India, March 31 -- Residents of Pali Hill, an upmarket locality in Bandra, have formulated a fresh set of guidelines for contractors undertaking redevelopment projects, such as barring construction activities beyond 7pm and mandating installation of air purifiers and noise barriers at worksites. At a meeting held on Sunday, the Pali Hill Residents' Association (PHRA) named a sub-committee that will maintain vigil on redevelopment projects in the locality and ensure strict implementation of the guidelines.

"This is all in pursuit of our capacity as the local residents' association and not connected with the civic body," Madhu Poplai, secretary, PHRA told Hindustan Times. While some guidelines were in place since 2008, they have been updat...