The panel was set up to analyse the reasons and suggest corrective measures for unauthorised constructions or encroachments that have mushroomed in Pune.
The Public Commission of Inquiry (PCI), headed by former Supreme Court judge PB Sawant, has found that encroachments on nalas and unauthorised constructions are the major problems in the city.
The commission, formed by Nagrik Chetna Manch (NCM) and Surajya Sangharsh Samiti (SSS) in October 2010, made the observations during its hearings.
The panel was set up to analyse the reasons and suggest corrective measures for unauthorised constructions or encroachments that have mushroomed in the city
and are affecting the smooth implementation of the city’s development plan.
NCM president Major General (retired) SCN Jatar and SSS president Vijay Kumbhar informed the media about the hearings conducted by the commission. They said the commission’s inquiry is likely to be completed by December 2011.
If the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) does not take action to mitigate problems and remove unauthorised or illegal constructions then a public interest litigation (PIL) would be filed in the Bombay high court for redressal, they said.
Jatar said that upon receipt of citizens’ complaints, the PCI carried out discussions and issued notices to complainants, respondents and the PMC. He said the PCI held two sets of hearings from March 16 to 18 and June 8 to 11 this year and selected only those complaints where the complainants produced documentary evidence.
During two sets of hearings 22 cases were covered.
Jatar said that the commission is not getting any cooperation from the PMC. The PCI plans to complete all hearings by December 2011 before trying to carry out a
review of the PMC’s actions.
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