One lakh rupees fine imposed on textile unit

District


FAISALABAD: The Environment Protection Agency imposed Rs 100,000 fine on an industrial unit over violation of the Punjab Environmental Protection (Smog Prevention and Control) Rules-2023.

Deputy Director Johar Abbas Wednesday said the textile unit was located in the small industrial estate. The boiler of the unit was also sealed.

The team also stopped operation of a brick-kiln running on old technology in Chak No 7-JB. The owner of the kiln was also booked.