5 shops sealed at Taleigao market for causing pollution

Team Herald

PANJIM: In a major crackdown against food establishments causing pollution in and around Taleigao market, the Tiswadi Mamlatdar on Tuesday carried out a drive and sealed five such establishments, comprising shops.

The sealing operations began at 4 pm under the direction of Tiswadi Mamlatdar Kaushik B Dessai and as per the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) order dated August 21, 2024.

Teams comprising the Mamlatdar staff, Taleigao Talathi and GSPCB officials were aided by police protection as they executed the sealing of the premises.

The establishments sealed were Christalina chicken and mutton shop run by Majid Bepari, Al Heena chicken and mutton shop run by Ayaj Bepari, Goan chicken and food stuff run by Majid Bepari, Al Shabab and Al Heena Kauser run by Ayaj Bepari.

These shops were sealed for violating the provisions of Section 33(A), read with Sections 25 and 26 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and Section 31A, read with Section 21 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act.

According to the Taleigao Talathi, advance notices were issued to the owners of these shops and hotels regarding sealing for failing to take proper precautions against discharging sewage and causing pollution in the vicinity. These shops were operating without any permission from the Taleigao village panchayat, directorate of health services and GSPCB.

The authorities have warned that more such sealing drives would be carried out if other polluting units don't stop unlawful activities thereby compromising the environment.