No extension to Dow panel

In response, the government assured that no extension would be granted. 8220;The government said they would want to stick to their stand,8217;8217; said Phadnavis talking to The Indian Express. Incidentally, the committee comprising Sinkar and scientist from IIT, Mumbai, Dr SK Gupta, senior officer from Groundwater Survey and Development Authority GSDA Pune, SB Khandale and member secretary of the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board MPCB Sanjay Khandare were to submit the report by December 19. They had written to the environment department seeking an extension. When BJP members were told about it, they raised the issue in the house.

The panel will have to hear grievances/complaints of public regarding the setting up of the above project as well as conduct site inspections. It was also to examine whether the proposed R038;D centre is likely to damage the environment in terms of health, groundwater pollution, air pollution and its impact.