GPCL issued show-cause notice over ‘non-compliance’ with environmental norms
The Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) has issued a show-cause notice to the Gujarat Power Corporation Limited (GPCL), a company promoted by the state government, after it was found operating a lignite mining site in Bhavnagar district allegedly in violation of various environmental rules, regulations and statutory provisions.
In its notice, the GPCB had asked why the GPCL should not be prosecuted for offences under the Water Act, Air Act and Environment Protection Act. While the power corporation has recently submitted a response in the matter, the GPCB is expected to take further action after verifying the same.
