Letter: While the industry at Sachin GIDC has not fully obeyed the commands of The National Green Tribunal (NGT) at the disposal of illegal chemicals after the incidence of gas leaks that had claimed six lives, they had taken several steps to curb illegal activities.
NGT in the order on Thursday has stated, “All GIDC may have toll (number of maybe only tokens) at the entry & outpoint and CCTV cameras to identify the movement of the tanker and all tankers must have a GPS tracking system for transportation of all chemicals and water Waste such as hazardous waste.
“Sachin Industrial Cooperative Society (Sicos) has prohibited the entry of all types of tankers between 8pm and 7 in the morning in the industrial area.
It also plans to install obstacles at the entry point.
When questioned about the implementation of NGT orders, the industry leader at Sachin GIDC, Mahendra Ramoliya said, “We have not studied orders.
The necessary actions will be taken after discussion with the industry.
We have made several other settings to prevent the incident.” “There are seven entries at The area and we strive to increase examinations at these points.
Active efforts to fully stop illegal waste disposal, “Ramoliya added.
However, the source said that the rules and plans to prevent the illegal disposal of toxic waste have been in the GIDC Sachin.
But the industrial association, police and the pollution control council have failed to apply it.
It was announced in the past by the industry that they would not allow the entry of tankers at night, but in the absence of a strict examination at the entry point, the tanker entered the area and removed chemicals, added the source.