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MMRDA Enforces Daily Fines for Mumbai Metro Manpower Shortages

The policy takes effect immediately with priority given to corridors 9, 4, 4A and 2B slated for end-of-year commissioning under strict oversight.

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All ongoing metro projects have been assigned to senior officials who will be responsible for monitoring them and ensuring their timely completion (HT Photo)
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Overview

  • Contractors face Rs 1 lakh per day for 25–50% workforce gaps and Rs 2 lakh for shortfalls above 50% at MMRDA sites.
  • The mobilisation policy covers all metro worksites and focuses first on lines 9, 4, 4A and 2B to meet year-end targets.
  • Senior officials and dedicated team leaders will conduct regular site audits and manpower reviews to enforce compliance.
  • Penalties for labour shortages are imposed in addition to contractual fines for missing key project dates.
  • Some contractors warn that widespread labour shortages in the infrastructure sector may complicate meeting the new staffing thresholds.