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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Ektanagari relocation to cost ₹1,500 crore, buildings within floodline will be razed: MoS
PUNE : The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) had planned a 'cluster development' project to rehabilitate people from Ektanagari and nearby areas. This cluster will be developed under the Urban Redevelopment Scheme, according to UDCPR section 14.8. The proposal involves relocation of as many as 1,383 homes and at least 67 shops from the flood-prone 'blue zones' of Ektanagari, Vitthalnagar and Nimbajnagar to municipal land in Hingne Khurd survey no. 19. TOI speaks to MoS Madhuri Misal about solutions to this long-standing issue. Q: What are the short-term solutions proposed to avert flooding in the Ektanagari area? A: In the short term, focus is on preventing water from entering homes and shops. This plan includes the removal of debris and trash as well as prevention of any future dumping. Q: How are authorities going to stop debris dumping? A: The administration is going to install CCTV cameras to monitor debris dumping here. The cameras will be used to catch the offenders, who will face criminal cases. Q: What are the long-term plans, for a more permanent solution? A: That's where the cluster development proposal comes in. The permanent solution involves total relocation of affected citizens. Properties that fall within floodlines will be razed and residents will be moved to other plots. Two plots are available in the vicinity of the affected areas. Q: Why has the planned cluster development project progressed at such a slow pace? A: The financial requirement of the project has been a major concern. We need Rs1,500 crore to complete it and these funds are not available as of today. State govt has received the proposal from PMC, which is being discussed at the UD level. Q: In Ektanagari, there have been issues linked to flood compensation. Could you clarify? A: Yes, that is correct. The flood-affected people living in residential flats received compensation. But those with commercial properties or shops are yet to receive it. The lack of provisions in law for this type of compensation has delayed compensation to shop owners.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Relocation to cost Rs1,500 crore; bldgs within floodline will be razed: MoS Madhuri Misal on Ektanagari situation
1 2 3 Pune: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) had planned a 'cluster development' project to rehabilitate people from Ektanagari and nearby areas. This cluster will be developed under the Urban Redevelopment Scheme, according to UDCPR section 14.8. The proposal involves relocation of as many as 1,383 homes and at least 67 shops from the flood-prone 'blue zones' of Ektanagari, Vitthalnagar and Nimbajnagar to municipal land in Hingne Khurd survey no. 19. TOI speaks to MoS Madhuri Misal about solutions to this long-standing issue. Q: What are the short-term solutions proposed to avert flooding in the Ektanagari area? A: In the short term, focus is on preventing water from entering homes and shops. This plan includes the removal of debris and trash as well as prevention of any future dumping. Q: How are authorities going to stop debris dumping? A: The administration is going to install CCTV cameras to monitor debris dumping here. The cameras will be used to catch the offenders, who will face criminal cases. Q: What are the long-term plans, for a more permanent solution? A: That's where the cluster development proposal comes in. The permanent solution involves total relocation of affected citizens. Properties that fall within floodlines will be razed and residents will be moved to other plots. Two plots are available in the vicinity of the affected areas. Q: Why has the planned cluster development project progressed at such a slow pace? A: The financial requirement of the project has been a major concern. We need Rs1,500 crore to complete it and these funds are not available as of today. State govt has received the proposal from PMC, which is being discussed at the UD level. Q: In Ektanagari, there have been issues linked to flood compensation. Could you clarify? A: Yes, that is correct. The flood-affected people living in residential flats received compensation. But those with commercial properties or shops are yet to receive it. The lack of provisions in law for this type of compensation has delayed compensation to shop owners.
Indian Express
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Weeks after WAVES, BMC proposes formalising construction of temporary sets of films and serials in Mumbai
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on May 16 issued a notification to amend Mumbai's Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR) 2034, allowing temporary constructions of sets for films, TV serials, and advertisements in Mumbai. The civic body's move comes two weeks after Mumbai hosted the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) in a bid to position India as a global powerhouse in the fields of media and global innovation. Also, earlier this month, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the Centre will construct a film studio on a 240-acre plot in the Malad area of the western suburbs. Earlier in 2022, Mumbai's then municipal commissioner, Iqbal Singh Chahal, had also initiated an inquiry into the unauthorized construction of film studios at the Madh, Marve and Erangal areas in the western suburbs in Mumbai. Chahal had then stated that there were film studios being built on thousands of square metres of land that falls under the Maharashtra Coastal Zonal Management Authority (MCZMA). Later in January 2023, the civic authorities demolished 11 illegal studios in that area. The DCPR 2034 is the BMC's formal rulebook based on which the BMC will be carrying out town planning till 2034. It is based on the DCPR the civic authorities will reserve land parcels and will carry out infrastructure development. The existing DCPR will again get revised post 2034. Civic officials said that while in DCPR 2034 there was no provision of allowing temporary structures of film sets in Mumbai, the Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations, 2020 (UDCPR) rules allowed construction of structures in Maharashtra. The UDCPR is a similar set of guidelines like DCPR which is applicable in every other city in the state other than Mumbai. 'In 2019, we (BMC) had allowed establishments of temporary structures in Mumbai's plots. However, these rules led to the construction of structures in No Development Zones (NDZ), violating the environmental rules,' a civic official said. 'The revised guidelines will formally reserve plots where such structures could be set up, so that the open spaces and available land parcels in Mumbai aren't misused. In a way, the authorities will also have a record on the number of production houses that would be using these plots for setting up film sets,' the official said. 'The absence of regulation/definition for the activity of construction of temporary studios/sets for the shooting of films/TV/serials/advertisements makes it unable to move further to permit such activities and to formulate any circular. Therefore, it is necessary to incorporate the additional activity/formation in the regulation no. 57 of DCPR 2034, titled 'Temporary Structures,' the BMC's notice states. The notice also stated that the amendment has been proposed under the Mumbai Regional Town Planning (MRTP) Act. Furthermore, the official said that operating a film set involves a slew of civic permissions like fire NOCs, and often the owners bypass these permissions as the land parcels are not formally reserved by the authorities.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Over 180 housing societies in Pimpri Chinchwad issued notices for non-functional STPs
