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Bombay HC Bench Calls for Civic Participation to Tackle Kanjurmarg Dumping Ground Pollution
✍️ Times of India
🗓 01 Aug 2026, 10:38 AM
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A Bombay High Court bench urged civic authorities to enforce rules and called for public participation to curb pollution and health hazards at the Kanjurmarg dumping ground.
The bench of Justices G S Kulkarni and Aarti Sathe heard a batch of petitions concerning the Kanjurmarg dumping ground in Mumbai.\n\nThe petitions highlighted severe pollution, foul odours, gas emissions and health hazards affecting nearby residents.\n\nIn its observations, the bench stressed that public participation is essential to keeping the city clean and urged civic authorities to enforce the rules without hesitation.\n\nThe remarks underscore the need for stronger civic sense and stricter enforcement to protect public health in the area.