Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Supreme Court Allows BMC to Operate Kanjurmarg Landfill
The Supreme Court said the BMC can keep using the Kanjurmarg area as a place to dump trash.
A lower court had said it was a protected forest, but the Supreme Court stopped that ruling.
This means the city can keep putting waste there, which is important because it handles most of Mumbai's trash.
One person who was fighting to protect the land is upset, saying this isn't fair to the environment.
Supreme Court stayed Bombay High Court's ruling on Kanjurmarg landfill.
The High Court had declared the landfill a protected forest.
The stay allows the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to continue operations.
Kanjurmarg handles approximately 90% of Mumbai's solid waste.
Petitioner Stalin D. of Vanashakti called the stay 'environmental injustice'.
- Who
- The Supreme Court, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), and petitioner Stalin D. of Vanashakti are involved.
- What
- Supreme Court stayed Bombay High Court decision on Kanjurmarg landfill, allowing continued BMC operation.
- When
- The Supreme Court issued the stay on Friday.
- Where
- Kanjurmarg landfill in Mumbai.
- Why
- To allow the BMC to continue operating the landfill, preventing potential disruption of the city's waste management.
Environmental Advocate
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
Environmental Protection vs. Waste Management
Environmental Advocate
Land should be protected and not used as a landfill.
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)
Continued landfill operations are necessary for waste disposal.
- Landfill Status
- Operational
- Waste Processed
- Approximately 5,900 metric tonnes daily
- Waste Source
- Mumbai
- Legal Action
- Supreme Court Stay
- Plaintiff
- Stalin D. (Vanashakti)
Sources
Mumbai News: BMC Appeals SC, Says Restoring Kanjur Mangroves Not Feasible Due To Lack Of Alternative Dump Site
SC stays Bombay HC verdict declaring Kanjurmarg land in Mumbai as protected forest
SC clears way for landfill in Mumbai’s Kanjurmarg, stays Bombay HC order
Bombay HC Orders Survey, Demarcation Of Worli Koliwada Waras Land After Decades-Long Fishermen's Struggle