Supreme Court Halt: No Construction in Deemed Forest for Balbharati–Paud Phata Road
The Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee has directed Maharashtra to stop all construction in the 'deemed forest' areas, particularly for the Balbharati–Paud Phata Road project in Pune, due to ongoing judicial scrutiny.
Environmental ProtectionConstruction HaltSupreme CourtDeemed ForestPuneReal Estate MaharashtraMay 17, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Balbharati–Paud Phata Road project?
The Balbharati–Paud Phata Road project is a 2.1-kilometre road planned by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to connect Balbharati to Paud Phata via Law College Road, German Bakery, and Aathle Chowk. The project aims to ease traffic congestion in the area.
Why has the Central Empowered Committee (CEC) directed a halt to construction?
The CEC has directed a halt to construction in the 'deemed forest' areas due to ongoing judicial scrutiny. The matter is under consideration in the Supreme Court, and the CEC has emphasized the need to comply with existing court directives.
What are the environmental concerns raised by activists?
Environmental activists, including Sumita Kale of the Vetal Tekdi Bachav Kruti Samiti, have raised concerns that the road work would severely damage the green cover and natural slopes of the Vetal Tekdi, one of Pune’s most prominent hills.
What is the role of the Supreme Court in this matter?
The Supreme Court is currently reviewing the CEC’s final report on the matter. The court has not yet granted formal clearance for the construction, and the CEC’s directive is to ensure no construction work is initiated in violation of existing court directives.
What is the stance of the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) on this project?
The PMC maintains that the road is essential for addressing growing urban traffic woes in Pune. However, citizen groups and conservationists argue that the project threatens the city’s already diminishing green spaces.
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