Aafrin Kidwai 
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The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) is in the dock for allegedly conducting waste processing at its Bhuasuni yard without valid authorization from the State Pollution Control Board (SPCB).
An inspection by the SPCB’s regional office revealed the authorization under Municipal Solid Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000, for setting up and operating of waste processing/waste disposal facility at Bhuasuni was valid up to March 31, 2018, reports The New Indian Express.
The inspection found the boundary wall constructed around the dumping yard was broken and damaged at several places allowing access to stray animals. The inquiry also found that no scientific and engineering landfilling was carried out by the BMC and development of the green belt has not been taken up.
The SPCB has recommended to construct garland drain to arrest surface runoff, the development of thick green belt and deployment of security guard at the site.
