Pune : MSRDC to carry out ring road work in full swing; GSI mapping will be conducted of roads
By: Pune Pulse
August 24, 2023
Pune: The Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) is making progress in acquiring land for the ring road project. Currently, they have allocated Rs 450 crore, with Rs 602 crore remaining.
The road will undergo GSI mapping using maps. Notices have been issued by the district administration to those affected by the land acquisition for the ring road. The land will be acquired through the settlement process, prioritizing voluntary participation from farmers.
As per the information provided, to alleviate traffic congestion in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, the Road Corporation is constructing a 172 km long and 110 meters wide ring road. It is divided into two sections: East and West. The western section includes five villages in Bhor, 11 in Haveli, 15 in Mulshi, and six in Maval. The project requires the acquisition of 695 hectares of land, and the assessment of land in the western section has already been completed. After finalizing the rates, land acquisition notices were sent out.
However, some local organizations raised concerns about discrepancies in the evaluation process. They requested an extension of the notice to ensure fair compensation for affected individuals. As per the information provided, Rajesh Deshmukh, Pune District Collector conducted a province-wise inquiry and found that the farmers had agreed to the land acquisition.
In response to the villagers’ demands, the provincial authorities and road corporation officials are addressing objections and requests. The administration assures that the farmers’ protests have subsided, and land acquisition is proceeding with careful examination of documents and consent letters.
As per the information received, the ring road project is divided into two phases: west and east. The western phase is currently being assessed and land acquisition is being carried out through the settlement process. Additionally, four villages in the east are affected. The evaluation process for the eastern villages aligns with the state government’s decision made in January, and GSI mapping will be conducted using maps.
However we tried contacting MSRDC officials but couldn’t connect.
