India, June 12 -- The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has found several violations of environmental rules at the project site of the upcoming Dahisar Transport Hub and has sought an explanation from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on the matter.

MPCB officials conducted an inspection of the site on June 4, days after residents of nearby housing societies raised concerns that dynamite blasting for the project was causing persistent noise, frequent vibrations, and visible cracks in their flats and buildings. HT had reported the matter on June 2.

During the inspection, the state's environmental watchdog found that vehicles transporting soil and muck were not covered with tarpaulin or green sheets; all four mist cann...