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Mumbai: 308 construction sites penalised
Updated On: 06 January, 2024 04:49 AM IST | Mumbai | Prajakta Kasale
BMC collects Rs 32.56 lakh in penalties in 21 days; dumping of debris has reduced by more than half in the past three weeks as compared to 40-day period in Nov-Dec 2023
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Debris dumped on 16th Road, Khar (West) in 2023. Pic/Anurag Ahire
Cases of action against construction sites for not following pollution-control norms are continuing unabated in the city, with the civic body having penalised 308 sites in 21 days. On the other hand, cases of debris dumped on public spots reduced significantly in the last three weeks and no penalties have been imposed on dumpers for not covering the garbage and for burning of garbage.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) began its action against polluters in November 2023 amid worsening air pollution levels. After issuing guidelines to reduce air pollution, the BMC initiated action on November 4, 2023. As per the Cleanliness and Sanitation Bylaws, 2006, owners or occupiers may be fined R1,000 to R10,000 for not keeping the premises clean.
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