Maharashtra state authorities are investigating the Mira-Bhayander Municipal Corporation for allegedly building an artificial immersion pond by walling off part of a natural waterbody.
Reader brief
Through the Reader lens: The Mira-Bhayander Municipal Corporation created an artificial immersion pond for Ganesh festivals by building a wall inside an existing natural waterbody. This action has drawn scrutiny from the state urban development department and the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board following complaints of environmental violations. Officials have now ordered an inspection and a formal report from the municipal body to determine if the construction violated existing regulations.
What to watch next
- Submission of the formal inspection report by the Mira-Bhayander Municipal Corporation
- Assessment of potential environmental violations by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board
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- [1]The Times of India — MumbaineutralMira-Bhayander Municipal Corporation builds artificial pond inside natural waterbody for Ganpati immersions, state government seeks report