GUWAHATI: A household in Guwahati’s Sijubari has been held accountable and penalised for polluting the Basistha river by discharging waste directly into it by the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC).
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The household was caught discharging boring materials directly into the Basistha River during a surprise inspection conducted by the Deputy Enforcement Officer in collaboration with Division 5 officials.
The illegal activity, which posed a significant threat to the river's ecosystem, was immediately halted, and the discharge point was sealed on the spot. Authorities imposed a penalty of ₹50,000 on the household for contributing to environmental pollution and endangering public health.
GMC took to X to put out, “A household in Sijubari, Ward 42, was found discharging boring materials directly into the Basistha River. The activity was promptly sealed during a drive by the Deputy Enforcement Officer and Division 5 officials. A penalty of ₹ 50,000/- was imposed for causing environmental pollution and hazardous discharge into the river. Let’s work together to protect our waterways! Our Guwahati, Our responsibility! Guwahati Municipal Corporation ULB Code: 801627”
A household in Sijubari, Ward 42, was found discharging boring materials directly into the Basistha River. The activity was promptly sealed during a drive by the Deputy Enforcement Officer and Division 5 officials.
— Guwahati Municipal Corporation (@gmc_guwahati) December 13, 2024
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