beas, Ravi &
Ghaggar, soils irrigated by industrial effluents, sewage groundwater in certain towns and
ambient air quality in industrial towns. In addition to this, staff of this cell also visit places for
surprise checks and other important purposes and is also maintaining.
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The Board also conducts studies on its own and in collaboration with other institutes /
organizations of repute on pollution in rivers/drains/nallahs etc. / use of pet coke as fuel in the
boiler / Uranium presence in ground water in Malwa region etc.
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The Board has established a Central Laboratory at Patiala equipped with latest sophisticated
instruments / equipments to carry out the analysis of various pollutants. The main function of
this cell is to analyze the Surface Water, Trade Effluent, Ground Water, Soil, Wetland, Air
(Ambient and source monitoring) samples received in the laboratory. Besides the Board
has 2 Zonal Laboratories located at Ludhiana and Jalandhar to cater to the need of Zonal
Offices located at Ludhiana, Jalandhar and Amritsar. The Zonal laboratories are doing
analysis work of water and air samples. The work of water section of Head Office Laboratory
is supervised by Senior Scientific Officer and Zonal Laboratories are being supervised by
Senior Environmental Engineer.
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The Board is monitoring surface water quality of four major rivers (i.e. Sutlej, Beas, Ravi and
Ghaggar) of the State at 37 locations quarterly under National Water Monitoring Programme
(NWMP) funded by Central Pollution Control Board.
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The ground water quality of Ludhiana is being monitored bi-annually at 6 locations under
National Water Monitoring Programme.
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The analysis of the samples of Sewage Treatment Plants and Common Effluent Treatment
Plants installed in different cities of the State are being done regularly on monthly basis.
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This cell is involved in preparing specifications for the purchase of instruments /equipments
required by the laboratory.
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Ambient Air Quality is monitored at 24 locations in Punjab under NAMP (National Ambient
Air Monitoring Programme) for 24 hrs thrice a week. The data is e-mailed to Central Pollution
Control Board in excel format. Four stations in rural areas have been set up since November,
2012 to monitor the impact of burning of agricultural residue on the Ambient Air Quality in
rural areas. It has been appreciated by Central Pollution Control Board that Punjab is the 1st
State in the Country to initiate such monitoring.
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HAZARDOUS WASTES MANAGEMENT CELL
The State Board after the enactment of Hazardous Waste (Management & Handling) Rules,
1989 has taken up the task for proper collection, storage and disposal of Hazardous Waste
by the industries, so as to save the environment from being contaminated.
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The Board has launched online consent management system for HWM module and is being
operated since January, 2013. The Board accepts application for HWM authorization of all
Large, Medium and Small Scale Industries online only.
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HWM cell prepares the inventory of the industries generating hazardous waste and informs
about the same to Central Pollution Control Board as a part of action taken report.
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HWM cell is entrusted with the task to monitor the common treatment, storage and disposal
facility developed by M/s Nimbuan Green Field , (Punjab) Limited operated by M/s Ramky
Enviro Engineer Ltd., Village Nimbua, Tehsil Dera Bassi, Distt. Mohali.
CONSTRUCTION CELL
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This cell is responsible for the maintenance of the Head Office building of the Board.
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The Board has 14 Regional Offices in the State. Regional Office at Patiala is located in the
Head Office building of the Board.
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The Board has constructed its own office buildings at Sangrur, SAS Nagar, Sri Amritsar and Hoshiarpur.
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The Board has decided to construct its own office buildings at Ludhiana and Jalandhar. The
construction work of these buildings is in progress and it is expected that the building at
Jalandhar and Ludhiana will be completed by June, 2014 and March, 2015, respectively.
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Board has its own plot at Batala and in proposing to construct building there.
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Board has applied for plots at Bathinda and Mandi Gobindgarh, which is under process.
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Board is looking for a plot at Faridkot also.
COMPUTER CELL
 Online Consent Management & Monitoring System
(i) The Punjab Pollution Control Board is implementing the Online Consent Management
& Monitoring System (OCMMS), which is web based generic application to auto made
the workflow associated with grant of consent to Establish (CTE), Consent to operate
(CTO) and authorization under the various Acts & Rules. The Project was initially
conceptualized by NIC, New Delhi in association of Ministry of Environment & Forest
(MoEF).
(ii)
The Board has got its customization to its requirements and the application was launched
in December, 2011. Since then, number of additional modules have been got developed
from NIC, such as Hazardous Waste Management module, Bio-Medical Waste Module
& e-payment facility.
(iii) Online processing work flow based system to reduce processing time and increase
transparency.
(iv) Consent Management CTE (NOC), CTO (Air & Water), authorization of Waste
Management (Hazardous Waste & Bio-Medical Waste), MIS & e-payment facility.
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Online Surveillance of Pollution Control Devices through CCTV Cameras
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Punjab Public Grievances Redress & Monitoring System
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Hazardous Waste Management Tracking system
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Bio-Medical Waste Tracking System
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Maintenance and Updation of the web site of the Board.
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Maintenance of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN).
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Maintenance of Computer hardwares & peripherals as well as softwares.
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ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION SQUADS
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To conduct surprise checks of industrial units- day / night and on holidays.
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To monitor the status of pollution which includes industrial as well as other sources.
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To collect samples and get them analyzed.
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To prepare detailed inspection reports on the prescribed format.
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To record definite recommendations for action required to be taken by the Board.
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To look onto all complaints by it directly or through Head Office / Regional Office and take
action as per the provisions of the various Acts
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To recommend action to be taken of the findings of the complaints.
SITE APPRAISAL COMMITTEE -cum- COMPETENT STATE AUTHORITY
As per the Press Note 17 (1984 series) of the Government of India, 20 categories of highly polluting
industries in Large-Medium sector are required to obtain clearance of site from Environmental
Angle for conversion of their letter of Intent into Industrial License. For this purpose, the Government
of Punjab has constituted a Competent State Authority (CSA) with the Principal Secretary to Govt.
of Punjab, Department of Science, Technology & Environment, and Non-Conventional Energy as
its Chairman and the Chairman of the Punjab Pollution Control Board as its Member Secretary.
The industry is also required to obtain site clearance under the Factories Act. For considering the
applications of the entrepreneurs under this Act, the State Govt. had substituted a Site Appraisal
Committee (SAC). The members of CSA and SAC were almost same.
As such, the State Govt., to eliminate duplicacy and provide the hassle free environment, vide its
Notification No.5/16/95-STE(4)/2381 dated 17.11.1998 merged both the Committees and formed
a single Committee namely CSA-cum-SAC. Now the cases of environmental clearances as per
Press Note No. 17 (1984 series) and the cases of site clearance under the Factories Act are
decided by this Committee.
The Govt. of Punjab, Department of Labour (Directorate of Factories Wing) vide Endst. No. 734659 dated 27.08.2013 informed that a meeting of the member departments of the SCA-cum-SAC
on the subject cited above was held on 12.08.2013. In this meeting views of the member
departments were taken and all the member departments agreed that SAC approval should not
be made applicable for the factories situated in the designated Focal Points, Industrial Areas
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developed by PSIEC and industrial areas/industrial park/industrial zone of the Master Plan/Draft
Master Plan. After considering the view points of all the member departments, it has been decided
that the factories located/ to be set up in the designated/approved areas such as Industrial Area/
Industrial Estate/Industrial Focal Point/Approved Industrial Park/Industrial Zone of the Master Plan/
Draft Master Plan are exempted for clearance of site from SCA-cum-SAC. However, for the
industries to be set up in areas other than such areas as designated/approved areas such as
Industrial Area/Industrial Estate /Industrial Focal Point/approved Industrial Park/Industrial Zone of
the Master Plan/Draft Master Plan, site clearance under section 41-A of the Factories Act, 1948
will be necessary. However, all such industry which is exempted from site clearance will have to
meet all statutory requirements under various acts and obtain required approvals from Directorate
of Factories, Punjab and the Punjab Pollution Control Board. The said decision has been conveyed
to all the Officers of the Board vide letter No. 37581-37614 dated 06.09.2013 for strict compliance.
Meetings of this Committee are conducted at regular intervals. The comments of various member
departments are obtained regarding the suitability of the proposed site and the pollution control
measures proposed by the industry.
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ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Act CELL
To implement the provisions of Bio-Medical Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 1998.
To implement the provisions of Municipal Solid Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2000.
To implement the provisions of Battery (Management & Handling Rules, 2001
Ozone Depleting Substances (Regulation & Control) Rules, 2000.
PUBLIC RELATIONS CELL
Responsible for all sort of advertisements related to public notices, public hearings, Dushehra,
Diwali, Stubble burning and on World Environment day (5th June) every year.
Organizing various exhibitions related to the activities of the Board.
Participates in various Kissan Melas to awaken the farmers regarding ill effects of stubble burning.
Organises State level World Environment Day on 5th June based on the theme given by the
UNEP. One key note speaker of international/national repute is invited for this.
At the Regional Office level, the competitions are organized in schools, colleges and winners
of the competitions are honoured at the State level World Environment Day function.
Deputy-Director (PR) is entrusted the duty to give lectures at various forums regarding
activities / achievements of the Board, Radio/TV talks etc.
Any other Public Relation activity assigned by the Chairman & Member Secretary.
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MEGA PROJECTS CELL
This is looked after by the Member Secretary himself to facilitate the speedy disposal of
applications of mega projects being implemented in the State.
PLANNING CELL

Monitoring of Planned Schemes
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Monitoring of 17 categories of highly polluting industries
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Fixation and monitoring of Board’s targets
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Conducting monthly officers meetings of the Board
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Chairman and Member Secretaries Conferences
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Correspondence with industrial Associations etc.
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Correspondence with the Government of Punjab, MoEF.
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Government of India, and other organizations

Meeting of High Level Co-ordination Committee

Monitoring of Sutlej Action Plan
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Preparation of the Annual Reports of the Board

Replies to Lok Sabha / Rajya Sabha / Vidhan Sabha Questions / CAG Paras etc.

Activities and Status Report of the Board

Clean Technologies

Preparation of standards

Preparation of siting guidelines for various types of industries

Preparation of policy for implementation of environmental laws

Issuing notifications and Office Orders of various decisions of the Board

Library

Trainings

To look into the matters and issues relating to manufacturing and disposal of Lead Batteries.
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The Noise Pollution (Regulation & Control) Rules, 2000
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State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority(SEIAA)/State Level Expert
Appraisal Committee (SEAC)
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The Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India has issued notification No. 1533 (E)
dated 14.9.2006 under the Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986 and as per the said
notification, it is mandatory for the project/activities covered under the Schedule appended
with the said notification, to obtain environmental clearance from Ministry of Environment &
Forests/State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority.
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As per said EIA notification, category 'A' projects fall in the competency of Govt. of India,
Ministry of Environment & Forests, New Delhi and category 'B' projects fall in the competency
of State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority. In case, where the 'General
Condition' is applicable for category 'B' projects and such project is located within a radius
of 10 km from the boundary of the following, then the project is treated as category 'A' and
falls in the competency of Ministry of Environment & Forests:
(i)
Protected area notified under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.
(ii)
Critically polluted areas as notified by the Central Pollution Control Board from time to
time.
(iii) Notified Eco-sensitive areas as notified u/s 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
(iv) Inter-State Boundaries & International Boundaries.
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As per clause no. 3 of the EIA Notification dated 14.09.2006 a State Level Environment
Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) is constituted by the Central Government under subsection (3) of section 3 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The State Government or
Union territory Administration forwards the names of the Members and the Chairman for
constitution of SEIAA to the Central Government and the Central Government constitutes the
SEIAA as an authority for the purposes of the EIA notification dated 14.09.2006.
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To assist the Authority, the Central Government, in consultation with the State Government of
Punjab, constitutes a State Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC).
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Govt. of Punjab, Deptt. of Science, Technology & Environment, has vide notification no. 3/
121/05-STE (4)/432 dated 28.02.2011 has declared Punjab Pollution Control Board as a
Nodal Agency to act as a Secretariat for the State Level Environment Impact Assessment
Authority (SEIAA) and State Level Expert Appraisal Committee (SEAC). The Punjab Pollution
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Control Board also provides all secretarial, financial and logistic support including
accommodation, transportation and such other facilities to the Committee (s) for performing
all statutory functions.
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The SEIAA/SEAC is non-functional w.e.f. 06.02.2014 as the term of SEIAA/SEAC expired
on 06.02.2014.
Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 Management Cell

EPA cell is headed by Special Secretary (G &P) of the Board and assisted by one
Environmental Engineer (EPA), one Asstt. Environmental Engineer (EPA) and one Junior
Environmental Engineer (EPA).
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This cell look after the implementation of Bio-Medical Waste (Management & Handling)
Rules, 1998, Municipal Solid Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2000 and Battery
(Management & Handling) Rules, 2001 in the State.

EPA cell monitors the Regional Offices for grant / refuse of authorization under the said
Rules and their visits to CBWTFs, HCFs, MCs and battery units.

