Mining firm refutes allegations, says environmental laws are followed

Mining firm refutes allegations, says environmental laws are followed
HERALD CORRESPONDENT
MAYEM, JUNE 23
Refuting allegations against his mining company at Oilem Harvalem, H L Nathurmal Mining Company owner Melwani has stated that the company has been following every aspect of supporting environmental laws.
It may be recalled that NCP President Edwin Fernandes and Vice President Shyam Mandrekar in a memorandum to Bicholim Mamalatdar, Deputy Collector and Mines department had stated that the mining company was causing dust pollution in Harvalem.
Addressing a press conference in Bicholim on Tuesday, Melwani said all the allegations leveled by the duo against his mining company are false, as the company has been taking due precaution while undertaking mining activities.
“At the most, about 150 villagers are employed on the 10 mining trucks,” informed Melwani adding that the mining company is running on a small scale.
“Being monsoon season, there is no question of pollution. Even a single drop of water from the existing soak pit is used by the company without any wastage. The water level from the wells close to the mining site has increased, which has been proved by Hydraulic Survey report prepared recently,” Melwani added.
Melwani also brought to the notice that the matter was already with the mamlatdar and the hearing of it is in progress. He expressed surprise over the fact that not a single officer from the complainant side appeared for the hearing.
“I am ready to face any inquiry,” he added.