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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 Groups to Urge Police for FIRs Against Builders Violating Water Rules

PUNE: Citizen groups and housing federations in Pune and surrounding areas are planning to file FIRs against developers who have breached water supply affidavits when seeking building permits. The initiative seeks to hold builders accountable for failing to deliver the promised water infrastructure, which has left residents dependent on private tanker services. This decision emerged from a water supply review meeting on Friday, chaired by divisional commissioner Chandrakant Pulkundwar. The meeting was held following directives from the Bombay High Court (PIL 126/2023) aimed at tackling the escalating water crisis in the metropolitan region. Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) officials confirmed that…

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Pune Links Building Permits to Land Acquisition for Road Widening

PUNE: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has implemented new regulations aimed at eliminating persistent delays in infrastructure projects by tying building permits to land acquisition for road widening. Under the updated guidelines, developers are required to submit a formal proposal to transfer any land that may be impacted by upcoming road expansions within 15 days of requesting building approval. Importantly, the land must be physically conveyed to the PMC before the construction reaches the plinth level — the base of the structure. This directive was communicated through a circular from the building permission department. “We will strictly monitor this process,”…

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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…

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50% Property Tax Discount for Women Owners in Pune

PUNE: Smaller property owners expecting tax concessions from the civic administration, as promised by political leaders, continue to wait. During the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) budget announcement, no general tax waiver for properties up to 500 square feet was mentioned, contrasting with the policies of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had included a tax waiver in its manifesto for the recent civic elections. However, the PMC has only offered a 50% discount for small properties, and this benefit applies exclusively to properties owned by women. Civic activists have deemed this announcement a betrayal of public…

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Pune: PMC Acts on 4,000 Bounced Cheque Cases for Property Tax

PUNE: The Property Tax Department of Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has issued a warning to property owners regarding strict legal consequences for dishonoured tax payment cheques, as the number of such cases has been rising. Civic officials reported that over 4,200 cheque bounce instances have been recorded this financial year. Following persistent follow-ups, about 3,600 owners have settled their payments. Now, the civic body plans to take legal action against the remaining 600 defaulters under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, which governs cheque dishonour offences. Ravi Pawar, head of the PMC’s Property Tax Department, stated that despite numerous reminders, some…

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Panel to Address Property Tax Issues in Merged Pune Areas

PUNE: On Monday, Mayor Manjusha Nagpure announced the formation of a committee to address property tax concerns from citizens in merged areas. The committee will engage with representatives from these areas to formulate suggestions regarding property tax. The state government has halted property tax collection from these merged areas following citizen complaints about exorbitant taxes imposed on both residential and commercial properties. Mayor Nagpure stated that the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) would consult the state government on this matter. During the meeting, citizens and their representatives voiced that properties were being taxed excessively. They argued that taxes were assessed without…

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Pune allocates ₹954 crore for merged village development

PUNE: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has proposed an allocation of approximately Rs 954 crore for the newly merged areas in its draft budget for 2026-27. This will be the first municipal budget since the recent elections of corporators from these regions, responding to urgent calls from residents and representatives to enhance infrastructure development. The budget, crafted by PMC Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram, is heavily reliant on expected revenue from building permissions and property taxes in these suburban areas. “We anticipate a significant revenue boost from building permits as development accelerates in these regions. Additionally, the PMC is expecting funding…

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Pune Civic Body Dismantles 78,000 Sq Ft of Illegal Structures

Representative AI image PUNE: On Wednesday, the civic body demolished 18 illegal constructions over an area of 78,000 sqft in the Lohegaon and Nagar Road regions. The structures included both concrete buildings and tin sheds, affecting residential and commercial properties alike. According to a statement from Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) officials, action was also taken against the well-known Rameshwaram Cafe in Vimannagar. Attempts to reach the cafe’s management were unsuccessful as their phone line was off. PMC officials explained that the demolition was conducted in accordance with the Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations (UDCPR), which align with the Maharashtra…

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Pune Mandates Sensors for STP Monitoring in Housing Societies

PUNE: The civic authorities have mandated the installation of sensors in nearly 750 housing societies to facilitate effective monitoring of sewage treatment plants (STPs) within these residential areas. According to Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) officials, all residential complexes with over 100 flats must manage their wastewater on-site. “The sensors will enable us to assess the efficiency of the STPs. Housing societies must handle their generated sewage. If they fail, corrective measures will be enforced,” stated Prithviraj BP, additional commissioner of PMC. The initiative is aimed at preventing the discharge of untreated wastewater and combatting water pollution. With urbanization leading to…