PMRDA drops water affidavit requirement for new housing projects
WATER & WASTE

PMRDA drops water affidavit requirement for new housing projects

The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has scrapped the requirement for developers of new housing projects in 23 merged villages and areas outside a 5km radius from civic limits to provide affidavits ensuring water supply. This decision has raised concerns among citizens, fearing it could worsen the water shortage in the region.

In a circular issued, PMRDA Commissioner Yogesh Mhase announced the cancellation of the previous mandate, stating that it is now the responsibility of civic bodies to ensure water supply, as per Urban Development Department guidelines.

The annulled order, implemented in August last year, was originally designed to monitor water supply for new constructions. Citizens and NGOs argue that scrapping it could exacerbate the existing water crisis. Lawyer Satya Muley, who represented a public interest litigation (PIL) regarding water shortages, stated that local NGOs are preparing to issue legal notices to challenge this decision, citing concerns over unregulated urban growth without accountability for basic services like water and roads.

According to PMRDA officials, the decision to cancel the affidavit requirement stemmed from developers submitting false affidavits. The responsibility for water supply in the 23 merged villages and surrounding areas lies with local authorities like PMC and PCMC, and no special affidavits are needed if these bodies have committed to provide water.

The new circular applies to 814 villages under PMRDA’s jurisdiction, with the responsibility of water supply for the merged villages falling on PMC. Developers will still need to submit proposals to the engineering department for water supply plans in cases where occupancy certificates were issued based on gram panchayat assurances or developer guarantees.

(TOI)

The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has scrapped the requirement for developers of new housing projects in 23 merged villages and areas outside a 5km radius from civic limits to provide affidavits ensuring water supply. This decision has raised concerns among citizens, fearing it could worsen the water shortage in the region. In a circular issued, PMRDA Commissioner Yogesh Mhase announced the cancellation of the previous mandate, stating that it is now the responsibility of civic bodies to ensure water supply, as per Urban Development Department guidelines. The annulled order, implemented in August last year, was originally designed to monitor water supply for new constructions. Citizens and NGOs argue that scrapping it could exacerbate the existing water crisis. Lawyer Satya Muley, who represented a public interest litigation (PIL) regarding water shortages, stated that local NGOs are preparing to issue legal notices to challenge this decision, citing concerns over unregulated urban growth without accountability for basic services like water and roads. According to PMRDA officials, the decision to cancel the affidavit requirement stemmed from developers submitting false affidavits. The responsibility for water supply in the 23 merged villages and surrounding areas lies with local authorities like PMC and PCMC, and no special affidavits are needed if these bodies have committed to provide water. The new circular applies to 814 villages under PMRDA’s jurisdiction, with the responsibility of water supply for the merged villages falling on PMC. Developers will still need to submit proposals to the engineering department for water supply plans in cases where occupancy certificates were issued based on gram panchayat assurances or developer guarantees. (TOI)

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Andhra Pradesh to Develop 30,000 Women-Led Enterprises by 2025

The Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) Department is accelerating efforts to create sustainable livelihoods for women in urban areas, in line with Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu’s goal of fostering one lakh women entrepreneurs by 2025. Under this initiative, the MAUD Department has set a target to establish 30,000 women-led enterprises across towns and cities in Andhra Pradesh. To support this vision, the department plans to establish Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) for women in TIDCO housing complexes. Vacant plots across 163 colonies have been earmarked ..

Next Story
Infrastructure Energy

G Kishan Reddy discusses mining expansion, clearances with Chhattisgarh CM

Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy met Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday to expedite land acquisition and environmental clearances for mining projects. Reddy, who was on a two-day visit to review operations at South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL), discussed measures to boost mining-led economic growth in the state. Key topics included speeding up land acquisition for mine expansions, obtaining quicker environmental approvals, and setting up integrated rehabilitation and resettlement sites. The minister also highlighted the importance of developing critical minerals in the region, alo..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

NITI Aayog's Vision for India's Auto Industry

NITI Aayog has launched the report titled "Automotive Industry: Powering India’s Participation in Global Value Chains," offering a roadmap for the country’s automotive future. Released by Shri Suman Bery, Vice Chairman, the report outlines key strategies to grow India’s automotive sector to $145 bn in component production by 2030. India is currently the fourth-largest automobile producer globally, but with only a modest three per cent share in the global automotive component market. The report emphasises the need to strengthen India’s position through competitive manufacturing, skill d..

Advertisement

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Talk to us?