The court also asked the state government, BMC and other authorities to file a detailed response to the PIL filed by NGO Vanashakti along with steps taken by them to implement the Centre’s directions so far.
A PIL was filed by NGO Prameya Foundation seeking direction to the civic body to take strict actions against the organisers who violate the conditions imposed on erecting pandals and dug up roads that cause problems to the citizens.
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday asked the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) to consider drafting a policy wherein Ganesh Utsav or other festival organisers found violating permission.