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For flouting pollution norms, BMC to revoke builders’ project permission
Summary by The Mumbai Editorial Desk Sanjeev Devasia , as published by Times of India — Mumbai
· September 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Failure to reduce air pollution can result in severe penalties. Tougher rules are now in place for construction sites.
Tougher rules are now in place for construction sites. Failure to reduce air pollution can result in severe penalties. Architects and developers may have their licenses suspended or development permissions revoked if they do not comply with the new rules.
A significant penalty will also be imposed for any unauthorized work done after a stop-work notice is issued. This penalty will be equal to the applicable premium rates.
Further details on the new penalties and rules are available, outlining the measures that construction sites must take to mitigate air pollution.
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Category: Local Published: September 5, 2026 Source: Times of India — Mumbai Reading time: 1 min
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