Dedicated locality research platform
Enter your email address and you will receive
a link to reset your password
The National Green Tribunal's (NGT) joint committee has recently unearthed a series of environmental violations at the Omaxe Greens housing project in Mohali. The committee's investigation, initiated in April, aimed to examine various environmental concerns, including the operation and installation of sewage treatment plants (STPs), utilization of treated sewage, and compliance with waste management guidelines.
During a visit on July 6, the committee discovered alarming irregularities in the housing project's environmental practices. One of the key findings was the presence of two STPs with a combined capacity of 300 KLD (kiloliters per day). However, the older STP, with a capacity of 250 KLD, exhibited signs of poor maintenance, including depleted MBBR media and improper operation of the clarifier's anaerobic system. Additionally, both the UV disinfection system and ultrafiltration system were found to be non-functional, further highlighting inadequacies in the operation and maintenance of the STPs.
The committee also noted an offensive odour permeating the residential colony, which residents confirmed. Further investigation into records revealed that the newly installed STP had not received certification from an independent expert, nor had the adequacy report been submitted to the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB).
Moreover, the housing project was found to be extracting groundwater through two tube wells without obtaining the necessary permission from the Punjab Water Regulation and Development Authority. According to flow meter data for June, an estimated 550-570 KLD of freshwater was extracted, raising concerns about water resource sustainability.
Although a dual plumbing system was implemented to reuse treated water for flushing purposes, it was only available in four out of the nine towers within the project. The committee also observed neglect in maintaining a 0.5-acre plantation area developed for reusing treated water for irrigation purposes, with solid waste improperly dumped in the vicinity. Poorly designed rainwater harvesting systems were discovered, with silt-filled and stagnant rainwater harvesting pits posing a potential threat of groundwater pollution.
Furthermore, the project's waste management practices were deemed inadequate, with a 100 kg/day capacity composter provided instead of the required 660 kg/day capacity. The non-operation of the composter machine and empty compost pits indicated a failure to process biodegradable waste according to guidelines.
The NGT's joint committee's report has raised serious environmental concerns regarding Omaxe Greens housing project. Authorities are now expected to take necessary actions to rectify the violations and ensure compliance with environmental norms to safeguard the region's ecological balance.
Propscience is India’s dedicated property news portal. We cover the latest events, news, trends, deals, new launches and more.
All our services and tools are completely free of cost and available 24X7!
We use cookies to give you the best possible service while using our website, please click accept and carry on browsing if you're happy with this. For more information see our Privacy Policy.
Okay, Got it!This disclaimer ("Disclaimer") is applicable to the entire Site. Upon entering the Site it is recommended that you immediately read the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy listed therein. Your continued usage of this Site will indicate your unconditional acceptance of the said Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. You hereby agree that Propscience reserves the right to modify at any time, the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy governing this Site without prior notification. Your usage of the Site implies that you will be bound by any such modification. You agree and acknowledge that it is your responsibility to periodically visit the Site and stay updated with the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy of the Website.
The information contained in this Site has been provided by Propscience for information purposes only. This information does not constitute legal, professional or commercial advice. Communication, content and material within the Site may include photographs and conceptual representations of projects under development. All computer-generated images shown on the Site are only indicative of actual designs and are sourced from third party sites.
The information on this Site may contain certain technical inaccuracies and typographical errors. Any errors or omissions brought to the attention of Propscience will be corrected as soon as possible. The content of this Site is being constantly modified to meet the terms, stipulations and recommendations of the Real Estate Regulation Act, 2016 ("RERA") and rules made thereunder and may vary from the content available as of date. All content may be updated from time to time and may at times be out of date. Propscience accepts no responsibility for keeping the information in this website up to date or any liability whatsoever for any failure to do so.
While every care has been taken to ensure that the content is useful, reliable and accurate, all content and information on the Site is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis. Propscience does not accept any responsibility or liability with regard to the content, accuracy, legality and reliability of the information provided herein, or, for any loss or damage caused arising directly or indirectly in connection with reliance on the use of such information. No information given under this Site creates a warranty or expands the scope of any warranty that cannot be disclaimed under applicable law.
This Site provides links to other websites owned by third parties. Any reference or mention to third party websites, projects or services is for purely informational purposes only. This information does not constitute either an endorsement or a recommendation. Propscience accepts no responsibility for the content, reliability and information provided on these third-party websites. Propscience will not be held liable for any personal information of data collected by these third parties or for any virus or destructive properties that may be present on these third-party sites.
Your use of the Site is solely at your own risk. You agree and acknowledge that you are solely responsible for any action you take based upon this content and that Propscience is not liable for the same. All details regarding a project/property provided on this Site are updated on the basis of information available from the respective developers/owners/promoters. All such information will not be construed as an advertisement. To find out more about a project / development, please register/contact us to visit the site you are interested in. All decisions taken by you in this regard will be taken independently and Propscience will not be liable for any such loss in connection with the same. This Site is for guidance only. Your use of this Site - including any suggestions set out in the Site and or any use of the resources available on this Site, do not create any professional - client relationship between you and Propscience. Propscience cannot accept you as a client until certain formalities and requirements are met.
We use cookies to give you the best possible service while using our website, please accept it and continue browsing if you're happy with this. For more information see our Privacy Policy