Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Bombay HC Forms Committee to Curb Construction Pollution
The Bombay High Court has formed a special team to check if construction sites in Mumbai are following rules to reduce pollution.
The court wants the city government to show what they have done to control pollution in the past year.
They have also told the government to send special teams to check construction sites and make sure they are following the rules.
The court said that if the rules are followed properly, construction-related pollution can be reduced quickly.
Some people who work for groups that care about the environment said the government is not doing enough to enforce the rules.
The court will talk about this again on December 15.
Bombay High Court formed a five-member committee to monitor construction dust pollution in Mumbai.
BMC and MPCB directed to provide an action-taken report on steps taken over the last year.
Court emphasized that construction-related pollution can be curbed immediately with strict implementation of guidelines.
BMC has deployed 64 special squads to inspect construction sites and issued stop-work notices to 53 sites.
NGOs and activists allege lax enforcement of pollution norms and suggest mandatory conditions at the IOD stage for compliance.
- Who
- Bombay High Court, BMC, MPCB, NGOs, Activists
- What
- Formation of a five-member committee to monitor construction dust pollution
- When
- Friday, with the next hearing on December 15
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- Why
- To address severe air pollution and ensure compliance with pollution-control norms at construction sites
Government and Authorities
NGOs and Activists
Enforcement of Pollution Norms
Government and Authorities
BMC has deployed special squads and issued stop-work notices to non-compliant construction sites.
NGOs and Activists
NGOs allege lax enforcement and suggest mandatory conditions at the IOD stage for compliance.
Vehicular Pollution
Government and Authorities
Court cautious about immediate action, fearing harassment of citizens.
NGOs and Activists
Lawyers highlight vehicular emissions as a major source of pollution.
- Committee Members
- Officials from BMC, MPCB, public health department, and two advocates
- Action-Taken Report
- Sought from BMC and MPCB detailing steps taken over the last year
- Special Squads Deployed
- 64 (to be increased to 90)
- Stop-Work Notices Issued
- 53 construction sites
- Mandatory Mitigation Guidelines
- 27 guidelines for construction sites, including CCTV cameras and sensor-based monitors
- Next Hearing
- December 15
Sources
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