PCB issues show-cause notice to CMRL
The Kerala State Pollution Control Board has issued a show-cause notice to Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited due to severe air pollution violations. Inspections revealed excessive particulate matter and carbon monoxide emissions, alongside improper waste management practices.
Why it matters
This enforcement action underscores the regulatory challenges in managing industrial pollution and ensuring corporate compliance with environmental safety standards.
The Kerala State Pollution Control Board (PCB) has issued a show-cause notice to Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL) in the Edayar industrial area, seeking an explanation on why the consent to operate issued to it shall not be revoked under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
The report relies on official board findings and documented inspection results without editorializing.
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