Pune: PMRDA Cracks Down on Illegal Hoardings in Loni Kalbhor; Action Intensifies on Unauthorized Constructions
Pune: PMRDA Cracks Down on Illegal Hoardings in Loni Kalbhor; Action Intensifies on Unauthorized Constructions
Pune, May 2: The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has initiated action against illegal hoardings within its jurisdiction. In a recent operation, three unauthorized hoardings were removed from various locations in Loni Kalbhor, Haveli Taluka.
This crackdown has alarmed hoarding owners and advertising companies, prompting many to clear dues and apply for proper development permissions. Some entities have voluntarily dismantled their hoardings. Authorities warned that unauthorized hoardings pose risks—especially during unseasonal rains and strong winds—due to their height, structure, and locations near high-traffic areas.
Deputy Commissioner Dr. Deepti Suryawanshi-Patil urged owners to remove unsafe, oversized, or duplicate-structured hoardings immediately and obtain valid permissions. She also cautioned that unilateral removal actions will be taken by PMRDA if compliance is not ensured.
The enforcement is being carried out under the guidance of Metropolitan Commissioner Dr. Yogesh Mhase, Additional Commissioner Deepak Singla, and Superintendent of Police & Vigilance Officer Amol Tambe. Deputy Commissioner Dr. Deepti Suryawanshi-Patil is leading the initiative.
Officials present during the operation included Deputy Collector Pramod Kudale, Tehsildars Ravindra Ranjane and Sachin Mhaske, Police Inspector Maheshkumar Sartape, and engineers Vishnu Awad, Sharad Khomne, Pranav Dengale, and Tejas Madane, along with local security teams.
Demolition Drive on Illegal Constructions Also Underway
Over the past few days, PMRDA has also intensified its campaign against unauthorized constructions. On Wednesday, encroachments on an active construction site in Wagholi (Haveli Taluka) and along the road from Bakaji Corner to the crematorium in Bavdhan (Mulshi Taluka) were cleared. A total of 39 structures—including tin sheds, RCC platforms, compound walls, and shanties—were demolished, helping to reduce traffic congestion in these areas.
