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Hindustan Times
18-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
After 13 years Palm Beach Residency gets provisional OC on court order
NAVI MUMBAI: Thirteen years after it was constructed, the upscale Amey Cooperative Housing Society Limited's (ACHSL) Palm Beach Residency in Nerul has received a provisional occupancy certificate (OC) from the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC). The complex, which was mired in litigation due to construction violations of over 3 lakh sq ft, has had to bear a whopping ₹100 crore for the OC, with ₹66.67 crore paid to NMMC and around ₹34 crore to CIDCO for various permissions. The project has been mired in controversy for decades. First there were allegations of illegalities in the land allotment process by CIDCO to six 'bogus' cooperative societies of APMC mathadis that had been merged, which then sold the land to the Wadhwa group. After being cleared by the Supreme Court, when the project was finally completed in 2012, FSI violations were reported, following which NMMC refused to issue an OC. Social activist Sandeep Thakur filed a PIL in the Bombay high court in 2018 for action against those responsible for illegal occupation of the buildings. The society too filed a writ petition seeking permissions. The HC in October 2024 permitted NMMC to take a decision with regard to regularisation of the building. NMMC passed an order on December 31, 2024, agreeing to grant an OC, subject to payment of penalty, additional premium and other conditions. As an interim measure, the court on March 4 permitted the deposit of the amount to NMMC, asking it to issue the OC which, it stated, would be provisional in nature and subject to further orders. Somnath Kekan, assistant director of town planning, NMMC, said that the introduction of the new Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations, which permit additional FSI, had enabled the regularisation. Uma Ahuja, chairperson of ACHSL, said that the residents were 'keeping it low-key, as we believe that this is the time to maintain calmness and composure'. Thakur, however, said the provisional OC was subject to the court's previous rulings, which prohibit any sale or purchase of the units. 'It is also subject to the confirmation of validity of 'consent to operate' from MPCB, which is conducting an inquiry,' he said. 'The society does not have environmental clearances, and we will take up the issues concerning permissions given by MCZMA and SEIAA in the next hearing on July 8. We will plead for the cancellation of the provisional OC.'
India Gazette
15-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Turkey committed the sin of backing Pakistan": Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], May 15 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday strongly supported the boycott of Turkish and Azerbaijani goods, saying Turkey 'committed the sin' of backing Pakistan. His remarks came during a workshop organised by the Urban Development Department in Pune today, amid upcoming local body elections in the state. Speaking to the media, Shinde said, 'I welcome and appreciate the traders who have imposed a boycott on Turkey. Turkey committed the sin of supporting Pakistan, which has barbarically killed our innocent people. As a result, Turkey must be boycotted, and this exclusion is justified. To those receiving threats, I assure you that no harm will come to is no need to fear Pakistan.' Shinde praised Rajasthan traders for their decision to boycott Turkish marble and Azerbaijani apples, calling it a 'sign of patriotism.' He added that traders in Pune had taken similar action, showing solidarity against nations that support Pakistan. Shinde also lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stance on Pakistan and congratulated him for responding firmly. 'I congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his courageous response to Pakistan. They have been taught a lesson and Pakistan will learn from this,' he said. Commenting on the upcoming local body elections, Shinde said the government was working as per Supreme Court directions. 'The Supreme Court has ordered elections, and preparations are underway according to their directives. We fought and won the last Lok Sabha and Assembly elections as a Mahayuti, securing a landslide victory. Similarly, we will contest the upcoming local body elections with the same intensity and emerge victorious,' he said. He added that Mahayuti's competition had grown, but expressed full confidence in securing another win. 'Now our competition has increased even more, so the upcoming local body elections will be contested by the Mahayuti and the Mahayuti will win,' he said. The two-day urban development workshop at Yashada in Pune brought together municipal commissioners and chief officers from across Maharashtra. The discussions focused on city-specific challenges and policy decisions, especially regarding the Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations (DCPR). 'There should be a holistic, balanced development of cities. This will be discussed at the conference in today's workshop,' Shinde said. He emphasised that the goal was to uplift living standards and ensure that 'municipalities should be given justice.' He also addressed the cancellation of the Development Plan (DP) under the PMRD scheme, promising that future decisions would prioritize citizen rights and interests. (ANI)
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."
Hindustan Times
30-04-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
PMRDA to issue occupancy certificates for pre-2013 legal constructions
Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) commissioner Yogesh Mhase on Tuesday said that those who built homes or bought flats with valid town planning permission before 2013 but were denied occupancy certificates will now be eligible to receive it. Before PMRDA was formed in 2015, people needed permission from the town planning department for construction. After approval, such construction was considered legal. Many who built houses or bought flats before 2013 with this permission did not get occupancy certificates and could not get home loans from banks. They also faced trouble in selling flats. As per the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) Act (Section 7.6) and Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations (UDCPR) rules (Section 2.10), PMRDA can issue occupancy certificates. But when citizens apply, PMRDA said it could not issue as a court case is pending in Mumbai municipal corporation. 'Citizens should approach the authority with valid documents. These will be verified before certificates are issued,' Mhase said. Local offices in villages Covering over 6,000sqkm and 697 villages, PMRDA operates from a central office in Akurdi, causing inconvenience to residents in remote areas. To address this, the authority will set up local offices in eight villages starting May 1, Mhase said.
