MMRDA slaps ₹2 crore penalty on contractor; safety violations won’t be tolerated An unfortunate incident occurred at the Anand Nagar–Saket Elevated Road project site in Thane, where a reinforcement cage of an under-construction pier toppled onto a moving car on Kopri Bridge, damaging its front windshield. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported. Taking serious cognisance of the incident, MMRDA has imposed a penalty of ₹2 crore on the contractor, J. Kumar Infrastructure Limited. A detailed investigation has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the incident and identify safety lapses. The damaged vehicle has been removed, and the tilted reinforcement cage is being safely removed with the assistance of a crane. Necessary corrective measures will be enforced to prevent recurrence. Public safety remains MMRDA’s highest priority. All contractors are expected to adhere strictly to prescribed construction safety standards. Any failure to comply with these standards will be dealt with strictly, with accountability enforced at every project site.