PMC asks PMRDA to halt new building permissions in Wagholi over poor infrastructure.
Commissioner visits after residents protest delays in roads, water, and drainage.
Residents continue to face civic issues despite paying property taxes.
PUNE, 17 October 2025: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has requested the Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) to halt the issuance of new building permits in Wagholi until key civic amenities like roads, drainage, and water supply are enhanced.
This decision follows increasing complaints from residents in merged areas, such as Wagholi, Mundhwa, Undri, and Pisoli, regarding insufficient infrastructure.
Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram visited Wagholi on Wednesday after residents staged a protest, blocking his vehicle to highlight the poor condition of civic services. The demonstration underlined the urgency of basic amenities for residents in the area.
Speaking to citizens, Ram said the PMC will prioritise providing basic infrastructure in these areas and will set a clear timeline for completing the works. He also warned that officers failing to meet deadlines would face strict action, signalling a firm approach toward accountability.
Ram added that he would write to the state government and the PMRDA commissioner to request a temporary halt on new construction until the municipal body can match infrastructure development with the pace of new buildings. PMC officer Madhav Jagtap confirmed the visit and said residents had expressed strong dissatisfaction with the delay in civic works.
Residents have long complained that despite paying property taxes, they continue to face irregular water supply, poor roads, and inadequate sewage networks. The PMC has cited financial constraints and pending approvals as reasons for the slow progress in extending infrastructure to newly merged areas.
