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The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has intensified enforcement against ready-mix concrete (RMC) plants, issuing closure notices to 84 non-compliant units in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad as part of a broader crackdown on air pollution. The action follows inspections across hundreds of units, identifying violations such as inadequate dust control systems, improper material handling and non-compliance with environmental norms. The regulator has also issued directions to additional units for corrective action. The move comes amid stricter regulatory norms introduced recently, including mandatory dust suppression infrastructure and location restrictions, reflecting increased scrutiny on construction-linked pollution sources across urban regions.
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has intensified regulatory action against ready-mix concrete (RMC) plants, issuing closure notices to 84 units in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad for non-compliance with environmental norms, as part of a wider effort to curb construction-related air pollution. Advertisement
The enforcement action, undertaken following inspection drives carried out over recent months, forms part of a broader review of approximately 350 RMC units operating in the region. During this period, the regulator initiated action against 199 units, which included 84 closure notices, over 100 proposed directions to rectify deficiencies, and interim directions in select cases.
Officials indicated that the violations observed were largely linked to inadequate dust-control measures, improper storage of raw materials, and deficiencies in site infrastructure. These lapses contribute significantly to particulate emissions, particularly in densely populated urban areas where RMC plants operate in proximity to residential developments.
The crackdown follows the introduction of stricter environmental guidelines, which mandate measures such as covered storage areas, dust-suppression systems and minimum distance requirements from sensitive zones. Under the revised framework, new commercial RMC units are required to maintain a minimum distance of 200 metres from residential or environmentally sensitive locations.
Despite earlier enforcement actions, authorities noted that some units continued operations using alternative power sources such as diesel generators after utility disconnections, indicating ongoing compliance challenges. This has prompted the regulator to intensify monitoring and enforcement across construction-linked industries.
Parallel action by municipal authorities has also been reported, including the sealing of non-compliant units and directives to implement corrective measures within specified timelines.
The crackdown highlights increasing regulatory focus on pollution arising from construction and allied activities, particularly in urban regions experiencing rapid real estate development. RMC plants, which are integral to large-scale construction projects, have come under scrutiny due to their contribution to dust pollution when operated without adequate environmental safeguards.
Industry stakeholders have raised concerns regarding operational disruptions and the need for clearer coordination between regulatory bodies and local authorities. However, the MPCB has indicated that enforcement will continue, with stricter penalties for repeat violations.
The development is expected to have implications for construction timelines and project execution, particularly in regions where RMC supply may be temporarily affected. At the same time, it signals a shift towards tighter compliance requirements for construction-linked infrastructure, with environmental norms becoming a more prominent factor in project planning and operations.
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