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Kerala PCB initiates action against RCC over dumping of medical waste in Nellai

The New Indian Express Tirunelveli

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December 25, 2024

AMID the escalating row between the governments of Tamil Nadu and Kerala over the illegal dumping of medical waste in Tirunelveli district, the Kerala State Pollution Control Board (PCB) has initiated legal action against the Regional Cancer Centre (RCC) for the violation.

- SHAINU MOHAN @T'Puram

Following an intervention from the National Green Tribunal (NGT), the PCB has already issued a show cause notice to RCC over allegations of illegal medical waste dumping which has sparked widespread outrage among local residents and the Tamil Nadu government.

PCB Chairperson Sreekala S told TNIE that legal action will be taken against RCC and other violators under sections of the Environment Protection Act (EPC). A team from PCB visited RCC recently.

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