- Pune authorities have been cracking down on encroachments along key highways in the city, including Pune-Nashik Road, Pune-Solapur Road, and Chandni Chowk to Paud Road. During the operation, some encroachers voluntarily removed their structures to cooperate with the administration.
- Officials have stressed the importance of obtaining proper permissions before any construction takes place in the city. This is in response to the increasing encroachments causing severe traffic congestion and inconvenience for citizens.
- Dr. Yogesh Mhase, Metropolitan Commissioner of PMRDA, has stated that the special drive aims to resolve the issue and ensure smoother traffic movement in the coming days.
- The statistics from the recent encroachment clearance operation from March 3-11 are as follows:
- Pune-Nashik Road (26 km): 702 encroachments removed, clearing an area of 70,200 sq. ft.
- Pune-Solapur Road (25 km): 772 encroachments removed, clearing an area of 77,200 sq. ft.
- Chandni Chowk to Paud Road (16 km): 518 encroachments removed, clearing an area of 51,800 sq. ft.
- Total encroachments removed: 1,992, clearing a total area of 1,99,200 sq. ft.
- Authorities are urging residents and businesses to follow legal construction norms to avoid future actions being taken against them for encroaching on public spaces. It is essential for the smooth functioning of traffic in the city and to ensure the safety and convenience of all citizens.
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