Team Herald
MARGAO: The Goa State Expert Appraisal Committee (GSEAC) has decided to recommend the immediate closure of a steel factory found functioning without a proper chimney in the Cuncolim Industrial Estate, to the Goa Environment Impact Assessment Authority, said Cuncolim MLA Yuri Alemao on Friday.
Alemao added that the decision to act against Orange Fox Steel Pvt Ltd has been taken upon a complaint he filed on December 5. He said that this is a strong message to all illegal and polluting units in the Cuncolim Industrial Estate. “The health of the people is paramount. I once again urge the authorities to take action against other illegal and polluting units as well, before it is too late,” he added.
The minutes of the meeting of the GSEAC state that the Committee inspected the site on November 20. and observed that the respective Project Proponent, Orange Fox Steel Pvt Ltd, has not obtained prior environment clearance and also, the steel industry is operational without even installation of the proper chimney, which causes massive air pollution.
