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The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board recently issued a closure notice to a ready mix concrete (RMC) plant operating at the Mandale Metro project in Mankhurd for violating air pollution control norms. This follows a similar stop work notice earlier issued at an RMC plant managed by J Kumar Infraprojects at the Metro Line 2B site in Bandra Kurla Complex. Inspections across Mumbai and Navi Mumbai have led to fines totaling INR 1.87 crore and closure notices for multiple plants. Authorities have intensified enforcement to ensure construction sites comply with pollution mitigation measures and safeguard air quality.
The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has issued a closure notice to a ready mix concrete plant operating at the Mandale Metro project in Mankhurd after it was found non compliant with air pollution control regulations. The plant, which provides concrete for the Metro Bhavan facility serving as a hub for Mumbai Metro operations, failed to adhere to required measures for dust suppression, vehicle washing, and site covering. The closure highlights the regulator's ongoing focus on enforcing pollution standards at construction sites. Advertisement
Earlier, another RMC plant managed by J Kumar Infraprojects at the Metro Line 2B construction site in Bandra Kurla Complex had received a stop work notice for similar violations. MPCB officials stated that norms for RMC plants include measures such as controlled material storage, proper washing of vehicle tyres, dust suppression systems, and adherence to operating limits. Non compliance triggers strict actions, including fines or closure.
The MPCB has deployed four inspection teams in Mumbai and two in Navi Mumbai to monitor RMC plants and ensure adherence to pollution control conditions. In recent inspections, 37 RMC plants were found violating environmental norms, leading to closure or action notices and penalties totaling INR 1.87 crore. Officials emphasized that these measures are part of a broader effort to improve air quality in the region, especially around large infrastructure projects.
Authorities pointed out that construction-related emissions and dust have been a significant contributor to pollution, and oversight has intensified in recent months. Courts have also intervened, with summons issued to civic and pollution control officials over non-compliance at multiple sites, including RMC plants operating near major metro and construction projects. The regulator has also encouraged contractors to relocate or upgrade plants to meet environmental standards where necessary.
The stricter enforcement aligns with broader initiatives in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region to curb construction-linked pollution. Guidelines now require dust mitigation systems, regular inspections, and penalties for violations. These actions underline the responsibility of infrastructure developers to comply with environmental norms and ensure construction does not adversely affect local communities and air quality.
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