Summary:
Stating that the issue regarding the floodplain of the Mithi river is before the apex court, the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) told the Bombay High Court on Monday that the petitioners should approach the apex court. "The matter is before the Supreme Court in a Special Leave Petition filed against a judgment of Justice SC Dharmadhikari," said Advocate General Ashutosh Kumbhakoni, representing MMRCL. "The expert committee report that they (the petitioners) are relying upon is also filed in the SC. Arguing for the petitioner, Advocate Sonal told the court that the state's water policy was notified only on Sept 5. The Maharashtra State Water Policy, 2019 prohibits economic activity or construction on the floodplain of a river..