This cell also organizes awareness training programs for management of BMW & MSW
and conducts meetings of Advisory Committee/ MSW Committee constituted under the
respective Rules.
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The UNIDO project on Environmentally Sound Management of Medical Wastes in the State
is also being looked after by this cell.
3.4 BOARD’S MANPOWER
The sanctioned and the working strength of the Board manpower during the period 2013-14 is
given below:
GROUP-A
#
1
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Name of the Post
Chief Environmental Engineer
Posts
sanctioned
Posts filled
Posts
vacant
3
3 (2 Senior Environmental
Engineers have been given
current duty charge of the
post of CEE)
-
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2
Senior Environmental Engineer
10
9 (1 Environmental Engineer
has been given current duty
charge of the post of SEE)
1
3
Senior Scientific Officer
1
1
-
4
Environmental Engineer.
36
32
4
5
Special Secretary ( G&P)
1
1
-
6
Assistant Environmental Engineer
81
53
28
7
Administrative Officer
1
-
1
8
Assistant Personnel Officer
1
1
-
9
Asstt. Admn. Officer
1
-
1
10 Deputy Director (Public Relations)
1
1
-
11 Law officer
5
5
-
12 Deputy Controller (F & A)
1
1
-
13 Scientific Officer
4
4
-
14 Asstt. Scientific Officer
14
6
8
15 Private Secretary to Chairman
1
1
-
16 System Analyst
2
-
2
17 Programmer
2
-
2
18 Asstt. Controller (F&A)
1
1
-
166
119
47
Posts filled
5
Posts
vacant
16
Total
GROUP-B
#
1
Junior Scientific Officer.
Posts
sanctioned
21
2
Superintendent-Grade-2
3
3
-
3
Law Office Grade-2
4
-
4
4
Section officer
2
1
1
5
Personal Assistant
2
-
2
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6
Sr. Scale Stenographer
8
7
1
7
Junior Environmental Engineer.
30
11
19
8
Senior Assistant
41
38
3
9
Senior Asstt.( A/cs)
8
6
2
10 Asstt. Programmer
3
2
1
11 Senior Technician
1
1
-
12 Caretaker
1
-
1
Total
124
74
50
GROUP-C
#
Name of the Post
Posts
sanctioned
Posts filled
Posts vacant
1
Jr. Scale Stenographer
6
-
6
2
Scientific Asstt.
22
7
15
3
Librarian
1
-
1
4
Glass Blower-cum- Store Keeper
1
1
-
5
Data Entry Operator
4
3
1
6
Clerk/Jr. Asstt. /Receptionist
79
39
40
7
Clerk (A/cs)
19
2
17
8
Steno-typist
33
13
20
9
Restorer
1
1
-
10 Laboratory Attendant
3
3
-
11 Supervisor Driver
1
1
-
40+7=47
35
1
1
5+7=12 (7 posts
are to be filled through
out sourcing)
-
218
115
103
12 Driver
13 AC Operator- cum- Mechanic
Total
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GROUP-D
#
Name of the Post
Posts
Posts filled
Posts vacant
-
1
sanctioned
1
Electrician
1
(The post is to be
filled through out
sourcing)
2
Field Attendant
87
85
2
3
Peon
27
25
2
4
Zamadar (Head Peon)
4
4
-
5
Chowkidar & Chowkidar-cum-cook 12+12=24
6
6+12=18
(12 posts are to be
filled through out
sourcing)
6
Mali
1
-
1
7
Cash Messenger
1
1
-
8
Sweeper
8
2
6 (Against these
posts, part time
sweepers are working
in various Head Office/
Zonal Offices/
Regional Offices.
9
Daftari
10 Helper to AC Operator cum Mech.
Total
G. Total
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3
3
-
1
1
-
157
127
30
665
426
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GROUP-WISE DETAILS OF THE POSTS
S. No.
Group
Posts sanctioned
Posts filled
Posts vacant
1
Group-A
166
119
47
2
Group-B
124
74
50
3
Group-C
218
106
112
4
Group-D
157
127
30
Total
665
426
239
CATEGORYWISE DETAILS OF THE POSTS
S. No.
Category
Posts sanctioned
Posts filled
Posts vacant
1
Technical
162
129
33
2
Scientific
66
27
39
3
Legal
9
5
4
4
Ministerial (including
Admn., Finance
& all other
categories)
428
265
163
Total
665
426
239
3.5 Board Meetings
During the year 2013-14, the Board held the following meeting :
S.No.
Meeting
Date of meeting
Venue
1
160th
28.06.2013
Patiala
2
161st
26.09.2013
Patiala
3
162nd
18.12.2013
Patiala
4
163rd
21.03.2014
Patiala
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The major decisions taken in these meetings are reproduced below:
160th Meeting
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The Board approved the policy of Punjab Pollution Control Board for consent management
under the Water Act, 1974 & the Air Act, 1981 and authorization under the Hazardous Waste
(Management, Handling & Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2008.

The Board given ex-post facto approval for allocation / re-appropriation of funds amounting
to Rs. 10.0 crores, released by the Board to the Govt. of Punjab towards cancer eradication
in the State.
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The Board approved 18% hike in consent to establish as well as consent to operate fee
being deposited by the industries.
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The Board approved the delegation of powers to Environmental Engineers of the Board for
grant of consent to establish / operate to certain category of industries i.e. mining of minor
minerals / stone crushers, bajri screening, washing plants / rice shellers with dryers and saila
plants / cupola furnaces irrespective of its capacity / chilling plants, cold storage, ice making.

The Board approved the enhancement in the fee being charged by the Board on account of
public hearing as mandatory in EIA notification no. S.O.1533(E) dated 14/9/2006.

The Board approved the deposition of Rs. 59 crore in the Pension Reserve Fund Account
being maintained by Life Insurance Corporation of India.

The Board approved to initiate legal proceedings u/s 43, 44 read with section 48 of the
Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 against the Municipal Council, Morinda
for violation of provisions of section 24, 25/26 of the said Act.
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The Board approved to initiate legal proceedings u/s 43, 44 read with section 48 of the
Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 against the Municipal Corporation,
Chandigarh for violation of provisions of section 24, 25/26 of the said Act.

The Board approved the following amendments in the policy dated 30/4/2013 of Punjab
Pollution Control Board for consent management under the Water Act, 1974 & the Air Act,
1981 and authorization under the Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling & Transboundary
Movement) Rules, 2008:
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(i)
Notice / directions u/s 33-A of the Water Act, 1974 and u/s 31-A of the Air Act, 1981 to
large / medium scale orange and green category of industries will be issued with the
approval of the Member Secretary of the Board.
(ii)
Notice / directions u/s 33-A of the Water Act, 1974 and u/s 31-A of the Air Act, 1981 to
all categories of small scale units will be issued with the approval of the Chief
Environmental Engineer.
161st Meeting

The Board given ex-post facto approval of format of Sub Committee to be constituted for
seizure / sealing of DG set in case of non-compliance.

The Board given ex-post facto approval of Rs. 12.00 lac given to Punjab State Council for
Science & Technology for installation of demonstration pollution control unit to control
emissions from mechanical drier of rice sheller.

The Board approved the relaxation to the industries in paying consent fee from February
1992 to 31st March, 2010 under voluntary scheme (upto 31/12/2013) as one time relaxation
in consent fee for grant of consent to operate under the Water Act, 1974 & the Air Act, 1981.

The Board given approval for re-allocation of funds of Rs. 60.00 lac as loan & advances to
the Board employees for the year 2013-14.

The Board given ex-post facto approval for contribution of funds amounting to Rs. 29 lacs by
PPCB to the State Govt. (Deptt. of Home and Justice, Jail Branch) for setting up a new
paper unit in Central Jail, Amritsar / Ludhiana.

The Board given approval for allocation / release of funds amounting to Rs. 10.26 crore in
favour of Punjab Water Supply & Sewerage Board (PWSSB) for installation of sewage
treatment plants at Dharamkot, Moonak & Makhu alongwith ex-post facto approval of Rs.
2.57 crore already released as mobilization advance to PWSSB.

The Board approved the annual accounts of the Board for the year 2012-13.

The Board given approval of budget estimates for the year 2014-2015 and revision of budget
estimates for current year i.e. 2013-2014.
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
The Board approved revised rates for stay / hospitality charges in rest house in premises of
Punjab Pollution Control Board, Head Office, Patiala.

The Board approved amendment in the Punjab Pollution Control Board Employees Service
Regulations, 2002 in case of Chief Environmental Engineer, Senior Environmental Engineer
& Environmental Engineer.
162nd Meeting

The Board approved to launch legal proceedings for violation of provisions of the Municipal
Solid Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2000 by Municipal Council, Dasuya, Distt.
Hoshiarpur.

The Board approved to return bank guarantees furnished by the steel re-rolling mills of Mandi
Gobindgarh (Distt. Fatehgarh Sahib) and Khanna (Distt. Ludhiana) subject to the condition
that these industries shall install energy saving equipments as suggested by the Punjab
State Council for Science & Technology, within 3 months from the date of return of bank
guarantee.

The Board approved to launch legal proceedings u/s 43, 44 read with section 48 of the
Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 against the Municipal Council, Goniana
Mandi, Distt. Bathinda for violation of provisions of section 24, 25/26 of the said Act.

The Board approved to launch legal proceedings u/s 43, 44 read with section 48 of the
Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 against the Municipal Corporation,
Bathinda for violation of provisions of section 24, 25/26 of the said Act with regard to operation
of slaughter house.

Regarding extension in service of one year of the officers / officials of Public Sector
Undertakings, Autonomous Bodies and Apex Bodies.

The Board given ex-post facto approval for deposition of contribution funds amounting to
Rs. 5.0 crore by Punjab Pollution Control Board with the Punjab Ancient, Historical Monuments,
Archaeological Sites and Cultural Heritage Maintenance Board for the maintenance of
historical monuments etc.

The Board approved the creation of one post of Chief Environmental Engineer (in the pay
scale of Rs. 37400-67000 + 10000 grade pay) and supporting staff.
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
The Board approved the delegation of powers to Environmental Engineers of the Board for
grant of consent to establish / consent to operate to industries falling under green category
in large & medium sector and to decide applications within one day.

The Board approved to launch legal proceedings u/s 15 & 17 of the Environment (Protection)
Act, 1986 against the Municipal Council, Banga, Distt. Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar for
violation of provisions of the Municipal Solid Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2000.

Act, 1986 against the Municipal Council, Balachaur, Distt. Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar for
violation of provisions of the Municipal Solid Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2000.

Act, 1986 against the Municipal Council, Nawanshahr, Distt. Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar
for violation of provisions of the Municipal Solid Waste (Management & Handling) Rules,
2000.

Act, 1986 against the Municipal Council, Mahilpur, Distt. Hoshiarpur for violation of provisions
of the Municipal Solid Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2000.

The Board given approval for revival of post of Assistant Administrative Officer.
163rd Meeting

The Board given ex-post facto approval for giving interest free loan of Rs. 20.00 crore to the
Government of Punjab, Deptt. of Finance (Finance Budge-2 Branch).

The Board given approval for re-appropriation of funds Rs. 201.00 lacs during the year
2013-14.

The Board approved the guidelines for location as well as abatement of pollution prevention
/ safety measures to be adopted by the existing as well as new plants for the extraction of
fuel oil etc. from waste tyre based pyrolysis plants.

The Board given ex-post facto approval for the release of funds amounting to Rs. 1.00 crore,
Rs. 50.00 lac & Rs. 37.00 lac by the Board to the Deputy Commissioner, Kapurthala, Deputy
Commissioner, Hoshiarpur and Drainage Deptt., respectively for the restoration of the ecology
of Holy Bein.
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
The Board given ex-post facto approval for release of Rs. 58.00 lacs + service tax by the
Board to Punjab State Council for Science & Technology (PSCST) for carrying out the study
on utilization of paddy straw as fuel in brick kilns in order to ensure the abatement, prevention
and control of air pollution arising out of the burning of paddy straw by the farmers.

The Board given approval for contribution of Rs. 50.00 lac by the Board for Progressive
Investment Summit Promotion Campaign 2013-14 and 2014-15 including ex-post facto
approval of Rs. 25.00 lac for the said purpose.

The Board given ex-post facto approval for release of Rs. 1.0 lac by the Board for
Stakeholders' Consultative Conference regarding management and utilization of paddy straw
in Punjab.

The Board approved the extension in the relaxation to the industries in paying consent fee
from February 1992 to 31st March, 2010 under Voluntary Scheme (upto 31/3/2014) as one
time relaxation in consent fee for grant of consent to operate under the Water Act, 1974 &
the Air Act, 1981.

The Board given ex-post facto approval for allocation / re-appropriation of funds amounting
Rs. 4.00 crores released by the Board to the Chief Conservator of Soils, Punjab in accordance
with the directions of the State Govt. for laying of under-ground pipelines for utilization of
treated sewage for irrigation purpose in Phagwara.

