Four RMC units shut as Maharashtra Pollution Control Board intensifies inspections and recovers ₹1.87 crore in penalties
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has stepped up enforcement measures against air pollution in Mumbai by shutting down four ready mix concrete plants and initiating action against 37 units, recovering penalties worth ₹1.87 crore. The action comes as part of a broader drive to ensure strict compliance with environmental norms across construction related activities in the region.
MPCB member secretary M Devender Singh said special flying squads have been deployed to immediately inspect RMC plants and verify adherence to prescribed pollution control conditions. He added that strict action, including closure of facilities, will be taken against units found violating norms that contribute to deteriorating air quality.
Following a high level review meeting chaired by MPCB chairman Siddhesh Kadam, the board constituted four special inspection teams for Mumbai city and two teams for Navi Mumbai. These teams are conducting on site inspections to strengthen enforcement and take swift action against non compliant plants.
The review focused on tightening oversight of industries linked to dust and particulate emissions, especially RMC units, which are considered a major source of construction related air pollution.
In a related move, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation recently suspended bullet train related construction work at the Bandra Kurla Complex after finding lapses in compliance with anti air pollution measures.
According to the MPCB, inspections carried out so far have resulted in penalties amounting to ₹1.87 crore being recovered from 37 ready mix concrete plants, while four units have been ordered to stop operations due to serious environmental violations. The board has indicated that inspections and enforcement actions will continue in the coming weeks to curb rising pollution levels.
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