Bombay High Court Calls for Enhanced Safety at Construction Sites Following Bhiwandi Incident

The Bombay High Court has revisited a plea concerning safety issues at high-rise construction sites, prompted by an alarming incident in Bhiwandi. An iron rod fell from a metro rail construction site and injured a man, sparking concerns over the enforcement of safety measures.

Justices Girish Kulkarni and Arif Doctor expressed their distress over continuous safety lapses despite the formation of a committee in 2023. The court noted that recommendations aimed at enhancing safety were yet to be widely circulated among planning authorities.

Emphasizing public safety, the bench directed the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to present the committee's safety guidelines, ensuring their implementation across municipal and planning bodies. The matter is scheduled for further hearing on August 12.

(With inputs from agencies.)