While govt appears to backtrack, BMC seeks police cover at GPO
The BMC's A ward has written to the local police station seeking assistance in taking action against individuals feeding pigeons near the Kabutarkhana outside CSMT's GPO — another of the city's most prominent pigeon-feeding spots. Assistant municipal commissioner Jaydip More said while they do not plan to cover up the Kabutarkhana near GPO, they have sought police assistance to take action against those throwing feed at the spot.
Civic officials said the site continues to draw large numbers daily, leading to sanitation issues and health concerns from prolonged exposure to pigeon droppings.
More said the BMC has stationed civic staff to keep a watch and enforce the court's directives. "But enforcement alone is not proving sufficient, which is why we've sought police support," said More. So far, 8 cases have been reported between July 13 and Aug 3 in which fines have been imposed (see graphic).
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Meanwhile, civic officials confirmed that they have no plans to remove the plastic covers put at Dadar Kabutarkhana on Sunday. Assistant municipal commissioner Vinayak Vispute said, " Acting on directions from the court the action of covering the Kabutarkhana was taken and the same would continue to stay as it is."
Khar-based activist Anandini Thakoor, who was involved in cordoning off a pigeon feeding spot at Khar, said the BMC must carry out sustained action.
She said they had posted a watchman to deter people. "One of our members paid for the watchman. BMC needs to keep up its action," said Thakoor.
However, some civic officials said they find themselves caught between the courts and govt. "On one hand the court has directed us to file FIRs against those feeding the birds while on the other hand the govt has suggested restricted feeding," said a ward level official.— Richa Pinto
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