TGPCB recommends closures, forfeitures over dusty construction

The Telangana Pollution Control Board (TGPCB) has received several complaints regarding air pollution caused by dust emissions from construction projects in the Tellapur and Kollur areas of Sangareddy district. After receiving several complaints of air pollution due to construction, the Pollution Control Board (TGPCB) constituted Rolling Task Force Teams to these projects and assess compliance with environmental regulations and implementation of air pollution control measures.

The team embarked on inspections and observed dust emissions from construction activity was aggravating air pollution. Several violations of environmental norms were also identified, the TGPCB stated.

The Committee reviewed the environmental compliance of as many as 16 construction projects. After examining the severity of the violations, committee recommended the issuing of closure orders against projects where serious violations were identified, along with the forfeiture of bank guarantees.