BMC Halts Bullet Train Work, Issues Show-Cause to Metro Over Mumbai Pollution

• BMC issued a stop-work notice to the Bullet Train site at BKC for alleged air pollution norm violations.
• A show-cause notice was also served to the Metro Line 2B project in BKC for non-compliance with dust control guidelines.
• These actions follow strong observations by the Bombay High Court on Mumbai's worsening air quality and widespread construction site violations.
• The High Court criticized civic authorities for acting only after judicial intervention, noting many major projects flouted norms.
• Court demanded strict compliance, directed Maharashtra government to frame worker health guidelines, and BMC to submit a pollution control report.

Why It Matters: BMC acts on court orders, cracking down on major projects for Mumbai's air pollution violations.