Punjab records 5,785 stubble burning incidents; Rs 2.09 crore in environmental fines imposed
Punjab has recorded 5,785 stubble burning incidents so far during the ongoing harvesting season, including 388 cases in Patiala district, even as nearly 98 per cent of paddy harvesting has been...
Punjab has recorded 5,785 stubble burning incidents so far during the ongoing harvesting season, including 388 cases in Patiala district, even as nearly 98 per cent of paddy harvesting has been completed across the state. Authorities have imposed environmental compensation amounting to Rs 2.09 crore as part of intensified efforts to curb the practice.
According to the latest report released by the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) on November 13, authorities inspected 5,312 fields to identify stubble burning incidents, of which 2,347 cases were physically verified.
Following the inspections, 2,095 environmental compensation (EC) cases were registered and penalties totalling Rs 2,09,15,000 were imposed. Of this amount, Rs 39,35,000 has been recovered so far.
The authorities have also registered 1,669 FIRs in connection with stubble burning incidents, made red entries in 1,971 land revenue records and issued 1,603 warning notices to those found violating the norms.
In Patiala district, nearly 98 per cent of paddy harvesting has been completed, with 388 stubble burning incidents reported so far.
The district authorities inspected 340 fields and physically verified fire incidents at 217 locations. They registered 162 environmental compensation cases and imposed fines amounting to Rs 8.15 lakh, of which Rs 3 lakh has been recovered.
Patiala also recorded 209 FIRs, while red entries were made in 136 land revenue records. As many as 390 warning notices were issued in connection with the violations.
A district-wise analysis showed that Ferozepur reported the highest number of stubble burning incidents at 794, followed by Tarn Taran with 695 and Sangrur with 674 cases.
Patiala recorded 388 incidents, while Ludhiana reported 300 and Fazilka 211 cases.
The PPCB report further stated that no charge sheets had been issued and no suspension orders had been passed against any nodal or supervisory officer in the state as of November 13.
With paddy harvesting nearing completion, authorities continue to monitor fields across Punjab and take action against farmers found burning crop residue.
(IANS Inputs)
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