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