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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
CM to PCMC chief: Cancel Charholi TP scheme plan, first take people into confidence
AFTER continuous protests from Charholi residents, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday directed the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) to cancel its plan to implement the TP (Town Planning) scheme in these areas. 'I direct the municipal commissioner not to stay the TP scheme proposal in Chikhli-Charholi area but to cancel it. Without taking people into confidence, we cannot carry out the development process,' the CM said during the inauguration of several civic infrastructure projects in Chikhli. Before the CM made the announcement, Bhosari MLA Mahesh Landge spoke about how the residents of Charholi area were opposing the TP scheme. 'PCMC's plan has caused a lot of confusion among the people. It has triggered protests.' In a social media post after the event, Landge said, 'I welcome the decision of the Chief Minister to cancel the TP scheme in Charholi area. The CM has clearly said that the scheme should not be implemented without taking the residents into confidence. This will certainly gladden the hearts of the residents of Charholi.' Civic activist Avinash Chilekar said, 'Since the PCMC declared its intention to implement the TP scheme in Charholi area, residents have been up in arms. They recently even organised a bandh. The TP scheme was meant for 3,500 acres of land in Charholi. It meant that farmers were going to lose their land big way. For instance, if a farmer had 10 acres of land, PCMC would have taken over 5 acres and on the remaining five acres, it would have set up public amenities. The land owner would be given TDR or transfer of development rights. The farmers said instead of giving land to PCMC, if they themselves implement a project it would benefit them more. And, therefore, the farmers were angry with the PCMC,' he said.
Hindustan Times
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
After public protest, PCMC puts TP scheme in Charholi on hold
Following protests from locals and politicians, the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) on Thursday put the proposed town planning (TP) scheme for Charholi area on hold, said officials. According to officials, the development plan of Pimpri-Chinchwad received partial approval in 2008 and final okay in 2009. On May 15, 2025, a draft development plan was published under Section 26(1) of the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act, 1966. To implement the development plan, PCMC published a public notice on May 1, intending to implement the town planning scheme on 380-hectare in Chikhali-Kudalwadi and 1,425-hectare land in Charholi. Citizens, including MLA Mahesh Landge and other public representatives, opposed the implementation of the town planning scheme. Shekhar Singh, municipal commissioner, PCMC, said, 'Following public protest, the civic body has decided to put the decision on hold.' The civic body had earlier scrapped the TP scheme in Chikhali-Kudalwadi.
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Charholi residents object TP scheme, PCMC likely to reconsider decision
After scrapping the town planning (TP) scheme for the Chikhali-Kudalwadi area, the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) is likely to drop the plan to implement the scheme in Charholi. Residents of adjoining villages have warned of protests against the implementation of the TP scheme, said officials. The civic body earlier this month decided to scrap the TP scheme on 380 hectares of land in Chikhali-Kudalwadi and go ahead with the scheme on 1,425 hectares of land in Charholi. However, since the decision there has been intense opposition from villagers from Charholi. According to the officials, the villagers, as part of the protest, have announced a major agitation from Monday (May 26). This includes blocking municipal offices, voluntary closure of villages and a boycott tax campaign unless the TP schemes are completely scrapped, they said. Former Mayor, Nitin Kalje of PCMC, who is leading the protest, said, 'All the residents of the village are against the decision of the TP scheme in the area. We have also informed MLA Mahesh Landge and informed him about our demand.' 'The protest will start from Monday until the decision is cancelled. Similar to Chikhali-Kudalwadi, the TP scheme in Charholi should be scrapped,' he said. Shekhar Singh, municipal commissioner, said, 'I will visit the Charholi village and speak with the residents. We will explain to them what the TP scheme is and its benefits. Even after this if the citizens still oppose, the appropriate decision will be taken by the civic body.' 'No TP scheme can go ahead if there is too much opposition from the citizens, and we need their support,' he said. As per officials, the TP scheme helps planned development and avoid chaotic growth and development. It also prevents inadequate resources for infrastructure, inadequate land for roads and insufficient data for planning. Besides, the scheme aims to re-organize plots, improve road connectivity, and ensure basic amenities are available in the area.
