Times of India
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Mangalore, Sep 3: The abattoir at Kudroli, which was closed on grounds of noncompliance of environment norms, is likely to be opened for operations as Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) official Jayaprakash has expressed satisfaction over the facilities available at the abattoir.

Jayaprakash, who visited the slaughterhouse on the instructions from the board, was accompanied by mayor K Ashraf and MCC commissioner Krishnappa Poojary.

The abattoir was closed down following the orders of the KSPCB when it found that the Corporation had failed to comply with the facilities that the Board had specified to check environment pollution. The major cause of concern was the release of waste to the open drain which connected to the river alongside the abattoir.

Following instructions from the Board, the Corporation had initiated action by constructing additional silt tank, toilets, and laying granite slabs all over the place. The Board had then given permission to run the slaughterhouse for two months between April and June after which it again ordered its closure stating that shifting of the abattoir was the only option with them.

However, the commissioner had written to the Board requesting more time as the proposed project of constructing a new abattoir on the outskirts of the city had taken a beating due to varied reasons. In the meantime, the Board on Saturday sent its official Jayaprakash to inspect the abattoir to check if the environment norms are complied. A report from him is expected to reach the Board soon following which the slaughterhouse may be allowed to function for a couple of months.

The closure of the abattoir has badly hit the contractor who bid for managing the slaughterhouse for a period of one year. The corporation officials refuse to comment on the future course of action.