The Board given approval for release of funds amounting to Rs. 1.00 crore as an interest
free advance to execution agency namely M/s Green Infrastructure Ltd., Pune regarding the
work already done for installation and commissioning of 3rd and 4th green bridges of eco bioremediation of Budha Nallah water with the condition that the Execution Agency shall
immediately return the advance amount to the Board as and when MoEF / CPCB released
the amount to the Execution Agency.
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CHAPTER – 4
4.0
MONITORING NETWORK
4.1
Surface Water Monitoring
During the Year 2013-2014, the surface water viz. river monitoring was carried out under
National Water Quality Monitoring Programme (NWMP) scheme of Central Pollution Control Board.
The samples were collected and analyzed quarterly from 37 points fixed on the rivers Sutlej, Beas,
Ravi and Ghaggar and the analysis results were sent to the Central Pollution Control Board through
Environment Data Bank (EDB). The Board has collected and analyzed 995 no. samples of surface
water from various rivers, drains, canals, ponds and lakes.
4.1.1.
The River Sutlej
The Sutlej is the longest of the five rivers that flow through the historic crossroad region of
Punjab in northern India and Pakistan. The Sutlej is sometimes known as the Red River. A huge,
multipurpose Bhakra-Nangal Dam has been built on the Sutlej by the Government of India. The Sutlej
was known as Shatadru or Sutudri in the Vedic period.
It originates near the Drama Pass near Mansarover Lake at a height of 4,570m, enters
Zarkar range and flows through Tibet before entering India. It cuts the great Himalayan range on its
way from Shiki Pass and flows through Gobindsagar Lake where Bhakra Dam exists. After flowing
for another about 10 km, it enters the plains near Roopnagar. It forms a boundary between India and
Pakistan for nearly 120 km. It finally enters Pakistan near Sulemanki.
The quality of water at upstream of Nangal generally conforms to Class 'B' of water quality
index – [fit for drinking without conventional treatment but after dis-infection]. But as the river progresses
slowly and receives sewage from Nangal township and the water quality gets impaired. At downstream
of Kiratpur Sahib, the water quality conforms to Class 'B' till it reaches at Ropar Head Works.
The water quality is worst at the confluence point of the river Sutlej with Budha Nallah
which carries the industrial effluents and the sewage of Ludhiana City. After the confluence point,
the water quality deteriorates down to Class 'D' [Propagation of Wild Life and Fisheries]. As the
river progresses further, East Bein joins it which brings along with it the sewage and industrial
effluents from Nawanshehar, Phagwara, Jalandhar etc. The water quality in this stretch is generally
Class ‘D’. However, by the time the river reaches Harike and Hussainiwala, the water quality
improves to some extent due to its self purification capacity and it conforms Class 'B' to Class 'C'
at Harike lake.
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The details of the sampling stations are as under:
Sutlej
Sampling Points (Description)
Sr. no.
Station
1
S1
Sutlej at 100 Mts U/s of Head Work Nangal
2
S2
Sutlej at D/s NFL
3
S3
Sutlej at 100 Mts D/S Nangal
4
S4
Sutlej at D/S Kiratpur Sahib
5
S5
Sutlej at U/S Headwork Ropar
6
S6
Sutlej at 1Km D/S Rishap Paper
7
S7
U/s Budha Nallah Upper
8
S8
Sutlej at 100 mts D/S Budha Nallah confluence /Ludhiana
9
S9
Sutlej at Boat Bridge, Dharamkot Nakodar Road, Jalandhar
10
S10
Sutlej at D/S East Bein
11
S11
Sutlej at Harike
12
S12
Harike Lake at Harike
13
S13
Harike D/S from canal
14
S14
U/S Husaniwala
15
S15
D/S Hussaniwala
The annual average concentration of Dissolved Oxygen (DO) and Bio-Chemical Oxygen (BOD)
demand for the year 2013-14 in river Sutlej is graphically shown as under:
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4.1.2 The Beas
The River Beas originates from Beas Kund in Pir Panjal range on the southern face of the
Rohtang Pass and flows south- westwards. It enters Kulu at a height of 3,960 m and flows through a
gorge from Larlji to Talwara and then enters the Punjab plains to meet the Sutlej at Harike. Its total
length is 460 km and catchment area is 20,303 sq km.
The water quality in this river after it left Pong Dam in Talwara township is very good conforming
to Class 'A' remained so till it receive the sewage from Mukerian town, Beas city & Goindwal Sahib
and the quality comes down to Class “C” / “B” of water quality. It reaches Harike with Class “B” water
quality. There are 9 sampling stations at river Beas for monitoring purposes. The details are as under:Beas
Sr. no.
Station
1
B1
Talwara
2
B2
U/S Pathankot
3
B3
D/S Pathankot
4
B4
Beas at Mirthal Bridge Gurdaspur
5
B5
Beas at 1Km D/S of Effluent discharge at Mukerian
6
B6
Beas at G.T. Road under Bridge Near Kapurthala Punjab
7
B7
Beas at U/S Goindwal
8
B8
Beas at 100 mts. D/S Industrial Discharge Point Goindwal
9
B9
Beas at Harike
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The annual average concentration of DO and BOD in river Beas is graphically represented as
under:
4.1.3 The Ravi
The Ravi originates from the northern face of Rohtang Pass in Kulu Hills in Himachal Pradesh.
It flows through the junction of Pir Panjal and Dhaula Dhar ranges. It enters Punjab plains near
Madhopur where the Headworks of Upper Doab Canal is constructed. The river flows through Districts
of Gurdaspur and Amritsar forming an International Boundary between India and Pakistan. Finally, it
enters Pakistan near Kakkar Mani about 80 km from Lahore. The Catchment area is only 14,442 sq
km. The water quality in the river is comparatively clean along its entire length since it is having a little
human activity around it and it remains Class “A” throughout the year. There is only one sampling
station on this river.
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The annual average concentration of DO and BOD in river Ravi is graphically shown as under:
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4.1.4 The Ghaggar
The Ghaggar originates from the feet of Shivalik hills and runs towards North-East of Kalka. It
enters Punjab in Dera Bassi block near village Kakrali and passes through Patiala, Sangrur and
Bathinda districts of Punjab. It drains the northern fringe of Haryana State and is rainy season stream
which loses itself near Hanumangarh in the deserts of Rajasthan. It maintains little surface flow during
the dry period of the year. The river has bad quality of water due to meager flow in it. It carries the
sewage from drains & cities. The quality of water at all the sampling location remains Class-D,
throughout the year. The river carry surface run off from fields falling in their catchment area during
rainy season alongwith sewage effluent of towns and cities situated along the river and other drains.
There are 12 sampling stations on this river and the details are shown as under:
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Ghaggar
Sr. no.
Sampling Points
Station
1
G1
Ghaggar at Mubarkpur Rest House (at Patiala)
2
G2
Ghaggar near Bhankarpur, Dera Bassi
3
G3
D/S Chhatbir
4
G4
U/S Jharmal Nadi
5
G5
D/S Jharmal Nadi
6
G6
U/S Dhakansu Nallah
7
G7
D/S Dhakansu Nallah
8
G8
Ghaggar at Ratanheri
9
G9
D/S confluence with River Khanauri
10
G10
Ghaggar at Moonak
11
G11
U/S Sardulgarh
12
G12
D/S Sardulgarh
The annual average concentration of DO and BOD in River Ghaggar is graphically shown as
under:
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4.1.5 Wetland
There are three major wetlands in the State of Punjab namely Harike, Kanjli & Ropar which
have been recognized as wetlands of International significance.
1)
Harike Wetland : Harike wetland also known as "Hari-ke-Pattan", with the Harike Lake in the
deeper part of it, is the largest wetland in Northern India and has been formed at the confluence of
two major rivers of Punjab namely Sutlej and Beas at Harike in Taran Taran Sahib District. It was
recognized as wetland in 1990 by Ramsar conservation. It was declared a bird sanctuary in 1982
and named as Harike Pattan Bird sanctuary. Harike wetland covers an area of 4100 hectare. Punjab
Pollution Control Board is monitoring the water quality of Harike wetland at various monitoring locations
since 1989. Based on the observations derived from studies, efforts are being made to improve the
quality of water in Harike Wetland by initiating a project named " Cleaning of Budha Nallah" which
will reduce pollutants level considerably in Harike Wetland. Also efforts are being made to control
water hyacinth.
2)
Ropar Weland : Ropar wetland came into formation in the year 1952 with the construction of
head works. The surrounding area is mostly under private occupation and cultivated. With the
construction of main barrage, Bist Doab Canal was found alongwith already existing Sirhind Canal.
The Ropar wetland may be classified as manmade fresh water riverine and lacustrine system. Ropar
wetland is mainly fed by river Sutlej and all sources of pollution upstream of the lake affecting the
river water directly or indirectly also affect the water quality of the wetland. Punjab Pollution Control
Board is monitoring Ropar wetland to study the effect on water quality due to various effluents /waste
water. The Board has made efforts to establish sewage treatment plants in the concerned area
alongwith regular monitoring to ensure that no untreated sewage/effluent may affect the quality of
water in the Ropar wetland.
3)
Kanjli Wetland : Kanjli wetland is located in the District Kapurthala of Punjab State. It is a
Ramsar site declared as a wetland with a catchment area of about 183 hectares. The site is considered
to be very valuable from ecological conservation and religious point of view as it is associated with
the Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji. Although Kanjli wetland is smaller in size as compared to Harike and
Ropar wetland, but it is very important as it attracts large number of migratory birds.
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4.2 Monitoring of Groundwater
During the year under report, 156 no. of ground water samples were analyzed by the Head
Office Laboratory of the Board. Similarily, Zonal laboratories at Ludhiana and Jalandhar analyzed
21 and 115 samples of ground water respectively.
4.3 Trade Effluent
During the year 2013-14, the Head Office Laboratory of the Board analyzed 1324 samples of
trade effluent. Similarily, Zonal laboratories at Ludhiana and Jalandhar analyzed 424 and 419 samples
of Trade Effluent respectively.
4.4 Soil / Sludge Monitoring
During the year 2013-14, 9 samples of soil / sludge were collected from various regions for
analysis in Central and Zonal Laboratories. These samples were analyzed for parameters like pH,
conductivity, chloride, sulphate, nickel, chromium, iron etc. These samples mainly pertained to the
industrial effluents being used on land for irrigation and plantation. The analysis reports were conveyed
to the concerned field offices for taking appropriate action at their end.
4.5 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING
The main sources of air pollution in the State are emissions from vehicles, industrial stacks,
power plants, burning of fuel in domestic sector and burning of agricultural residues in the harvesting
season in the fields by farmers.
The National Standards for ambient air quality have been notified under the Air Act, 1981 and
in the EPA, 1986. The standards specify the maximum limit to which major air pollutants such as
sulphur dioxide (SO2), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), suspended particulate matter (SPM) etc. are
permitted in various zones which could be industrial, residential and sensitive zones.
The Government of Punjab has declared the whole of the State as an Air Pollution Control Area
and it is the responsibility of Punjab Pollution Control Board to ensure that the ambient air quality in
the State is not deteriorated on account of air pollution caused by the various sources.
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National Ambient Air Standards
Concentration in Ambient Air
Time
weighted
Industrial , Residential, Rural
Ecologically Sensitive Area
average
and Other Area
(notified by Central Government)
Pollutant
Sulfur Dioxide g/m3
Annual*
50
20
24 hourly*
80
80
Annual*
40
30
24 hourly*
80
80
Annual*
60
60
24 hourly*
100
100
Annual*
40
40
24 hourly*
60
60
8 Annual*
100
100
1hour*
180
180
Annual*
0.50
0.50
24 hourly*
1.0
1.0
8 hrs*
02
0.2
1 hourly*
04
04
Annual*
100
100
24 hourly*
400
400
Benzene g/m3
Annual*
05
05
Benzo (a) Pyrene (BaP)
Annual*
01
01
Arsenic ng/m3
Annual*
06
06
Nickel ng/m3
Annual*
20
20
Nitrogen Oxides g/m3
Particulate Matter (size less
than 10m) or PM
g/m
3
2.5
Particulate Matter (size less
than 2.5m) or PM
g/m
2.5
Ozone g/m3
Lead g/m3
Carbon Monoxide
g/m
3
Ammonia g/m3
3
particulate phase only,
ng/m3
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The ambient air of the State is being monitored regularly at 24 monitoring stations including
one at Dera Baba Nanak (Male Declaration to study the likely trans-boundary effects) under National
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Programme (NAMP) set up in 11 cities. The location of Ambient Air
Quality Stations (NAMP) operating in the State of Punjab is as under:
Sr. No.
Name / Location of the Station
1
Regional Office, Building Amritsar
2
Vinod Chilling Centre, Amritsar
3
Milk Plant, Bathinda
4
C-Pyte , Dera Baba Nanak
5
Winsome Yarn Ltd., Barwala Road, Dera Bassi
6
PCPL, Dera Bassi
7
Regional Office, Jalandhar
8
Punjab Maltex ,Sports & Sugical Complex, JDR
9
Focal Point, Jalandhar
10
MC Tubewell, JDR now Zonal Office, JDR
11
A.S. Senior Secondary School, Khanna
12
Markfed, Khanna
13
Milk Plant, Ludhiana
14
Rita Sewing Machine/ JBR, Ludhiana
15
Vishvakarma Chowk, Ludhiana
16
Zonal Office, Ludhiana
17
Raj Steel, Mandi Gobindgarh
18
Modi Oil, Mandi Gobindgarh
19
United steel, Mandi Gobindgarh
20
NFL, Naya Nangal
21
PACL, Naya Nangal
22
Ceylon Industries, Patiala
23
Fire Brigade Station, Patiala
24
Regional Office, Building, Batala
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These stations have been set up for monitoring Respirable Suspended Particulate Matter
(RSPM), Sulphur dioxide (SO2) and Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) for 24 hours thrice a week. The 11
cities include highly polluting cities like Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana and Mandi Gobindgarh, which
have large number of air polluting units. Four stations have been set up in Rural Areas of Village
Rasulpur (Distt. Amritsar), Village Gangsar ( Distt. Sangrur), Village Himmatpura (Distt. Faridkot)
and Village Mukandpur (Distt. S.B.S. Nagar) to monitor the impact of burning of agricultural residue
on the ambient air quality there.
During the year 2013-2014, the Board monitored the Ambient Air Quality by collecting 41480
ambient air samples. Besides, three no. Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations are
going to be set up on 50:50 sharing basis with Central Pollution Control Board, New Delhi.
TABLE –1- NAMP STATIONS
City
Mandi
Gobindgarh
Khanna
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station At
1. Raj Steel & Rolling Mills, Guru-ki-Nagri
2. Modern Automotives Ltd., Near Focal Point, (Earlier at Modi
Oil & General Mills, Railway Road)
3. United Steel & Rolling Mills, Amloh Road
1. AS Higher Secondary School, GT Road
2. Markfed Vanaspati, GT Road
Type
Industrial
Industrial
Residential /
Commercial
Residential
Industrial
Ludhiana
1.
2.
3.
4.
Milk Plant, Ferozepur Road
Residential
Nahar Spinning Mills, Indl. Area-A, (Earlier Rita Sewing Machine) Industrial
Vishwakarma Chowk
Commercial
Zonal Office Building, Near Bus Stand
Commercial
(Earlier at Bharat Nagar Chowk)
Jalandhar
1.
2.
3.
4.
PPCB Regional Office Building
Residential
Focal Point
Industrial
Zonal Office Building (Earlier at Municipal Corporation Tubewell) Commercial
Punjab Maltex, Kapurthala Road
Industrial
Nangal
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2. National Fertilizers Limited
Industrial
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Dera Baba
Nanak
Patiala
Dera Bassi
1. C-PYTE Building
Under Male Declaration
Trans-Boundary
Effects
1. Ceylon Industries
2. Fire Brigade Office
Industrial
Commercial
1. Winsome Yarn, Barwala Road
2. PCPL, Dera Bassi
Industrial
Industrial
Bathinda
1. Milk Plant, Dabwali Road
Industrial
Amritsar
1. Vinod Milk Chilling Centre (Earlier at A-One Platers )
2. Regional Office Building, Focal Point (Earlier at Nagina Soap
Factory, Batala Road)
*
Commercial
Industrial
The Station installed at Batala is not in operational.
TABLE –2 Rural Area Stations
City
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station At
Type
Amritsar
Village Rasulpur
Residential
Sangrur
Village Gangsar
Residential
Faridkot
Village Himmatpura
Residential
S.B.S.Nagar
Village Mukandpur
Residential
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4.6
MONITORING OF AMBIENT AIR QUALITY & NOISE LEVELS
DURING FESTIVAL DAYS
Festivals in India are celebrated with great festivity, fervor and enthusiasm. Every festival has
its own importance at a particular point of time. Public participation is must to keep its fervor. From
Dushehra to Diwali, people enjoy these two occasions by using crackers and try to out do each
other. Ambient Air Quality and Noise levels are bound to increase on these days. Suspended
Particulate Matter (SPM), Respiratory SPM, Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) and Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)
and above all, Noise have been widely recognized as major environmental menace in the urban
densely populated areas. The annoyance and the consequent adverse health impact of these
parameters are well documented. Noise generated from various activities in the cities on these
festival days and bursting of high intensity crackers are of serious environmental concern in the
Country both from the point of view of public annoyance and public health.
During the period 2013-2014, the Board conducted a study about the impact of Diwali day celebration
on the environment particularly on the quality of air with respect to the suspended particulate matter
(SPM), obnoxious gases like nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulphur dioxides (SO2) and high noise levels.
Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) and Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) samples were collected in each day for 24 hrs.
on a 4 hourly basis as per Punjab Pollution Control Board, timings for the NAAQM stations in residential,
commercial and sensitive areas in Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Patiala and Mandi Gobindgarh. Noise
was monitored during Diwali days i.e. for 6 hrs. (18.00 to 24.00 hrs) on 1 hourly average basis at night
when the bursting of crackers is expected. Ambient Noise levels are given in Table:- 1, 2 & 3.
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Table
Area Code
Category Code
Limits of dB(A) Leq
Day Time
Night Time
A
Industrial Area
75
70
B
Commercial Area
65
55
C
Residential Area
55
45
D
Silence Zone
50
40
Note :
1.
2.
Day time is reckoned in between 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Night time is reckoned in between 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
The ambient air quality monitoring data at the various stations has been tabulated as under:
Ambient Air Quality Monitoring 24 Hourly Average Values of RSPM, SO2 & NOx (µg/m3)
Mandi
Gobindgarh
Residential Area
Patiala
Jalandhar
Ludhiana
Amritsar
RSPM
Normal Day
154
115
210
240
199
Diwali Day
220
244
305
206
345
Normal Day
6
4
16
12
11
Diwali Day
18
10
30
22
19
Normal Day
19
15
28
26
33
Diwali Day
38
22
34
40
38
SO2
NOx

