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Panvel Civic Body Expands Anti-Encroachment Drive, Collects ₹40,000
Panvel’s civic authority is removing stalls and goods that take up public space.
The action took place in Kalamboli, Kharghar, Kamothe and Navde.
In Kalamboli, stalls were removed near a school because people had to walk on the road.
In Kharghar, officials took away items placed outside shops and along roads.
A special drive in Kamothe and Navde was held on October 3.
It brought in ₹40,000 in fines.
Officials said the drive will continue.
They asked people and shopkeepers not to block roads and footpaths.
Panvel Municipal Corporation carried out anti-encroachment action in Kalamboli, Kharghar, Kamothe and Navde.
In Kalamboli, officials removed stalls and roadside items near St Joseph School, where encroachments had pushed pedestrians onto the road.
In Kharghar, officials seized materials placed illegally along roadsides and in open spaces outside shops.
A special drive in Kamothe and Navde on October 3 resulted in ₹40,000 in fines.
The civic administration said enforcement would continue and urged residents and traders to keep public spaces clear.
- Who
- The Panvel Municipal Corporation’s encroachment department, acting under directions from Municipal Commissioner Mangesh Chitale.
- What
- Officials removed unauthorised stalls and roadside goods, took action against vendors and traders, and collected ₹40,000 in fines.
- Where
- Kalamboli, Kharghar, Kamothe and Navde, within Panvel Municipal Corporation’s jurisdiction.
- When
- The report is dated October 6, 2026; the special drive in Kamothe and Navde took place on October 3.
- Why
- To keep roads, footpaths and other public spaces clear and prevent obstruction to pedestrians and traffic.
Key facts
- Civic body
- Panvel Municipal Corporation (PMC)
- Areas covered
- Kalamboli, Kharghar, Kamothe and Navde
- Total fines
- ₹40,000 collected during the October 3 drive in Kamothe and Navde
- Kamothe fines
- ₹28,000 under Ward Committee C
- Navde fines
- ₹12,000
- Kalamboli action
- Stalls and roadside plants and other items were removed; nursery operators received a final warning
- Kharghar action
- Officials seized materials placed illegally along roadsides and in open spaces outside shops
- Next steps
- The civic administration said the drive would continue in the coming days
Sources
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