Pune limits construction and excavation to 14 hours daily
PUNE: On Wednesday, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) imposed a restriction on construction activities, limiting them to 14 hours a day due to residents’ concerns over pollution. “With immediate effect, all construction and excavation activities within the municipal limits of Pune will only be allowed from 7 AM to 9 PM,” stated a directive from city engineer Aniruddha Pawaskar. The directive was prompted by an increase in health complaints linked to construction activities. “If valid complaints are received, measures such as ceasing work will be enforced,” he informed TOI. PMC officials added that residents impacted by noise or air pollution…