NGT Ask BCPL to close it’s operation

Dibrugarh

By Anil poddar

Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited ( BCPL )  has been instructed to close it’s operation by National Green Tribunal ( NGT ) on the basis of two complaints filed against BCPL alleging creation of pollution.

However BCPL got the order stayed in Guwahati High Court yesterday till further order.

Dibrugarh Fishery Co-operative Society Ltd.  and Saikhowa Sadiya Min Samabai Ltd &  Others filed two separate complaints against BCPL for creating pollution.

The BCPL authority has denied the allegations and stated that adequate measures have been taken to avoid any type of pollution.

The BCPL authority however denied to comment on the matter which is sub judice in the court.

Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited.  has set up a Petrochemical Complex at Lepetkata. The complex is spread over 3000 Bighas of land at Lepetkata, and is situated at approximately 15 Kilometres away from the Tea City Dibrugarh