Compliance Affidavits an ‘Eyewash’, Bombay High Court Raps BMC over Open Manholes in Mumbai

Compliance affidavits an ‘eyewash’, Bombay high court raps BMC over open manholes in Mumbai

Bombay HC raps BMC over open manholes, calls compliance affidavits an “eyewash”; orders 100% inspections in 10 days and a dedicated complaint helpline.

‘No value for human lives’: Bombay High Court pulls up BMC over open manholes

Court slams Thane civic body's 'insensitive approach' over compensation.

Will you wait for deaths? HC pulls up BMC over Mumbai's open manholes

The Bombay High Court strongly criticised the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for its failure to secure open manholes, questioning why it acts only after fatalities occur. The court dismissed BMC's progress reports as an 'eyewash' following the death of Aslam Shaikh, who fell into an open manhole. Despite BMC's assurances and actions like suspending officials and offering compensation, the court emphasised the need for preventive measures before the monsoon season.