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BMC Slams IIT-Bombay Construction Site with Rs 1 Lakh Fine
3 Nov
Summary
- BMC S ward fined a Powai construction site Rs 1 lakh for dust pollution.
- A viral video showed a massive dust storm engulfing the area near IIT-Bombay.
- The BMC issued a stop-work notice and emphasized stricter dust control norms.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) S ward office has imposed a Rs 1 lakh penalty on an under-construction site adjacent to the IIT-Bombay main gate in Powai. This decision was made after a video depicting a substantial dust storm from the premises circulated widely on social media, prompting an inspection by the civic body's solid waste management team.
During their inspection on November 3, 2026, officials from the S ward confirmed the violation and issued the fine under air pollution norms. Assistant Municipal Commissioner Samrin Sayyed stated that a stop-work notice is also being issued for the Dhayankunj building site. The BMC had previously issued comprehensive guidelines on October 15, 2026, detailing mandatory dust pollution control measures for construction activities.