29.10.2013 - Normal Day

03.11.2013- Diwali Day
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Mandi
Gobindgarh
RSPM
Normal Day
Diwali Day
SO2
Normal Day
Diwali Day
NOx
Normal Day
Diwali Day


Sensitive Area
Patiala
Jalandhar
Ludhiana
Amritsar
120
206
110
142
181
196
229
308
192
350
6
12
4
6
17
20
10
15
12
18
14
26
12
18
27
32
25
32
32
41
29.10.2013 - Normal Day
Mandi
Gobindgarh
Commercial Area
Patiala
Jalandhar
Ludhiana
Amritsar
RSPM
Normal Day
172
123
232
263
223
Diwali Day
250
196
270
549
370
Normal Day
7
5
17
15
11
Diwali Day
18
9
21
18
20
Normal Day
22
14
28
29
34
Diwali Day
32
20
34
46
44
SO2
NOx

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32
29
NOx
Day before Diwali
Diwali day
284
7
20
20
40
287
10
22
18
31
SO2
NOx
Day before Diwali
Diwali day
Day before Diwali
Diwali day
Diwali day
RSPM
138
Day before Diwali
143
DAYS
Day before Diwali
MONITORING
32
18
22
7
172
250
38
18
19
220
6
154
MGG
2011 2012 2013
20
20
21
21
PARA
METERS
8
11
SO2
Day before Diwali
Diwali day
152
292
MGG
2011 2012 2013
161
285
PARA
METERS
RSPM
Diwali day
Day before Diwali
DAYS
Day before Diwali
MONITORING
22
10
16
5
20
9
14
5
123
196
24
14
18
244
6
98
250
4
122
24
12
18
35
22
28
19
239
325
35
24
28
18
201
294
34
21
28
17
232
270
JALANDHAR
2011 2012 2013
60
26
34
19
358
489
22
10
15
244
4
115
32
23
31
245
19
269
33
26
29
285
17
192
34
30
28
305
16
210
JALANDHAR
2011 2012 2013
46
18
29
15
263
549
44
22
36
12
233
370
43
21
34
10
231
358
44
20
34
11
223
370
46
28
36
365
21
278
45
30
35
390
20
303
40
22
26
206
12
240
40
20
34
349
13
210
39
20
29
360
9
188
38
19
33
345
11
199
LUDHIANA
AMRITSAR
2011 2012 2013 2011 2012 2013
51
24
41
19
364
648
LUDHIANA
AMRITSAR
2011 2012 2013 2011 2012 2013
RESIDENTIAL AREA OF CITIES
132
238
PATIALA
2011 2012 2013
24
14
20
8
89
234
PATIALA
2011 2012 2013
COMMERCIAL AREA OF CITIES
on Diwali Day for the year 2011, 2012, 2013
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51
-
Patiala
Amritsar
Amritsar at
Sri Darbar Sahib
55.5
66.6
Ludhiana
Mandi
Gobindgarh
56.5
Average
73.1
-
67
70.1
74.1
72.7
55.4
-
51
69.8
64.2
56
74.9
-
66
70.76
70.86
72
2013
Before During
Residential
2012
Before During
Jalandhar
Station
19
13
6
18
12
6
4
142
110
Time Weighted
20
14
12
4
150
51.2
56
58
47.7
69.4
51.7
LUDHIANA
AMRITSAR
63.5
73.4
57.4
73.8
74
65
32
27
20
17
196
181
50
36
28
16
403
291
36
27
17
13
321
247
32
25
15
10
308
229
40
32
19
11
342
184
51.7
59
53
57.26
67.9
48
74.8
73
63
61.41
72.95
51
2013
Before During
80
80
SRI DARBAR SAHIB
62.6
-
62
59.1
76.8
71.4
39
32
18
12
350
192
45
34
23
10
401
207
73.5
-
73
71.4
80.5
73.6
43
24
23
9
390
189
41
32
20
11
371
202
63
-
60
69.3
78.2
64
73.9
-
70
71.24
78.6
66
2013
Before During
Commercial
41
32
21
12
361
213
2012
Before During
80
80
Concentration in Ambient Air
Commercial,
Sensitive
Residential Areas
Areas
100
100
33
27
22
15
215
160
Sensitive
32
31
22
18
200
153
2012
Before During
24 Hours
24 Hours
26
14
12
6
166
118
SO2 (µg/m3)
NOx (µg/m3)
Parameter
26
18
13
6
206
90
Noise Level Monitoring on Diwali in dB(A) Leq.
Permissible Limits :-
23
17
17
6
120
24 Hours
NOx
Diwali day
Day before Diwali
222
9
150
231
148
JALANDHAR
SENSITIVE AREA OF CITIES
2013 2011 2012 2013 2011 2012 2013 2011 2012 2013 2011 2012 2013
PATIALA
2011 2012 2013 2011 2012
MGG
RSPM (µg/m3)
SO2
Diwali day
Day before Diwali
Diwali day
RSPM
PARA
METERS
Day before Diwali
DAYS
Day before Diwali
MONITORING
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57.0
71.3
69.2
58.1
-
Faridkot
Gurdaspur
Sangrur
Bathinda
Hoshiarpur
-
Amritsar at
Sri Darbar Sahib
52.8
51
Amritsar
Mohali
41.1
Patiala
55.5
66.6
Ludhiana
Mandi
Gobindgarh
56.5
-
103.3
72.4
77.7
73.0
73.3
73.1
-
67
70.1
74.1
72.7
61.8
32.7
68.3
55.7
56.2
52.6
55.4
-
51
69.8
64.2
56
60.8
75.7
73.6
71.0
72.9
68.8
74.9
-
66
70.76
70.86
72
2013
Before During
Residential
2012
Before During
Jalandhar
Station
Noise Level Monitoring on Diwali in dB(A) Leq.
-
68.0
60.2
57.5
55.3
49.4
51.2
56
58
47.7
69.4
51.7
-
100.5
68.0
57.3
69.6
59.5
73.8
74
65
63.5
73.4
57.4
2012
Before During
47.3
41.5
59.1
47.8
55.5
48.0
51.7
59
53
57.26
67.9
48
54.3
77.7
65.4
57.8
98.0
56.7
74.8
73
63
61.41
72.95
51
2013
Before During
Sensitive
-
79.3
74.6
76.6
65
54.1
62.6
-
62
59.1
76.8
71.4
-
103.0
78.5
75.6
79.1
73.9
73.5
-
73
71.4
80.5
73.6
2012
Before During
75.66
59.7
68.1
75.5
66.3
54.1
63
-
60
69.3
78.2
64
79.5
79.1
75.5
74.5
75.8
64.3
73.9
-
70
71.24
78.6
66
2013
Before During
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CHAPTER – 5
5.0 INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION CONTROL
In order to streamline the establishment of new industrial units in designated industrial areas
with proper land use, the Board grants 'Consent to Establish' the industrial plant. No industrial plant
is allowed to establish in undesignated areas.
5.1 'Consent to Establish' (NOC) industrial unit under RED Category
During the year 2013-14, the Board granted 535 'Consent to Establish' to the industrial plants
under RED category and 03 'Consent to Establish' were refused to the industries whose sites were
not as per the norms of the Board under RED category of industries.
5.2 'Consent to Establish' (NOC) the industrial unit under ORANGE Category
During the year 2013-14, the Board granted 95 'Consent to Establish' to the industrial plants
under ORANGE category and no 'Consent to Establish' was refused to the industries under ORANGE
category.
5.3 'Consent to Establish' (NOC) the industrial unit under GREEN Category
During the year 2013-14, the Board granted 90 'Consent to Establish' to the industrial plant
under GREEN category and 1 'Consent to Establish' was refused to the industries under GREEN
category.
5.4
'Consent to Operate' its outlet(s) by the RED Category industrial unit under the Water
Act, 1974
During the year 2013-14, the Board granted 2432 'Consent to operate' to the industrial plants
under RED category under the Water Act, 1974 and 118 'Consent to Operate' were refused to the
industries who were not complying with the provisions of Water Act, 1974.
5.5
'Consent to Operate' its outlet(s) by the ORANGE Category industrial unit under the
Water Act, 1974
During the year 2013-14, the Board granted 283 'Consent to operate' to the industrial plants
under ORANGE category under the Water Act, 1974 and 13 'Consent to Operate' was refused to the
industries.
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5.6
'Consent to Operate' its outlet(s) by the GREEN Category of industrial unit under the
Water Act, 1974
During the year 2013-14, the Board granted 237 'Consent to Operate' to the industrial plants
under GREEN category under the Water Act, 1974 and 02 'Consent to Operate' were refused to the
industries who were not complying with the provisions of Water Act. 1974.
5.7
'Consent to Operate' its outlet(s) by the RED Category industrial unit under the Air
Act, 1981
under RED category under the Air Act, 1981 and 75 'Consent to Operate' were refused to the industries
who were not complying with the provisions of Air Act, 1981.
5.8
'Consent to Operate' its outlet(s) by the ORANGE Category industrial unit under the
Air Act, 1981
under RED category under the Air Act, 1981 and 09 'Consent to Operate' were refused to the industries
who were not complying with the provisions of Air Act., 1981.
5.9
'Consent to Operate' its outlet(s) by the GREEN Category industrial unit under the Air
Act, 1981
under GREEN category under the Air Act, 1981 and 06 'Consent to Operate' were refused to the
industries who were not satisfying the norms of the Board.
The details of 'Consent to establish' (NOC), 'Consent to operate' granted under Water Act,
1974 and Air Act., 1981 are tabulated as under:
Category of
Industry
‘Consent to establish’
(NOC)
‘Consent to operate’ under the
Water Act,1974
‘Consent to operate’ under
the Air Act,1981
Granted
Refused
Granted
Refused
Granted
Refused
Red
535
03
2432
118
2506
75
Orange
95
0
283
13
271
09
Green
90
01
237
02
276
06
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5.10 HAZARDOUS WASTES MANAGEMENT
The Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India in exercise of Powers conferred upon it
under the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 made “Hazardous Waste
(Management & Handling) Rules, 1989 in order to regulate handling, storage, transportation, import
and disposal of hazardous waste. These Rules were further amended in the year 2000 & 2003.
The Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India, New Delhi in exercise of the powers
conferred by sections 6,8 & 25 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 (29 of 1986), and in
supersession of the Hazardous Wastes (Management & Handling) Rules 1989, notified Hazardous
Wastes (Management, Handling & Trans-boundary Movement) Rules, 2008, vide notification dated
24th September, 2008. Accordingly, the State Board started to work for implementation of these Rules.
The State Board after the enactment of the said Rules, has taken up the task for proper disposal
of hazardous waste so as to save the environment from being contaminated. During the year 20132014, the Board has updated the list of hazardous waste generating industries operating in the
State of Punjab & covered under the new Rules. These industries were persuaded to apply/obtain
authorization as required under the provisions of said Rules. These industries have provided
environmentally sound storage facilities for collection & storage of hazardous waste generated by
them.
During the year 2013-14, 506 industrial units were granted authorizations under Hazardous
Wastes (Management, Handling & Trans-boundary Movement) Rules, 2008. 16 industrial units were
refused authorization by the Board. 68 no. industries were issued directions u/s 5 of EPA 1986 for
closure of their unit for non compliance of the provisions of Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling
& Trans-boundary Movement) Rules, 2008.
The Common Treatment, Storage & Disposal Facility(CTSDF) developed by M/s Nimbua
Greenfield (Punjab) Ltd., is in operation at Vill. Nimbua, Tehsil Dera Bassi, Distt. SAS Nagar. All the
hazardous waste generating industries were requested to become members of Common Treatment,
Storage & Disposal Facility developed by M/s Nimbua Green Field (Punjab) Ltd., and were advised
to shift the hazardous waste generated and stored previously at their premises, to CTSDF.
The Board has also authorized M/s Ambuja Cement Ltd, Rajasthan for co-processing the
incinerable hazardous waste in their kiln. M/s Bharat Oil Company, Sahibabad(U.P.) has also been
authorized by the Board to lift the incinerable hazardous waste generated by the industries in the
State of Punjab, as it has installed incinerator.
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5.11 BIO-MEDICAL WASTES (MANAGEMENT & HANDLING) RULES,1998.
There are 3571 Hospitals / HCEs operating in the State of Punjab. The Board has granted
authorization to 3341 Hospitals / HCEs during the year 2013-14. The Hospitals / HCEs - wise status
of authorization management under BMW Rules, as on 31.12.2013 is as under:
Category of Health
Care Establishments
(HCEs)
Total No. No. of HCEs which are
of HCEs
utilizing CBWTF /
Pvt. agencies
No. of HCEs
applied for
authorization
Total No. of
Beds
With 500 beds and
above
8
8
8
5716
With 200 bed and
above but less than
500 beds
17
17
17
4131
With 50 beds and
above but less than
200 beds
138
138
138
11149
With less than
50 beds
2622
2622
2622
27029
All other institutions
generating Bio-Medical
Waste not including
above
786
786
*629
Nil
Total
3571
3571
3571
48025
*
Small clinics with patients less than 1000 / month are exempted from taking
authorization under Bio-Medical Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 1998.
No. of HCFs granted authorization by PPCB
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Now, total four Common Bio Medical Waste Treatment Facilities(CBMWTF) are functioning in
the State for collection, transportation, treatment and disposal of bio-medical waste generated from
various Health Care Establishments. The Board has allotted their area of operation for collection of
BMW from HCEs.
Sr. No.
Name & Address of CBWTF
No. of
Average
HCEs being Quantity
served
of BMW
treated
(Kg/day)
Remarks
1.
M/s Sembramky Environmental Management
Pvt. Ltd, Tajpur Road, Ludhiana.
1538
4200
Operational
2.
M/s Rainbow Environments, Vill. Balyali,
Distt. Mohali.
1483
3000
Operational
3.
M/s Amritsar Health Care Systems,
Vill. IbbanKalan, Chabbal Road, Amritsar.
702
2500
Operational
4.
M/s Bio Medical Waste Treatment Plant Pvt.
Ltd, Vill. Pangoli, Tehsil Pathankot,
Distt. Gurdaspur.
590
1200
Operational
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
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
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To grant hassle free authorizations under the said Rules, the Board has started online
authorization system for the occupiers of HCEs and CBMWTFs.
Meetings with IMA were held regularly for proper management of HCFs and Common BioMedical Waste Treatment Facilities.
All the CBMWTFs have installed Barcode Based Software System for collection and disposal
of bio-medical waste for accuracy and real time availability of data.
All the vehicles of the 4 facilities are equipped with GPS and their movement can be tracked
down by the Board at any time.
A project by UNIDO-GEF on Environmentally Sound Management of Biomedical Waste was
launched in the State.
Besides regular visits to the HCFs by Regional Offices of the Board, 3 surprise visit campaign
were conducted by special teams during Feb-March 2013, July-August, 2013 and September
2013. Total 1985 HCFs were inspected during these visits and the violating HCFs were given
personal hearings at the level of Chairman, Punjab Pollution Control Board. During hearings, it
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was decided to initiate legal action against some HCFs or were asked to deposit BankGuarantee as an assurance to comply with the provisions of the said Rules and some HCFs
with minor violations were asked to be re-visited.
14 no. Awareness programs were organized during the year 2013 to create awareness among
HCFs for implementation of various provisions of BMW Rules. These awareness-cum-training
programs were organized with the help of IMA, Punjab as well as State Institute of Health &
Family Welfare, Mohali to impart training to Private/Govt. doctors and paramedical staff. Also,
during Training Camps at Ludhiana & Jalandhar, on the spot authorizations were granted to
many HCFs. The details of such programs are as under:

