The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) is facing a significant challenge as it seeks a six-month extension to complete the statutory process for its development plan (DP). With nearly 50,000 objections from citizens still pending, the PCMC is racing against the clock as the legal deadline approaches on May 16. The draft DP, published on May 15 last year, has drawn widespread criticism, particularly from landowners disputing reservations on their properties. A senior civic official confirmed that the extension request remains valid despite the proposal being deferred at a recent general body meeting. The PCMC has finalized four expert members for the required hearing committee, but the nomination of three members from the standing committee is still pending. This delay is exacerbated by strong public opposition to the draft plan, complicating committee formation. Political leaders across party lines have also criticized the draft, with some calling for its complete scrapping rather than revision through the objection process. The DP is essential for guiding land use and urban growth in Pimpri-Chinchwad, and any further delays could hinder future development.