Jalandhar, March 7 -- Officials of the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) have been directed to ensure strict compliance with pollution control guidelines for CNG boilers operating in Bhogpur town of Jalandhar district. The directive was issued during a high-level meeting of the Jalandhar district administration on Friday.

Jalandhar Deputy Commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal said that PPCB officials have been directed to enforce adherence to the Prevention of Pollution Control Act for CNG boilers operating in Bhogpur. He stressed that strict action would be taken against any violations, with zero tolerance for non-compliance.

The PPCB has already issued regulatory instructions requiring boiler operators to deposit a bank guarantee. If a b...