Bombay High Court Criticizes BMC Over PoP Idols Ban Enforcement
- The Bombay High Court has criticized the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for failing to enforce the ban on plaster of Paris (PoP) idols for Ganesh Chaturthi. - The court has asked the Maharashtra government to ensure all municipal corporations impose strict conditions on 'Mandals' organizing Ganeshotsav. - Despite guidelines from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) since 2020, PoP idols are still being used. - The court emphasized the need for penalties to make the ban effective, noting the lack of deterrence. - The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on September 6 this year. Source: [CNBC TV 18]()
