Mahalunge-Maan Town Planning Scheme Faces Uncertainty After Pune Merger
PMRDA’s Mahalunge-Maan TP scheme hits administrative roadblock after merger with PMC
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The Mahalunge–Maan town planning scheme near Hinjewadi, Pune, faces delays due to administrative confusion following its merger with the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) is seeking clarity from the state government on its role, impacting infrastructure and land transactions in the area.
- 01The Mahalunge–Maan town planning scheme has hit a roadblock due to administrative confusion after merging with PMC.
- 02PMRDA is awaiting guidance from the state government on whether it retains control of the scheme.
- 03The project covers nearly 250 hectares and involves around 850 to 1,000 landowners.
- 04Infrastructure work has stalled, affecting road construction, water supply, and drainage projects.
- 05Stakeholders are concerned about the impact on urban development in the strategically important area.
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The Mahalunge–Maan town planning scheme, launched in 2017 near Hinjewadi Information Technology Park in Pune, Maharashtra, has encountered significant delays due to an administrative roadblock following its merger with the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA), previously the planning authority, has sought clarity from the state government regarding its role in the project. The scheme spans approximately 250 hectares and aims to develop a 30 km road network while reserving 30-35% of the land for public amenities. However, the jurisdictional change has led to uncertainty, halting infrastructure work and affecting land transactions for around 850 to 1,000 landowners. Civic activist Sudhir Kulkarni highlighted the need for improved coordination among planning authorities during city boundary expansions, emphasizing the importance of a timely resolution from the state government to facilitate urban growth in the region.
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The administrative uncertainty has stalled essential infrastructure work, affecting road construction, water supply, and drainage projects, which in turn delays urban development and land transactions.
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