High-powered panel links MMR air pollution to traffic jams, parking chaos, untested vehicles
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
A High-Powered Committee appointed by the Bombay High Court identified vehicular emissions, construction, and industrial pollution as major air quality sources in Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The panel directed authorities to implement dedicated bus lanes, barrier-free tolling, preventive vehicle maintenance, and stricter Pollution Under Control testing. It noted fraudulent PUC certificates allow polluting vehicles to evade regulations and recommended special enforcement drives.
Key Entities
Bombay High CourtHigh-Powered CommitteeMumbai Metropolitan RegionBrihanmumbai Municipal CorporationJustice Amjad A SayedJustice Anuja PrabhudessaiPollution Under ControlAtal Setu