Maharashtra High-Rise Safety Violations: Civil and Criminal Penalties
MUMBAI: All planning authorities in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) are mandated to include a specific condition in their development permissions, ensuring compliance with special safety control measures for high-rise construction work at heights. According to a government resolution (GR) from the urban development department, any breaches of these safety conditions will lead to civil and criminal repercussions. “Any violation of the expert committee’s recommendations will be considered a breach of building permissions and may result in legal consequences,” the GR states. Additionally, the resolution asserts that planning authorities must monitor high-rise projects closely to ensure compliance with the expert…