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Pune: MIDC Urges Developers to Cut Pollution in Hinjewadi

Representative AI image PUNE: The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) has issued notices to real estate developers Reyaansh Logistics, Gera Projects, Godrej Properties, and Pegassus Properties, urging them to mitigate air and sound pollution in the Megapolis area of the Hinjewadi IT park. Local residents have filed multiple complaints with the industrial authority concerning uncovered and overloaded trucks transporting earth and debris, causing dust accumulation on roads. Megapolis is a major residential area within phase III of Hinjewadi, where several developers are actively building projects. This marks the second time MIDC has alerted developers based on residents’ complaints. MIDC executive…

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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 Land Deal: Parth Pawar’s Firm Seeks Sale Deed Cancellation

PUNE: Amadea Enterprises LLP, co-owned by Parth Pawar, son of Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, has initiated a civil lawsuit against Sheetal Tejwani, the power of attorney holder for the Mundhwa land, in a bid to annul the sale deed. Digvijay Patil, a partner in the firm, filed this suit in a Pune court under Section 31, concerning the cancellation of written documents, including sale deeds or contracts as stated in the Specific Relief Act of 1963. According to court filings, a hearing is set for January 15, 2026. Issues arose concerning the sale of 40 acres of land…

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One Year Later: No GR on NA Tax Abolition; Housing Societies Seek Clarity

PUNE: Over a year after the state cabinet’s decision to eliminate the non-agricultural (NA) tax in urban regions, cooperative housing societies in Maharashtra still lack clarity due to the absence of an official government resolution (GR). The Maharashtra State Housing Federation has reached out to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, requesting a GR to clarify the situation and organize awareness initiatives for consistent implementation across the board. Without a formal notification, housing societies—particularly those outside gaothan areas—remain uncertain if they are still required to pay the tax, as indicated in their letter. In October 2024, the…

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MIDC to Allocate ₹6,000 Cr for Purandar Airport Land Purchase

Representative Image PUNE: The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) is set to allocate approximately Rs 6,000 crore for land acquisition related to the proposed Purandar airport, according to state government sources reported by TOI on Saturday. The Pune district administration has submitted the proposal, which is currently undergoing final approval stages. An official mentioned, “The clearance is imminent, and we expect to release around Rs 6,000 crore for land acquisition.” Based on a notification from March 17, 2025, under the Land Acquisition Act, farmers are being offered compensation of Rs 1 crore per acre, with double compensation for on-site assets…

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Shapoorji Pallonji Enters Plotted Development Market

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate (SPRE) has ventured into the plotted development sector with its new project, Treetopia, which spans 105 acres in Pune. The project is expected to yield an estimated revenue of ₹600 crore, featuring 483 residential plots ranging from 2,000 to 6,000 sq ft. These N.A. plots will come with individual 7/12 certificates, allowing buyers to construct independent villas tailored to their preferences. Published On Dec 22, 2025 at 10:48 AM IST Join a community of 2M+ industry professionals. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest insights & analysis delivered to your inbox.…

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MPCB Team Assesses Anti-Pollution Measures at Baner Realty Site

PUNE: On Friday, officials from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) inspected a site for a new residential and commercial project in Baner to determine further actions needed to manage dust and noise levels, as mandated by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on December 8. MPCB’s Pune sub-regional officer Kartikeya Langote stated, “We have sent field officers Jayant Doke and Sarjerao Bhoi to the project site.” Doke informed TOI, “We have established air quality and noise monitoring stations, which will track these levels for the next 24 hours. We had previously instructed the project proponent to implement measures to mitigate…

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NGT Approves Baner Project, Orders MPCB Oversight

PUNE: The National Green Tribunal’s western zone bench in Pune has permitted construction to resume on a real estate project in Baner, with monitoring mandated by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) to prevent any breaches of noise and dust pollution standards. The bench, consisting of Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh (judicial member) and Dr. Sujit Kumar Bajpayee (expert member), stated in an order dated December 8 that the project representatives provided scientific test reports indicating that ambient air and noise levels were “within the permissible limit.” The NGT instructed the MPCB to inspect the site “within a week” to assess…

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Bombay HC Questions Police Protection for Parth Pawar in Land Deal

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday raised significant concerns about the police investigation into a controversial land deal in Pune, hinting that authorities may be protecting Parth Pawar, son of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, by leaving him out of the FIR. A single judge bench led by Justice Madhav Jamdar questioned the prosecution while considering the pre-arrest bail application of businesswoman Sheetal Tejwani, one of the accused in the case. Justice Jamdar pointed out that Parth Pawar, a major stakeholder in the involved firm, was not mentioned in the FIR, directly asking, “Is the police shielding the son…

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Maharashtra Assembly Eases Land Subdivision Rules for 3 Crore Residents

NAGPUR: On Tuesday, the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly approved an amendment bill aimed at simplifying the subdivision of small land plots in urban areas. The government claims this legislation will benefit approximately three crore residents. The Maharashtra Land Revenue Code (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025, introduced by Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, was passed following a debate in the lower house. This legislative change is expected to help around 60 lakh families, or about three crore residents, residing on small ‘gunthewari’ plots (unauthorized divisions of agricultural land for residential use) in urban settings. With this amendment, the processes of buying and selling small…