S.No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
District
Rampura Phul, Distt. Bathinda
Ludhiana
Tarn Taran
Amritsar
Jalandhar
Fazilka
Faridkot
Patiala
Mohali
Date
01.03.2013
05.03.2013
11.03.2013
12.03.2013
19.03.2013
22.03.2013
24.03.2013
30.03.2013
18.11.2013
10
11
12
13
14
Mohali
Mohali
Mohali
Mohali
Mohali
21.11.2013
02.12.2013
03.12.2013
05.12.2013
12.12.2013
Organized in collaboration with
IMA
IMA
IMA
IMA
IMA
IMA
IMA
IMA
State Institute of Health &
Family Welfare (SIHFW)
SIHFW
SIHFW
SIHFW
SIHFW
SIHFW
5.12 Municipal Solid Wastes (Management & Handling) Rules, 2000
The Ministry of Environment and Forests, New Delhi notified the Municipal Solid Waste
(Management & Handling) Rules, 2000 vide its Notification No. S.O.980 (E) dated 25.09.2000 for
the management and handling of municipal solid waste.
The Board has given hearings as well as taken meetings with the Municipal Corporations,
Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats of the State and have directed them to apply for the
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Authorization for the management of municipal solid waste and to provide waste management facility
including landfill site and necessary facilities at the site of disposal as per the provisions of the
Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000.
There are 163 Municipal Bodies in the State of Punjab, the detail of which is as under:Municipal Corporation
:
10
Municipal Council
:
95
Nagar Panchayat
:
58
Total
:
163
The Govt. of Punjab has formulated a State Level MSW Management program for managing
municipal solid waste (MSW) of all (163 no.) Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) of the Punjab on PPP
mode. Under this State Level MSW Management Program, a State Level MSW Master Plan was
prepared and entire State of Punjab is divided into 8 MSW Clusters viz. i) Jalandhar Cluster, ii)
Ludhiana Cluster , iii) Bathinda Cluster, iv) Ferozepur Cluster v) Patiala Cluster, vi) Amritsar Cluster
vii) Pathankot Cluster and viii) GMADA Cluster on a scientific basis. As per the State Level Master
Plan, these 8 MSW cluster project have been developed under PPP mode for a concession period
of 25 years. Each Project includes door-to-door collection of MSW from all towns/cities of the State,
transportation of MSW, processing and scientific disposal in the common engineered landfill facilities
to be developed in each MSW cluster.
The sites for all the 8 clusters have already been finalized and PPCB has issued authorization
under Municipal Solid Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2000 to respective ULBs. The
environmental clearance under Govt. of India EIA Notification dated 14/9/2006 to 4 cluster sites i.e.
at i) Mohali, ii) Bathinda, iii) Ludhiana & iv) Jalandhar has been granted , wheras, the cases of
environmental clearance for remaining 4 sites are under process.
The Government of Punjab has taken this significant initiative for managing the municipal solid
waste generated in its all cities & towns in a scientific manner. As per the estimates, these 163
ULBs/urban areas of State of Punjab produce about 4300 ton of MSW in a day. Under this State
Level Project, MSW will be utilized for producing power, compost or other useful products, and finally
disposal of remaining residual material in Scientific Landfill Site(s) as per Municipal Solid Waste
(Management & Handling) Rules, 2000. These MSW Clusters will be developed as viable waste
management projects in a Public-Private-Partnership (PPP) mode by the Department of Local Govt.
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There are only 2 ULBs where MSW management plants are operational. One is M/s Punjab
Growmore Fertilizers P Ltd., Jalandhar under the jurisdiction of Municipal Corporation, Jalandhar and
the other MSW management project falling under the revenue area of Municipal Council, Sham Churasi
at village Pandori Methma is in operation since February, 2009 and is catering to Adampur Air Force
Station; MC, Adampur; MC, Alawalpur and MC, Sham Churasi successfully. This project was developed
by National Building Construction Corporation, New Delhi under New Central Sector Scheme of Solid
Waste Management & Drainage in 10 selected air fields towns (Adampur Air Base).

One no. training on MSW Management was given to JEs of different ULBs on 22.11.2013 at
Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration, Regional Centre, Bardari Garden,
Patiala under JNNURM scheme.
PUNITIVE ACTION
The Board has initiated legal action under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 against
Municipal Council, Batala, Municipal Council, Dina Nagar, MC, Phagwara, MC, Pathankot, MC,
Mandigobindgarh, MC, Dasuya, MC, Banga, MC, Balachaur, MC, Nawanshahr and NP, Mahilpur
for violating the various provisions of the Municipal Solid Waste (Management & Handling), Rules, 2000.
5.13 PLASTICS WASTES (MANAGEMENT & HANDLING) RULES, 2011.
 The Ministry of Environment & Forest, Govt. of India, New Delhi notified the Plastic Waste
(Management & Handling) Rules, 2011 vide notification No. S.O.249(E) dated 4/2/2011 under
the provisions of Environment (Protection) Act., 1986.
 In order to comply with the Rules, the Board had released public notices, highlighting the salient
features of the Recycled Plastic Manufacturing and Usage Rules, 1999 and its amendments in
the leading newspapers of the State from time to time to educate the government machinery
viz. Local Bodies of the State and the public, at large, had actively involved them in the crusade
for enforcement of the provisions of the said Rules and to control the menace created by the
disposal of plastic wastes etc.
 Advertisements were given by the Board in the leading newspapers asking all the manufacturers
& recyclers of carry bag units using virgin or recycled plastics to apply for registration with
PPCB.
 The Municipal Bodies in the State of Punjab were asked to ensure that provisions related to
disposal of plastic waste in respect of plastic carry bags & packing products such as Gutkha,
Tobacoo and Pan Masala be strictly implemented.
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


There is no manufacturing unit packing Gutkha, Tabacoo and Pan Masala in Plastic Pouches /
Sachets in the State of Punjab.
A public notice was published in the leading newspapers for prohibition / restriction for sale,
distribution and use of virgin and recycled plastic carry bags as well as recycled plastic containers
u/s 5 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 for objections / suggestions, if any, to the
proposed directions from the stakeholders and the general public, within 15 days from the
publication of this notice. Various objections have been received from various industrial
associations as well as individuals, which are under consideration of the Board / Government.
There are 215 no. plastic manufacturing units in the State of Punjab. Out of which, 100 no.
plastic manufacturing units have been registered by the Board under the Plastic Waste
(Management & Handling) Rules, 2011.
5.14 BATTERIES (MANAGEMENT & HANDLING) RULES, 2001
The Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India, New Delhi vide no. SO 432(E) dtd.
16.5.2001 has notified Batteries (Management & Handling) Rules, 2001, which has been amended
on 4 May, 2010.
The Board has identified the Battery Assemblers, Dealers, Recycler and Bulk Consumers
covered under the Batteries (Management & Handling) Rules 2001 as amended in 2010 and issued
notices for getting registration for dealers and submitting returns under the Rules.
There are 27 battery manufacturers, 30 battery recyclers, 42 bulk consumers and 384 battery
dealers in the State of Punjab and they all require to submit half yearly return to Punjab Pollution
Control Board. Zonal Offices/Regional Offices of the Board hold awareness meetings with the Battery
Dealers. The Board has submitted Annual Compliance Status Report for the year 2012-2013 under
Batteries Rules, 2001.
5.15 CONSENT TO LOCAL BODIES UNDER WATER ACT, 1974
The Local Bodies and Other Bodies are required to be regulated under consent management
{section 25/26 of the Water Act, 1974} for disposal of sewage effluent. Stress has been given by
way of issuance of show-cause notices to apply for consent to operate under Water Act and take
action for disposal of domestic sewage after required treatment.
There are 163 Municipal Bodies in the State of Punjab including 10 Municipal Corporations. In
these towns, 186 STPs would be installed. Out of which, 44 STPs have been completed and 42
STPs are under installation.
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5.16 INDUSTRIAL INSPECTIONS, MONITORING OF WATER AND AIR
The status with respect to inspection of industries and monitoring of water and air during the
year 2013-14 is as under:
HO/RO
Total
Industries
inspected
13211
Industrial
effluent analysis
2168
Ground
water samples
292
Surface Water
samples
995
Stack
samples
1800
Other samplings status is as under:
HO/RO
AAQM monitoring
Soil / Sludge monitoring
Noise monitoring
Total
41480
17
235
5.17 PUBLIC GRIEVANCES
The status of various complaints received and redressed by the Board during the period under
report is as under:
S. No.
Description
Total
a
Total number of complaints pending as on 1-4-2013
152
b
Complaint received from Grievances Committees
25
c
Complaint received from CM/other Ministers Office
2
d
Complaint received through ECO Sampark
e
Complaint received through Public Grievances Portal Government of Punjab
f
Complaint received directly in PPCB
654
g
No. of complaints disposed off
832
h
Complaints pending as on 31.3.2014
154
134
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5.18 PROVIDING INFRASTRUCTURE TO THE STAFF OF THE BOARD
The Board is in the process of creating and providing its own infrastructure by way of constructing
its own office buildings in first phase and, then, going in for housing infrastructure for its employees.
The upto date status of the above is as under:
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A.
Current Status as on 31-3-2014
S.N.
Station
Plot Size
Status
1
Sangrur
1000 Sq. yards
RO, Sangrur is operating from its own building.
2
Hoshiarpur
1000 Sq. yards
RO, Hoshiarpur is operating from its own building.
3
SAS Nagar
570 Sq. yards
Nodal Office, SAS Nagar is operating from its own building.
4
Amritsar
1050 Sq. yards
RO, Amritsar is operating from its own building.
5
Patiala
--
B.
RO, Patiala is operating in the main building of the
Board at Nabha Road, Patiala.
Action to be taken for providing Infrastructure :
S.N
1
Station
Jalandhar
Plot Size
1530.72 Sq. yds
Status
Zonal Office, Jalandhar and Regional Office,
Jalandhar are operating in private rented buildings.
The plot was purchased by the Board in the year
2002 for constructing its own office building.
The work of construction of office building of the Board
at Jalandhar has been allotted to PSIEC and the
PSIEC has further allotted work to M/s Gulzar Singh
Nagi, 2207, Urban Estate, Phase-II, Dugri Road,
Ludhiana and the construction work of the building has
already been started and is likely to be completed by
June, 2014.
2
Ludhiana
1367.77 Sq. yds
2 Zonal Offices and 4 Regional Offices at Ludhiana
are operating in private rented buildings.. The plot was
purchased by the Board in the year 2002 for
constructing its own office building.
The work of construction of office building of the Board
at Ludhiana has been allotted to PSIEC and the
PSIEC has further allotted work to M/s Gulzar Singh
Nagi, 2207, Urban Estate, Phase-II, Dugri Road,
Ludhiana and the construction work of the building has
already been started and is likely to be completed by
March, 2015.
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C.
Future Proposal
With the on going expansion process in the Board, it needs better infrastructural facilities for its
employees for performing their official duties expeditiously. The future proposal details for the year
2014-15 are as under:The Board will try to complete the construction of the office buildings at Ludhiana and Jalandhar
during the year 2014-15.
The Board will take up the matter with the Punjab State Industries and Exports Corporation,
Chandigarh during this year to provide plots in the industrial areas in Mandi Gobindgarh and
Bathinda District Head Quarter for providing proper infrastructural facility to the Board employees
at these places for performing their official duties expeditiously.
The Board will take up the matter with the Improvement Trust, Faridkot during this year to provide
plot in Faridkot District Head Quarter for providing proper infrastructural facility to the Board
employees at these places for performing their official duties expeditiously.
5.19 SITE APPRAISAL COMMITTEE – CUM - STATE COMPETENT AUTHORITY
As per the Press Note 17 (1984 series) of the Government of India, 20 categories of highly
polluting industries in Large & Medium sector are required to obtain clearance of site from
Environmental Angle. For this purpose, the Govt. of Punjab has constituted a State Competent
Authority-cum-Site Appraisal Committee (SCA-cum-SAC) of which the Principal Secretary to Govt.
of Punjab, Department of Science, Technology & Environment is its Chairman and the Chairman of
the Punjab Pollution Control Board is its Member Secretary. Any industry covered under these
categories of industries is required to submit an application(10 copies) on the prescribed format to
the Member Secretary (SCA-cum-SAC) C/O Punjab Pollution Control Board, Nabha Road, Patiala.
The application should be accompanied by the documents/enclosures as mentioned in the application
form and the application form is available on the Official Website of Punjab Pollution Control Board.
During the period under report, the Committee has performed well and the progress is as under:
1
2
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SCA CASES
Site Clearances from Environmental Angle for conversion of their Letter of Intent into
Industrial License granted
SAC CASES
Site Clearances granted to various industrial projects granted
02
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5.20 MEGA PROJECTS
As per the provisions of the EIA Notification dated 14/9/2006, the environmental clearance
process for new projects has to pass through the four stages which in sequential order are:




