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NOC Required for Work Near Pune Metro Tunnel (20m Radius)

Representative AI image PUNE: Maha Metro has mandated that builders and property owners secure a No Objection Certificate (NOC) before commencing any construction within 20 meters of a Metro viaduct or tunnel. This regulation aims to guarantee that surrounding development does not jeopardize the structural integrity of the transit system. Failure to obtain this clearance prior to initiating construction will result in severe repercussions, including potential legal actions and financial liability. A Maha Metro official informed TOI that the requirement for an NOC before construction activities is already stipulated under the Metro Railways (Construction of Works) Act and the Unified…

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Maharashtra CM Advocates Metro Expansion in Pune’s New Areas

Representative AI image PUNE: The Phase-II expansion of the Metro system in and around Pune is set to gain momentum, as Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced plans to enhance the transit infrastructure in several cities, including Mumbai and Nagpur. The proposed Khadakwasla-Swargate-Hadapsar-Kharadi line, along with new routes from Hadapsar to Loni Kalbhor and from Hadapsar to Saswad Road, aims to connect older city areas with newer developments. If implemented on schedule, these lines will significantly benefit countless commuters. Fadnavis stated that the state government is focused on expanding the Metro network and has approved the new lines in Pune and…