PUNE : Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has issued notices to 184 housing societies for failing to operate sewage treatment plants (STPs) which are mandatory. A senior civic official said at least 50 of the said societies were served a third and final notice, which warned that the civic body would cut water supply if the STPs are not made functional immediately. Officials said action was being taken under the Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations ( UDCPR ), which mandate STP installation and operation in all residential projects with a built-up area of 20,000 sqm. Treated water is to be reused for non-potable purposes like gardening, toilet flushing and general cleaning. PCMC officials said out of 456 housing societies under this rule, 264 have operational STPs and 192 don't. A first notice was served to 84, second to 50 and another third and final warning to 50 housing societies. At eight societies, civic teams were denied entry by residents during inspections. PCMC's environment department has appointed a private agency to conduct regular monitoring of STP operations to improve compliance. "STPs are inspected frequently and notices issued to societies where the systems are non-functional. Considering the growing demand for water during summer, reusing treated water is crucial," said a civic official. The civic body provides alternate day water supply to residents since 2019 and many housing societies are forced to depend on tankers during summer. The PCMC official said many societies fail to maintain their STPs. Once the system develops an issue, repairs are often delayed by the society's management committee, leading to prolonged non-functionality. Meanwhile, housing societies criticised the civic body for poor implementation of building permission norms while giving completion certificates to residential projects. "In many cases, the builders install low-quality or non-functional STPs. PCMC officials do not verify details or physically inspect the plants before giving completion certificates and only residents are blamed," said Dattatray Deshmukh, chairman of the Pimpri Chinchwad Cooperative Housing Societies Federation. Deshmukh said PCMC officials had told them in the past that builders are responsible for maintaining STPs for two years post-handover, but this rule is never enforced. He said maintaining STPs is expensive and requires trained personnel for daily operations. "While PCMC continues to issue notices to societies, it should also ensure its own STPs function properly — since many operate below capacity and release untreated water into local water bodies," Deshmukh said. Sanjeevan Sangle, chairman of Chikhali Moshi Pimpri Chinchwad Cooperative Housing Societies Federation, said "Water supply is basic. If the civic body has to take action, it should first act against builders who provide poor quality or non-functional STPs to residents."
Time of India
02-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
184 hsg societies in Pimpri Chinchwad get notice for non-functional STPs
Pune: Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has issued notices to 184 housing societies for failing to operate sewage treatment plants (STPs) which are mandatory. A senior civic official said at least 50 of the said societies were served a third and final notice, which warned that the civic body would cut water supply if the STPs are not made functional immediately. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune Officials said action was being taken under the Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations (UDCPR), which mandate STP installation and operation in all residential projects with a built-up area of 20,000 sqm. Treated water is to be reused for non-potable purposes like gardening, toilet flushing and general cleaning. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dakar: AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Aroun... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo PCMC officials said out of 456 housing societies under this rule, 264 have operational STPs and 192 don't. A first notice was served to 84, second to 50 and another third and final warning to 50 housing societies. At eight societies, civic teams were denied entry by residents during inspections. PCMC's environment department has appointed a private agency to conduct regular monitoring of STP operations to improve compliance. "STPs are inspected frequently and notices issued to societies where the systems are non-functional. Considering the growing demand for water during summer, reusing treated water is crucial," said a civic official. The civic body provides alternate day water supply to residents since 2019 and many housing societies are forced to depend on tankers during summer. The PCMC official said many societies fail to maintain their STPs. Once the system develops an issue, repairs are often delayed by the society's management committee, leading to prolonged non-functionality. Meanwhile, housing societies criticised the civic body for poor implementation of building permission norms while giving completion certificates to residential projects. "In many cases, the builders install low-quality or non-functional STPs. PCMC officials do not verify details or physically inspect the plants before giving completion certificates and only residents are blamed," said Dattatray Deshmukh, chairman of the Pimpri Chinchwad Cooperative Housing Societies Federation. Deshmukh said PCMC officials had told them in the past that builders are responsible for maintaining STPs for two years post-handover, but this rule is never enforced. He said maintaining STPs is expensive and requires trained personnel for daily operations. "While PCMC continues to issue notices to societies, it should also ensure its own STPs function properly — since many operate below capacity and release untreated water into local water bodies," Deshmukh said. Sanjeevan Sangle, chairman of Chikhali Moshi Pimpri Chinchwad Cooperative Housing Societies Federation, said "Water supply is basic. If the civic body has to take action, it should first act against builders who provide poor quality or non-functional STPs to residents."