Stage (1)… Screening (Only for Category ‘B’ projects and activities)
Stage (2)… Scoping
Stage (3)… Public Consultation
Stage (4)… Appraisal
“Public Consultation” refers to the process by which the concerns of local affected persons and
others who have plausible stake in the environmental impacts of the project or activity are ascertained
with a view to taking into account all the material concerns in the project or activity design as
appropriate. All Category ‘A’ and Category B1 projects or activities shall undertake Public
Consultation, except the following:
(a)
Modernization of irrigation projects [item 1(c) (ii) of the Schedule].
(b)
All projects or activities located within industrial estates or parks [item 7(c) of the Schedule]
approved by the concerned authorities, and which are not disallowed in such approvals.
(c)
Expansion of Roads and Highways [item 7 (f) of the Schedule] which do not involve any
further acquisition of land.
(cc) Maintenance dredging provided the dredged material shall be disposed within port limits.
(d)
All Building or Construction projects or Area Development projects (which do not contain any
category 'A' projects and Activities) and Townships [item 8 (a) and 8 (b)] in three schedule to
the notification).
(e)
All Category ‘B2’ projects and activities.
(f)
All projects or activities concerning National, Defence and Security or involving other strategic
considerations as determined by the Central Government.
(ii)
(a)
(b)
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The Public Consultation shall ordinarily have two components comprising of:
a public hearing at the site or in its close proximity- district wise, to be carried out in the
manner prescribed in Appendix IV, for ascertaining concerns of local affected persons;
obtain responses in writing from other concerned persons having a plausible stake in the
environmental aspects of the project or activity.
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(iii) the public hearing at, or in close proximity to, the site(s) in all cases shall be conducted by the
State Pollution Control Board (SPCB) or the Union territory Pollution Control Committee
(UTPCC) concerned in the specified manner and forward the proceedings to the Regulatory
Authority concerned within 45 (forty five) days of a request to the effect from the applicant.
(iv) in case the State Pollution Control Board or the Union territory Pollution Control Committee
concerned does not undertake and complete the public hearing within the specified period,
and/or does not convey the proceedings of the public hearing within the prescribed period
directly to the Regulatory Authority concerned as above, the Regulatory Authority shall engage
another public agency or authority which is not subordinate to the Regulatory Authority, to
complete the process within a further period of forty five days.
In consonance to the provisions of the EIA Notification dated 14/9/2006, the Board in the year
2013-14 conducted the public hearings of the projects as shown in the Chart given below:
Public Hearings of the various industrial projects conducted
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5.21 ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION SQUAD
In compliance of the decision taken in the 85th meeting of the Board held on 18.1.1994, two
Environmental Protection Squads (EPSs) have been constituted in the Board w.e.f. 7.2.1994 with a
view to ensure the proper operation and maintenance of the pollution control devices by the industry.
Each EPS is headed by a Senior Environmental Engineer of the Board and is assisted by
Environmental Engineers and Assistant Environmental Engineers, Assistant Scientific Officers and
necessary supporting staff.

FUNCTIONS OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION SQUARD
To monitor the status of pollution which includes industrial as well as other sources.

To collect samples and get them analyzed.

To prepare detailed inspection reports on the prescribed format.

To confirm the data/information collected during the inspection with the record files of the industrial
units/local bodies.

To record definite recommendations for action required to be taken by the Board.
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1.
5.22
During the period under report, the Board monitored numbers of industrial units by conducting
surprise checks by constituting special teams of the officers of the Board from Head Office on
working days as well as on holidays to check whether the industries are operating their pollution
control devices or not and also to check whether the units are using their authorized outlet(s) or
otherwise. The results are positive and on many occasions, the units have been found to be
operating their pollution control devices and are using their authorized outlet(s). The Board has
taken action against the units for violating the provisions of the Environmental Laws who have
been found in defaults. All units were closed under the provisions of the Water Act, 1974 and
the Air Act, 1981 respectively by disconnecting their electric connections. As per the policy of
the Board, the industrial unit is allowed to restart its industrial processes only if it operates the
pollution control devices to the satisfaction of the Board.
INDUSTRIAL POLLUTION CONTROL
5.22.1 Under the Water Act, 1974
During the period under report, the Board has been able to get installed 197 effluent treatment
plants to treat the waste water arising from the industrial plants and 225 units have provided
recirculation systems in order to conserve water.
5.22.2 Under the Air Act, 1981
During the period under report, the Board has been able to get installed 830 air pollution
control devices to contain the emissions arising from the industrial plants.
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CHAPTER – 6
LEGAL ACTION
6.1 Complaints filed by the Board under the various Acts
The main objective of the Board under the Water Act, 1974 and the Air Act, 1981 amended
upto date, is to control water and air pollution in order to restore the wholesomeness of water and air.
The policy of the Board is to persuade the industries to install the pollution control devices. But, the
Board has to initiate legal proceedings against such recalcitrant units where persuasion fails and
the industries failed to provide the adequate & appropriate pollution control devices.
The overall status of the legal cases launched by the Board as on 31.03.2014 is as under:
Sr.
No.
Description
Under Water
Act, 1974
Under Air
Act, 1981
Under
Environment
Total
(Protection)
Act, 1986
1.
Total number of prosecutions launched
2.
Number of cases in which final orders have been
passed out of Sr. No. 1
699
260
87
1046
608
251
3
862
DECISIONS :
(Out of Sr. No. 2)
(i)
In favour of the Board
108
41
3
152
(ii)
Against the Board
228
126
-
354
(iii)
Dismissed in default
33
16
-
49
(iv)
Consigned to record
41
28
-
69
(v)
Number of cases withdrawn by the Board
186
37
-
223
12
03
-
15
91
9
84
184
where the industries have complied with
the provisions of the Act.
(vi)
Number of cases where the Court has
given time for making pollution control
arrangements
3
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Number of cases pending in the Court
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Status of legal cases in Hon’ble Supreme Court of India
1
No. of cases filed in the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in which PPCB
is a party relating to previous years
3
2
New Cases filed by the Board or against the Board
4
3
No. of cases decided during the period under report
2
4
No. of cases decided against the Board
Nil
5
No. of cases decided in favour of the Board
Nil
6
No. of cases pending in the Apex Court as on 31.03.2014
5
Status of legal cases in Hon’ble Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh
1
No. of cases filed in the Hon’ble High Court in which PPCB is a party
(CWPs / PILs) relating to previous year filed by the Board or against the Board.
47
2
No. of cases filed against the Board during the year
5
3
20
3a
Nil
3b
20
4
No. of cases pending in the Hon’ble Court as on 31-3-2014
32
Status of Cases in Hon’ble National Green Tribunal, New Delhi
1
No. of cases filed in the Hon’ble NGT in which PPCB is a party relating to previous
year filed by Board or against the Board
25
2
No. of cases filed against the Board during the year
15
3
16
3a
1
3b
15
4
No. of cases pending in the Hon’ble NGT as on 31-3-2014
24
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Punjab State Human Rights Commission Cases
1
No. of cases filed in the PSHRC against PPCB
21
2
No. of cases whereby the replies are under preparation in the Board
1
3
7
3a
0
3b
7
4
No. of cases pending in the PSHRC as on 1-4-2014
13
Cases under Right to Information Act, 2005 (From 1/1/2013 to 31/12/2013)
No. of
requests
received
Decisions where
applications for
information
rejected
552
8
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No. of cases where
Total
Total
Total penalty
disciplinary action
registration additional
levied &
taken against any fee collected fee collected
collected
officer in respect of
administration of RTI
Rs.
Rs.
Rs.
0
5,210
12,705
0
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CHAPTER – 7
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
The Punjab Pollution Control Board has been consistently endeavoring to generate mass
awareness about the danger of pollution and to secure public involvement in controlling industrial
and other types of pollution and preserving the environmental balance. Although environmental
consciousness amongst the people is growing, it is still in a nascent state. The people are not
properly informed what pollution is, how important is environment in their daily life, what happens in
the ecological system if pollution of water, air and sound goes unabated and that environment pollution
is a dangerous enemy to their progress and more so to their posterity. Legal actions against those
who create pollution through their economic and other activities and actions taken by the Administration
and other Government agencies to control pollution are not enough to fight against the menace of
different types of pollution. Unless the values of a pollution free environment and consciousness
about the rights and duties towards making the environment free from pollution can be inculcated in
the minds of the people, no tangible success can be achieved.
7.1
MASS AWARENESS
The Board put in great efforts to create awareness amongst the masses during the year
2013-14. The details are as under:
World Environment Day- 5th June, 2013
The State Level function of World Environment Day was organized at SAS Nagar. The Theme
of the World Environment Day was “THINK-EAT-SAVE” Dr. S.S.Dhillon, Former Dean, Punjabi University,
Patiala was the key-note speaker. Sh. Ravinder Singh, IAS, Chairman, Punjab Pollution Control Board
was the Chief Guest. The industrialist from all corners of Punjab participated in this mega event.
7.1.1.
7.1.2
Poster, Booklets & Banners
1. On the theme of World Environment Day-2013, Posters were printed and distributed
amongst the public and school children.
2. Banners regarding air pollution, water pollution and noise pollution were displayed at
important locations of various cities/towns of the State including industrial areas to create environment
awareness among the public and industrial units.
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7.1.3
Advertisement Campaign in News Papers
Pamphlets through news papers were distributed to create environment awareness among
the public and industrial units.
7.2
TRAININGS
During the year under report, 22 officers / officials of the Board deputed for various training
courses / seminars / workshops etc. in India and local, in order to cope up with the latest knowledge
available in the field of environment and its pollution control. The detail is as under:Sr.
No.
Name and designation
of Officers/ Officials
Duration of
Training
Venue
Subject of Training
1.
Dr. Satpal Verma,
Scientific Officer
16-19th
April, 2013
Hyderabad
Program on “NABL Accreditation of
Laboratory based on ISO/IEC 17025
: 2005 (Awareness, Documentation
and Effective Implementation)”
2.
Sh. Jaswinder Singh,
ASO
09-10th
May, 2013
New Delhi
FICCI 3rd Technical Conference on
“Air Pollution Control & Monitoring –
Issues & Solutions”
3.
Sh. Pardeep Thakur,
ASO
09-10th
May, 2013
New Delhi
FICCI 3rd Technical Conference on
“Air Pollution Control and Monitoring
– Issues & Solutions”
4.
Sh. Parveen Saluja,
A.E.E.
24-26th
June, 2013
Hyderabad
Training Program on “Environmental
Impact Assessment – Good Practices”
5.
Mrs. Rajwant Kaur,
Scientific Assistant
24-29th
June, 2013
Thapar
6-days training program on Water and
Technology
Wastewater Analysis
Campus, Patiala
6.
Mr. Dalbir Singh,
24-29th
June, 2013
Thapar
Technology
Wastewater Analysis
Campus, Patiala
7.
Miss. Maninder Kaur,
24-29th
June, 2013
Thapar
Technology
Wastewater Analysis
Campus, Patiala
8.
Sh. Sukhdev Singh,
A.E.E.
09-11th
July, 2013
Hyderabad
Training Program on “Selection,
Design, Operation and Maintenance
of Air Pollution Control Equipment”
9.
Sh. Kamaljit Singh,
A.E.E.
24-26th
July, 2013
Hyderabad
Training Program on “Best Practices
in Hazardous Waste Management –
A Legal and Simulation approach”
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10.
Sh. Harpal Singh,
A.E.E.
12-14th
August, 2013
Hyderabad
Training program on “Current
Requirements in EIA – Process and
Procedures (As per MoEF Guidelines)
11.
Sh. Rajesh Kumar,
A.E.E.
29-31st
August, 2013
Hyderabad
Training Program on “E-Waste
Management and Recycling – The
Impending Challenge”
12.
Sh. Vijay Kumar,
A.E.E.
03-06th
September, 2013
Hyderabad
Training program on “Effluent
Treatment Technologies and Water
Footprint in Dairy Industry”
13.
Er. Harwinder Singh,
E.E.
11-15th
November, 2013
NITTTR,
Chandigarh
STC on "Green and Energy Efficient
Buildings"
14.
Er. Vijay Gupta,
A.E.E.
11-15th
November, 2013
NITTTR,
Chandigarh
STC on "Green and Energy Efficient
Buildings"
15.
Sh. Raj Kumar Goyal,
E.E.
11-15th
November, 2013
Raipur
Training program on "Conjunctive use
of surface and ground water"
16.
Er. Arun Kakkar,
E.E.
23rd
December, 2013
Delhi
Workshop on "Polluted River
Stretches – Preparation of Action Plan"
17.
Er. G.S. Gill, E.E.
E.E.
23rd
December, 2013
Delhi
Workshop on "Polluted River
Stretches – Preparation of Action Plan"
18.
Er. Samarjit Goyal,
S.E.E.
06-08th
December, 2013
Mumbai
Conference on "3rd Industrial Green Chemistry
World Convention and Ecosystem
19.
Er. S.S. Matharu,
E.E.
06-08th
December, 2013
Mumbai
Conference on "3rd Industrial Green Chemistry
World Convention and Ecosystem
20.
Er. Sandeep Behal,
E.E.
07-09th
January, 2014
Hyderabad
21.
Er. Tejwant Singh Gill,
E.E.
16-17th
January, 2014
Nagpur
Invitation for "International Symposium
on Halogenated Persistent Organic
Pollutants"
22.
Sh. Harbir Singh,
S.E.E.
03-05th
March, 2014
New Delhi
Training program on “Technical
Solutions and Management Aspects
of Common Effluent Treatment Plants
(CETPs)”
23.
Sh. Kuldeep Singh,
E.E.
03-05th
March, 2014
New Delhi
Training programme on “Technical
Solutions and Management Aspects
of Common Effluent Treatment Plants
(CETPs)”
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"Environmental Issues, Challenges
and Solutions for Thermal Power
Plants"
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7.3 Seminars / Workshops / Painting Competition etc.
 The Painting Competitions/Declamation Contests on theme of World Environment Day 2013
were organized at the Regional Office level and the winners of the contest were awarded at the
State level function.

A Tree Plantation campaign was organized throughout the State during rainy season.

The Board took the initiative to get the ban on the burning of paddy/wheat straw in open fields
notified under section 19 (5) of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution Act), 1981.

The Board took the initiative by giving colored advertisements in the vernacular newspapers to
sensitize the farmers regarding ill effects of burning of paddy/wheat straw in open fields. During
the last five years, the Board has spent more than 52 lac on the advertisements for this cause.

The Board actively participated in the two day Summit organized by Deptt. of Science, Technology
& Environment, Govt. of Punjab on 3-4 Jan, 2014 chaired by the Hon'ble Chief Minister, Punjab
to discuss the draft policy on the utilization of paddy/wheat straw in the State of Punjab where
experts, stakeholders and different Govt./Non-Govt. Organizations participated to give their
valuable ideas.

At the Regional/Head Officer level, the Board officers put exhibitions and gave lecture to sensitize
the farmers regarding the ill effects of the straw burning, in Kissan Melas organized by Krishi
Vigyan Kendars and Punjab Agriculture University.

The Board Officers participated in various Television & Radio talks/discussions on the various
aspects of environmental pollution.

