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PSHRC seeks report on toxic water from Patiala DC, PPCB Secy

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Posted: Jan 12, 2008 at 0027 hrs IST

Chandigarh, January 11 Taking cognisance of the news item “Toxic water supply worries residents”, which appeared in Chandigarh Newsline on January 11, 2008, the Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC) has sought a report on the issue from Patiala Deputy Commissioner and Secretary, Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB), Patiala .

The officers have been asked to file their replies by February 25, 2008 explaining as to what steps are being taken to tackle the problem highlighted in the news item.

The news item highlighted the plight of Patiala residents, who are getting contaminated water, despite several complaints to the Municipal Corporation.

The Commission, after going through the content of the news item, sent a copy of its order seeking the officials’ report and also marked copies to Patiala Deputy Commissioner and Secretary, Punjab Pollution Control Board.

Over half a dozen posh colonies in the city including areas near Lehal Colony, Sewak Colony, Punjabi Bagh, Gian Colony, Kishore Colony, Sant Nagar, Mansahia Colony, are getting contaminated water. The MC has spent crores in covering the nullah in the city to isolate contaminated water.

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