The Ministry of Environment said that close to 90% of the establishments around the Bolgoda Lake in Moratuwa have not obtained the relevant authorisation from the Central Environmental Authority (CEA).
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Minister of Environment during an inspection tour around Bolgoda Lake speaks to Central Environment Authority officials, 17 October 2020. Photo Mahinda Amaraweera Media Unit[/caption]
In the meantime, some establishments that have been given authorisation have failed to implement the recommendations, the Ministry further said.
Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera recently inspected the unauthorised constructions around the Bolgoda Lake and the waste disposal methods that damage the waterbody.
He noted that many people have been destroying the environment in order to achieve personal goals due to the failure to amend the provisions of the National Environmental Act in a timely manner.
Accordingly, the relevant amendments that need to be made to the National Environmental Act have already been submitted to the Attorney General for his observation, Minister Amaraweera added.
Minister of Environment during an inspection tour around Bolgoda Lake speaks to Central Environment Authority officials, 17 October 2020. Photo Mahinda Amaraweera Media Unit[/caption]
In the meantime, some establishments that have been given authorisation have failed to implement the recommendations, the Ministry further said.
Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera recently inspected the unauthorised constructions around the Bolgoda Lake and the waste disposal methods that damage the waterbody.
He noted that many people have been destroying the environment in order to achieve personal goals due to the failure to amend the provisions of the National Environmental Act in a timely manner.
Accordingly, the relevant amendments that need to be made to the National Environmental Act have already been submitted to the Attorney General for his observation, Minister Amaraweera added.