Navi Mumbai: NMMC Seals Turbhe Construction Site Over Air Pollution Violations, Warns Of Strict Action
Navi Mumbai, August 22, 2026: The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) on Friday sealed a construction site of Avenue Supermart Ltd at Plot No. 3-1A in Sector 18, Turbhe, for failing to implement mandatory measures to control air and dust pollution. Pollution Norm Violations The action was taken following repeated violations of the pollution-control measures prescribed for construction sites…
On August 22, 2026, Navi Mumbai's Municipal Corporation (NMMC) sealed a construction site at Plot No. 3-1A in Turbhe Sector 18 due to repeated violations of air and dust pollution control measures. The civic administration took this action following directions from the Bombay High Court in Suo Motu Public Interest Litigation No. 3/2023.
During an inspection on January 24, officials found several infractions, including unenclosed construction buildings, absence of water fogging during material transportation, and workers lacking protective gear. Dust control measures were also absent, with soil and construction materials unshielded and dust accumulating on roads and footpaths.
No site manager or responsible representative was present. The NMMC emphasized the necessity of adhering to pollution control protocols and warned of strict actions, including work stoppages or site seals, for non-compliance. Prior notices had been issued to developers and construction firms to follow a Standard Operating Procedure for controlling air and noise pollution.
The sealing was executed under the authority of Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde, with support from Additional Commissioner Dr Rahul Gethe, Deputy Commissioner (Encroachment) Sanjay Shinde, and various departmental officials. Police and security personnel from the encroachment department were also involved. The NMMC vowed to intensify actions against further violators in the forthcoming days.
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