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Trial run for Pune’s Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar metro to begin in September

PMRDA officials said that while the trial runs may begin by September, regular passenger service will start from next year

According to officials, land acquisition, permits, and tender issues caused authorities to miss the original deadline of March 2025. (HT FILE)

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Published on May 03, 2025 05:00 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

PMRDA tightens rules on low bids to prevent poor road work

A senior official said the authority would continue to monitor the performance of contractors closely and evaluate technical as well as financial capacity during the bidding process

Mhase said the focus is not just on awarding contracts, but on delivering quality. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Published on Apr 30, 2025 10:45 PM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

NCP (SP) stage protest over PMRDA DP

Jagtap further alleged that during the preparation of the plan, money was collected from farmers whose land was marked for reservation

Led by city unit president Prashant Jagtap, NCP (SP) workers held a demonstration outside the district collector’s office. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Published on Apr 30, 2025 06:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

PMRDA to issue occupancy certificates for pre-2013 legal constructions

Before PMRDA was formed in 2015, people needed permission from the town planning department for construction

As per the Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) Act (Section 7.6) and Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations (UDCPR) rules (Section 2.10), PMRDA can issue occupancy certificates. (REPRESENTATIVE IC)

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Published on Apr 30, 2025 06:26 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

CM’s 18-metre road mandate puts PMRDA’s town planning schemes under review

Fadnavis during his visit to the city on Sunday said that the future of Pune lies within the PMRDA limits. He hinted that instead of a development plan (DP)

The instruction has put six pending TP schemes under question. (HT)

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Published on Apr 30, 2025 06:22 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Confusion over flood prevention work in Pune’s newly merged villages

PMRDA has clarified that these villages now fall under PMC’s jurisdiction, so the responsibility lies with the civic body

This has created confusion over who will do the work and help citizens during the monsoon. (HT)

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Published on Apr 28, 2025 06:42 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

State panel to streamline planning, development of public amenities in PMRDA

The state government is drafting a policy to enhance public facility planning in PMRDA, promoting shared land use for efficiency across local bodies.

An official order was issued by Pratima Bhadane, joint secretary of the urban development department, on April 4. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Published on Apr 13, 2025 05:46 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Comprehensive plan for potable water should be developed for Pune: Sule

Speaking about the garbage dumping issue, she said, “Many areas are facing the garbage issue. We are raising complaints about the garbage issue, but they are not being addressed.”

On Monday, Sule held a meeting with PMC, PMRDA, and National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) officials to discuss various civic issues. (HT)

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Published on Apr 08, 2025 05:40 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Fate of development in merged PMC areas uncertain as State cancels PMRDA’s DP

The move effectively nullifies proposed land reservations for public amenities and infrastructure, setting back the development of these areas

Now, PMRDA will have to restart the DP process, which has already taken eight years. (HT)

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Published on Apr 03, 2025 06:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

PMRDA removes over 2k illegal encroachments in special drive

The National Highways, Public Works Department (PWD), Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) officials were also part of the drive

This has cleared about two lakh square meters of road space, easing traffic congestion, said officials. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Mar 13, 2025 07:28 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Raj Bhavan approves land transfer for construction of staircase for metro line 3

With this approval, the PMRDA now has 100% of the required land for this project, ensuring smooth progress in its construction

The PMRDA is implementing the 23.20 km-long metro line 3 from Maan-Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar. As of now, 83% of the project work is complete. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Mar 06, 2025 06:40 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

PMRDA clears 201 encroachments on highways

The action was carried out on three highways, clearing up over 20,000 square feet of space on the first day of the anti-encroachment drive

PMRDA has urged those with unauthorised structures along highways to remove them voluntarily. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Mar 04, 2025 05:44 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

PMRDA extends deadline for Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar Pune Metro line-3 to September 2025

In the recent meeting with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the state has given the green signal to hand over the land of Raj Bhavan for Metro station work, said official

The Pune Metro Line-3, the deadline for which was March 2025, is a 23 mm elevated Metro rail project connecting the IT hub of Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar. (HT FILE)

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Published on Feb 24, 2025 05:04 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

PMPML needs 6,000 more buses, 16 new depots to meet growing commuter demand

The public transport body currently operates on 367 routes, the proposal includes the addition of 18 new routes over time while seven more will be added in the next decade based on demand patterns

At present, the transport body has 16 depots, and redevelopment is planned for the Kothrud, Katraj, Hadapsar, Market Yard, and Pimpri depots. (HT FILE PHOTO)

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Published on Feb 18, 2025 05:32 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

PMRDA to develop 15 key interchanges connecting Ring Road within & outside Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad

