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PCB Imposes ₹21.01 Crore Fine on Paper Mill for Environmental Violations
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 03:36 PM
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The Pollution Control Board has levied a ₹21.01 crore penalty on a paper mill for repeated environmental infractions, underscoring strict enforcement of pollution norms.
The Pollution Control Board (PCB) announced a fine of ₹21.01 crore against a paper mill following a series of environmental violations.
The penalty stems from the mill’s repeated discharge of untreated effluent into nearby water bodies, violating the standards set under the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act.
The board’s decision highlights the government’s commitment to enforcing pollution control laws and protecting local ecosystems.
The mill is required to pay the fine within 30 days and will be subject to regular inspections to ensure compliance.
The penalty stems from the mill’s repeated discharge of untreated effluent into nearby water bodies, violating the standards set under the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act.
The board’s decision highlights the government’s commitment to enforcing pollution control laws and protecting local ecosystems.
The mill is required to pay the fine within 30 days and will be subject to regular inspections to ensure compliance.