Hey there, Pune folks! Big news coming your way about the recent developments in Uruli Devachi and Fursungi villages. The PMC has been splurging big bucks in these areas, with a whopping ₹500 crore being pumped into various projects. But hold on, now these villages are breaking off to form their own Municipal Council, leaving many scratching their heads about where all that tax money went.
Over the past five years, a cool ₹250 crore has been spent in Uruli Devachi and Fursungi, with an extra ₹200 crore allocated since 2008 to tackle waste disposal issues. That’s not all – there was even a ₹42 crore Sewage Management Plan in the works for these villages. Talk about a serious cash splash!
But now, with the state government deciding to give these villages their own Municipal Council, the future of these projects is up in the air. The Urban Development Department’s notification has stirred up some serious discontent among the locals, with some even threatening legal action over the decision-making process.
Prominent figures like Ujjwal Keskar, Suhas Kulkarni, and Prashant Badhe have all spoken out against this move, highlighting the potential setbacks it could bring to the development of the entire region. The PMC had big plans for these villages, including a TP Scheme and waiving off a hefty ₹1,000 crore in charges. Not to mention the ₹200 crore in property tax arrears that now need to be reevaluated.
With Uruli Devachi and Fursungi going their separate ways, the PMC will have to rethink its strategy for the remaining nine villages. Keskar, in particular, is not holding back on his criticism, pointing out the complications this split could bring to the overall development plans.
Looks like there’s some serious drama unfolding in Pune’s backyard. Stay tuned for more updates on this evolving story!
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