The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has fined contractor Rajv Milan Infra Rs 5 crore and the general consultant consortium Rs 1 crore following a pillar segment collapse on the under-construction Metro Line 4 corridor in Mulund. The incident resulted in one fatality and three injuries, with the injured receiving medical care.
MMRDA emphasized the importance of public safety and stated that it would ensure accountability based on the inquiry findings. The authority will implement corrective measures to prevent such incidents in the future. Financial penalties were imposed on the entities responsible for the supervision and execution of the work.
A high-level inquiry committee, led by Basavraj M. Bhadragond, Director (Projects), has been formed to investigate the cause of the collapse. The committee will assess construction methods, quality control systems, and contractor compliance. Construction activity at the affected site has been temporarily halted as a precautionary measure.
MMRDA officials, including Additional Metropolitan Commissioner Ashwin Mudgal, visited the injured individuals in the hospital to oversee their treatment. The authority will cover all medical expenses for the injured and provide financial assistance to the deceased’s family. Further actions, such as blacklisting agencies, will be considered based on the inquiry’s outcome.
