PCMC Under Fire Over Alleged Irregular Approval For Commercial Project Inside Wakad Housing Society
PCMC Under Fire Over Alleged Irregular Approval For Commercial Project Inside Wakad Housing Society
Pimpri-Chinchwad, June 9, 2026: The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) is facing allegations of procedural lapses and development control violations over a controversial construction approval granted within Sucasa Co-operative Housing Society in Wakad. Residents have accused the civic body’s town planning department of ignoring objections and bypassing regulations to benefit private developers.
According to residents, the dispute began earlier this year when they raised concerns over alleged unauthorized construction activities and changes in land use within the society premises. Formal complaints were submitted to PCMC on February 14, 2026, challenging structural modifications and developments that residents claim directly affect safety and access within the residential complex.
Residents further alleged that despite repeated follow-ups, no proper hearing or resolution was provided by the civic administration. They claimed that the Building Permission and Unauthorized Construction Control Department acknowledged receipt of their complaint on April 28, 2026, but failed to take timely corrective action or conduct a formal inquiry into the matter.
The controversy intensified on June 1, 2026, when PCMC reportedly approved the disputed construction project. Residents have described the decision as a “backdoor approval,” alleging that it was granted without addressing pending objections or completing due legal procedures.
A key concern raised by residents is the alleged violation of the Unified Development Control and Promotion Regulations (UDCPR). Under the regulations, commercial construction projects require a minimum access road width of 12 metres. Residents claim the internal road within Sucasa Society measures only 10.5 metres, making the project ineligible for commercial approval. They have also alleged that official records were manipulated to show compliance with the required road width.
Residents have additionally expressed concerns over the demolition of the society’s boundary wall and the establishment of commercial facilities, including a gym, dark store, hotel outlet and recreational space within the project area. They argue that these developments could pose safety and privacy risks, particularly for children and senior citizens living in the society.
The residents have demanded cancellation of the approval, a high-level inquiry into the matter, and greater transparency from the civic administration. They have urged the PCMC Commissioner and senior town planning officials to intervene and address the allegations. As of now, no official findings have established wrongdoing, and the civic body has not issued a detailed public response to each of the claims.
