Pune, 18 December 2025: Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has issued an important advisory for all residents living within its limits regarding accidents caused by potholes on city roads. The move follows directions issued by the Bombay High Court in October 2025 while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) related to road safety and civic accountability.
As per the new directive, if a person is injured or loses their life due to an accident caused by potholes on roads developed by the PMC, the affected individual or their relatives can submit an application seeking compensation. The application must be supported by relevant documents and evidence related to the accident.
Applications should be submitted to the Pune Municipal Corporation’s Road Department, located on the first floor at Shivajinagar, Pune – 411005. Citizens can also reach the department via phone at 020-25501087 or email at road@punecorporation.org.
To ensure proper scrutiny and action, a special committee has been formed in line with the High Court’s orders. The committee is headed by the Municipal Commissioner and includes officials from various civic departments. Its role is to examine each case and decide whether compensation should be granted.
Explaining the process, PMC Road Department Chief Engineer Aniruddha Pawaskar said that the state government has instructed all municipal corporations and councils across Maharashtra to form such committees.
In Pune, the committee will carefully verify accident-related documents, conduct inquiries if needed, and confirm whether the accident occurred specifically due to potholes before recommending compensation. This scrutiny is aimed at preventing false or misleading claims, as road accidents can occur due to multiple factors.
The final decision on compensation will be taken based on the committee’s recommendations.
The directive is not limited to Pune alone but applies across Maharashtra. PMC has appealed to citizens to be aware of this mechanism and to submit applications promptly in case of pothole-related accidents. Civic officials believe this system will help ensure accountability and provide justice to victims affected by poor road conditions.