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Bombay High Court Criticizes BMC Over PoP Idols Ban Enforcement

CosmicTaco · 2024-09-02T16:58:38.210765+05:30

- 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](https://www.cnbctv18.com/india/ganesh-chaturthi-pop-idols-ban-bombay-high-court-pulls-up-bmc-asks-govt-to-intimate-mandals-to-follow-guidelines-19468617.htm)

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