Vikram Salmalkar talks about coal handling violations in Goa at MPT by Adani group

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A delegation consisting of members from Goencho Avaaz, Goa Against Coal, Our Rivers Our Rights, Niz Goenkar, Rainbow Warriors, Old Cross Fishing Community, Concerned Citizens of Vasco, CVAC, etc called on the Chairman of GSPCB on Thursday to highlight the alleged violations by Adani in unloading coal directly from ship on to barges at MPT berth 7. PANJIM: A delegation consisting of members from Goencho Avaaz, Goa Against Coal, Our Rivers Our Rights, Niz Goenkar, Rainbow Warriors, Old Cross Fishing Community, Concerned Citizens of Vasco, CVAC, etc called on the Chairman of GSPCB on Thursday to highlight the alleged violations by Adani in unloading coal directly from ship on to barges at MPT berth 7. The chairman promised strict action as per pollution control laws post compilation of report by the site inspector. Appreciating the tough stand taken by GSPCB on earlier occasion against JSW, the delegation warned of stern action by the citizens in case the violations are not acted upon. The delegation also highlighted the role of MPT and its chairman in facilitating and turning a blind eye to illegal unloading and/or handling of coal on numerous occasions earlier at berths operated by SWPL and currently at the Adani berth and warned of filing criminal cases against MPT for the same.