Joint Committee report filed by Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board on allegations of illegal construction in ecological sensitive area of Kasauli by M/s Lawrence School, Sanawar.

As per the inspection report, the school has installed 5 sewage treatment plants for treatment of domestic waste water and 12 individual septic tanks. It has a decentralised solid waste management for biodegradable waste and there are 12 pits for pit composting within the school premises. The committe found the construction under question to be legal and it does not fall under the provisions of Development Plan for Kasauli Planning Area. Further, as the school has not increased the capacity of the school and has provided the necessary environmental safeguards, no adverse effect on the environment is expected.

Note: Report uploaded on February 28, 2020