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To,
Pune Municipal Commissioner
PMC Main Building
Pune, Maharashtra
Sub: Objections on the draft of ward delimitation plan for maps of wards 4 & 15 for upcoming PMC Civic Elections
Kind Attention: Mr. Naval Kishor Ram
Dear Sir/Mam,
This is with reference to the draft of ward delimitation plan published on 22-Aug-2025 for the upcoming PMC civic elections. We have gone through the boundaries mentioned in draft plan for wards 4 & 15 and have also taken the views and reactions from the Kharadians. We have strong objections on the boundaries of ward 4 & 15 considering below points:
Kharadi area is Split in 2 different wards i.e. 4 & 15: Since 2009 Kharadi area is considered under single ward / prabhag and this time also it needs to be under single ward considering the developments made till now and from future perspective too. We believe this change is illogical, unjustified, and detrimental to effective civic governance, placing below major logical reasons for Kharadi to be treated as a single ward:
Objections:
1. Historical and Geographical Continuity: By considering natural boundaries (as per election commission guidelines Section 5(3)), roads connectivity, Infrastructure & Civic issues, societies falling under Kharadi must be part of single ward. Our societies listed below have always been an integral part of Kharadi. The area is geographically and functionally connected to the rest of Kharadi — with shared roads, infrastructure, schools, healthcare facilities, and markets. Moving us to Keshavnagar ward (till manjari) creates an artificial divide that has no historical or administrative justification. Also the traffic in River Bridge and Mundhwa Chowk is a big hindrance.
a. Connected societies in Kharadi are divided in 2 different Wards. Ganga Constella, Forest County, Gulmohar Queenstown, Mount & Glory, Marvel Cerise, Gera Societies are seen in ward 4 and Ganga Arcadia-2, Ganga Altus, Riverdale - Heights, Residences & Suites, Nyati Empire, Nyati Elysia all 8 towers plus, MHADA, Liviano, Zen Estate, Unique Youtopia, Serio, Thitewasti societies are seen in ward 5.
b. Kharadi itself has a voters count @65,000 which itself constitutes to a single ward
c. Residents of Kahardi Societies will get confused in which ward to vote or which candidate to vote for and which ward office to represent the civic issues. This is completely unacceptable.
2. Dilution of Civic Accountability:
Currently, Kharadi functions under a single civic identity, making it easier for residents to approach authorities and hold elected representatives accountable. Splitting our societies into Keshavnagar ward will fragment civic responsibility between multiple Corporators, leading to delays, duplication, and confusion in developmental work and grievance redressal.
3. Disruption in Civic Services:
Our societies are accustomed to accessing civic services and ward offices aligned with Kharadi. Under the new plan, residents will be forced to approach Keshavnagar offices, which are geographically inconvenient and administratively disconnected from our area. This will severely affect grievance redressal and timely delivery of services.
4. Impact on Development Priorities:
Kharadi has a large and established population with pressing infrastructure needs. By moving a cluster of well-established Kharadi societies to Ward 15 — which itself requires basic civic improvements post-merger — there is a high risk that our development priorities will be diluted, funds misallocated, and residents’ needs ignored.
5. Voter Confusion and Representation Issues:
Kharadi alone has over 65,000 voters, more than enough to constitute a full ward. Splitting societies into Keshavnagar creates confusion among voters about candidates, representation, and civic jurisdiction. This undermines the principle of fair and effective electoral representation.
Our Request / Suggestion:
We urge the PMC to reconsider the draft and retain Nyati Empire, Riverdale, Nyati Elysia, and all adjoining societies within the Kharadi ward 4, maintaining the natural and logical integrity of the area.
We sincerely request you to correct this anomaly in the interest of good governance, accountability, and the welfare of over 20,000 citizens affected by this change.
In view of this we request you to give a good thought to above points and let Kharadi residents vote under single ward considering its future growth.
