Following mid day‘s report on severe dust and air pollution in Kurla posing health risks to residents, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has issued directions to the RMC (ready mix concrete) plant operator after finding non-compliance with pollution control guidelines. The board also ordered the forfeiture of the Rs 5 lakh bank guarantee submitted by the RMC operator.

An MPCB official said, “Our inspection team visited the RMC plant in Kurla and observed non-compliance with prescribed pollution control norms. In view of these violations, we have ordered the forfeiture of the Rs 5 lakh bank guarantee submitted by the RMC operator. The operator has also been warned that any further violations will invite stricter regulatory action.”