Shirole demands policy for pruning trees in private properties at concessional rates
"Two people died when a tree from private property fell in Karvenagar following heavy rain. In addition, incidents of roads getting blocked and damage to vehicles are also occurring due to fallen branches. The civic administration should take measures to prune trees to avoid such mishaps," Shirole said at the state legislative Assembly during the monsoon session.
Residents, too, have demanded that Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) ease the process of allotting permission for trimming tree branches.
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According to Shirole, PMC prunes dangerous tree branches in the city before monsoon, however, branches of trees on private properties have to be pruned by the property owners after obtaining permission from the civic body.
Many difficulties arise in this process, including delays in getting permission from the civic body and contractors charging excessive amounts.
"The govt shouldmake a policy decision to ensure that permissions for branch pruning are given to citizens at the earliest.
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The pruning should also be done at concessional rates. The municipal corporations should plan accordingly, and the govt should issue such instructions," he said.
Residents have expressed concerns over PMC's failure to trim hazardous tree branches on private properties.
Ramesh Mehta, a resident of Shivajinagar, said, "PMC does not trim the branches on its own if trees are located on private properties. Due to the high cost involved in cutting, owners, too,do not come forward.
PMC should work out a system for such cases, as safety cannot be compromised. Many trees are on private properties, but their branches tilt towards the road. These must be trimmed without waiting for citizens' applications.
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Residents claimed that dangerous branches were not trimmed adequately before the monsoon, resulting in more fallen branches this year. The early arrival of rain left PMC unprepared, leading to fallen branches and causing the closure of several roads, as well as damage to properties and vehicles.
Ashutosh Joshi, a resident of the Parvati area, said, "Instances of tree falls were more this time owing to heavy showers. The administration should rope in more staff to trim dangerous branches, as it looks like a lot of work is still pending."
According to PMC officials,
Civic officials claimed a lack of manpower for the incomplete work.
"Regularbranch cutting is carried out before the start of the rainy season. The number of complaints is high, and reaching all spots is a laborious task.
So, private contractors are appointed to attend the calls urgently," said a senior official of the PMC's garden department.
Pune: Shivajinagar MLA Siddharth Shirole on Monday demanded that the state govt form a policy for pruning trees at concessional rates and municipal corporations pass on the benefits to private properties.
"Two people died when a tree from private property fell in Karvenagar following heavy rain.
In addition, incidents of roads getting blocked and damage to vehicles are also occurring due to fallen branches. The civic administration should take measures to prune trees to avoid such mishaps," Shirole said at the state legislative Assembly during the monsoon session.
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esidents, too, have demanded that Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) ease the process of allotting permission for trimming tree branches.
According to Shirole, PMC prunes dangerous tree branches in the city before monsoon, however, branches of trees on private properties have to be pruned by the property owners after obtaining permission from the civic body.
Many difficulties arise in this process, including delays in getting permission from the civic body and contractors charging excessive amounts.
"The govt shouldmake a policy decision to ensure that permissions for branch pruning are given to citizens at the earliest.
The pruning should also be done at concessional rates. The municipal corporations should plan accordingly, and the govt should issue such instructions," he said.
Residents have expressed concerns over PMC's failure to trim hazardous tree branches on private properties.
Ramesh Mehta, a resident of Shivajinagar, said, "PMC does not trim the branches on its own if trees are located on private properties. Due to the high cost involved in cutting, owners, too,do not come forward.
PMC should work out a system for such cases, as safety cannot be compromised. Many trees are on private properties, but their branches tilt towards the road. These must be trimmed without waiting for citizens' applications.
"
Residents claimed that dangerous branches were not trimmed adequately before the monsoon, resulting in more fallen branches this year. The early arrival of rain left PMC unprepared, leading to fallen branches and causing the closure of several roads, as well as damage to properties and vehicles.
Ashutosh Joshi, a resident of the Parvati area, said, "Instances of tree falls were more this time owing to heavy showers. The administration should rope in more staff to trim dangerous branches, as it looks like a lot of work is still pending."
According to PMC officials,
Civic officials claimed a lack of manpower for the incomplete work.
"Regularbranch cutting is carried out before the start of the rainy season. The number of complaints is high, and reaching all spots is a laborious task. So, private contractors are appointed to attend the calls urgently," said a senior official of the PMC's garden department.
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