{
  "id": 16933558,
  "title": "Mumbai: BMC Issues Second Warning To 7 RMC Plants Over Pollution Violations, Gives 7 Days To Comply",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/mumbai-bmc-issues-second-warning-to-7-rmc-plants-over-pollution",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T17:17:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-bmc-issues-second-warning-to-7-rmc-plants-over-pollution-violations-gives-7-days-to-comply"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai, October 28, 2026: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a second warning to seven Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) plants operating in N Ward, citing repeated violations of air pollution control measures. The plants have been given seven days to rectify their shortcomings or face severe consequences.\n\nInspection findings revealed lapses in crucial pollution control practices such as tyre-washing facilities, green-net covers, fogging, water sprinkling, and overall site cleanliness. These factors contribute significantly to reducing dust and pollution levels. Despite directives issued on October 5, the plants have persistently failed to adhere to the mandatory air pollution control measures.\n\nOn October 27, the BMC issued second warning notices to the RMC plants, urging them to comply with the regulations within a week's time and provide photographic evidence of their compliance. The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has been informed about the ongoing violations. According to a senior civic official, the RMC plants that do not implement the mandatory pollution control measures within the given timeframe will face strict legal action as per applicable laws.\n\nIn addition to the warnings, the BMC has issued 29 stop-work notices and 270 show-cause notices to construction sites for breaching pollution control guidelines, as of October 22. The N Ward, encompassing Ghatkopar and Vidyavihar, contributed to 105 of these show-cause notices.\n\nBMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide has emphasized the responsibility of developers and construction professionals in controlling dust at construction sites and adjoining roads. She has directed officials to take stringent action against any negligence in this matter. For more information on property deals in Mumbai and nearby regions, visit https://budgetproperties.in/.",
  "summary": "Mumbai, October 28, 2026: Amid rising air pollution, the BMC’s N Ward has issued a second warning to seven Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) plants for failing to comply with air pollution control measures. The plants have seven days to rectify the violations or face strict action. Inspection Reveals Pollution Control Lapses The BMC’s N Ward has flagged air pollution control violations at seven RMC…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}