Yeh right, Ashley, 3/8/2011 - copied to Directorate of Panchayats-Panaji, & Dean. 7 days - which means 15/8/2011 ....assuming or presuming the Notice reaches by post by today- 8/8/2011 (after the weekend). Dumping continues??? Ref: The panchayat has been using the site for more than two decades, and in July 2003, the high court of Bombay at Goa had allowed its use on a temporary basis in connection with a petition filed by Goa Foundation and others. I recall a few years ago that Saliganvkars tried to prevent & stop the garbage trucks from littering the Saligao road on their way to the garbage site at the top? Please be reminded that the Wheels of the Government Machinery turn very very slowly....... & those of the Panchayats????- Your guess is as good as mine! But at least you all are there to "push" or "turn" as the case may be!!! Ref: Calangute panchayat sources claim that they are in talks with a Pune agency to set up a facility to segregate and treat waste. Now? Thought that was discussed & agreed upon sometime ago???!!! Verbally perhaps! Anyway, the wheels have been set in motion...good start, a lot of patience & then the fruits of your labour & that of all the others will be in..... All the best! Annette
Date: Mon, 8 Aug 2011 14:28:09 +0530 From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [SALIGAONET] NEWS: Show-cause notice to Calangute VP likely Its already been issued on the 3rd of August Dean plans on taking this to court.. the calangute panchayat has been given 7 days to reply. garbage dumping continues though - can someone confirm? Ashley On Monday 08 August 2011 03:45 AM, Frederick FN Noronha फ्रेडरिक नोरोन्या *فريدريك نورونيا wrote: Show-cause notice to Calangute VP likely TNN Jul 30, 2011, 03.15am IST PANAJI: Goa state pollution control board (GSPCB) will shortly issue a show-cause notice to Calangute village panchayat regarding the use of a site on the Saligao plateau for disposing garbage after a complaint about its improper use from villagers. The panchayat has been using the site for more than two decades, and in July 2003, the high court of Bombay at Goa had allowed its use on a temporary basis in connection with a petition filed by Goa Foundation and others. "We are issuing a show- cause notice under municipal solid waste (MSW) rules to the panchayat," said GSPCB chairman Simon D'Souza on Friday. The panchayat body will be asked to explain in seven days why the authorization granted to it by the board to use the site should not be revoked. Saligao resident Dean D'Cruz had complained to the board earlier this month regarding the indiscriminate dumping of waste and non-compliance of directives of Bombay high court while allowing the use of the site. The board officials had inspected the garbage site on July 7, 2011, to assess its status and trace the source of pollution on the plateau. Analysis of water samples from the Salmona spring and nearby wells in Saligao revealed the presence of high levels of E coli and leachates. Villagers have been complaining that they have been suffering the effects of pollution for several years. The court had directed the panchayat to appoint a full time manager at the site, ensure segregation of wet and dry waste and composting of the wet waste. But villagers have alleged that the panchayat has not taken recourse to scientific management of the site, resulting in pollution of water bodies, increase in scavengers like dogs, kites and stench from the site. Under the MSW rules, self-governing bodies have to follow certain guidelines to dispose waste in a scientific manner. Calangute panchayat sources claim that they are in talks with a Pune agency to set up a facility to segregate and treat waste. http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-07-30/goa/29832638_1_panchayat-gspcb-saligaoFN +91-832-2409490 or +91-9822122436 (after 2pm) #784 Nr Lourdes Convent, Saligao 403511 Goa India http://fn.goa-india.org http://goa1556.goa-india.org -- Saligao-Net is at http://groups.google.com/group/saligao-net To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe email [email protected] -- Kind regards Ashley Delaney Keep goa Ewaste free - contact us now to know what YOU can do. www.grouptenplus.com/computers.html Devine Computers Abreovaddo, Saligao, Bardez, Goa. Ph: 9372240620 / 9823118321 Branch: Opp Municipality, Shetye resicom, Shop #3. Bicholim Ph: 9422448900 / 2361147 -- Saligao-Net is at http://groups.google.com/group/saligao-net To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe email [email protected] -- Saligao-Net is at http://groups.google.com/group/saligao-net To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe email [email protected]
