India, Oct. 20 -- As Mumbai's air quality deteriorates, with several locations recording high pollution levels in recent days, construction and redevelopment activities have come under increased scrutiny from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Since last year, the civic body has implemented measures to control dust and pollution from construction sites, including provisions to suspend work that violates prescribed pollution-control norms.

Here is what homebuyers, developers and other real estate stakeholders need to know about the BMC's construction restrictions and the conditions under which work may be halted.

The Air Quality Index (AQI) measures air pollution levels and indicates the potential health risks associated with ...