Metro to fine contractors for shortage of employees
Mumbai: Facing tight deadlines across over 150 km of metro lines, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has introduced a new policy to penalise contractors for workforce deficiencies, putting execution front and centre of Mumbai's transit push.
Under the revised framework, a 25–50% shortfall in manpower will attract a penalty of Rs 1 lakh per day, while any gap exceeding 50% will invite a fine of Rs 2 lakh daily. Missing key construction milestones, known as Key Dates (KDs), will draw further contractual penalties. The fines will be levied without prior notice.
MMRDA sources said the policy aims to enforce discipline and accountability. "Delivery timelines are non-negotiable.
This isn't just about penalties—it's about commitment to the city and its commuters," an official said.
Periodic audits and manpower reviews will now become part of standard procedure, with general consultants and metro engineers tasked with close monitoring. Contractors will also be required to submit weekly manpower deployment plans, with daily reporting of ground strength.
CM Devendra Fadnavis said, "We're not just building metro lines, we're building trust.
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This policy isn't punitive, it's progressive. The world is watching how India builds its cities, and Mumbai must lead by example."
Deputy CM and MMRDA chairman Eknath Shinde said the city can't afford slowdowns. "MMRDA is working at an unprecedented pace, and there's no room for compromise. If enforcing tough measures is what it takes to stay on track, so be it," he said.
Metropolitan commissioner Sanjay Mukherjee said, "Dedicated team leaders for each metro package helped improve site progress. This policy is the logical next step. We aim to commission multiple corridors by year-end; we're not just working faster, we're working smarter."
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