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The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has issued show cause letters to 39 builders for failing to follow air pollution control regulations. If the builders fail to respond satisfactorily, their construction efforts may be halted. Earlier this week, TMC reviewed its air pollution control measures, which included fines for infractions, the installation of air quality monitoring systems, and tight debris management restrictions. The TMC has also issued fines on various vehicles and companies that violated pollution standards, proving its commitment to reducing air pollution in the city.
Earlier this week, 39 builders who are said to have disregarded air pollution control regulations have received show-cause warnings from the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC). The builders have been given a chance to reply, and construction at their sites may be stopped if they don't offer adequate justifications. Advertisement
Last week, 297 builders were given instructions by the TMC to follow dust pollution control procedures. A total of INR 4 lakh was fined to 151 builders for minor infractions, while 31 builders completely followed the criteria. Enquiring as to why their construction activities should not be halted due to repeated infractions, the official stated that 39 builders had received show cause warnings.
At a meeting presided over by Additional Municipal Commissioner Sandeep Malvi, the TMC's environment department reviewed the implementation of air pollution control measures. Representatives from the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC), the police department, the engineering department, and metro rail were among those present at the meeting.
As instructed by Commissioner Saurabh Rao, fifty building sites throughout Thane now have air quality monitoring equipment installed. In addition, measures have been taken to address pollution from burning plastic and trash; following nine complaints, fines of INR 20,000 were levied. Additionally, it has been prohibited for hotels and other facilities to utilise firewood. TMC's waste disposal project, which has a 300-tonne capacity, gathered and processed 7,414 tonnes of construction and demolition material between March and November 2024. In order to improve tracking and accountability, builders have been directed to use cars with GPS devices when transporting debris.
Additionally, 4,008 cars were fined for failing to present valid pollution under control (PUC) certifications, and 5,909 vehicles were fined by the TMC and the Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) for moving trash without the required covering. Malvi announced that all builders would now have to employ green nets at their construction sites in an effort to significantly reduce dust pollution. Manisha Pradhan, the chief environment officer, also noted that numerous companies had been hit with fines totalling INR 1.7 lakh as a result of air pollution complaints.
To reduce air pollution brought on by city construction, the Thane Municipal Corporation is enforcing strict regulations. TMC wants to hold builders responsible for their environmental impact by enforcing fines, putting in place monitoring systems, and issuing show cause warnings. Stricter rules for waste disposal, vehicular emissions, and debris control are key priorities for the government. These steps show initiative in enhancing Thane's air quality and guaranteeing adherence to pollution control regulations.
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