Panchkula: A committee formed by the Panchkula deputy commissioner on Thursday issued notices to 16 after various anomalies were found in the wake of a complaint by the animal husbandry team. With swarms of flies disrupting lives of village residents, Panchkula administration is taking action against poultry farm owners on Barwala-Raipur Rani belt flouting norms issued by them.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Vinay Pratap Singh formed a special task force committee to take up the issue of the on the Barwala-Raipur Rani belt. The committee comprises poultry farm association members, animal husbandry department, Pollution Control Board officials and representatives of affected villages. During the meeting, the DC asked poultry farm owners present to adhere to guidelines issued strictly, failing which they would be liable to strict punitive action.
Representatives of affected villages in Barwala-Raipur Rani had told the DC that while regulations had brought a measure of relief, the problem was far from solved. Acting on this, a team of the animal husbandry department conducted surprise inspections and found anomalies at 16 poultry farms. Notices have been served on farm owners. The department also forwarded a detailed report to Pollution Control Board officials for further action. The DC asked them to issue challan this time and strict action next time against those violating guidelines.
Regional officer, Pollution Control Board Virender Punia said they would take appropriate action based on the findings of the Animal Husbandry department. He added that his team would conduct surprise visits to the poultry farm from time to time.
Deputy Director, animal husbandry department Dr Anil Banwala suggested use of electric devices to control flies on the pattern of dairy farm owners in Ludhiana.