The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has imposed a fine of Rs 10 lakh each on the contractors of four mini-pumping stations deployed at the Hindmata, Gandhi Market, Yellow Gate and Chunabhatti areas for failing to set up and run the water pumping systems with adequate capacity as per the terms of the contract.

As part of its annual monsoon preparedness plan, the BMC had directed that all mini-pumping stations be fully operational by May 25 to drain water from low-lying areas and ensure smooth vehicular movement during heavy rain. Ten such mini-pumping stations have been set up across the city, and their operations are managed through private contractors selected via tenders.