Wakad: PCMC Clears Unauthorized 137 Sheds, 18 Houses for 45-Meter Road Widening Project

The operation was conducted using heavy machinery, including two JCBs, two Poklen machines, and two breaker machines. Substantial police force was deployed throughout the drive.
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Pune: The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has demolished unauthorized constructions, including commercial sheds and residential buildings, to facilitate the 45-meter road widening project on Wakad Datt Mandir Road.

Over a three-day operation starting January 6, the municipal authorities removed 137 commercial sheds and 18 residential structures, reclaiming approximately 62,000 square meters of land.

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The 45-meter road widening falls under PCMC's 'D' Regional Office. Unauthorized tin sheds and RCC constructions were identified as obstructions to the project.

Notices were issued as early as August 14, 2024, informing the property owners about the impending demolition. When some residents and business owners ignored these notices, PCMC escalated the warnings with public announcements on January 3, 2025.

Despite multiple warnings, the unauthorized structures remained in place, prompting the municipal corporation to initiate the demolition drive on January 6.

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Details of the Demolition Drive

Day 1: 70 unauthorized tin sheds were demolished.

Subsequent Days: Residential buildings, including single-story and multi-story constructions, were targeted.

Total Structures Removed:

  • 137 commercial tin sheds

  • 18 residential buildings (single-story and multi-story)

The demolition cleared a total area of 62,000 square meters.

Action Plan and Execution

The operation was conducted using heavy machinery, including two JCBs, two Poklen machines, and two breaker machines. City Engineer Makarand Nikam oversaw the drive and confirmed the details of the operation.

To prevent disruptions or untoward incidents, a substantial police force was deployed throughout the drive.

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