Mumbai Air Top Quality: High Court Eyes Air Pollution Beyond City Limits
The Bombay High Court raised worries Thursday that pollution from bordering cities like Thane, Navi Mumbai, and Panvel is adding to Mumbai’s poor air top quality. The court suggested authorities check out preventive measures expanding beyond community borders.
- October 2023: Court took suo motu cognizance of climbing air pollution.
- November 6, 2023: Instructions issued to BMC for pollution mitigation.
- Advocate Janak Dwarkadas highlighted hefty truck activity and building and construction (Navi Mumbai International Airport terminal) worsening air top quality.
- Court routed CIDCO and Panvel Municipal Company to assess air pollution within their territories.