TMC imposes fines : April 14, 2023

TMC has imposed fines (Rs 5000 - Rs,25000) on those who cause dust pollution. they have identified two main sources -  

• dust scattered by vehicular traffic 
• dust release at construction sites.

The rules that need to be followed by civic bodies at construction sites are as follows - 

1. Barricading near construction sites
2. Protection net for plaster works of buildings
3. Use of plastic garbage drums to dump debris, no dumping debris in the open
4. Use of water sprinklers to settle dust released from sand, mud and cement
5. Use of rain run to avoid dust release on roads near the construction sites
6. Cover the trucks transporting construction materials

For RMC plants

1. Use water sprinklers
2. Barricading at the plant
3. Cover the vehicles transporting the materials to the plant
4. Clean the tyres with water when the mixing vehicles leave or enter the plant.

For road and metro works

1. Use water sprinklers and rain gun
2. Cover vehicles while transporting materials for the road or metro works.

Source

https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/mumbai-news/thane-municipal-corporation-imposes-fines-on-dust-pollution-violators-as-it-issues-guidelines-to-control-dust-pollution-in-the-city-101681411042623.html