Pune: PMRDA Cracks Down on Illegal Constructions; Bulldozers Deployed In Sectors 9, 11 And Bhor, 4,000 Sq Ft Demolished
Pune: PMRDA Cracks Down on Illegal Constructions; Bulldozers Deployed In Sectors 9, 11 And Bhor, 4,000 Sq Ft Demolished
Pune | February 10, 2026
The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) carried out a major demolition drive against unauthorised constructions on Tuesday (February 10), taking strict action in Sectors 9 and 11 and in Bhor taluka. The drive targeted illegal tin sheds, garages, labour camps and unauthorised hoardings, resulting in the demolition of nearly 4,000 square feet of illegal construction and the clearance of around 2.5 acres of government land reserved for public use.
In Sector 9, PMRDA teams demolished an illegal tin shed, while in Sector 11, action was taken against garages and a labour camp located along a 45-metre-wide road. These structures had been illegally constructed on land reserved for vehicle parking. As part of the operation, approximately 2.5 acres of parking land was reclaimed. Authorities have also issued notices to other stall owners and parking operators in the area, directing them to vacate the land immediately.
Simultaneously, PMRDA conducted action in Shindewadi village in Bhor taluka, where illegal hoardings were removed. The drive included the demolition of two hoardings belonging to Shri Pansare (Gat No. 60) and unauthorised hoardings belonging to Shri Shinde (Gat No. 62, Sanskruti Advertising). The removal of other illegal hoardings in the area is currently underway.
The operation was carried out under the guidance of Metropolitan Commissioner Dr Yogesh Mhase, Additional Metropolitan Commissioner Deepak Singla, and Superintendent of Police (Vigilance) Amol Zende. The drive involved teams from the Illegal Construction Removal Department, led by Assistant Commissioner Dr Dipti Suryavanshi-Patil, along with Deputy Commissioner Asha Holkar, Tehsildar Ravindra Ranjane, planning assistants, and engineering staff.
Speaking on the action, Dr Dipti Suryavanshi-Patil said that the drive was aimed at curbing unauthorised constructions across the PMRDA jurisdiction. She appealed to citizens and developers to obtain proper permissions from PMRDA before undertaking any construction, warning that strict action will continue against violators.
PMRDA has reiterated that similar enforcement drives will be carried out in the future to ensure planned development and protection of public land across the Pune metropolitan region.
