Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Shelar Orders Safety Checks Over Dahisar East Project Blasting
A construction project is using controlled explosions to build a transport hub in Dahisar East.
People living nearby say the work has caused cracks, loud noise, dust and traffic problems.
Minister Ashish Shelar told officials to check whether the explosions followed all safety rules.
The authorities will also see whether newer and safer technology can be used.
Experts will inspect buildings that may have been damaged.
Residents could receive compensation if the explosions caused the damage.
Officials will investigate whether minerals from the project were transported legally.
A meeting with local residents must happen within 15 days.
Ashish Shelar ordered officials to investigate complaints linked to blasting at the Dahisar East Transport Hub project.
Complaints include building cracks, noise, dust, traffic congestion, foul odour and vehicle-related difficulties.
Officials must verify whether blasting followed prescribed timings, safety standards and other conditions.
Nearby structures will undergo expert examinations and structural audits, with compensation possible if blasting caused damage.
A public hearing must be held within 15 days, while authorities will also investigate mineral transport permissions and royalty payments.
- Who
- Mumbai Suburban Guardian Minister Ashish Shelar, BMC officials, the project contractor, police and local residents.
- What
- Authorities were ordered to investigate blasting-related complaints, audit potentially damaged buildings and review project compliance.
- When
- The review meeting was held on September 1, 2026; the public hearing must occur within 15 days.
- Where
- The Dahisar East Octroi Naka Transport Hub project area in Mumbai.
- Why
- Residents reported possible structural damage and problems involving noise, dust, traffic, foul odour and construction vehicle movement.
- Project
- Transport Hub construction at Dahisar East Octroi Naka
- Main complaints
- Cracks, noise pollution, dust, traffic congestion, foul odour and vehicle-related difficulties
- Blasting review
- Officials must verify prescribed timings, safety norms and other conditions
- Structural audits
- Experts will examine affected buildings and conduct structural audits
- Potential compensation
- Residents may receive compensation if audits establish that blasting caused damage
- Mineral inquiry
- The Mumbai Suburban District Collector and BMC will review permissions, royalty payments and standard operating procedures
- Public hearing
- A hearing with local residents must be held within 15 days