Yours faithfully,
Chairman/Secretary
Deepak Patil / Manoj Dudhankar
Kharadi Housing Societies Welfare Association
Suggestion is to add the Kharadi Societies (mentioned above i.e. area marked in green color) back to Ward 4. Right now they are included in ward 15 I,e, Manjari (B)- Sade satra Aatra Nali which has not correlation @PMCPune
@PMCPune : Just 2 days back Paver blocks road is done. Instead of residents walking on it.
It’s been encroached by vegetable vendors/ hawkers.
Brand new paver blocks platform to them by @PMCPune .
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Location : OPP Forest County gate 2, D P Farms Road, Kharadi
To,
The Hon’ble Municipal Commissioner,
Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC),
Pune – 411014.
Subject: Long-Pending Civic Issues in Kharadi Area – Request for Immediate Attention and Resolution
Respected Sir/Madam,
We, the Kharadi Housing Societies Welfare Association (KHSWA), would like to bring to your urgent attention the various civic challenges being faced by thousands of residents living in the Kharadi area, particularly around the EON IT Park and EON SEZ zone. We represent a registered body working towards the welfare of housing societies in this region.
KHSWA is a registered association under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, with registration number MAHA/204/2016/PUNE, dated 01st February 2016, under the office of the Assistant Registrar, Pune. We function as a non-political, welfare-oriented body focused on representing the collective voice of residential societies in the Kharadi region. Our objectives align with Section 20 of the Societies Registration Act, which includes promoting civic responsibility, welfare, and improvement in quality of life.
At present, we have 50+ housing societies as active members, representing approximately 8,000 residential flats and 25,000 to 30,000 citizens. With rapid urbanization in Kharadi, these numbers are rising, and we anticipate over 100 societies joining our association by the end of this year.
Despite being one of Pune’s fastest-growing localities, Kharadi continues to struggle with basic civic infrastructure, which severely affects the day-to-day life and well-being of its residents. This is especially concerning given the fact that residents here regularly pay all forms of taxes and charges to PMC, including property tax, water tax, water benefit charges, etc.
Despite repeated complaints and follow-ups, PMC has failed to address the pressing civic issues in our area. It is disheartening that citizens are constantly required to highlight basic problems—a responsibility that ideally lies with the civic body itself. (Letter Dated 09-aug-2023, 30-July-2024, 09-Aug-2024, 16th Dec-2024)
If a resident delays tax payment, penalties and interest are promptly levied. However, when PMC fails to deliver services, there is no accountability or action.
It has been over 15 years, yet there is no significant improvement in infrastructure or facilities. On one hand, we promote Pune as a Smart City, and on the other, we continue to struggle with broken roads, water scarcity, poor waste management, and lack of amenities.
This contradiction raises a serious question: How can we call Pune a Smart City without ensuring basic civic infrastructure for its residents?
Our Collective Grievances
We are writing to formally raise the following major issues:
1. Inadequate Water Supply
Despite being part of the PMC jurisdiction, most societies in Kharadi do not receive adequate PMC water supply. Almost 30–35% of society maintenance funds are consumed in purchasing water from private tankers. This puts a significant financial burden on residents, particularly when they are still being charged Water Tax and Water Benefit Tax by PMC. The dual financial load is unjustified and unsustainable.
2. Poor Road Infrastructure
The roads indicated in the Development Plan (DP) either do not exist or are incomplete. In several parts of Kharadi, roads are in such poor condition that commuting becomes unsafe, especially during monsoon. The lack of widened and well-maintained roads leads to traffic bottlenecks, vehicle damage, and safety concerns.
3. Damaged, Unleveled, and Unfinished Roads
Roads dug by contractors or PMC departments for laying pipelines or cables are not restored properly. The sideways or shoulder levels are left unlevelled, causing frequent two-wheeler accidents and drainage issues. These roads have remained in a damaged state for months, if not years.
