Illegal RMC plants built on wetlands, says Maharashtra pollution control board (MPCB) units continued operations using generators despite closure orders

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has confirmed the illegal operation of several Ready Mix Concrete (RMC) plants on Vasai wetlands. Despite closure notices and power disconnection, these units continued operating using generators. Revenue officials filed FIRs against 28 RMC units for lacking valid approvals.