Despite ban, 35 brick-kilns operational

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The Punjab Brick-Kiln Owners' Association (PBKOA) has accused five deputy commissioners (DCs) of allowing illegal functioning of 35 units in their respective jurisdiction. The Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) had passed an order on April 9, saying that no kiln would operate from October 1, 2018, to January 31, 2019, because of pollution concerns.