Ambernath Residents Raise Pollution Concerns Near Rasino Drugs.

The Ambernath MIDC pollution controversy has intensified after residents and environmental activists alleged that Rasino Drugs Pvt. Ltd. discharged untreated chemical waste into a nearby open drain. Complainants alleged that hazardous effluents bypassed the mandated effluent treatment process, raising concerns regarding groundwater contamination, public health risks, and industrial compliance failures. Activists have urged the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board to initiate action under Section 33A of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the relevant provisions of the Environment Protection Act, 1986. The allegations remain unverified pending inspection, sampling, and regulatory examination by competent authorities.

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Rasino Drugs Ambernath Pollution Row: Calls Grow for FIR, MPCB Closure Action Over Alleged Chemical Waste Discharge. Residents and environmental activists have demanded urgent action against Rasino Drugs Pvt. Ltd. after allegations of untreated chemical waste discharge into an open drain.

The Rasino Drugs Ambernath pollution row has triggered serious concern after allegations that untreated chemical waste was released into an open drain near the company premises.

Rasino Drugs Pvt. Ltd., located in the Ambernath MIDC industrial area, is accused of discharging hazardous effluents without proper treatment through its effluent treatment plant.

The allegations, if verified by authorities, could raise serious questions about industrial compliance, groundwater safety, and regulatory oversight in the Ambernath industrial belt.

Alleged Chemical Waste Discharge in Ambernath MIDC

According to local complaints, blue tanks and a suspected drainage arrangement behind the factory allegedly indicate direct release of chemical wastewater into a nearby natural drain.

Residents claim the discharge has heightened fears of groundwater contamination and potential health risks, including skin ailments, respiratory irritation, and long-term environmental damage.

The company has not publicly responded to the allegations at the time of publication. Sprouts News could not independently verify the alleged discharge.

Industrial units handling chemical processes are generally required to treat hazardous wastewater through an effluent treatment plant before any lawful disposal or discharge.

Local activists allege that the treatment process was bypassed to save operational costs, a claim requiring immediate verification by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board.

MPCB Powers Under the Water Act and the Environment Protection Act

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has been urged to inspect Rasino Drugs Pvt. Ltd. and examine whether its Consent to Operate conditions were violated.

Complainants have demanded action under Section 33A of the Water Act, 1974, which empowers pollution boards to issue binding directions.

Such directions may include closure, prohibition or regulation of an industry, and stoppage or regulation of electricity, water, or other essential services.

Activists have also cited Section 5 of the Environment Protection Act, 1986, which provides the power to issue directions for environmental protection.

The demand includes sealing the factory, disconnecting power and water supply through MIDC and Mahavitaran, and cancelling the unit’s production permissions.

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BNS 2023 Provisions Cited in Complaint

The complaint also seeks criminal action under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, including Section 279 relating to fouling public water sources.

Section 125, covering acts endangering life or personal safety, has also been cited by complainants seeking police action against responsible persons.

Other provisions mentioned include BNS Sections 270 and 292, connected to public nuisance and health-related risks allegedly arising from contaminated water and air.

Legal experts say criminal liability in pollution cases depends on evidence, inspection reports, chemical analysis, and proof linking discharge to the concerned industrial unit.

Citizens Demand FIR, Sealing and NGT Compensation

Environmental groups and Ambernath residents have demanded that police register an FIR against the company’s owners, directors, and responsible officers if violations are confirmed.

They have also sought an assessment of environmental damage and recovery of environmental compensation through the National Green Tribunal mechanism.

The complaint warns that if no visible action is taken within 24 to 48 hours, citizens may launch protests and approach the NGT.

For Ambernath, the case highlights a wider concern: whether industrial development can continue without stronger monitoring of hazardous waste and public health safeguards.

Authorities, including MPCB, MIDC, Mahavitaran, local police, and municipal bodies, are now expected to clarify whether inspections have begun and what action follows.

Despite repeated attempts to contact Paresh Doshi, owner of Rasino Drugs Pvt. Ltd., for his comment, he denied the allegations levelled against the company.

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