Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has made it mandatory for all construction sites to install sensor-based air pollution monitoring systems to provide real-time public access to air quality data. However, since the directive was issued in June, only 44 percent of sites have complied. The civic body has now issued a one-month ultimatum, warning that strict action will be taken against developers who fail to meet the deadline.

About The Directive

The directive stems from a Bombay High Court order in connection with Suo Motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) No. 3 of 2023, which calls for stricter dust and air pollution control measures at construction sites. Accordingly, the BMC’s Environment Department issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) to identify and approve stand

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