Receiving a Show-Cause Notice or Proposed Direction under Section 33A of the Water Act or Section 31A of the Air Act demands immediate and precise technical intervention.
1. Immediate 24-Hour Checklist
- Log the exact date and notice parameters.
- Conduct instant NABL re-sampling of effluent and stack emissions.
- Prepare a formal interim reply requesting a personal hearing with supporting operational data.
2. Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Submission
A legally sound CAP must detail root-cause engineering fixes, equipment upgrade schedules, and bank guarantee provisions to prevent adverse closure directives.