As part of this plan, three new roads will be constructed connecting Chandkhed to Kasarsai, Mutha Top to Urawade, and Nighoje to Moi to enhance transport infrastructure in the region

The Ring Road within the PMRDA limits will pass through nine talukas including Maval, Khed, Shirur, Haveli, Daund, Purandar, Bhor, Velhe and Mulshi. Plans are afoot to construct new interchanges to enhance connectivity. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Feb 17, 2025 05:08 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Maha-Metro urges PMRDA to consider its underground route while planning Katraj-Yerawada tunnel

Last week, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis granted in-principle approval for PMRDA’s proposed underground twin-tunnel project, which aims to ease traffic between the northern and southern parts of the city

Fadnavis, who chaired the meeting, emphasised the use of modern technology and directed officials to expedite the submission of a Detailed Project Report (DPR). (HT )

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Published on Feb 17, 2025 05:06 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Prepare Purandar airport connectivity plan from Ahmednagar, Satara highways: CM

Fadnavis, along with other officials, took a review meeting for various projects in Mumbai, on Wednesday

Land for proposed Purandar airport. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Published on Feb 14, 2025 06:00 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Pune civic body dismantles BRTS routes while PMRDA proposes new corridors

The new plan includes six new BRTS routes spanning 163km, alongside a 276-km metro network, with an estimated budget of ₹1.26 lakh crore

The new BRTS corridors are planned on routes such as Ravet to Rajgurunagar, Gawali Matha Chowk to Shewalewadi, Ravet to Talegaon Dabhade, Chandani Chowk to Hinjewadi, Loni Kalbhor to Kedgaon, and Bhumkar Chowk to Chinchwad Chowk. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Published on Feb 09, 2025 07:04 AM IST

ByAbhay Khairnar

PMRDA initiates traffic plan for 17 key junctions on PMC & PCMC outskirts

Three junctions in Maval taluka, four in Mulshi taluka, three in Shirur taluka, and seven in Haveli taluka are experiencing significant traffic congestion

The PMRDA has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to develop the ‘Traffic Congestion Mitigation Plan’ targeting 17 key junctions in the PMR, encompassing areas around PMC and PCMC in the last week of January this year. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Published on Feb 03, 2025 07:42 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

PMRDA razes encroachments in Wagholi

PMRDA cleared over 120 unauthorised structures covering more than 15,000 square feet by Thursday afternoon

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Published on Jan 31, 2025 07:04 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Part of multi-level flyover at University Chowk to be operational by April

The segment of the flyover that connects to Pashan Road is expected to be completed by June of this year

On Saturday, Shivajinagar MLA Siddharth Shirole met with the administration at Ganeshkhind Chowk for a review meeting and site visit. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Jan 19, 2025 06:14 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Modern College land to be used for road widening plan at SPPU Chowk area

Official said Pashan-side ramp of SPPU Chowk flyover needs road widening towards Ganesh Khind Road campus of Modern College

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Updated on Jan 10, 2025 09:22 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

PMRDA handovers three land parcels to PMPML to develop depots

The land parcels are located near the International Exhibition Centre in Moshi, the Central Facility Centre in Bhosari, and Sector 29 in Ravet

PMPML currently operates 503 buses on 122 routes in the PMRDA region. The PMPML had requested three land parcels from the PMRDA administration for its services. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Jan 03, 2025 08:36 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

PMRDA’s RRP for Indrayani & Mula rivers awaiting NRCD approval

Notably, the PCMC has been tasked with overseeing the project on both banks of the river. The remaining 87.5 kilometres has been entrusted to the PMRDA

Key measures include cleaning the riverbed, purifying the water, and exploring the feasibility of a water transport system. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on Dec 18, 2024 06:24 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

PMRDA suspends road possession, leaves builders & property owners in the lurch

PMRDA has suspended the process of road possession, leaving builders and property owners in a state of uncertainty

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Updated on Dec 06, 2024 08:42 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Assembly polls over, PMRDA cracks down on illegal structures, hoardings

The anti-encroachment department plans to appoint more employees to tackle unauthorised structures effectively

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Updated on Nov 29, 2024 08:34 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Maha-Metro to execute Swargate-Loni Kalbhor, Saswad Lines instead of PMRDA

As both PMRDA and Maha-Metro have submitted development plans for parallel lines, a decision was made to consolidate efforts under one organisation

Currently, PMRDA, in partnership with the Tata Group on a Public Private Partnership (PPP) basis, is progressing with the Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar Metro line. (HT FILE)

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Updated on Nov 26, 2024 08:24 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

PMRDA bans mobile phone use by contractual employees during office hours

To prevent disruptions at work and maintain discipline, PMRDA has banned contractual employees from using mobile phones

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Updated on Nov 22, 2024 08:54 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

Set up timeline for establishing STPs: NGT directs PMRDA

NGT directs PMRDA to finalize a timeline for 18 sewage treatment plants in Pune District amid pollution concerns in the Indrayani River.

