Panaji, June 09- No permission should be given to build petrol pumps within 50-m radial distance of schools in the State, the Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights(GSCPCR) has said.
Under Section 31 of the RTE Act, Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights is responsible for monitoring the provisions of the Act and its functions which includes safety and security of the children.
Acting on a petition by Gregory D’Souza, Chairperson, Village Panchayat Child Committee, North Goa,that alleged setting up of a petrol pump within 50 m of Keerti Vidyalaya, Siolim, the Commission pursued the matter with various bodies involved in granting the NOC by the district administration, North Goa. An order by District Magistrate, North Goa states that the no objection certificate stands rescinded with immediate effect.
Chief of GSCPCR, Peter F. Borges, said on Wednesday, "As per a circular issued by the Central Pollution Control Board vide memorandum dated 07.01.2020 for setting up of new petrol pumps in compliance with Hon’ble NGT order dated January 18, 2019, petrol pumps should not be allowed within 50-m radial distance of schools and hospitals. If at all a petrol pump had to be set up within 50-m owing to some exigency, local bodies should ensure that safety guidelines stipulated by the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation were being strictly followed. However, on no account should the pump be located within 30-m radial distance from the school."
Ensure Compliance
The Goa State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has written to the Member Secretary, Goa State Pollution Control Board to issue orders appending the copy of the memorandum to all the local bodies, to ensure compliance with these safety guidelines before giving permission for setting up petrol pumps.(eom)
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