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Bombay High Court Warns BMC Over Mumbai Garbage Crisis
The Bombay High Court said Mumbai has too much garbage on its roads.
The judges criticized the city’s municipal corporation for not fixing the problem.
They said some places regularly have large piles of waste.
The court warned that officers responsible for cleanliness could be punished.
It ordered the corporation to explain how it will keep roads clean.
The corporation must also name the officers responsible in all 26 wards.
The court suggested stronger penalties for people who litter.
The case will be heard again on October 7.
The Bombay High Court criticized the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation over garbage piling up on Mumbai’s roads.
The court said the municipal machinery appeared inactive and warned that ward officers could face action.
The case concerns pollution near the Kanjurmarg dumping ground and garbage management across the city.
The court ordered the BMC to submit a cleanliness Standard Operating Procedure and a list of responsible officers in 26 wards.
It urged stronger garbage segregation, penalties and possible criminal prosecution for littering, with the next hearing set for October 7.
- Who
- The Bombay High Court, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, its ward officers and the Maharashtra government.
- What
- The court criticized Mumbai’s garbage management and warned of action against responsible municipal officers.
- Where
- Mumbai, including areas near the Kanjurmarg dumping ground and public roads across the city.
- When
- The court issued its remarks on Thursday; the matter will be heard again on October 7.
- Why
- The court was hearing petitions about pollution near the Kanjurmarg dumping ground and widespread garbage accumulation.
Key facts
- Court
- Division bench of Justices Girish Kulkarni and Neela Gokhale, Bombay High Court
- Civic body
- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation
- Main concern
- Garbage piles on public roads and pollution near the Kanjurmarg dumping ground
- Accountability
- The court warned that ward officers could face action if conditions do not improve
- Required submission
- The BMC must provide a Standard Operating Procedure and identify cleanliness officers in 26 wards
- Suggested measures
- Garbage segregation, heavy fines and possible criminal prosecution for littering
- Next hearing
- October 7
Quotes
Bombay High Court division bench
The division bench of Justices Girish Kulkarni and Neela Gokhale hearing petitions concerning Mumbai’s garbage and pollution.
“Everywhere there is only filth. We will take action against the BMC officers. Seems like the machinery is not working. You need to have a proper SOP. How are we calling ourselves an international city?”
telegraphindia.com
“The moment we find any litter or garbage on road we will remove the concerned officer. They don't deserve to be in public service.”
telegraphindia.com
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