Pune, 28th May 2026: ₹25000 fine has imposed by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on a construction project near Seven Loves Chowk for illegally discharging sludge-mixed water into a stormwater drainage chamber.
The action was taken in the jurisdiction of the Kasba Peth ward office, where a construction project is currently underway near Kumar Pacific Mall and Seven Loves Chowk.
Civic authorities had received complaints that muddy water from the site was being directly released into the stormwater drainage system.
During an inspection, PMC officials found that water from the construction site was being discharged into the stormwater chamber through a pipeline. Officials said such activities can choke drainage lines and increase the risk of waterlogging and flood-like situations during the monsoon.
The inspection was conducted under the guidance of Deputy Commissioners Santosh Warule and Madhav Jagtap, along with Assistant Commissioner Timayya Jagale. Senior Health Inspector Rahul Rajgolkar and Health Inspector Shivaji Gaikwad were part of the inspection team.
PMC officials stated that sludge, debris, and untreated water from construction sites often lead to blocked drains and water accumulation on roads. Following the inspection, action was initiated against Vishal Jain associated with the Ranawat Group project.
The civic body has warned all developers against releasing wastewater directly into stormwater drains and said strict legal action, including criminal proceedings, could be initiated against repeat violators.