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KHANEWAL, Jul 22 (APP):Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ali Bukhari directed Environment Protection Department (EPD) to issue notices to all the 316 brick kiln units in the district, those found polluting environment even after passage of seven days would be demolished.
DC adopted zero tolerance posture in compliance with the orders of Lahore High Court against brick kilns that are still not complying with the regulations necessitating installation of zig-zag technology to minimise emissions polluting environment, says an official release.
Presiding over a meeting with the owners of brick kilns here Monday, DC Muhammad Ali Bukhari informed the participants about the strict orders of the High Court and warned that the orders would be enforced without any leniency.