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BKC Metro Contractor Cited Again for Air Pollution
17 Dec
Summary
- Contractor received third notice in three years for pollution violations.
- BMC found non-compliance on 18 of 20 air pollution mitigation guidelines.
- BKC monitoring station recorded consistently poor AQI since early November.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a third show cause notice to J Kumar Infraprojects, the contractor for Mumbai Metro Line 2B, over air pollution violations at the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) worksite. This latest notice, dated December 11, 2025, follows two previous warnings, including a stop-work notice in 2023, highlighting repeated non-compliance with environmental regulations.
The BMC's inspection on December 4, 2025, revealed that the contractor failed to adhere to 18 out of 20 applicable air pollution mitigation guidelines. Violations included a lack of essential safety measures like metal sheets, absence of air pollution monitoring records, and non-compliance with vehicle emission standards. The BMC emphasized that such negligence poses a significant threat to public health and environmental safety.
This action comes as the BKC commercial hub experiences persistently poor air quality, with monitoring stations recording AQI levels in the 'moderate' to 'poor' categories since early November. While the contractor faces scrutiny, a Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) official stated that the project is nearing completion and its contribution to pollution is minimal, suggesting a focus on private development projects.
