The Maharashtra government on Wednesday issued a notification saying the controversial Kanjurmarg plot has been reserved for the Metro 3 car depot. City-based environmentalists have welcomed the move saying it is a positive decision.

Talking to mid-day, environmentalist Stalin D from NGO Vanashakti said, “It is a prudent and wise decision from all points of view. The need for multiple depots has been eliminated. And the handover or takeover of public lands by powerful builders has been thwarted. It is an example of how projects can be executed with minimum damage. Public sentiment has been respected which is a good sign. The earlier government rubbished people’s opinion and bull-dozed the environment.. mercifully we have better times now.”