Archive · 19 May 2025
Dream Homes Demolished: Pune Residents Face Disbelief and Betrayal
Imagine you spent all your money to build your dream house, but then the city came and tore it down.
That's what happened to some people in Pune.
They built their homes too close to a river, breaking the rules.
They claim they were tricked and even paid money to officials to ignore the rules.
Now, they've lost their homes and are very upset.
The city says they had to follow court orders and are investigating the bribe claims.
Some residents are homeless or have to live with relatives, having lost everything they invested.
36 bungalows in Pimpri-Chinchwad were demolished for being within the blue flood line of the Indrayani river.
Homeowners claim they were misled by developers and allegedly paid bribes to civic officials.
Residents invested their life savings in the homes, with some still paying home loans.
The Municipal Commissioner stated the demolition followed an NGT order and a Supreme Court order.
An investigation will be launched into allegations of bribe-taking by PCMC officials.
- Who
- Homeowners whose bungalows were demolished and Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation officials.
- What
- Demolition of 36 unauthorized bungalows in Pimpri-Chinchwad.
- When
- Recent, demolition occurred after a Supreme Court order on May 9.
- Where
- Pimpri Chinchwad, Maharashtra
- Why
- The bungalows were built in the blue flood line of the Indrayani river, violating regulations and an NGT order.
Homeowners
Municipal Corporation
Responsibility for the Demolition
Homeowners
Claimed they were misled by developers and paid bribes to avoid demolition; They should receive compensation.
Municipal Corporation
The action was taken in accordance with NGT and Supreme Court orders. Investigation into bribe allegations is underway.
- Number of Bungalows Demolished
- 36
- Location
- Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra
- Reason for Demolition
- Located in the blue flood line of the Indrayani river
- Source of Demolition Order
- NGT order and Supreme Court order
- Allegations
- Homeowners paid bribes to PCMC officials
- Investigation
- PCMC to investigate bribe allegations