Pune: PMC takes action against illegal dumping in riverbed area

PMC has started a major cleanup operation in the riverbed areas, including Karvenagar Crematorium, Mahalaxmi Lawns, Dangat Patil Estate Shivane, Rajaram Bridge Area, and Dudhane Lawns Karvenagar.

Under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner Mr. Madhav Jagtap, and with the coordination of Executive Engineers Mr. Bipin Shinde and Mr. Jaywant Pawar from the Construction Department, as well as Assistant Municipal Commissioner Mr. Vijay Naikal and Assistant Engineer Mr. Rajesh Gurum, 204 trips of soil have been removed using 12 JCBs and 25 dumpers.

A private landowner has also been notified under Section 53 of the Regional and Town Planning Act. The Pune Municipal Corporation is actively pursuing legal action against those responsible for illegal dumping, including fines and criminal charges. The removal of soil from the riverbed will continue both day and night.