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Pimpri Chinchwad’s PCMC Tax on Amenities Sparks Outrage

PUNE: Residents of various housing societies in Pimpri Chinchwad are protesting the civic authorities’ decision to charge property tax on amenity spaces in residential complexes. They argue that this decision adds to the financial strain on residents already facing increased maintenance costs. Recently, several societies received property tax bills ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5 lakh for common areas like clubhouses, swimming pools, libraries, and society offices. Residents claim that property tax has historically only applied to individual residential units and that common areas should not be taxed separately. Representatives from housing societies expressed surprise at this new…

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Register Rental Agreements Online: Simplify with Maharashtra’s Help

PUNE: The registration department is advising property owners to execute registered leave-and-licence agreements instead of relying on notarized rental agreements. They warn that unregistered agreements could lead to legal complications, particularly during police verifications and tenancy disputes. According to officials, registered online agreements provide stronger legal standing and are seamlessly integrated with police records through the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS). “Once a leave-and-licence agreement is registered online, tenant details are automatically shared with the police. Property owners do not need to submit them separately,” explained Abhaysinh Mohite, Deputy Inspector General (IT) of the registration department. He…

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PCMC Cuts Water to 24 Housing Societies Over STP Issues

PUNE: The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has suspended water supply to 24 housing societies this month due to their failure to operate sewage treatment plants (STPs), despite multiple warnings. Additionally, 16 housing complexes have been fined ₹10,000 each for discharging wastewater into stormwater drains. PCMC has issued a warning that more housing societies may encounter similar penalties if they do not adhere to regulations. According to civic regulations, residential complexes with over 100 flats or a total built-up area exceeding 20,000 sqm are required to install STPs, treat sewage on-site, and reuse the treated water for non-potable purposes such…

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38 Landlords in Pimpri Chinchwad Booked for Concealing Tenants

Representative AI image PUNE: The Pimpri Chinchwad police have filed cases against 38 property owners for not providing necessary tenant information. The cases, registered under Section 223 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), were reported across various police stations in Pimpri-Chinchwad. The anti-terrorism division of the Pimpri Chinchwad police has initiated a special operation to locate illegal tenants, particularly those of Bangladeshi nationality. “Last month, we discovered 38 landlords who failed to disclose their tenants’ details. Legal actions have been taken against them,” stated an officer from the special branch. The police…

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Mayor Requests Pollution List of Housing Societies in 7 Days

PUNE: Mayor Ravi Landge of Pimpri Chinchwad has instructed the civic environment department to identify housing societies discharging untreated sewage into nullahs within seven days and to take strict action against them. This directive came after reports indicated that effluents from residential complexes and a private educational institute were polluting the Pavana river. Mayor Landge visited Kiwale on Tuesday, where he emphasized that all sewage treatment plants (STPs) within housing societies must be fully operational. He issued a warning of legal action against housing societies and institutions failing to comply with pollution control regulations, stating, “Even officials negligent in enforcement…

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Pimpri Chinchwad Residents Demand Action on Water Supply Issues

PUNE: Numerous housing societies in Pimpri Chinchwad are urging the civic authorities to take stringent measures against developers who have allegedly failed to provide water supply despite signed commitments. Residents referenced recent directives from the divisional commissioner, which cautioned builders against legal ramifications if they do not fulfill their water supply obligations until the municipal network is established. This issue was highlighted during a recent ward-level meeting held by the water supply department for A and K wards. The Chikhali-Moshi Pimpri Chinchwad Housing Societies Federation has insisted that developers promptly reimburse the costs incurred by residents for private water tankers…

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Pimpri Chinchwad: Developers Failing to Supply Water to Societies

PUNE: The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has announced strict measures against developers who fail to supply water to housing societies despite previously submitted commitments. Officials noted that in areas with insufficient municipal water supply, builders had guaranteed they would provide water to residents until the municipal infrastructure was fully operational. Unfortunately, many complaints have arisen indicating that these commitments have not been met. The issue was addressed during a meeting at the divisional commissioner’s office, which involved officials from PCMC, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), and PMRDA, in relation to a public interest litigation currently pending in the Bombay High…

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Pune’s PCMC collects ₹80 crore in property tax, may miss targets

PUNE: The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) reports a robust response to its amnesty scheme for property tax defaulters, yet the overall tax collections appear to be underwhelming, as the organization is unlikely to achieve its set targets or match last year’s figures. For this fiscal year, PCMC has aimed to generate Rs 1,000 crore from property tax. According to municipal officials, the PCMC has accumulated nearly Rs 80 crore in property tax revenue following the launch of the amnesty scheme on March 1. This initiative provides a 90% penalty waiver for defaulters, applicable only to those who settle their…

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Pimpri Chinchwad Offers Amnesty Scheme Until March 31

PUNE: The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation has introduced an amnesty scheme for property tax defaulters to recover outstanding dues and enhance revenue for the last month of the 2025-26 financial year. During a press conference, Mayor Ravi Landge announced that a 90% penalty waiver on principal tax arrears would be provided as part of this scheme. Taxpayers who settle their entire outstanding amount in one payment from March 1 to 31 will benefit from this offer. A senior official from the PCMC reported that approximately 2.12 lakh property owners collectively owe Rs 1,394 crore to the municipal body, with potential…

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Pune property registrations drop 17% in January 2026: Knight Frank

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: PUNE: In January 2026, Pune saw 14,527 property registrations, yielding ₹609 crore in stamp duty, according to a Knight Frank India report. Although registrations dipped by 17% year-on-year compared to January 2025, stamp duty collections experienced a slower decline of 5%, indicating sustained activity in higher-value transactions. On a month-to-month basis, the city rebounded from the year-end dip, with registrations increasing by 20% and stamp duty collections rising by 37% compared to December 2025, the report highlighted. Properties priced below ₹1 crore remained prevalent, though their market share edged down to 82%…