Archive · 22 Aug 2026
NMMC Seals Turbhe Construction Site Over Air Pollution Violations
The Navi Mumbai civic body sealed a construction site in Turbhe.
Officials said the site was not following rules meant to reduce dust and air pollution.
The buildings were not covered with required green cloth and wet tarpaulins.
Workers were also found without masks, goggles and aprons.
Water was not being used properly to control dust during construction activities.
Soil and building materials were uncovered during transport.
Dust had collected on the road and footpath nearby.
NMMC said construction sites that break these rules may be stopped or sealed.
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation sealed Avenue Supermart Ltd’s construction site at Plot 3-1A, Sector 18, Turbhe.
An inspection found missing green-cloth and wet-jute-sheet enclosures around buildings under construction.
Water fogging and dust-spraying equipment were not operating during material handling and around the site.
Transported soil and construction materials were uncovered, while dust had accumulated on nearby roads and footpaths.
NMMC warned that enforcement against construction sites violating air-pollution rules would intensify across Navi Mumbai.
- Who
- The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation sealed a site operated by Avenue Supermart Ltd.
- What
- The construction site was sealed for failing to follow mandatory dust and air-pollution control measures.
- When
- NMMC announced the action on August 22, 2026; the article says the inspection occurred on January 24.
- Where
- Plot No. 3-1A, Sector 18, Turbhe, Navi Mumbai.
- Why
- Officials found repeated violations, including inadequate dust controls, uncovered materials and missing protective equipment for workers.
- Civic authority
- Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC)
- Site operator
- Avenue Supermart Ltd
- Site location
- Plot No. 3-1A, Sector 18, Turbhe
- Inspection date
- January 24
- Announced action
- Construction site sealed
- Key violations
- Missing site enclosures, non-operational water-control equipment, uncovered materials and absent worker protective gear
- Legal reference
- Bombay High Court Suo Motu Public Interest Litigation No. 3/2023