Mumbai: BMC Tightens Air Pollution Rules For Construction Projects, Makes Developers Liable For Violations
Mumbai, September 3, 2026: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has introduced stricter conditions for building approvals, making developers and architects responsible for complying with air pollution mitigation measures at construction sites. The civic body, through a circular issued on September 2, has directed its zonal staff to incorporate additional conditions while granting…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has introduced stricter air pollution mitigation measures for construction projects in Mumbai, making developers and architects accountable for compliance. The new conditions, introduced through a circular issued on September 2, require developers to provide a registered undertaking, making them liable for any violations and facing penalties such as suspension of licenses and revocation of development permissions.
This move follows directions issued by the High Power Committee and the Bombay High Court's suo motu PIL concerning air pollution in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
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