The slaughterhouse on municipal corporation land also continued to function illegally, polluting the environment within a radius of 2.5 km.

'Slaughtered animals' blood and waste are flushed through open drains, resulting in pollution of drinking water. The commission had issued a notice on Aug 10 with regard to removal of these furnaces, stressing that the right to health is not only a vital human right but also a fundamental right,' the official said.

'However, because of non-compliance of the recommendations, officials of the state government have been summoned by the commission,' the official added.