Revenue officials in Vasai have filed an FIR against 28 ready‑mix concrete (RMC) plant owners for causing severe environmental damage. The complaint, lodged at the Naigaon police station last week, accuses the plants of operating without necessary permissions and discharging untreated effluents into local streams and ponds—polluting water bodies used by nearby residents. The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, which is responsible for oversight, was heavily criticized for inaction, prompting revenue authorities to step in.

An environmental activist, Deepak Rao, highlighted that the FIR stems from a survey conducted on April 22 in two Vasai villages, followed by formal filing on May 7. He also pointed out that RMC trucks were regularly breaking traffic laws on the Mumbai‑Ahmedabad highway, a sign of broader enforcement issues.

This action underscores mounting concerns over RMC units’ environmental impact and regulatory oversight. It signals a shift toward more assertive agency involvement in public health and environmental protection.

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