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It seems the Metro authorities know something the rest of the city doesn't. It's common knowledge that no construction is permitted in the Aarey Colony forests unless the National Green Tribunal (NGT) lifts its ban. However, the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) on Thursday announced that it had already awarded the contract for the construction of the Metro 3 car depot in Aarey, and that work would begin post monsoon.