KANPUR (Metro Rail News): The Regional Pollution Control Board has recommended penalising the Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) with a fine of Rs 52.50 Lakhs amid a steep rise of AQI in the city crossing the 300 mark for consecutive days.
Warning Served Earlier
This comes after the MRC failed to curb pollution on its construction sites, even after being served a warning notice in August 2023, cautioning it to control pollution on its construction sites. This comes as the construction sites heavily release dust into the air, causing worsening AQI.
August Inspection
Earlier, an inspection of the construction sites was held by the divisional commissioner of RPCB. The MRC officers were asked to control the release of dust into the air. Additionally, teams consisting of an ACM-level officer, a regional pollution Officer & a deputy environment officer were constituted to pay regular visits to these sites and monitor them.
The notice is being served when the MRC cannot take action to control pollution contributed by their sites, even after being served with multiple notice warnings.
Metro Corridor
Pollution was noticed in the IIT Kalyanpur to the Barra Corridor project. The harms have been imposed concerning two locations in particular, namely Gurudev Palace & GT Road.
Fine
A total fine of Rs 52.50 Lakhs has been imposed on the Kanpur metro, divided into 26 lakhs for the underground part of the project and 26.50 Lakhs for the elevated part.
Confirmation
UPMRC, through its PRO, has confirmed the receipt of the Notice concerning the penalties imposed on the MRC. The MRC plans to defend itself in the meeting with the PCB today.
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