Overview
- Mulund recorded a poor Air Quality Index of 286 on November 27, prompting local scrutiny of nearby construction activity.
- BJP MLA Mihir Kotecha, joined by MMRDA engineers and T‑ward officials, inspected a 2‑km stretch and reported nearly 100 norm violations.
- Kotecha alleged widespread negligence at Metro Line‑4 sites, citing damaged footpaths, dumped rubble and metal, discarded light poles, and missing barricades at over half the locations.
- The MLA claimed cement dust was harming roadside plantation and questioned spending under a Rs 500‑crore contract reportedly awarded to DB Enterprise.
- Kotecha said MMRDA Commissioner Sanjay Mukherjee assured cleaning and restoration within eight days and promised action against the contractor, though independent source attribution has not been reported.