VISAKHAPATNAM: A joint committee formed on the directions of National Green Tribunal (NGT) to inquire into the violation of environmental laws by the HPCL has suggested 8.35 crore fine on refinery for causing environmental losses. The fine amount should be kept by Pollution Control Board.
The joint committee after a field visit at the refinery submitted its report to the NGT on Wednesday. The move folowed a petition filed by Visakha Pawan Karmika Sangham against the pollution caused by the HPCL. The committee suggested 100 fine per day for violating the environmental laws since 2011.
