PCMC Withdraws Chikhali-Kudalwadi Town Planning Scheme Amid Local Opposition

The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has officially withdrawn its Town Planning (TP) scheme for Chikhali and Kudalwadi due to strong resistance from local residents and landowners. The decision was made during a recent general body meeting, and the area will now be developed according to the existing Development Plan (DP).

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PCMC Withdraws Chikhali-Kudalwadi Town Planning Scheme Amid Local Opposition

Real Estate Pune:Pimpri Chinchwad, 16th May 2025: The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has withdrawn its proposed Town Planning (TP) scheme for Chikhali and Kudalwadi, following intense resistance from local residents and landowners.nnThe decision was formalized during the civic body’s general body meeting on Wednesday, where a resolution to cancel the Chikhali-Kudalwadi TP proposal was approved. Prasad Gaikwad, Deputy Director of the PCMC Town Planning Department, confirmed the development. “The residents of Chikhali were firm in their opposition to the TP scheme. Respecting their concerns, the civic administration has chosen to drop the plan. The area will now be developed in accordance with the existing Development Plan (DP),” he stated.nnWhile the TP plan for Chikhali has been shelved, PCMC has decided to proceed with five other proposed TP schemes in the Charholi region. These cover a total of 1,425 hectares, whereas the now-abandoned Chikhali plan was to span 380 hectares.nnLast month, the civic body published a public notice in newspapers detailing its intention to implement six new TP schemes. However, the announcement sparked protests and criticism from locals and political representatives. Many landowners argued that they had already lost significant tracts of land to earlier projects by agencies like MIDC and PCNTDA, and the new TP initiative would have further diminished their holdings by allocating land for roads, gardens, and other public services.nnA senior PCMC official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said, “Town planning projects are usually implemented with cooperation from landowners. Since there was overwhelming disapproval in Chikhali and Kudalwadi, moving forward without their consent was not feasible.”nnThe TP zone also included Kudalwadi, where PCMC recently conducted a massive demolition drive. Over 4,000 illegal industrial and scrap structures were razed earlier this year. Locals had alleged at the time that the demolition was linked to the civic body’s intent to clear space for the TP scheme. PCMC, however, maintained that the drive was part of its plan for systematic urban development.nnOne resident, who requested not to be named, said, “We have already sacrificed enough land for previous developments. The TP plan would have taken away even more, leaving us with barely anything to hold on to.”nnThe PCMC’s decision to withdraw the Chikhali-Kudalwadi TP scheme reflects a growing awareness of the need to balance urban development with the concerns of local communities. Moving forward, the corporation will focus on the other proposed TP schemes while continuing to engage with residents to ensure their needs are met.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did PCMC withdraw the Chikhali-Kudalwadi Town Planning scheme?

PCMC withdrew the scheme due to strong opposition from local residents and landowners who were concerned about losing more land to development projects.

What is the existing Development Plan (DP)?

The Development Plan (DP) is the current plan that guides the development of the Chikhali and Kudalwadi areas. It will now be followed instead of the proposed Town Planning scheme.

How many hectares was the Chikhali-Kudalwadi TP scheme supposed to cover?

The Chikhali-Kudalwadi TP scheme was supposed to cover 380 hectares.

What other TP schemes is PCMC proceeding with?

PCMC is proceeding with five other TP schemes in the Charholi region, which cover a total of 1,425 hectares.

What was the main concern of the local residents regarding the TP scheme?

The main concern was that the TP scheme would further reduce their land holdings, which they have already lost to previous development projects.

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