The Board put an exhibition in the four day Progressive Agricultural Summit at Chapparchiri
(SAS Nagar) from 16-19 Feb, 2014.
7.4 Interaction Meets of Regional Offices of Board with Entrepreneurs
The Board advises, guides, encourages, persuades & helps the industry in putting up effluent
treatment plants and air pollution control devices to control pollution and in taking other measures to
prevent or reduce pollution.
The Board also imparts guidance to industries through seminars / monthly interaction meets /
awareness campaigns.
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In order to speed up hassle free service to the entrepreneurs and to have close liaison with
them for addressing their grievances, the Board has desired that all its Regional Offices should
have interaction meet with entrepreneurs of their jurisdiction for this purpose every month with report
on the results.
The details of the action taken by the respective Regional Offices of the Board during the
period under report are as under:
#
1
Regional
Office
Bathinda
Report
 On the occasion of 'World Environment Day' painting competition was
organized on 27/5/2013.
 An Interaction Meet was organized on 20/9/2013 to apprise the Brick Kiln
Association regarding provisions of the EIA Notification dated 14/9/2006 to
obtain environmental clearance as well as compliance of code of practice
prescribed by the Board.
 A camp was organized on 22/1/2014 with the help of NGOs to apprise the
industries regarding documents required for obtaining NOC as well as
consent to operate under the provisions of the Water Act, 1974 & the Air
Act, 1981.
 Meetings were organized on 16/2/2014, 1/3/2014, 20/3/2014 & 22/3/2014
with the Rice Millers Association regarding adoption of new code of practice
to be followed by rice shellers / saila plants and for applying consents online.
2.
Ludhiana
 5 teams with one officer in each team surveyed the 120 dyeing industries in
the month of June / July, 2013 to guide the industries for waste minimization
and to remove the common small discrepancies in their effluent treatment
plants and to upgrade them wherever required.
Owners regarding provisions of the EIA Notification dated 14/9/2006 to
 An awareness camp was organized on 18/9/2013 to apprise the Consumers
/ Bulk Consumers regarding their obligations towards the compliance of
provisions of the E-Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2011.
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 Awareness camps were organized on 9/11/2013, 20/11/2013 & 28/11/2013
to guide the industries regarding wastewater minimization.
 Awareness camps were organized on 16/12/2013 & 17/12/2013 to guide
the industries regarding wastewater minimization.
 A camp was organized at United Cycle Parts Association, Gill Road,
Ludhiana on 16/12/2013 for giving necessary guidance to the industries and
consent / hazardous waste cases industries were also received.
 Another camp was organized at Chamber of Industries & Commerce
Undertaking (CICU), Focal Point, Phase-V, Ludhiana on 17/12/2013 & 20/
12/2013 for giving necessary guidance to the industries located in Focal
Points and surrounding area and the industries had also submitted consent/
hazardous waste cases during camp.
 A monthly meeting with the Members of Association of Dyeing Industries of
Bahadurke Road & Tajpur Road was conducted to pursue the industry to
install common effluent treatment plant for dyeing industries.
3.
Patiala
 Tehsil level meetings were organized at Patiala, Rajpura and Nabha with the
Rice Millers Association regarding adoption of new code of practice to be
followed by rice shellers / saila plants and for applying consents online.
 A training-cum-workshop was organized to educate the members of the
Indian Medical Association, Patiala regarding online submission of
application for obtaining authorization under the Bio-Medical Waste
 A meeting was convened with the Battery Dealers of Distt. Patiala to apprise
them regarding their obligations towards the compliance of the Batteries
 A meeting was held with the owners of the marriage palaces. During meeting,
all were apprised regarding provisions of the Noise (Regulation & Control)
Rules, 2005.
4. Hoshiarpur  During October 2013, a camp was organized to guide the owners of the
brick kiln for the applying for environmental clearance required under
Notification dated 14.09.2006 issued by MoEF, New Delhi for mining of the
brick earth to be used by the BKO for the manufacturing of tiles / bricks.
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About 175 BKOs attended the camp and completed applications for obtaining
environmental clearance and the same were submitted to the Competent
Authority.
 A camp was organized on 14.11.2013 & during December 2013 to guide
the Rice Sheller Industries to apply for obtaining consents to operate under
the Water Act, 1974 & the Air Act, 1981 and also advised to adopt the
amended code of practice as notified by the Government vide order dated
15.10.2013.
 A meeting was convened with the owners of the marriage palaces / hotels to
apprise them regarding obtaining of consents to operate under the Water
Act, 1974 & the Air Act, 1981 as well as installation of sewage treatment
plant (STP) for the treatment of wastewater generated by the marriage
palaces / hotels. The issue regarding compliance of the Noise Pollution
(Regulation & Control) Rules, 2000 was also talked about.
5.
Amritsar
 An interaction meets were conducted with the Industrial Associations of
Amritsar regarding implementation of Pollution Control Laws.
6.
Sangrur
 On the occasion of 'World Environment Day', to create the awareness among
the public and industrial units regarding control of pollution, pamphlets through
news papers were distributed and banners / slogan were displaced at the
prominent places of cities of district Sangrur & Barnala.
 A noise monitoring cell committee at District Level has been constituted and
meetings are being convened regarding compliance of Noise Rules & use
of recycled Plastic Carry Bags as per the provisions of EPA,1986.
 A painting competition was organized at Govt. High School, Handiya, Distt.
Barnala. During painting competition, all the students were apprised regarding
ill-effects of burning of wheat straw, use of re-cycled carry bags for food stuffs
as well as affects of noise pollution. An appeal was made to all the students
to plant more trees, so as to save the environment and make it pollution free.
 A meeting was held with the owners of the marriage palaces. During meeting,
all were apprised regarding provisions of the Noise (Regulation & Control)
Rules, 2005 and the prohibition orders passed by the District Administration
u/s 144 of CrPC regarding use of loud speakers / DJ system from 10.00 pm
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to 6.00 am. All the marriage palace owners were requested not to allow the
persons to use DJ System from 10.00 pm to 6.00 am or other noise operating
system in their premises. The members present were also requested to
provide display board at the entrance of the palace to the effect that the use
of DJ system or any other noise operating system is prohibited from 10.00
pm to 6.00 am. They were also advised during meeting that permission from
Competent Authority regarding use of DJ system must be obtained during
the booking of the marriage function.
 An Interaction Meet was organized on 16/9/2013 to apprise the Members of
Association of Rice Shellers regarding provisions of latest notification dated
15/10/2013 regarding code of practice to be followed by rice shellers / saila
plants and for applying consents online.
 An Interaction Meet was organized on 10/4/2013 to apprise the Members of
Lead Acid Battery Association regarding their responsibility towards
compliance of provisions of the Batteries (Management & Handling) Rules,
2001.
7.
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 A Camp was organized on 25/5/2013 to provide guidance to the Members
of Indian Dental Association for applying authorization online. During camp,
56 HCFs applied for authorization and the same were granted on the spot.
 A Camp was organized on 20/7/2013 & 21/3/2014 to guide the members of
Electroplating Association to reduce the quantity of waste water generation,
proper maintenance of record, for applying consent online and shifting of
previous hazardous waste to TSDF.
 8 Camps were organized from October 2013 to February 2014 to guide the
Members of Phagwara Association to authorization under the Hazardous
Waste (Management, Handling & Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2008
online and 70 industries applied for the same and consequently granted
authorization.
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 The Camps were organized on 13/10/2013 & 16/11/2013 to pursue the
members of Cupola Furnace Association Goraya to install air pollution control
devices and apply for consent to operate online under the Air (Prevention &
Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 and the Water (Prevention & Control of
Pollution) Act, 1974.
 The Camps were organized on 13/10/2013 & 16/11/2013 to pursue the members
of Cupola Furnace Association Phillaur to install air pollution control devices
and apply for consent to operate online under the Air (Prevention & Control of
Pollution) Act, 1981 and the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
 An Awareness camp was organized on 20/9/2013 to apprise the Brick Kiln
obtain environmental clearance.
 The Awareness camps were organized on 11/5/2013 & 17/8/2013 to apprise
the Members of Plastic Association regarding their obligations under the
provisions of the Plastic Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2011.
 The awareness camps were organized on 11/1/2014 & 24/1/2014 to apprise
the Members of Association of Rice Shellers regarding provisions of latest
notification dated 15/10/2013 regarding code of practice to be followed by
rice shellers / saila plants and for applying consents online.
 The Awareness camps were organized on 18/8/2013, 16/11/2013 & 24/12/
2013 to apprise the Members of Lead Acid Battery Association regarding
their responsibility towards compliance of provisions of the Batteries
 The awareness camps were organized on 13/7/2013, 24/8/2013 & 25/11/
2013 to guide the members of Jalandhar Industrial Focal Point Extn.
Association to apply online for obtaining consent to operate under the Water
Act, 1974 & the Air Act, 1981 and authorization under the Hazardous Waste
 The awareness camps were organized on 23/1/2014, 8/2/2014 & 15/3/2014
to guide the members of Northern Chamber of Small & Medium Industries to
apply online for obtaining consent to operate under the Water Act, 1974 &
the Air Act, 1981 and authorization under the Hazardous Waste
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 A Camp was organized on 17/8/2013 to provide guidance to the Members
of Indian Medical Association, Jalandhar for applying authorization online.
 A camp was organized at Pathankot on 26.09.2013 and at Batala on
27.09.2013 to guide the brick kiln owners for obtaining consents of the Board.
 A camp was organized at the Regional Office, Batala on 12.10.2013 to guide
the brick kiln owners to complete the application form for obtaining
environment clearance under the provisions of the EIA Notification dated
14/9/2006.
 A camp was organized at Gurdaspur on 13.11.2013 and Regional Office,
Batala on 14.11.2013 to guide the members of Marriage Palace Association
for obtaining consents of the Board.
 All the stone crushers / screeners operating under the jurisdiction of Regional
Office, Batala were visited in the last week of October, 2013 and 1st week of
November, 2013 and were guided to comply with the code of practice notified
for the stone crushers / screening plants by the Government.
 A camp was organized at Gurdaspur on 13.12.2013 to guide the rice shellers
/ saila plants owners for obtaining consents of the Board and to follow the
amended code of practice notified by the Government on 15.10.2013.
 A meeting was conducted on 26.12.2013 at the Regional Office, Batala with
the Members of Association of Cupola Furnace and were guided to provide
APCD and to obtain consents / authorization of the Board.
 All the rice shellers / saila plants were visited door to door in the month of
January, 2014 and were guided them to follow the amended code of practice
notified by the Government on 15.10.2013 and to obtain the consents of the
Board.
 25 no. cupola furnace units, who had not installed the air pollution control
device, were visited during February, 2014 and were guided them to install
the air pollution control device and to obtain the consents / authorization of
the Board.
9. Sri Fatehgarh  An Interaction Meet was organized on 30/9/2013 to apprise the Brick Kiln
Sahib
Owners regarding provisions of the EIA Notification dated 14/9/2006 to
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10.
Faridkot
 A painting competition was organized on the theme 'Think-Eat-Save'
regarding World Environment Day on 25.05.2013 at Baba Farid Senior
Secondary Public School, Faridkot.
 3 no. Camps were held with IMA Associations at Moga, Ferozepur & Faridkot
to aware the HCFs their obligations towards the compliance of provisions of
the Bio-Medical Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 1998 so as to
handle the bio medical waste scientifically.
 The meetings were conducted with battery dealers at Kotkapura, Moga,
Fazilka & Ferozepur to aware them regarding their responsibility under the
Batteries (Management & Handling) Rules, 2001.
 A camp was organized to guide the rice shellers / saila plants owners for
obtaining consents of the Board and to follow the amended code of practice
notified by the Government on 15.10.2013.
 Meeting was held with saila plants representatives to aware them for disposal
of their trade effluent onto land for plantation and not to discharge the effluent
through mobile tankers at unknown places.
 Interaction Meets were organized to apprise the Brick Kiln Owners regarding
provisions of the EIA Notification dated 14/9/2006 to obtain environmental
clearance as well as compliance of code of practice prescribed by the Board.
11. SAS Nagar  On the eve of the World Environment Day, 2013, a rally of students of Guru
Nanak Foundation Public School, Chappercheri and staff of M/s Punjab
Tractors Ltd., SAS Nagar was organized from Village Chappercheri to the
premises of Guru Nanak Foundation Public School, Chappercheri to make
the general public aware regarding ill effects of pollution on the human beings.
A painting competition based on theme of World Environment Day “Think,
Eat and Save” was also held in the school, in which about 100 students
participated.
 The meetings were held with Focal Point, Dera Basi Association members
on 29/04/2013, 09/09/2013 and 23/10/2013 meetings were held under the
Chairmanship of the SEE, ZP-I, Patiala to ask the industries of Dera Bassi
area to curb the water pollution in Dhabi Nallah.
 A meeting was held with Pharmaceuticals/Chemical Units located at Dera
Bassi on 22/07/2013 for the installation of Common Effluent Treatment Plant
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(CETP) so as to monitor the effluent quality at one outlet rather than monitoring
number of outlets. The land for this plant has been identified and the MoEF
has issued TOR for this CETP and rapid EIA study has been started at site.
The meetings were held with Brick Kiln Owners of District SAS Nagar and
Roopnagar on 25/09/2013 and 26/09/2013 at Dera Bassi and Roopnagar,
respectively for creating awareness and to guide them as to how the
environmental clearance as required under the EIA notification dated 14/09/
2006 for the excavation of soil for the manufacturing of bricks, is to be
obtained.
A meeting was held with Rice Sheller Associations of the District SAS Nagar
and Roopnagar on 02/01/2014 for adopting the amended code of practice
as per new notification issued by the Govt. of Punjab on 15/10/2013.
The meetings were held with Owners of Marriage Palaces in the month of
November, 2013 and they were apprised regarding statutory requirements
to be followed by them.
An interaction meet was held on 26/10/2013 with the children of Shashtri
Public School, Phase-II, SAS Nagar regarding the celebration of pollution
free ‘Diwali’. The NGO ‘Serving Earth Society, Punjab’ was also associated
in this interaction meet and the children were apprised regarding the ill effects
of the air as well as noise pollution caused due to the bursting of fire crackers.