In previous sessions, the MPCB and PCMC submitted their responses to river pollution and the efforts taken by both local bodies. (HT FILE )

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Updated on Oct 19, 2024 06:06 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

PMRDA acts against unauthorised construction in Hinjewadi, Manjri

The case was lodged at the Hinjewadi Police Station on Tuesday against Srikant Bhanudas Navale of Hinjewadi for unauthorised construction at survey number 258/1/3 in Hinjewadi, Mulshi; and Dipali Vijay Vadale of Hadapsar for illegal construction at survey number 153 in Manjri, Haveli

The accused faced legal action after it failed to comply with notices sent to stop the illegal activity. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

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Updated on Oct 04, 2024 09:18 AM IST

BySiddharth Gadkari

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PMRDA officials said that while the trial runs may begin by September, regular passenger service will start from next year

A senior official said the authority would continue to monitor the performance of contractors closely and evaluate technical as well as financial capacity during the bidding process

Jagtap further alleged that during the preparation of the plan, money was collected from farmers whose land was marked for reservation

Before PMRDA was formed in 2015, people needed permission from the town planning department for construction

Fadnavis during his visit to the city on Sunday said that the future of Pune lies within the PMRDA limits. He hinted that instead of a development plan (DP)

PMRDA has clarified that these villages now fall under PMC’s jurisdiction, so the responsibility lies with the civic body

The state government is drafting a policy to enhance public facility planning in PMRDA, promoting shared land use for efficiency across local bodies.

Speaking about the garbage dumping issue, she said, “Many areas are facing the garbage issue. We are raising complaints about the garbage issue, but they are not being addressed.”

The move effectively nullifies proposed land reservations for public amenities and infrastructure, setting back the development of these areas

The National Highways, Public Works Department (PWD), Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) officials were also part of the drive

With this approval, the PMRDA now has 100% of the required land for this project, ensuring smooth progress in its construction

The action was carried out on three highways, clearing up over 20,000 square feet of space on the first day of the anti-encroachment drive

In the recent meeting with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the state has given the green signal to hand over the land of Raj Bhavan for Metro station work, said official

The public transport body currently operates on 367 routes, the proposal includes the addition of 18 new routes over time while seven more will be added in the next decade based on demand patterns

As part of this plan, three new roads will be constructed connecting Chandkhed to Kasarsai, Mutha Top to Urawade, and Nighoje to Moi to enhance transport infrastructure in the region

Last week, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis granted in-principle approval for PMRDA’s proposed underground twin-tunnel project, which aims to ease traffic between the northern and southern parts of the city

Fadnavis, along with other officials, took a review meeting for various projects in Mumbai, on Wednesday

The new plan includes six new BRTS routes spanning 163km, alongside a 276-km metro network, with an estimated budget of ₹1.26 lakh crore

Three junctions in Maval taluka, four in Mulshi taluka, three in Shirur taluka, and seven in Haveli taluka are experiencing significant traffic congestion

PMRDA cleared over 120 unauthorised structures covering more than 15,000 square feet by Thursday afternoon

The segment of the flyover that connects to Pashan Road is expected to be completed by June of this year

Official said Pashan-side ramp of SPPU Chowk flyover needs road widening towards Ganesh Khind Road campus of Modern College

The land parcels are located near the International Exhibition Centre in Moshi, the Central Facility Centre in Bhosari, and Sector 29 in Ravet

Notably, the PCMC has been tasked with overseeing the project on both banks of the river. The remaining 87.5 kilometres has been entrusted to the PMRDA

PMRDA has suspended the process of road possession, leaving builders and property owners in a state of uncertainty

The anti-encroachment department plans to appoint more employees to tackle unauthorised structures effectively

As both PMRDA and Maha-Metro have submitted development plans for parallel lines, a decision was made to consolidate efforts under one organisation

To prevent disruptions at work and maintain discipline, PMRDA has banned contractual employees from using mobile phones

NGT directs PMRDA to finalize a timeline for 18 sewage treatment plants in Pune District amid pollution concerns in the Indrayani River.

The case was lodged at the Hinjewadi Police Station on Tuesday against Srikant Bhanudas Navale of Hinjewadi for unauthorised construction at survey number 258/1/3 in Hinjewadi, Mulshi; and Dipali Vijay Vadale of Hadapsar for illegal construction at survey number 153 in Manjri, Haveli

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