https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=38920 Widespread canal dumping threatens irrigation and drinking water; authorities identified 492 pollution points, removed 444, and are addressing 48 remaining sites. Enforcement uses fines and FIRs under Section 70 of the Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, disciplinary recommendations against negligent officers, monthly progress reviews with deputy commissioners and the chief secretary, and notifications to the pollution control board. Operational measures include permitting wire mesh barricades at urban canal reaches and denying ramp permissions to restrict access and prevent further dumping. en-us Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:31:03 +0530 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:31:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=38920 Widespread canal dumping threatens irrigation and drinking water; authorities identified 492 pollution points, removed 444, and are addressing 48 remaining sites. Enforcement uses fines and FIRs under Section 70 of the Northern India Canal and Drainage Act, disciplinary recommendations against negligent officers, monthly progress reviews with deputy commissioners and the chief secretary, and notifications to the pollution control board. Operational measures include permitting wire mesh barricades at urban canal reaches and denying ramp permissions to restrict access and prevent further dumping. News - Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:31:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=38920