India, July 10 -- Raising concerns over the lack of an electric crematorium for pet animals in the city, the Bombay high court on Wednesday sought the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) response to the issue within two weeks.

Following a news report highlighting the delay in setting up of the crematoriums in Deonar, the division bench of chief justice Alok Aradhe and justice Sandeep V Marne had initiated a suo moto public interest litigation (PIL) on June 11. Taking note of the situation, the bench observed that technical difficulties were the reason for the delay.

In 2018, the BMC announced its plan to set up three pet crematoriums in Malad, Mahalaxmi and Deonar. The facilities were supposed to be set up by 2024, likely powered...