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A ready-mix concrete (RMC) plant in Powai, Mumbai, has received a formal notice from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) for failing to comply with updated environmental and operational norms. Inspections revealed uncovered cement silos, lack of tyre-washing systems, poor sludge management, and non-functional dust suppression measures. The notice gives the operator 15 days to rectify all issues. This action is part of broader enforcement across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, reflecting the board's intensified efforts to ensure construction-related industries maintain environmental and public safety standards.
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has issued a formal notice to a ready-mix concrete plant in Powai, Mumbai, after identifying multiple violations of environmental and operational norms under revised RMC guidelines. The notice follows a compliance review triggered by a report highlighting irregularities at the plant. MPCB officials had earlier communicated the deficiencies verbally during inspections, and the notice now serves as a written directive to ensure the operator addresses all lapses. Advertisement
MPCB sub-regional officer Rakesh Dafade stated that the violations were identified during a compliance review conducted under revised guidelines notified last October. The notice instructs the plant operator to fix all shortcomings within a specific timeframe to meet environmental standards.
One of the major issues noted was the failure to cover cement silos adequately. Uncovered silos pose a risk of dust dispersal and air pollution. Dafade explained that silos must be fully enclosed according to updated norms to prevent cement dust from affecting surrounding areas.
The plant also lacked a tyre-washing system at exit points, which is mandatory to prevent construction vehicles from carrying cement slurry, mud, and fine materials onto public roads. Without such systems, there is a higher chance of dust resuspension and material spillage, affecting air quality and public safety.
Additionally, the MPCB observed that sludge generated from concrete production and equipment washing was not being handled scientifically. Proper sludge management is essential to prevent environmental contamination and ensure compliance with regulations.
Dust suppression measures were also insufficient. While the plant had installed fogging systems, they were not operational at the time of inspection, and the water sprinkling system was ineffective. These systems are critical to controlling particulate emissions during material handling and vehicle movement within the facility.
The notice grants the plant 15 days to comply with all the requirements. Dafade emphasized that this period aligns with principles of natural justice, providing the operator a fair opportunity to rectify the shortcomings. He added that failure to comply within this timeframe will result in further action.
This enforcement action is part of a wider effort by the MPCB across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, where inspections of RMC plants have led to shutdowns and fines for non-compliance. The board's intensified monitoring aims to reduce air pollution and improve public safety while ensuring construction activities adhere to environmental regulations.
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