Shivalay Construction Pvt. Ltd.’s stone crusher and Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) plant at Waholi village in Kalyan have come under renewed scrutiny following questions regarding the enforcement of Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) closure directions issued in May 2024. Official records reviewed in connection with the matter indicate that subsequent inspections and administrative proceedings raised concerns regarding continued operations and environmental compliance. RTI documents, inspection reports, and consent conditions have prompted activists and residents to seek clarification regarding regulatory enforcement, environmental safeguards, and the implementation of directives issued by competent authorities.

MPCB Closure Order Yet to Be Enforced: Questions Raised as Shivalay Construction’s RMC and Crusher Plant Continue Operations Despite Regulatory Directions

Documents reviewed in connection with an industrial unit at Waholi, Kalyan, indicate that closure directions issued by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) in May 2024 have allegedly not been implemented, while administrative action ordered subsequently also remains under scrutiny.

The operation of a stone crusher and Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) plant run by Shivalay Construction Pvt. Ltd. at Waholi village in Kalyan has come under renewed attention after official records indicated that regulatory closure directions issued nearly two years ago have allegedly not been fully enforced.

Documents reviewed by Sprouts News suggest that the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) issued a “Closure Direction” against the unit on May 8, 2024, under provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. Despite this, records cited by local activists indicate that plant operations allegedly continued thereafter.

The issue relates to facilities established for work connected with the Vadodara Expressway project at Waholi in Kalyan taluka. According to official correspondence, MPCB’s Regional Office, Kalyan, subsequently sought administrative intervention after inspections reportedly found continued activity at the site despite closure instructions.

MPCB Reports and Administrative Orders Draw Attention

A visit report dated July 22, 2025, reportedly prepared by MPCB officials, is understood to have recorded that operations were continuing despite the earlier closure direction. Based on this and related records, the matter was placed before the office of the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), Kalyan.

An interim order dated June 16, 2025, issued by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Kalyan, under Section 152(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, reportedly noted circumstances warranting administrative action. The order is also understood to have referred to concerns regarding environmental pollution in the surrounding area.

However, questions have since been raised by local residents and activists regarding the implementation of the directions. They claim that no visible action, such as sealing the unit or disconnecting utilities, has been carried out so far.

Permission Conditions and Compliance Issues Under Examination

Information obtained through Right to Information applications has highlighted several issues relating to permissions and environmental compliance.

According to a Consent to Operate (CTO) issued on January 20, 2023, permission was reportedly granted only for crushed stone activity. Activists allege that the consent document did not specifically include approval for an RMC plant.

Another CTO dated October 27, 2023, reportedly carried a condition stating that production was meant only for captive use and that commercial activity was not permitted. Questions have therefore been raised regarding the nature and extent of operations conducted at the site.

A Talathi report dated February 20, 2026, reportedly stated that royalty receipts had not been produced by the company from 2022 onwards. Separately, an MPCB checklist dated December 16, 2024, allegedly recorded non-compliance with 12 out of 14 environmental conditions, including issues relating to green belt development, Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) facilities, Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Systems (CAAQMS), and groundwater-related permissions.

Records cited by activists further indicate that during an MPCB inspection on March 7, 2024, company representatives reportedly stated that the plant would be removed after completion of the Vadodara Expressway project, with January 2026 mentioned as a target timeline.

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Company Responds; Dispute Over Complaints Continues

Meanwhile, Shivalay Construction Pvt. Ltd. reportedly submitted a representation to the SDO, Kalyan, on April 24, 2026, alleging that complaints against the company were false and motivated. The company is also understood to have alleged attempts at blackmail by the complainant.

However, activists contend that no police complaint or FIR regarding those allegations has been publicly disclosed. They further point to regulatory records and inspection reports as the basis of their concerns.

Local social activist Somnath Mirkute stated that the issues being highlighted are based on documents issued by government agencies. He maintained that the demand is for enforcement of existing regulatory directions rather than initiation of any new proceedings.

Timeline of Orders and Pending Questions

The sequence of official actions has become a central point of debate. Closure directions were issued by MPCB on May 8, 2024, while subsequent inspections allegedly recorded continued operations. The SDO’s interim order followed in June 2025, yet enforcement concerns remain.

Activists have also questioned whether monitoring requirements prescribed under environmental regulations and orders of the National Green Tribunal have been fully complied with. They have indicated that further legal remedies may be explored in appropriate forums if action is not taken.

Sprouts News attempted to contact officials of the MPCB Regional Office, Kalyan, and the office of the Sub-Divisional Officer, Kalyan, for their response. No response was available at the time of publication. Their version will be incorporated as and when received.

The matter is expected to remain under public scrutiny as stakeholders seek clarity on regulatory compliance, environmental safeguards, and implementation of official orders.

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