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‘BMC must wake up now’: Bombay HC raps civic body over potholes, open manholes

Mumbai’s roads and open manholes have drawn sharp criticism from the Bombay High Court, with judges expressing dismay over the two-decade-long problem. The court lambasted the BMC for its inaction, urging them to learn from international road construction standards. Additionally, the Thane Municipal Corporation faced reprimand for delaying compensation to a doctor’s family after his death due to a manhole incident. The court demands concrete action and accountability.

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