Shiv Sena workers protested at Lavasa’s entry gate over the ₹500 fee charged to motorists, calling it exploitative.
Tourists are charged ₹200 for two-wheelers and ₹500 for four-wheelers without any visible services in return.
A meeting between Lavasa authorities and protest leaders is scheduled for Thursday to discuss the issue.
Pune, 22 July 2025: Shiv Sena workers staged a protest at the entry gate of Lavasa city on Friday, opposing the ₹500 fee collected from visitors under the label of a "parking charge." Party members alleged that the fee was unjustified, as no parking or related services were being provided in return.
Currently, tourists are being charged ₹200 for two-wheelers and ₹500 for four-wheelers upon entering the privately developed hill city. The protestors accused the administration of exploiting the public in the name of tourism fees.
The agitation was led by Shiv Sena district leaders including Prakash Bhegade, Abasaheb Shelke, Kailasbhau Marne, Ram Gaikwad, Mauli Daphal, Datta Zore, and Dhananjay Pasalkar. The protest drew attention from locals and tourists alike, many of whom supported the demand for transparency and accountability from Lavasa authorities.
Speaking on the matter, the Shiv Sena leaders warned:
“If the ₹500 entry fee is not revoked soon, the protest will intensify.”
In response, the Lavasa administration has called for a meeting with the agitating leaders, scheduled for Thursday at the Town Hall. While no official statement has yet been released by Lavasa officials, the meeting is expected to address the growing discontent and potentially offer a resolution to the dispute.
