KSPCB directs SKF Boilers to halt painting operations
The Hindu
The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board’s regional office in Mangaluru on Wednesday directed M/s SKF Boilers and Driers Pvt., Ltd., near Moodbidri, to immediately halt painting its products in the
The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board’s regional office in Mangaluru on Wednesday directed M/s SKF Boilers and Driers Pvt., Ltd., near Moodbidri, to immediately halt painting its products in the open. The company may resume the activity after following necessary guidelines, including installing paint booths, KSPCB said.
Board’s Environment Officer Keerthi Kumar visited the SKF premises on Wednesday after a delegation of residents from Padumarnadu village near Moodbidri submitted a complaint against SKF at the regional office in Mangaluru.
Mr. Kumar told The Hindu he has asked the company to immediately halt spray painting in the open and resume the same after installing paint booths and obtaining clearance from the board.

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