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But with the amendment likely to be approved by the Cabinet next week, that option seemed unlikely. TOI tried to contact the minister but the phone calls went unanswered despite repeated attempts. "I'll definitely take this up with the CM on my next visit," Narbir has been quoted as saying. All he said was that since it's dated 1900, the government had to amend it. They further said these amendments to PLPA will lead to air pollution and groundwater depletion.The minister, according to the residents' group, tried to allay their fears, claiming that this amendment wouldn't lead to further degradation of the environment, although he wasn't able to give substantial reasons for amending the Act..