Thane Municipal Corporation Cracks Down On Pollution: 68 Construction Sites Issued Notices, ₹3.5 Lakh Fine Imposed
Thane, November 4, 2026: Intensifying its efforts to curb rising air pollution and improve air quality in the city, the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has initiated a massive inspection drive targeting construction sites. As part of this ongoing operation, authorities inspected 80 construction sites, issuing show-cause notices to 68 sites for violating pollution control norms and imposing a…
On November 4, 2026, the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) launched a comprehensive inspection campaign targeting 80 construction sites across various regions of the city, in an effort to combat air pollution. Out of these, 68 sites were issued show-cause notices for violating pollution control norms, with a total fine of ₹3.50 lakh imposed. This action was taken in accordance with directives from a high-level committee formed under a Public Interest Litigation (PIL No. 3/2023) by the Bombay High Court.
The Thane Municipal Corporation's Pollution Control Department conducted thorough inspections in several key zones, including Naupada-Kopri, Uthalsar, Mumbra, Kalwa, Majiwada-Manpada, and Vartaknagar. In Naupada-Kopri and Uthalsar, 52 out of 58 sites received notices. Mumbra saw two out of three sites issued notices, while Kalwa issued notices to all seven inspected sites. Majiwada-Manpada and Vartaknagar had seven out of twelve inspected sites receiving notices and facing penalties.
Additionally, authorities inspected the route between Kapurbawdi Junction and Gaimukh, collaborating with representatives from the Metro and MMRDA (Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority). Vidya Sawant, the Chief Environment Officer of TMC, stressed that the city will not tolerate non-compliance with environmental regulations, vowing to take strict legal action against those found guilty.
She assured the public that the inspection drive will continue robustly to protect public health and enhance air quality in the city.
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