Para 3.19.7 — MSO (Audit)
Original Rule Text
3.19.7 Cases of non-compliance with the conditions subject to which environmental clearances are accorded are brought to the notice of the SPCB concerned, which may then initiate action against the defaulting entities. The action taken in this regard would also need to be reviewed in audit for possible comment.
# Prevention and Control of Pollution
What This Means
When project entities fail to comply with the conditions under which they received environmental clearance, these cases are referred to the concerned State Pollution Control Board (SPCB), which can then take enforcement action against the defaulting entities. Auditors should review what action the SPCBs have taken against such defaulters to determine if enforcement is adequate and to identify cases worth commenting on in the audit report.
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Key Points
- 1Non-compliance cases are referred to the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)
- 2SPCBs may initiate action against defaulting entities
- 3Audit reviews the adequacy of enforcement action taken
- 4Cases of weak or absent enforcement may be highlighted in audit reports
- 5Focus on prevention and control of pollution through effective enforcement
Practical Example
An auditor finds that 35 cases of non-compliance with environmental clearance conditions were referred to a State Pollution Control Board over two years. Of these, the SPCB issued notices in only 12 cases, held hearings in 5, and actually imposed penalties or closure orders in just 2 cases. The remaining 23 cases had no action whatsoever, indicating a severe enforcement gap.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of action can SPCBs take against defaulting entities?▼
Why are non-compliance cases referred to SPCBs rather than handled centrally?▼
What does the auditor look for in reviewing SPCB enforcement?▼
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