Moshi Building Collapse: PCMC Records Show Only Ground Floor Had Completion Certificate
Moshi Building Collapse: PCMC Records Show Only Ground Floor Had Completion Certificate
Pimpri Chinchwad, July 11, 2026: A major revelation has emerged in the ongoing investigation into the Moshi garbage depot accident, where rescue operations continued for nearly 65 hours after a portion of the Waste-to-Energy plant collapsed. Authorities are now facing serious questions after it was revealed that the collapsed three-storey administrative building allegedly had a completion certificate only for its ground floor.
Rescue operations at the accident site have continued as concerns remain over the fate of those trapped in the collapse. The incident has already claimed one life, while the lives of eight workers were put at risk, drawing widespread criticism of the administration’s handling of the disaster.
According to information that has come to light, the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation’s (PCMC) Building Department had issued a completion certificate only for the ground floor of the administrative building on July 27, 2023.
No Permission for Upper Floors
In a significant disclosure, City Engineer Manoj Sethiya admitted that there is no record of any application seeking permission, or any approval granted, for the construction of the first and second floors. Despite this, the allegedly unauthorised upper floors were reportedly being used as a canteen and conference room.
An even more serious allegation has surfaced regarding the approval process. According to the information available, the PCMC Environment Department sought permission for revised construction on July 26, 2023, and the Building Department issued a completion certificate the very next day, July 27, allegedly without conducting any physical inspection of the structure.
The revelation has raised serious questions over how the two upper floors were constructed when approval existed only for the ground floor, who authorised the illegal construction, and who permitted employees to work inside those floors.
Questions Over Responsibility
The accident, which triggered a rescue operation lasting nearly 65 hours, resulted in the death of one worker while placing the lives of eight others in danger. The incident has sparked public outrage, with questions now being raised over whether the primary responsibility lies with the then Executive Engineer of the Environment Department or with the contractor responsible for the project.
Families Confront Civic Officials
Late on Friday night, relatives of employees affected by the garbage depot accident confronted PCMC Additional Commissioner Kuldeep Jangam, demanding accountability from the civic administration.
Family members expressed concern over the future of workers, including Akshay Gaikwad, who had recently married and had young children. They also sought clarity on compensation and questioned whether negligence by the authorities had contributed to the tragedy. The grieving relatives demanded that those responsible for the incident be held accountable.
