Mumbai, April 11 -- Construction work on the Sewri-Worli Elevated Connector at Elphinstone Road is once again violating dust mitigation norms. Demolition of Laxmi Niwas, one of the two buildings being razed for the project, has led to a lot of dust in the area due to a lack of supervision by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) coupled with contractors who are not adhering to guidelines. This is not the first instance of violations at the site. During the demolition of the Elphinstone Road bridge, HT had reported similar lapses in December 2025. For a few weeks, the contractors took corrective measures, however, the ground situation has returned to its earlier state. As per Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines, construction sites must implement measures to prevent dust from spreading. Although parts of Laxmi Niwas are covered by green sheets, the ongoing demolition of its upper floors remains exposed and is neither covered by nets nor equipped with water-based fogging systems to suppress dust. Naresh Mahakal, a nearby resident, told HT, "They should spray water to minimize dust. Even the nets were installed only after we asked them too." MMRDA's commissioner Sanjay Mukherjee did not respond to HT's queries about the matter....