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ORDER
Government of India with reference to the plea that steps were required
reports filed by the applicant, a former Air Marshal, with the Ministry of
Defence on:
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representing Army, Navy, Air. It will suffice to reproduce the relevant
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3. ICG operates two independent air stations at Daman and
Ratnagiri. The air stations have been developed in such a
manner that eco sensitivity of the surrounding area is not
affected due to the construction related work and operation of
the aircraft. The noise level and emissions generated from
operation of the aircraft is minimal since maximum flying
operations are conducted over conducted over sea. Necessary
precautions and safety measures are in place for monitoring
of the resident birds in the area to mitigate any risk to their
natural habitats. The eco sensitivity of the place around the
air stations has been maintained as per the existing
guidelines by Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) and local
policies in vogue.
4. The present strength in ICG other than married (OTM)
and Coast Guard Residential Area (CGRA) is miniscule.
Unlike Military stations/cantonments which are generally
away from the township and cities, ICG office space,
accommodation and other allied facilities are in close
interface with the civil populace. The mechanism of
collection of garbage/waste disposal from the ICG
complex/areas is undertaken by the municipal/corporation
bodies. The waste management system Treatment Plants
(STPS), incinerators and garbage disposal units in
accordance with MARPOL convention. The daily waste
generated is collected onboard and handed over to port
reception facilities for proper disposal.”
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programmes on environmental issues and challenges which
may be an ongoing process.”
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(vii) Joint Secretary (Armed Forces), Ministry of Defence –
Member
(viii) Joint Secretary (Lands), Ministry of Defence – Member
Secretary
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implementation is monitored by Additional DG (Cantonments) who
functions under the supervision of DG. Implementation is monitored
through regular review meetings and seeking reports from the CEOs.
Copy of the communicated dated 5.3.2021 is annexed as Annexure
R-4. Action taken report in this regard is annexed as Annexure R-5.
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Scientific management of other waste generated in the course of
operations of the armed forces like artillery and other ammunition has
environment.
Sudhir Agarwal, JM
M. Sathyanarayanan, JM
Brijesh Sethi, JM