Archive · 26 Dec 2025
HC Warns BMC Officers Over Air Pollution Lapses
The Bombay High Court has warned BMC officers that they will face action if they continue to fail in their efforts to control air pollution in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.
The court has been hearing cases about the bad air quality in these areas.
They have already given orders in the past to help reduce pollution, but the BMC has not followed them properly.
The court has asked the BMC to show that they are making progress in reducing pollution.
If they don't, the court might take action against the officers responsible.
Bombay High Court warned BMC officers of action for continuing lapses in air pollution measures.
The court noted that the BMC has not complied with previous directives issued on November 6, 2023.
The BMC was directed to ensure strict implementation of the Mumbai Air Pollution Mitigation Plan and other guidelines.
The court has asked the BMC and NMMC to file status reports showing tangible results in reducing pollution levels.
Assistant Municipal Commissioners and other officers will be held personally liable for any lapses in implementation.
- Who
- Bombay High Court, BMC officers, Assistant Municipal Commissioners
- What
- Warning issued for lapses in air pollution measures
- When
- Thursday (unspecified date)
- Where
- Mumbai and Navi Mumbai
- Why
- To address rising air pollution levels and deficiencies in implementation of guidelines
- Court
- Bombay High Court
- Date
- Thursday (unspecified date)
- Bench
- Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam A Ankhad
- Previous Order Date
- November 6, 2023
- Projects Sanctioned
- 125 big projects worth Rs 1,000 crore
- Responsible Officers
- Assistant Municipal Commissioners and other BMC officers
- Next Step
- BMC and NMMC to file status reports