4. Encroachments and Illegal Occupation of Footpaths
Public footpaths and walking tracks have been illegally occupied by vendors, hawkers, and unauthorized shops. This forces pedestrians, including school children and senior citizens, to walk on vehicle roads, creating life-threatening situations. Repeated complaints have been ignored or met with temporary clean-up drives that do not resolve the root issue.
5. Dry Garbage Not Collected by PMC
PMC’s dry waste collection service in our area is inconsistent or completely missing. Most societies are forced to hire private contractors at their own cost to manage dry waste, leading to an additional monthly burden on residents. This situation contradicts PMC’s waste segregation and collection policies.
6. Non-functional and Mismanaged Street Lighting
In many parts of Kharadi, street lights are either non-functional or remain switched on during the day and off at night. This creates safety concerns, especially for pedestrians and during early morning or late-night travel. Despite multiple complaints, the issue continues to persist.
7. Lack of Public Amenities
Though the DP plan shows gardens, joggers’ parks, playgrounds, and community halls, none of these amenities have been developed or handed over to residents. This deprives the community—especially children and senior citizens—of essential recreational spaces.
8. Severe Traffic Congestion
The Kharadi area faces serious traffic problems, especially during peak hours. In July 2021, the Traffic Department officially communicated the traffic bottlenecks to PMC and requested action. However, no visible steps have been taken till date to address the growing issue.
Mundhwa Bridge Traffic Chaos: The Mundhwa Bridge has become a major traffic bottleneck, causing severe congestion throughout the day, especially during peak office hours. Thousands of vehicles from Kharadi, Magarpatta, Hadapsar, and Mundhwa areas use this route, but the narrow and outdated bridge structure is unable to handle the growing traffic volume. This results in long delays, pollution, and daily inconvenience for commuters. Despite being a known issue for years, no concrete action or expansion plan has been implemented. We urge PMC and concerned authorities to take immediate measures to ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity at this critical junction.
Poor Traffic Management and Safety Hazards : In addition to the chronic congestion at Mundhwa Bridge, the overall traffic management in Kharadi is extremely poor. Motorists routinely disregard traffic signals, and vehicles—including heavy vehicles—are frequently seen driving on the wrong side of the road, posing a serious risk to pedestrians and commuters. This is especially evident near major junctions such as Reliance Retail signal, and other key intersections, where the situation is deteriorating day by day.
There is no visible deployment of traffic police to monitor or penalize violators. Driving on the wrong side while using mobile phones has become alarmingly common, making roads unsafe for law-abiding citizens.
We strongly urge the Traffic Department and PMC to take immediate corrective measures, including stricter enforcement, CCTV surveillance, fines for violations, and regular deployment of traffic personnel at critical junctions.
Additional Critical Incidents and Observations:
In addition to the major civic issues listed earlier, we would also like to bring to your notice a few serious incidents and neglected projects that require urgent attention:
1. Fatal Incident Due to Encroachments:
The problem of unauthorized hawkers encroaching on footpaths has led to a tragic incident, where a woman was crushed to death by a PMPML bus while trying to navigate the road due to lack of usable footpath.
This is not just an inconvenience anymore—it is a matter of public safety and life.
2. Non-Operational Water Tank:
A newly constructed PMC water tank in the area has been lying non-functional for over two years. This is a critical infrastructure that could solve ongoing water scarcity issues, but it remains idle without explanation.
3. Water Meter Project Causing Reduced Supply:
Recently installed new water meters have significantly reduced the pipe diameter, causing a noticeable drop in water pressure and supply. It appears this project has stalled midway, with no clear communication on completion timelines or expected improvements.
We request PMC to clarify the scope, objectives, and timeline for completion of this project.
4. Breaker/DP Bursting Near MNGL Gas Line – Serious Hazard:
Near the Mio Palazzo Society, there is a chaotic tangle of gas pipelines, electric cables, and open DP breakers. This area has experienced frequent incidents of breaker bursts, posing serious risks of fire, electrocution, or explosion due to proximity to gas infrastructure.
