Bombay High Court Directs PMC to Act on Pune’s Road Issues, Disposes PIL with Civic Accountability Measures

1. PMC found guilty of breaching citizens’ fundamental rights by failing to address road issues under Article 21.
2. Ordered PMC to establish a mechanism for citizen road complaints with time-bound resolutions.
3. Directed RDRMC to continue regular meetings with Petitioner No.1 on the panel.
4. Mandated third-party audits by COEP and EIL.
5. Criticized PMC for past non-compliance with previous PILs and reports.
6. Petition filed on April 12, 2024, revealed violations of the MMC Act through unsafe roads.
7. Despite reconstituting RDRMC, PMC held only four meetings with an 8.5-month gap during the monsoon season.
8. Petitioners flagged PMC’s failure to implement an SOP for accountability from Junior Engineers to Superintending Engineers.
9. PMC finally published a list of 57 engineer officers for direct citizen grievance reporting on January 2, 2025.
10. Petitioners call for immediate compliance with STAC and RDRMC reports and propose an Oversight Committee for accountability.
11. High Court’s order emphasizes the need to address Pune’s road issues and ensure public safety.

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