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Pune’s Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Metro Line Delayed Again

Representative AI image PUNE: The completion of the 23-km third Metro corridor, which connects Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar, is unlikely to meet its target of March-end. Officials from the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) now suggest that full passenger services may not commence until June or July. This project, developed under a public-private partnership (PPP) with Tata Group-led Pune IT City Metro Rail Limited, is currently approximately 94% complete. Initially, the project was set for completion by the end of March, with operations beginning in April after trial runs. “While trial runs are underway, significant work remains, especially at various…

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Maharashtra Govt Confirms PMC as Planning Authority for 23 Areas

PUNE: On Wednesday, the state government designated the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) as the planning authority for the 23 areas merged into its limits in 2021. This significant decision aims to transform the city’s development dynamics. Since the merger, residents in these areas have been in a complicated situation, with daily planning decisions resting with the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA). This dual-authority scenario meant that while PMC provided water and civic services, PMRDA was in charge of issuing building permits. As a result, developers, residents, and officials often faced confusion due to overlapping regulations, ambiguous permissions, and enforcement…

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Maharashtra Plans Draft Structure for Pune Metropolitan Area

Representative AI image PUNE: The state government has instructed the PMRDA to promptly begin drafting the structure plan for the Pune Metropolitan Region (PMR). Senior officials from the urban development department mentioned that the notification was released on February 10. “The directions were issued in the public interest in accordance with provisions added through Chapter III B of the MRTP Act. The amended law allows a six-month window following the publication of the statutory notice to prepare the structure plan. Hence, the state has ordered the PMRDA to take immediate action,” they stated. PMRDA Commissioner Yogesh Mhase assured TOI on…

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Maharashtra Cabinet Approves ₹6,000 Crore Loan for Purandar Airport

Representative AI image PUNE: On Tuesday, the state government approved a proposal to raise ₹6,000 crore for land acquisition related to the Purandar airport project. Principal Secretary of Industries, P. Anbalagan, informed TOI that the state cabinet has, in principle, approved the funding for the airport. A special purpose vehicle (SPV), already in place, involves CIDCO holding a 51% stake, with MIDC and PMRDA each holding 15%, and MADC holding 19%. The SPV was established earlier to facilitate the greenfield airport project. Anbalagan stated, “It has been decided to raise approximately ₹6,000 crore for acquiring land for the greenfield airport.…

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Mahalunge-Maan town plan awaits final approval: PMRDA

PUNE: Seven years after the state government granted initial approval for the Mahalunge–Maan town planning (TP) scheme, the flagship project, which was highlighted during the 2019 Magnetic Maharashtra Investor Summit, is still pending final clearance from the state Urban Development Department (UDD), as reported by a senior PMRDA official. The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) emphasized that while this model scheme remains a priority, delays have arisen due to the necessity of multiple approvals. A senior PMRDA official mentioned, “The scheme is currently under evaluation and is anticipated to receive clearance soon.” These delays come despite previous assurances from…

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Pune: PMC to Earn ₹200 Crore Yearly from Building Permits

PUNE: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) anticipates generating around Rs 200 crore annually through building permissions in newly merged areas, following the transfer of authority from the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) to the civic administration. PMC officials mentioned that this revenue boost would alleviate the pressure on civic finances and support infrastructure development in these areas, expediting the implementation of the development plan (DP) approved by the state government in October 2017 for the newly incorporated zones. “The population of the nine villages is estimated to be around 6 lakh, with projections of reaching 8 lakh by 2035.…

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Pune: PMRDA Delays Draft Town Plans Amid Villager Opposition

PUNE: The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has failed to meet its extended deadline for drafting plans for 15 town planning (TP) schemes along the 128-km inner ring road. A senior official indicated that the delay is largely due to ongoing opposition from villagers and unresolved issues concerning the long-delayed Maan–Mhalunge model TP scheme. The official deadline expired on Monday, and PMRDA officials confirmed they could not move forward because local residents were unwilling to relinquish their land. The main obstacle remains the state government’s inaction on the Maan–Mhalunge model TP scheme, which PMRDA initiated years ago. “If the…

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Finish Pune Metro Line III stations by March 2026: CM to PMRDA

PUNE: On Monday, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis instructed the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) and its concessionaire to accelerate the completion of the remaining 13 stations of the 23km Hinjewadi–Shivajinagar Metro Line 3, aiming to meet the completion deadline of March 2026. Currently, only 10 of the planned 23 stations have been completed. This directive was issued during a review meeting where Fadnavis evaluated 36 key infrastructure projects across Mumbai, Pune, and Thane. He also directed the revenue department to expedite the transfer of 5 acres of land in Yerawada, which is critical for the viability gap funding of…

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Pune: PMRDA Halts Two Wagholi Projects Over Drainage Problems

File photo PUNE: A stop-work order from the Pune Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (PMRDA) has provided some relief to residents of Wagholi’s internal Baif Road, who have struggled with sewage around their homes for nearly two years. The order, which took effect on October 9, halts two construction projects in the area and demands that builders submit an alternative development plan within 60 days. This plan must demonstrate a viable strategy for managing future drainage and sewage generated by these buildings. The directive followed several meetings between PMRDA officials, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) engineers, builders, and local residents in recent…

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Pune Developers Violating Water Affidavits Face Legal Action

Representative image PUNE: Divisional Commissioner Chandrakant Pulkundwar has ordered the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), and the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) to initiate criminal proceedings against developers who do not fulfill their commitments regarding water affidavits submitted during building permit applications. This directive was given in a meeting that included representatives from about 250 housing societies across Pune, Pimpri Chinchwad, and PMRDA regions, where serious concerns about water scarcity were raised. Pulkundwar instructed local bodies to publish all water affidavits from developers on their websites within a week, ensuring these documents are available…