PCMC Demolishes 1511 Illegal Structures in Chikhali–Kudalwadi Anti-Encroachment Drive

The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has demolished 1,511 unauthorized structures in the Chikhali–Kudalwadi area over the past few days, clearing encroachments on land reserved for city development. The large-scale operation, led by Municipal Commissioner Shekhar Singh, involved heavy police security and machinery to remove illegal sheds, factories, and warehouses. Officials have warned that the drive will continue to reclaim land for planned urban infrastructure.

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• PCMC Demolishes 1,511 Illegal Structures in Chikhali–Kudalwadi Anti-Encroachment Drive
• PCMC Ramps Up Anti-Encroachment Drive in Chikhali–Kudalwadi, Demolishes Over 1,500 Illegal Structures
• PCMC Demolishes 829 Illegal Structures in Large-Scale Anti-Encroachment Drive

PCMC Demolishes 1511 Illegal Structures in Chikhali–Kudalwadi Anti-Encroachment Drive\

PCMC Demolishes 1,511 Illegal Structures in Chikhali–Kudalwadi Anti-Encroachment Drive

PCMC Demolishes 1511 Illegal Structures in Chikhali: The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has ramped up its anti-encroachment efforts in the Chikhali–Kudalwadi area over the past three days, demolishing 682 unauthorized structures on Monday alone. This operation cleared approximately 33.58 lakh square feet of illegal construction. In total, 1,511 illegal structures have been removed in recent days, according to officials.

The large-scale drive targeted unauthorized sheds, factories, warehouses, scrap shops, and illegally constructed buildings on land designated for future city development and public amenities. The initiative is being led by Municipal Commissioner Shekhar Singh and Police Commissioner Vinaykumar Chaube.

Monday’s operation was carried out by PCMC’s building permission and unauthorized construction control department, in coordination with zonal rapid response teams. Key officials, including Additional Municipal Commissioner Pradeep Jambhale Patil, Deputy Commissioner Manoj Lonkar, and special officer Kiran Gaikwad, participated in the drive, along with zonal officers, engineers, and support staff.

Security was tightened under the supervision of senior police officers, including Additional Police Commissioner Vasant Pardeshi and Deputy Commissioners Swpana Gore, Dr. Shivaji Pawar, Sandeep Doiphode, and Vivek Patil. Around 600 police officers, 180 personnel from the Maharashtra Security Force, and additional labor staff assisted PCMC teams. The demolition was carried out using heavy machinery, including 16 excavators, 8 JCBs, 1 crane, and 4 cutters. Firefighting vehicles and ambulances were also kept on standby.

PCMC Ramps Up Anti-Encroachment Drive in Chikhali–Kudalwadi, Demolishes Over 1,500 Illegal Structures

PCMC Demolishes 1511 Illegal Structures in Chikhali: The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has intensified its efforts to remove illegal encroachments in the Chikhali–Kudalwadi area, demolishing more than 1,500 unauthorized structures over the past few days. On Monday alone, 682 structures were cleared, covering approximately 33.58 lakh square feet. The operation, which began on Saturday, initially removed 222 structures across 42 acres.

This ongoing drive targets unauthorized sheds, factories, warehouses, scrap shops, and illegally constructed buildings on land reserved for future city development and public amenities. It follows notices issued last year to the owners of over 4,300 illegal structures in Kudalwadi, warning them of impending demolition in coordination with the Pimpri Chinchwad police. Officials have emphasized that encroachments obstruct planned urban development, necessitating such measures.

The crackdown is being led by Municipal Commissioner Shekhar Singh and Police Commissioner Vinaykumar Chaube, with Monday’s demolition coordinated by PCMC’s Building Permission and Unauthorized Construction Control Department, alongside zonal rapid response teams. Key officials involved include Additional Municipal Commissioner Pradeep Jambhale Patil and Deputy Commissioner Manoj Lonkar, among others.

Security in the area was reinforced under the supervision of senior police officers, including Additional Police Commissioner Vasant Pardeshi and Deputy Commissioners Swpana Gore, Dr. Shivaji Pawar, Sandeep Doiphode, and Vivek Patil. Around 600 police officers, 180 Maharashtra Security Force personnel, and additional labor staff assisted in the operation. To facilitate the demolition, heavy machinery such as 16 excavators, 8 JCBs, 1 crane, and 4 cutters were deployed. Firefighting vehicles and ambulances were also on standby to ensure safety.

PCMC is expected to continue the large-scale drive in an effort to reclaim land for the city’s planned development and public use.

PCMC Demolishes 829 Illegal Structures in Large-Scale Anti-Encroachment Drive

PCMC Demolishes 1511 Illegal Structures in Chikhali: In a major operation against unauthorized constructions, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has demolished 829 illegal structures in the Kudulwadi-Chikhali area, clearing 86.36 lakh square feet of encroached land, officials confirmed.

On Sunday, PCMC’s Building Permission and Unauthorized Construction Control Department, along with the zonal demolition task force, removed 607 structures spanning 68 lakh square feet. Additionally, on Saturday, 222 unauthorized constructions were demolished, covering 18.36 lakh square feet.

The drive primarily targeted tin sheds, factories, warehouses, and scrap shops built on land reserved for city development and planned road networks. These encroachments were systematically removed under heavy police security to ensure a smooth operation.

The demolition was carried out under the direct supervision of PCMC Commissioner Shekhar Singh, with support from Additional Municipal Commissioner Pradip Jambhale Patil, City Engineer Makarand Nikam, Deputy Commissioner Manoj Lonkar, Zonal Officer Ajinkya Yele, and Executive Engineer Sunil Bagwani. Security was reinforced by Additional Police Commissioner Vasant Pardeshi, along with Deputy Commissioners Swapna Gore and Dr. Shivaji Pawar.

To execute the large-scale operation, a significant workforce was deployed, including the encroachment task force, Maharashtra Security Force personnel, police officers, laborers, and support staff. Heavy machinery was utilized, and emergency response teams were on standby.

Pradip Jambhale Patil stated that the removal of encroachments from reserved land and planned road networks is being carried out systematically and will continue in the coming days. He urged individuals with machinery or materials in these areas to clear them immediately and cooperate with the municipal administration.