The Illegal tankers have been seen transporting hazardous or harmful effluents from areas beyond the Taloja MIDC Industrial Area and discharging them into the Kasardi River. In addition, there were a few godowns or shacks operating close to Padhage village on the banks of the Kasardi river, gathering untreated effluents from locations like Dombivali, Kalyan, and Mahad and dumping them into the rivers. Additionally, it has been observed that the chemical tankers which carry highly toxic chemicals such as chlorine and benzoin are being cleansed behind Technova Co. at Taloja MIDC & the toxic water runs into the surrounding river.
All the above illegal activities have been detected by MPCB, Taloja Police & TMA and subsequently, the effluent caught was sent to the MOEF approved Laboratory for examination. In this regard, TMA has sent a letter to the National Green Tribunal, Delhi with all the relevant documents/ proof for admitting the Sumoto case.
