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The National Green Tribunal has directed strict action against a brick kiln in Rewari after it was found operating in violation of environmental norms. The tribunal instructed the Haryana State Pollution Control Board to verify whether the unit holds a valid Consent to Operate and to shut it down immediately if it is found non-compliant. The matter arose from complaints of illegal functioning despite earlier cancellation of consent and administrative action. The case highlights ongoing concerns around enforcement gaps and pollution caused by brick kilns in the region.
The National Green Tribunal has directed immediate regulatory action against a brick kiln operating in Rewari after observations of non-compliance with environmental requirements. Advertisement
The tribunal has asked the Haryana State Pollution Control Board to carry out a detailed verification to confirm whether the brick kiln holds a valid Consent to Operate. It has also made it clear that if the unit is found running without valid permission, it must be shut down without delay. The direction comes in the backdrop of submissions indicating that the kiln had already faced earlier administrative restrictions but continued operations.
The matter was initiated following a complaint from a local resident who alleged that the brick kiln was functioning illegally in a village area and was not complying with environmental rules issued under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notification dated February 2022. It was also highlighted that the Consent to Operate for the unit had been cancelled in April 2023, but the kiln allegedly continued operations even after the cancellation.
During the proceedings, it was brought to the tribunal’s notice that the district administration had already issued a suspension order in early April this year due to the absence of valid consent. Despite this, reports suggested that the unit was still operational shortly after, raising concerns over enforcement effectiveness at the local level.
The Haryana State Pollution Control Board informed the tribunal that a show-cause notice had been issued in March this year, citing the use of coal-based fuel and repeated non-compliance with environmental conditions. The board also assured that due process would be followed and appropriate action would be completed within the prescribed timeline.
The tribunal further noted that if the brick kiln is found to have operated without valid consent in the past, the pollution control board must initiate proceedings for environmental compensation as per applicable rules. It also emphasised that regulatory bodies must ensure continuous monitoring and strict compliance, especially in cases where units have already been flagged for violations.
Brick kilns across several parts of Haryana have repeatedly come under scrutiny due to their contribution to air pollution and fuel-related emissions. In previous cases as well, enforcement agencies have been directed to tighten inspections and ensure that consent conditions are strictly followed.
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