The Labour Department has issued a stop-work notice for the construction of the new building at Delhi Public School (DPS), Nerul, due to the death of a worker at the site, caused by negligence. A workers’ union had complained to the labour commissioner about the sorry state of affairs at the construction site which led to a surprise inspection that revealed flaws at the site. Activists have also alleged that untreated wastewater from the site is released into a nearby lake which serves as a habitat for flamingos.

Around 2.30 pm on August 21, carpenter Anishkumar Kashiprasad, 22, fell from the 4th floor of the under-construction building. He sustained injuries to his head, chest and stomach and was rushed to the nearest hospital where he succumbed to injuries. Based on his cousin’s statement, the NRI Coastal police registered an FIR under IPC Section 304A (causing death by negligence) against the contractor Nisar Salim Sheikh for not providing any safety gear to workers. The construction of the school is being carried out by New Home construction company.