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CHAPTER – 8
WATER CESS COLLECTION
The Punjab Pollution Control Board charges fees from industries for the analytical exercises
carried out in the Board’s laboratories for assessing the quality of their emission and effluent level.
Board also collects the Water Cess on water consumed by persons carrying on certain industries,
local authorities and other bodies on behalf of Government of India.
During the year 2013-14, the Punjab Pollution Control Board collected Water Cess of Rs.
1788.16 lacs including arrears. The Region wise details of water cess collected is given below:
Name of
Regional
Office
Water Cess
Water Cess
Targets
Arrear Collection
(Rs. in lacs)
(Rs. in lacs)
Water Cess
Collection
(Rs. in lacs)
Total Water
Collection
(Rs. in lacs)
% Collection
of Water
Cess
1
2
3
4
5
6
Patiala
49.50
0.00
46.05
46.05
93.03%
Sangrur
90.00
0.00
90.04
90.04
100.04%
Mohali
823.00
0.00
750.03
750.03
91.13%
Jalandhar
165.00
0.00
165.22
165.22
100.13%
Hoshiarpur
100.00
0.00
103.06
103.06
103.06%
Bathinda
110.00
9.05
110.22
119.27
108.43%
Faridkot
45.00
0.00
45.01
45.01
100.02%
Ludhiana-1
43.00
0.00
43.13
43.13
100.30%
Ludhiana-2
43.00
0.00
43.05
43.05
100.12%
Ludhiana-3
105.00
0.00
105.12
105.12
100.11%
Ludhiana-4
70.00
0.00
70.16
70.16
100.23%
Amritsar
100.00
0.00
100.10
100.10
100.10%
Fatehgarh Sahib
18.00
0.00
16.80
16.80
93.33%
Batala
110.00
0.00
91.12
91.12
82.84%
Total
1871.50
9.05
1779.11
1788.16
95.55%
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Collection of NOC Fee; Consent Fee; Sample Analysis Fee
(Rs. In lacs)
Column 1
Regional Office
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Collection of Collection of Collection of
consent to
consent to consent to
establish fee operate fee operate fee
under the
under the
Water Act
Air Act
Column 5
Column 6
Total
Consent
Fee
(2+3+4)
Collection
of Samples
Analyses
Fee
Sangrur
13.62
176.01
163.76
353.39
11.90
Bathinda
37.26
201.69
221.65
460.60
14.22
Faridkot
15.15
138.09
151.68
304.92
22.50
Mohali
152.57
384.91
378.65
916.13
10.57
Patiala
31.16
199.14
260.77
491.07
5.45
Ludhiana-I
10.52
106.38
110.10
227.00
10.12
Ludhiana-II
17.28
182.38
165.61
365.17
7.06
Ludhiana-III
5.96
72.89
65.12
143.97
13.15
Ludhiana-IV
26.76
148.91
150.79
326.46
10.12
Jalandhar
20.82
188.82
205.77
415.41
16.81
Hoshiarpur
14.98
161.76
161.84
338.58
15.68
Amritsar
12.56
128.38
128.20
269.14
7.08
Fatehgarh Sahib
7.59
122.31
116.91
246.81
19.35
Batala
5.34
43.73
50.05
99.12
3.66
Total
371.57
2255.30
2330.90
4957.77
167.67
Add: Amt. received
37.56
55.25
42.99
135.80
31.19
in Head Office
Add Consent fee recd.
694.31
through e-payment gateway
Less Expenditure
Total Fee
PPCB
0
0
0
0
7.93
409.13
2310.55
2373.89
5787.88
190.93
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Statement of Percentage of Expenditure over Receipts
Year
Receipts
(Rs.)
Expenditure
(Rs.)
% of Expenditure over
Receipts
2006-07
242062408.30
218905560.03
90.43
2007-08
198654593.74
122427979.41
61.62
2008-09
346695152.11
231493658.61
66.77
2009-10
551813418.08
273132426.14
49.50
2010-11
500617470.29
253732710.25
50.68
2011-12
580523677.56
314165432.74
54.11
2012-13
64,42,54,168.86
44,98,09,316.31
69.82
2013-14
88,20,82,102.48
1,24,22,84,550.56
140.84
Statement of Water Cess Remittances to MOEF
Year
Assessment
Collection
Remittance
to MoEF
Remittance
by MoEF
Industries
Others
Industries
Others
2006-07
1042,62,393
198,78,465
1077,48,081
207,58,376
1050,94,046
662,74,130
2007-08
1042,72,306
225,53,585
1112,29,471
201,22,365
1500,06,457
390,38,400
2008-09
1071,05,396
231,56,865
1250,42,538
225,45,170
1456,51,836
567,20,000
2009-10
850,17,857
231,56,865
1250,42,538
225,45,170
948,53,642
2234,01,872
2010-11
12,70,65,380
3,12,46,203
13,52,17,015
3,04,26,159
12,26,87,708
12,62,82,914
2011-12
14,12,11,636
3,32,14,447
14,43,22,630
2,69,41,084
16,47,43,174
7,53,50,166
2012-13
14,03,33,490
3,12,67,706
14,40,70,092
3,45,14,608
23,90,63,714
15,05,94,625
2013-14
13,89,47,245
2,85,57,588
14,75,85,013
3,12,30,675
18,12,96,566
20,45,30,971
PPCB
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CHAPTER – 9
FINANCE & ACCOUNTS
The details of the accounts showing receipts and expenditure incurred by the Board during the
year 2013-14 are given in ANNEXURE-1.
PPCB
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AUDIT REPORT
We have audited the attached Balance Sheet of Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) at 31st
March, 2014 along-with the Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended on that date. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Board’s management. Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with Auditing Standards generally accepted in India.
Those Standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on
test check basis evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An
audit also includes assessing the accounting principals used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audit provides reasonable basis for our opinion.
1.
We have obtained all the information and explanations, which to the best of our knowledge and
belief were necessary for the purpose of our audit.
2.
In our opinion, proper books of accounts have been maintained by the Board as far as appears
from our examination of books.
3.
The Balance Sheet, Income & Expenditure account and Receipt & Payments account dealt
with in this report are in agreement with the books of accounts.
4.
In our opinion and to the best of our information and according to the explanation given to us,
the said accounts read with following and notes on accounts attached hereto
a)
Fixed Assets
(i) The Board has not maintained sufficient records showing full particulars including
description, classification, quantitative details and situation of fixed assets in Head Office
and respective Unit / Division of the Board. In terms of information and explanations
given to us, the Board has conducted physical verification of some of the assets / class of
assets, therefore, no comments on discrepancies or variations, if any, have been offered.
(ii)
PPCB
The Lease / Title Deeds in respect of office building at Hoshiarpur and Amritsar -acquired
from Punjab Small Industries & Export Corporation Limited and office building at SAS
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Nagar Mohali acquired from Punjab Urban Planning & Development Authority have
not been executed.
(iii) The Board does not have adequate internal control system with regard to identification of
impaired, damaged and unserviceable assets at Balance Sheet date. Assessment is
not done at each Balance Sheet date as to whether there is any indication that an
impairment loss recognized for an asset in the accounting period and impact thereof, if
any has not been dealt with in the books of accounts as required in Accounting Standard
28 “Impairment of Assets” issued by Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
(iv) The Board has not obtained comprehensive insurance cover of assets other than vehicles.
b)
Investment in Punjab Wireless System Ltd.
No provision for diminution in the value of investment of Rs. 45,00,000 invested in Punjab
Wireless System Ltd., a company under liquidation has been made in the financial statements
in accordance with Accounting Standard 13 “Accounting for Investments” issued by Institute of
Chartered Accountants of India, therefore, aggregate value of investment is overstated and
excess of income over expenditure for the year is overstated to the extent of value diminished.
c)
Internal Control with regard to recording of Receipts
The Board does not have adequate internal control system commensurate with the size of the
Board and the nature of operations.
d)
TDS on Expenses
The Board has not deducted tax in accordance with Chapter XVIIB of Income Tax Act, 1961 on
the payment of Rs.21,38,00,000/- on 26/04/2013 to PSIEC Chandigarh for construction of
building at Jullandhar.
e)
PPCB
Unsecured interest free Loan to Punjab State Government of Rs. 20 Crore
During the year Board has advanced unsecured interest free loan of Rs. 20 Crore to Punjab
State Government. No sufficient explanation with regard to purpose of advance of loan, terms
of repayment and whether the said loan advanced is in accordance with the authority and
power conferred to Board as per provisions of Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act,
1974 and Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution Control) Act and Rules framed there under and
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no information with regard to utilization of said loan by Punjab State Government has been
provided to us. In view of insufficient information and explanations, we cannot comment whether
the said loan is prima facie prejudicial to the interest of the Board and such advance is ultra
vires and beyond authority of the Board. Although during the course of audit the Board has
received back of Rs. 20.00 crore on 23.5.2014.
f)
Non-Provision of river cleaning expense of Rs. 2.57 Crore
During the year Board has sanctioned and paid a sum of Rs. 10.26 Crore towards installation
of Sewage Treatment Plant (S.T.P.) in Dharamkoot, Moonak and Makhu. Board released sum
of Rs. 2.57 Crore on 2nd September, 2013 and Rs. 7.69 Crore on 13th February, 2014. Sum
of Rs. 7.69 Crore paid on 13th February, 2014 has been charged off to Income & Expense
account and whereas sum of Rs. 2.57 Crore paid on 2nd September, 2013 has been shown as
advance. No sufficient information and explanation in this regard has been provided by Board.
In our opinion, the expenses are understated and advances and ‘Income over Expenses’ are
overstated to that extent.
g)
Provision for rent payable
Board has not made provision for the rent of different buildigs for last quarter of the year for
Rs. 3,98,962/- in the financial statements, Therefore, Excess of Income over Expenses is
overstated and liabilities are understated to that extent.
h)
Payment of Rs. 5 Crore to Punjab Ancient, Historical Monuments, Archaeological
Sites and Cultural Maintenance Board
Board has paid a sum of Rs. 5 Crore to Punjab Ancient, Historical Monuments, Archaeological
Sites and Cultural Maintenance Board for maintenance of the historical buildings. Board has
not provided any sufficient-explanation in respect of attainment of objects of the Board and in
accordance with ‘Functions of the Board’ as specified in Rule 17 (a) to (o).
i)
Inconsistent accounting policy for charge off of expenses
The Board do not has uniform and consistent policy with regard to charging off of expenses to
Income & Expenditure account. The Board has charged off various expenses where the
‘Utilization Certificate’ has not been received. Whereas, sum of Rs. 1.47 Crore , Rs. 2.57
Crore and Rs. 4.00 Crore disclosed under the head other advances due to non-availability of
‘Utilization Certificates’.
PPCB
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Subject to above, the attached financial statements, give a true and fair view: a)
In the case of Balance Sheet of the state of Affairs of the Board as on 31st March 2014,
b)
in the case of Income & Expenditure Account of the excess of expenditure over income for the
year ended on that date, and
c)
In the case of Receipt and payment for the year ended on said date.
In view of above the aggregated impact on assets, liabilities, income and expenditure
cannot be quantified,
For Vinod Sumitra & Co.
Chartered Accountants,
Firm Regn. No. 014398N
Place : Patiala
Date :
PPCB
Sd/Vinod Bansal
Partner (M.No. 093341)
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Punjab Pollution Control Board
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND NOTES ON ACCOUNTS FORMING PART OF
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST MARCH,2014.
A.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES :
1.
Accounting Conventions
The accompanying financial statements are prepared on historical cost basis and are
being prepared on accrual basis, except as otherwise stated and as per practice followed
by the Board in preceding years.
2.
Fixed Assets
The Fixed Assets are stated at historical cost and have been capitalized to the extent of
payment made and are being booked at the time of payment and not on the day the asset
has been put to use by the Board.
3.
Depreciation on Fixed Assets
The Depreciation on Leased and Owned Assets has been charged at rates prescribed
in Income Tax Act, 1961 and Depreciation on fixed assets purchased after 30th September
is being charged on half yearly basis. Depreciation is charged on old assets according
to written down value method.
Depreciation provided on assets “created during the year out of various grants has been
charged to “Capital Fund under various schemes”.
4.
Revenue Recognition
Income on account of NOC and Consent fee-is generally accounted for on cash “ basis.
5.
Grants in Aid
PPCB is receiving certain grants from Govt. of India/CPCB for carrying out specific ^
programme for depreciable fixed assets and’non depreciable assets are being credited
to account “Capital fund under various schemes” .
6.
Retirement Benefits
The PPCB has created a reserve fund for Leave Encashment and a pension fund with
LIC of India for its employees. During the year Board has created additional Reserve
Fund of Rs. 59 Crore with Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) for disbursement of
pension to retired employees of Board and same has been charged off to Income &
Expenditure Account.
The Board has taken Group Gratuity Policy from Life Insurance Corporation for its employees.
PPCB
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B.
NOTES ON ACCOUNTS :
1.
The PPCB has invested Rs. 45.00 Lac with Punjab Wireless Systems Limited in 1998.
PPCB has not received any dividend/return on this investment during the year. The
recovery of this investment seems to be doubtful because Punwire is under liquidation.
No interest on this amount has been provided so far. No provision for diminution in the
value has been made against this investment of Rs. 45.00 Lac.
2.
Interest on loan given to staff has been accounted for on accrued basis in the books of
accounts from the financial year 08-09. But interest pertaining to the financial years earlier
than the financial year ending 2008-09 has not been accounted for in the books of accounts
on accrual basis.
3.
Depreciation provided on assets created during the year out of various grants amounting
to Rs.20,47,521/- has been charged to “Capital Fund under various schemes”
4.
The Board has received grants under different projects from Centre/State Government
apart from various other agencies. A sum of Rs, 1,89,86,7307- remains unspent at the
close of the year. In addition to this, a sum of Rs. 28,10.562/- was recoverable grant-inaid as on 31.3.2014.
5.
The Board is maintaining a “e-payment of gateway” account in Punjab National Bank,
Model Town, Patiala in which NOC and Consent fee is deposited by the Industries/
Institutions through online. During the year an amount of Rs.27,71,35,485/- has been
received through online, out of which an amount of Rs.6,94,31,208/- has not been linked
as NOC/Consent fee by the industries/institutions and Board is not having any detail of
the industries/institutions who have deposited the amount in this account. The Board has
considered this amount as NOC/Consent Fee and credited to Income & Expenditure Account.
6.
In the opinion of the Board the value of current assets, loans and advances if realized in
the ordinary course of the business shall not be less than the amount at which they are
stated in the Balance sheet.
7.
Amount recoverable from and payable to various parties under various heads of accounts
are subject to confirmations / reconciliation from concerned parties.
PPCB
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8.
The Water Cess Payable to Government of India as on 31.03.2014 and Accrued Water
Cess Share : Receivable as on 31,03.2014 is subject to reconciliation.
9.
PPCB has been granted registration under sec. 12A of Income Tax Act 1961 by the
Commissioner of i Income Tax, Patiala.
10. Figures of the previous year have been regrouped and rearranged wherever considered
necessary to make them comparable with current year figures and correct presentation.
Sd/Assistant Controller (F&A)
Sd/Deputy Controller (F&A)
Sd/Member Secretary
For Vinod Sumitra & Co.
Chartered Accountants,
Firm Regn. No. 014398N
Place : Patiala
Date :
PPCB
Sd/Vinod Bansal
Partner (M.No. 093341)
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