Punjab to revoke its order on Malbros International

The Punjab government told the Punjab and Haryana high court that it would withdraw its order of April 11, with which the consent to operate was denied to the M/s Malbros International Private Limited based in Zira in Ferozepur district.

The arguments were presented in response to the firm's complaint over an order issued by the Punjab Pollution Control Board on April 11 in accordance with the Air Prevention and Control Pollution Act of 1981.

The lawyers from the government side said the order does not mean the factory would start its operations as the issue is to be considered afresh. One more issue, about the grant of NOC was pending before the National Green Tribunal , the lawyers added.

Operation at the liquor manufacturing unit is suspended since July 2022 owing to protests from locals over allegations of violation of various environmental norms. The protests are still on.