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Temporary closure order issued by MPCB to the slaughterhouse of Pune municipal corporation

Slaughterhouse surrounding areas experiencing excessive fluid, presumably animal blood and waste, say housing society residents.

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Overflowing drainage systems in the vicinity of a slaughterhouse, as resided claim, contain copious...
Overflowing drainage systems in the vicinity of a slaughterhouse, as resided claim, contain copious amounts of animal blood and waste.

Pune Slaughterhouse Temporarily Shut Down Over Major Pollution Violations

Temporary closure order issued by MPCB to the slaughterhouse of Pune municipal corporation

Just when you thought it wouldn't happen again, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has issued a temporary shutdown order for the Pune Municipal Corporation's (PMC) slaughterhouse located on Salunkhe Vihar Road, Kondhwa. The residents of nearby areas such as Nancy Garden Co-operative Housing Society and Borade Nagar have been breathing a sigh of relief after complaining about waste and improper disposal issues for far too long[1][2].

Key Points:

  • Reason for Shutdown: The shutdown is due to the slaughterhouse violating numerous environmental regulations, observed during an inspection on February 28, 2025[2]. These violations include non-operational effluent treatment plants (ETPs) and the discharge of untreated effluent into the nearby Bhairoba Nala[2].
  • Legal Grounds: The order was issued under Section 33A of the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and Section 31A of the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981[2].

Origins of the Issue:

Residents in the Nancy Garden Co-operative Housing Society and other nearby neighborhoods have been voicing their concerns regarding waste from the slaughterhouse for quite some time[2]. Following numerous complaints, MPCB officials inspected the site and discovered the primary issues causing environmental concerns[2].

Immediate Response:

In line with MPCB's instructions, the Pune Municipal Corporation's (PMC) medical officer of health was directed to halt all activities in the facility within 96 hours of the notice's issuance. The PMC was also prohibited from resuming any activities without prior MPCB approval[2].

Outlook:

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has called upon the PMC to act swiftly to address the pollution issues brought to light during the inspection[2]. If the PMC fails to adhere to the norms, more severe action may be taken.

References

[1] Hindustantimes: MPCB issues temporary closure notice to Pune civic body abattoir.[2] MyPunePulse: Pune: MPCB Cracks Down On PMC Slaughterhouse In Kondhwa ...

  1. The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has ordered the closure of the Pune Municipal Corporation's (PMC) slaughterhouse due to violations of environmental regulations.
  2. The residents of Nancy Garden Co-operative Housing Society and other nearby areas have been complaining about waste and improper disposal issues from the slaughterhouse for a long time.
  3. The shutdown is due to the non-operation of effluent treatment plants (ETPs) and the discharge of untreated effluent into the Bhairoba Nala, observed during an inspection on February 28, 2025.
  4. The Pune Municipal Corporation's medical officer of health has been directed to halt all activities in the facility within 96 hours of the notice's issuance, in accordance with MPCB's instructions.
  5. The PMC is prohibited from resuming activities without prior MPCB approval, as per the order issued under Section 33A of the Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and Section 31A of the Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.
  6. The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has urged the PMC to take immediate action to address the pollution issues and maintain compliance with environmental norms to avoid further action.

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