ORDER

1. This matter has been monitored in the last three years on the issue of violation of environmental norms by the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL), Panipat Refinery, Panipat. Violation of environmental norms was established from report dated 15.11.2018 by a joint team comprising Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) and Deputy Commissioner, Panipat which found that the samples from the Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) of the unit were non- compliant. Ambient air quality was exceeding the norms. VOCs were resulting in irritation to eyes and odour which was observed by the joint team during inspection. Untreated effluent was found to be discharged in the green belt areas. Unit was not complying with the conditions of recycling and reusing treated water. ETP was not being operated efficiently and was not adequate. Untreated effluents were being stored in open storage lagoon without VOC recovery system.

The ground water samples were not complying with the norms.

2. After noting the finding of the joint Committee, the Tribunal directed remedial action and sought a further report from the joint Committee. Further report was furnished on