Poor Planning of Metro Stations in Pune: PIL Filed Against MMRCL
A PIL has been filed against MMRCL for poor planning of Ramwadi and Yerwada Metro stations, causing traffic chaos in Pune.
PuneMetro StationsPilMmrclTraffic IssuesReal Estate PuneJun 25, 2024
The petitioners, Qaneez-E-Fatemah Sukhrani, Ashutosh Pravin Mashruwala, and Umesh Sandipan Magar, have highlighted the chaotic and non-holistic construction of Metro stations in Pune City. They have expressed concerns over traffic bottlenecks due to inadequate planning of parking bays and poorly placed entry and exit points at these Metro stations.
The petitioners allege that the authorities, particularly the MMRCL, have encroached upon and reduced the navigable carriageway of Nagar Road by approximately 7 meters on both sides, disregarding the Development Plan width of 60 meters.
The petitioners also criticized the dumping of construction debris and garbage during and after the construction phase, which has exacerbated traffic issues. They emphasized the lack of coordination among the respondent authorities, including the MMRCL, Pune Municipal Corporation, and Traffic Police, in planning and maintaining roads around the Metro stations.
Today, the bench of Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court passed an order directing the Pune Urban Metropolitan Transport Authority (PUMTA) Chief, who is also the Divisional Commissioner of Pune, to consider all the representations submitted by the petitioners and implement them to the maximum extent possible. The court mandated that these actions be carried out expeditiously within two months from today.
The petitioners have requested that the respondent authorities convene a meeting with the PUMTA, MMRCL, Pune Municipal Corporation, and the Traffic Police, along with the petitioners, to physically measure the road design elements by a qualified expert and address the issues raised. They seek a resolution to the public grievances and demand reasonable decisions on their representations submitted over the past two years since March 16, 2022.
Respondents in the Petition include Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd., Pune Urban Metropolitan Transport Authority, Pune Municipal Corporation, Commissionerate of Police, State of Maharashtra, and Urban Development Department.
The PIL highlights the urgent need for better planning and coordination to alleviate the traffic woes faced by Pune’s citizens due to the Metro construction.
Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) is a joint venture company between the Government of India and the Government of Maharashtra, established to implement the Metro rail projects in Maharashtra.
Pune Municipal Corporation is the civic body responsible for the development and maintenance of Pune city.
Pune Urban Metropolitan Transport Authority (PUMTA) is a nodal agency responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing urban transport infrastructure projects in Pune.
Keywords Pune, Metro stations, PIL, MMRCL, Traffic issues, Urban planning, Development
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main issue being raised in the PIL filed against MMRCL?
The PIL alleges poor planning and negligence in the construction of Ramwadi and Yerwada Metro stations, causing traffic bottlenecks and chaos in Pune.
Who are the respondents in the PIL?
The respondents include Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Ltd., Pune Urban Metropolitan Transport Authority, Pune Municipal Corporation, Commissionerate of Police, State of Maharashtra, and Urban Development Department.
What is the order passed by the Bombay High Court in this regard?
The court has directed the PUMTA Chief to consider all the representations submitted by the petitioners and implement them to the maximum extent possible within two months.
What is the role of Pune Urban Metropolitan Transport Authority (PUMTA)?
PUMTA is a nodal agency responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing urban transport infrastructure projects in Pune.
What is the objective of the PIL?
The PIL seeks to alleviate the traffic woes faced by Pune’s citizens due to the Metro construction by highlighting the need for better planning and coordination among the authorities.
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