Hyderabad ED books Al Kabeer Exports for dumping harmful buffalo meat waste in open
ED initiated an investigation on the basis of a complaint filed by Telangana State Pollution Control Board (TSPCB) in the Court of Judicial First Class Magistrate
By Newsmeter Network
Hyderabad: Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Hyderabad Zonal Office, has filed a Prosecution Complaint (PC) before the Special PMLA Court, Hyderabad, against Al Kabeer Exports and its Director under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.
The court has taken cognisance of the PC on August 5 regarding the improper treatment of solid waste generated in the processing of meat.
What is the case about?
The ED initiated an investigation on the basis of a complaint filed by Telangana State Pollution Control Board (TSPCB) in the Court of Judicial First Class Magistrate, Sangareddy, against Al Kabeer Exports.
As per the complaint, Al Kabeer Exports, which was engaged in the processing of frozen buffalo meat, had obtained permission from the TSPCB that all solid waste generated during animal slaughter in the premises shall be properly classified and disposed of as per the norms of TSPCB.
However, the company did not follow the norms prescribed by TSPCB to treat the solid waste generated in the processing of frozen buffalo meat and committed offences under Section 24 & 43 of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
Hazardous waste disposed in open area
The ED investigation revealed that Al Kabeer Exports did not comply with the statutory requirement of the treatment of hazardous solid meat waste generated on their premises.
Instead, the company disposed of the hazardous waste in an open area, which resulted in pollution of surface and groundwater in the surrounding areas.
Company generated Rs 61 lakh by breaking safety norms
The ED investigation also revealed that by committing the said scheduled offence, the company generated Proceeds of Crime amounting to Rs 61 lakh. The said amount, instead of being used for the treatment of hazardous waste, was used by Al Kabeer Exports and its Director for other purposes.
ED had earlier attached movable property in the form of a fixed deposit of Rs 61 Lakh belonging to Al Kabeer Exports.
