Real Estate Pune

PMRDA May Scrap TP Schemes if 50% Farmers Object

By GeoSquare News Desk · Published 2026-10-27

The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) is likely to push for scrapping Town Planning (TP) schemes if 50% or more of the affected farmers raise objections. The move is aimed at addressing long-pending land compensation disputes and reducing friction between the authority and landowners.

What does this mean for TP schemes?

Town Planning schemes are crucial for planned urban growth in Pune's fringe areas. They help create road networks, civic amenities, and serviced residential plots through land pooling. If a scheme is scrapped due to farmer opposition, the land parcels may revert to their earlier status, delaying infrastructure works and affecting adjoining real-estate projects.

Impact on Pune property market

For buyers and investors, this could mean slower approvals and uncertain timelines in areas where TP schemes are proposed. Land prices in such pockets may see short-term volatility, while ready projects with clear titles and approved layouts are likely to remain more attractive. Existing TP schemes that have already crossed the opposition threshold may be reviewed first.

What should buyers and investors watch?

Before purchasing property in PMRDA areas, check whether the land falls under a TP scheme and whether any opposition is pending. Legal clarity on land pooling and compensation will be key. If the 50% rule is implemented, more schemes could be scrapped, reshaping supply in Pune's peripheral micro-markets.