India, July 4 -- The National Green Tribunal's (NGT's) western zonal bench in the city has pulled up the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) for failing to comply with an earlier directive aimed at curbing the burning of garbage and improving air quality in the city. The NGT has ordered the PMC to submit a detailed response within two weeks.

The directive came during a hearing held on July 2 in response to an execution application (formal request made to a court to enforce an order) filed by the citizens' group, 'Citizens for Area Sabha'. The group alleged that the PMC had failed to implement the NGT's previous order dated May 29, 2024, which required the deputy commissioner of solid waste management to hold monthly reviews on garbage burni...