Photos of this dangerous site are provided in Annexure A
Concerns Beyond Infrastructure
PMC Accountability:
Repeated complaints filed with ward offices and PMC departments have gone unanswered or unresolved. The lack of accountability and responsiveness from civic officials has led to frustration among residents.
Taxation vs Service Delivery:
Residents are paying full taxes without receiving even basic civic services. If any citizen delays tax payment, PMC imposes interest and penalty charges. In contrast, when PMC fails to deliver services, there are no consequences or remediation offered.
Smart City Irony:
Pune is being branded and promoted as a Smart City, yet residents in developed and urbanized areas like Kharadi are living with broken roads, water shortages, and unmanaged waste. This reflects a serious mismatch between vision and ground reality.
Water Logging During Monsoon:
Several societies experience severe waterlogging during monsoon, leading to damage of roads, inconvenience to residents, and mosquito breeding.
We propose the installation of soak pits in key locations to help reduce water accumulation and improve groundwater recharge. This low-cost solution can significantly ease monsoon-related issues.
Development of Green Parks:
There is a lack of green, recreational spaces in the Kharadi area. We request PMC to develop and maintain public parks and green zones, which will help in improving air quality, supporting mental well-being, and encouraging community engagement.
Green spaces are essential for sustainable urban living and must be prioritized.
Our Humble Request
We respectfully urge PMC to:
Conduct a joint inspection of Kharadi civic infrastructure with KHSWA representatives.
Provide timelines and accountability for addressing each of the major issues listed above.
Prioritize water supply projects and complete pending connections to ensure adequate municipal supply.
Remove footpath encroachments permanently, not just via one-day clean-ups.
Ensure regular garbage collection and street light functioning.
Develop the planned public amenities as per the DP without further delay.
Improve traffic movement through road widening, signaling, and traffic police deployment
In Conclusion
The issues listed above represent only the major challengescurrently faced by residents. In reality, there are numerous other problemsaffecting the daily lives of people in this area. If we were to document each of them in detail, even 20 pages would not be sufficient to cover the extent of the civic neglect.
We are not submitting this as a complaint, but as a community-driven appeal for responsible governance. Our goal is not to oppose, but to collaborate with PMC in building a truly liveable, safe, and well-managed neighbourhood.
If these issues are not addressed, citizens will be forced to escalate matters through media, legal channels, or peaceful public forums, which we would prefer to avoid. We once again request PMC to act on priority and restore faith in civic administration.
We look forward to your positive and timely response, along with a scheduled meeting with KHSWA representatives.
Yours sincerely,
For Kharadi Housing Societies Welfare Association (KHSWA)
Deepak Patil / Manoj Dudhankar
Chairman / Secretary
9730043883 / 9823319091
[email protected]@PMCPune@aaplasurendra@CMOMaharashtra@timesofindia
@PMCPune : The encroachment on the road side is growing.. Vegetable Vendors, other businesses r growing. Is anti-encroachment dept monitoring areas 🤔
Complete mess on Paver Blocks walking Road..No place to walk.. ☹️
Can we expect action on D P Farms Road, Grant Road in Kharadi?
Many congratulations to @Dev_Fadnavis ji for being unanimously elected as the Leader of the Maharashtra BJP Legislative Party. I believe that under the guidance of Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji and under your leadership, the development of Maharashtra will gain a new momentum.
Your experience, dedication and vision will undoubtedly drive #Maharashtra towards greater progress and prosperity, ensuring a brighter future for all.
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Thanks to @aaplasurendra for motivating people and the wonderful work you are doing 🙏
Bapu Saheb Pathare is source of inspiration for us.
#Vadgaonsheri
Hearty congratulations to #BapusahebPathare/@aaplasurendra & @mauliabakatke.
Per us, people has experienced the past & voted for the change with the expectation to resolve Nagar Road & other areas traffic Congestion, Water, encroachment etc. issues. Develop-Garden, Grounds etc.