The Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) has informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that Shahi Haveli, a hotel and banquet facility in Farid Enclave Colony, Faridkot, has been operating without mandatory environmental clearances for nearly two decades. The PPCB's status report, submitted on May 25, revealed that the hotel has not obtained necessary approvals under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. Inspections indicated that wastewater from the hotel was being improperly discharged into the residential sewage system, leading to infrastructure overload and environmental violations. The PPCB reported several deficiencies, including inadequate wastewater treatment and solid waste management practices. Consequently, the board issued show-cause notices to the hotel management and initiated proceedings to recover environmental compensation. Additionally, the Bathinda Development Authority was directed to establish a resident welfare association for sewage treatment plant maintenance, which has yet to be formed. The PPCB has mandated the hotel to rectify its environmental compliance issues, including the installation of monitoring systems and adherence to waste management regulations.