India, Aug. 2 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued notices and fined seven establishments for illegally dumping waste near the Mithi river, particularly targeting bulk waste generators, who dispose of garbage in unauthorized locations.

The BMC's inspections led them to one of the key violators, 'Tha Gaurav Caterers'. The civic body's L ward team caught them dumping large quantities of leftover food waste in garbage bins near the Mithi river at Sakinaka on the night of July 30. Civic officials then visited the caterer's office and penalised them for failing to maintain cleanliness on their premises and for improper disposal of hazardous waste. The caterers were also fined Rs.10,000 under the BMC Cleanliness and Sanit...