GSPCB summons port official for negligent handling of bauxite ore

Team Herald

PANJIM: The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has summoned the Chief Engineer of Mormugao Port Authority (MPA) following a complaint with regards to negligent handling of bauxite ore from MPT, transported through Vasco port town, causing air pollution. 

GSPCB Member Secretary Shamila Monteiro in a communication has summoned the Chief Engineer for personal hearing on June 21, as a last opportunity to submit the say, failing which, stringent legal action will be initiated by the Board. 

The GSPCB had received a complaint regarding negligent handling of bauxite ore from MPA, transported through the port town route and degradation of air quality. 

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