Pune: CREDAI-Pune Metro highlighted on Friday (January 17) that complaints against developers under the guise of environmental regulations have been on the rise recently. These complaints have led to an increase in notices issued to developers by regulatory bodies.
Moreover, several projects have been delayed due to stringent environmental regulations, as noted by CREDAI-Pune Metro during the inauguration of the Pune Property Expo. The event, held on Friday, was inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol.
Other key attendees included CREDAI-Pune Metro President Ranjit Naiknavare, Vice Presidents Arvind Jain and Manish Jain, Management Committee members J.P. Shroff and Puneet Oswal, Environment Committee Co-Chairman Manish Kaneria, and Media Department's Kapil Gandhi.
During the event, concerns were raised about the increasing pollution levels in the city and recent actions taken against the construction sector. According to CREDAI-Pune Metro, more than 100 large construction projects in Pune are currently stuck with the State Environmental Impact Assessment Authority. Additionally, the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has issued notices to several developers in the city.
Manish Kaneria, Co-Chairman of CREDAI-Pune Metro's Environment Committee, noted that this trend is increasing and highlighted that developers are complying with environmental norms. However, he pointed out that certain activists are focusing their efforts on developers. He further clarified that upon receiving notices from regulatory bodies, developers have been addressing any issues or discrepancies.
Naiknavare also addressed the issue of vehicular pollution, emphasizing that it is a significant contributor to air pollution in the city. He pointed out that ongoing infrastructure projects are generating large amounts of dust, further exacerbating the pollution problem.
He also mentioned that the Pune Municipal Corporation has guidelines for developers, and the corporation's inspection teams regularly monitor compliance with these guidelines. As a result, the pollution caused by developers is gradually decreasing.
Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol announced that reducing traffic congestion in Pune would be a key focus in the coming months. Efforts will be made to expedite infrastructure projects, including the construction of new roads and the development of new airports.
With the city's expansion, the demand for water has risen, and to meet this demand, new water pipelines covering a total length of 1,800 kilometers will be laid. He also suggested that if the government reduces taxes on the housing sector, it would lower home prices, benefiting consumers. Additionally, he recommended increasing the subsidy amount on home loans, which would help boost the sales of affordable homes.