Bird hits caused Rs 7 cr loss to airlines

As a result,waste lies in the open that attracts birds including eagles and hawks near the airport,increasing the risk of bird hits, the PIL claims.

“The civic body had permitted about 98 licensed mutton shops,90 beef shops and 16 chicken shops and one pork shop in wards adjoining and within 10 km of the airport,” Mane’s counsel Kunal Cheema said.

When the counsel told the court that the dust bins of the slaughter houses lie open,Justice S J Vazifdar said,”Welcome to Mumbai.”

The court has directed the BMC to file its reply within four weeks.