Mumbai: BMC Penalises 1,336 Waste Violations In September, Collects ₹18.70 Lakh In Fines
Mumbai, September 30, 2026: The BMC took action in 1,336 cases under the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Bye-laws, 2025, imposing penalties totalling Rs 18.70 lakh during September 1–28. The enforcement drive addressed violations involving public cleanliness, waste segregation and improper waste disposal. Cleanliness Violations Top Cases Keeping premises and their surroundings clean emerged as the…
Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) took enforcement action in 1,336 waste-related cases during September 1-28, collecting Rs 18.70 lakh in penalties. Most violations involved public cleanliness, with 443 cases fined Rs 7.80 lakh. These included 203 cases against property owners and residents, and 240 involving other responsible parties.
Illegal construction and demolition waste handling saw 35 penalties totaling Rs 5.98 lakh. Littering, spitting, public urination, defecation, and other issues resulted in 330 cases and Rs 1.67 lakh in fines. The BMC is using a mobile app and digital record-keeping to maintain transparent enforcement. Deputy Municipal Commissioner Kiran Dighavkar stated the goal is to promote civic discipline and improve cleanliness in Mumbai, with 5,256 violations recorded under the new Solid Waste Management Bye-laws since April 1.
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