TGPCB panel calls for action against construction companies over environmental violations

HYDERABAD The Telangana Pollution Control Board (TGPCB)’s task force committee has recommended the closure of four construction projects in Hyderabad and Rangareddy districts for carrying out construction activities without obtaining consent for establishment. It has also recommended the closure of a captive ready mix concrete (RMC) plant operating without consent and adequate pollution control measures. The recommendations followed inspections by the board’s Rolling Task Force teams in response to complaints of air pollution caused by construction activity.

The inspections revealed several violations, including inadequate dust-control measures, improper storage and disposal of construction waste, and excessive noise levels. The committee reviewed the compliance status of 18 construction projects at a meeting held at the TGPCB head office on Wednesday. Regional Officers, Task Force teams and representatives of the construction projects concerned attended the meeting.

The inspections found that several projects had failed to provide wind-breaking walls of at least 10 metres in height.