Pune MLA Demands Concessional Tree Pruning Policy for Private Properties
Shivajinagar MLA Siddharth Shirole urges the state government to implement a policy for pruning trees at concessional rates on private properties, highlighting the urgency to prevent accidents and property damage during the monsoon season.
PuneTree PruningPrivate PropertiesCivic AdministrationMonsoon SafetyReal Estate PuneJul 15, 2025
In addition to the loss of lives, incidents of roads being blocked and damage to vehicles have also been reported due to fallen branches. Shirole emphasized the need for the civic administration to take proactive measures to prune trees to prevent such mishaps. He made this statement at the state legislative Assembly during the monsoon session.
Residents of Pune have also expressed their concerns and demanded that the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) streamline the process of obtaining permission for trimming tree branches. According to Shirole, while the PMC prunes dangerous tree branches in the city before the monsoon, property owners are required to prune the branches of trees on private properties. This process is often fraught with delays in obtaining permission from the civic body and excessive charges by contractors.
"The government should make a policy decision to ensure that permissions for branch pruning are given to citizens at the earliest. The pruning should also be done at concessional rates. The municipal corporations should plan accordingly, and the government should issue such instructions," Shirole said.
Residents have raised concerns over the PMC's failure to trim hazardous tree branches on private properties. Ramesh Mehta, a resident of Shivajinagar, stated, "The PMC does not trim the branches on its own if trees are located on private properties. Due to the high cost involved in cutting, owners, too, do not come forward. The PMC should work out a system for such cases, as safety cannot be compromised. Many trees are on private properties, but their branches tilt towards the road. These must be trimmed without waiting for citizens' applications."
Residents have also noted that dangerous branches were not trimmed adequately before the monsoon, resulting in more fallen branches this year. The early arrival of rain left the PMC unprepared, leading to fallen branches and the closure of several roads, as well as damage to properties and vehicles.
Ashutosh Joshi, a resident of the Parvati area, said, "Instances of tree falls were more this time owing to heavy showers. The administration should rope in more staff to trim dangerous branches, as it looks like a lot of work is still pending."
According to PMC officials, a lack of manpower has been cited as a reason for the incomplete work. "Regular branch cutting is carried out before the start of the rainy season. The number of complaints is high, and reaching all spots is a laborious task. So, private contractors are appointed to attend the calls urgently," said a senior official of the PMC's garden department.
The demand for a more efficient and affordable tree pruning policy is gaining traction as residents and local leaders alike recognize the importance of proactive measures to ensure public safety and prevent property damage during the monsoon season.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main concern raised by Shivajinagar MLA Siddharth Shirole?
Shivajinagar MLA Siddharth Shirole has raised concerns about the safety of residents due to the falling of trees from private properties during heavy rain. He has demanded a policy for pruning trees at concessional rates on private properties.
What are the current challenges faced by property owners in pruning tree branches?
Property owners face challenges such as delays in obtaining permission from the civic body and excessive charges by contractors for pruning tree branches on private properties.
What are the residents' demands from the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC)?
Residents are demanding that the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) ease the process of obtaining permission for trimming tree branches and ensure that dangerous branches are pruned at concessional rates.
What are the consequences of inadequate tree pruning before the monsoon?
Inadequate tree pruning before the monsoon can lead to more fallen branches, causing the closure of roads, damage to properties, and vehicles, as well as posing a risk to public safety.
What is the PMC's response to the challenges in tree pruning?
The PMC has cited a lack of manpower as a reason for the incomplete work. They have appointed private contractors to attend to urgent calls for branch cutting before the start of the rainy season.
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