{
  "id": 20049389,
  "title": "TGPCB recommends closures, forfeitures over dusty construction",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/tgpcb-recommends-closures-forfeitures-over-dusty-construction",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-14T20:41:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/tgpcb-recommends-closures-forfeitures-over-dusty-construction/article71702047.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Telangana Pollution Control Board (TGPCB) has recommended closures and forfeitures in response to complaints about construction-related air pollution in Sangareddy district. Task Force teams were deployed to inspect projects in Tellapur and Kollur areas, finding numerous violations of environmental regulations. As many as 16 construction projects were reviewed, with closure orders recommended for those with severe violations, and forfeitures of bank guarantees for minor violations. Projects that began construction without proper Consent for Establishment (CFE) were also ordered closed. Two projects continued operations despite previous suspension orders, without seeking permission for revocation. A Ready Mix Concrete plant operating in association with another project was found functioning without obtaining Consent for Operation (CFO) and lacking adequate air pollution control measures, contributing to air pollution. The Task Force Committee recommended closing this plant's operations as well.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}