Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan directs APPCB to initiate action against Andhra Paper Limited for ‘polluting’ Godavari river

Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan on Friday directed the Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) to initiate action as per the existing guidelines against the Andhra Paper Limited (APL) for allegedly ignoring the board’s directive to prevent pollution of the Godavari river in Rajamahendravaram.

In his post addressed to the APL on X on Friday, Mr. Pawan Kalyan said, “For your violations cited during my previous visit (June), strict action can be taken in accordance with the Pollution Control Board regulations. Operations in the industry can be stopped and penalties can be imposed. The company can even be seized and the licence can be cancelled with immediate effect. Nevertheless, a show-cause notice was served to rectify mistakes with the intention of not troubling the industries.”