<h1>Chemical plant allegedly emitting PFAS after acquiring tainted machinery; investigation prompts verification of environmental clearances.</h1> A legislator alleges a Ratnagiri chemical plant installed machinery from an Italy based firm linked to PFAS contamination and is emitting PFAS, questioning permissions given limited domestic regulation. The industries minister denies PFAS production at the facility, has sought verification from the pollution control board on whether the imported machinery had necessary clearances, and the board has issued a notice while investigating compliance and manufacturing activity.