CPCB asks DPCC to shut illegal dyeing units

NEW DELHI: Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) asked the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) to close the illegal dyeing units operating in Sarita Vihar of south-east Delhi.

This comes around a month after National Green Tribunal (NGT) constituted a joint committee to look into a plea alleging operation of hazardous industries in Sarita Vihar. A bench headed by Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, NGT chairperson had constituted a joint committee comprising representatives from the CPCB, DPCC and Sub-Divisional Magistrate of southeast district, to take action. 

This directive came on a petition filed by the Aali Vihar Vikas Manch, alleging that dangerous dyeing units are running in Bhim Colony, Aali Vihar and Sarita Vihar. The committee inspected the area and found various dyeing units which were set up without NOC and permit. The committee found that the areas are mainly used for residential purposes.