9 months ago
Pune Residents Protest Stay Order on Redevelopment of 57 Buildings
Residents of Lokmanya Nagar in Pune are upset because the Chief Minister put a stop to the redevelopment of their old, unsafe buildings.
They sent over 500 postcards to the CM asking him to lift the stop order.
The residents have tried talking to officials and even met with the MHADA vice president, but they still haven't gotten the green light to continue with the redevelopment.
Over 500 residents sent postcards to CM Fadnavis seeking withdrawal of stay order
Stay order imposed based on MLA Hemant Rasane's letter, causing anger among residents
Residents claim stay order has delayed redevelopment of unsafe, old buildings
Lokmanya Nagar Bachav Kruti Samiti formed to demand lifting of stay, tried various democratic means
Committee met MHADA officials, discussed 'mini cluster' option, but found it unfeasible
- Who
- Residents of Lokmanya Nagar, Pune
- What
- Sent postcards to CM Fadnavis, protesting stay order on redevelopment of 57 buildings
- Where
- Lokmanya Nagar, Pune
- When
- Recently
- Why
- To demand withdrawal of stay order on redevelopment of unsafe, old buildings
Residents' View
Government's View
Stay Order
Residents' View
Residents view the stay order as a hindrance to their safety and well-being
Government's View
Government imposed the stay order based on a letter from an MLA, citing potential issues with the redevelopment process
Key facts
- Number of buildings
- 57
- Number of families affected
- 803
- Age of buildings
- Over 60 years
- Construction method
- Load-bearing
- Committee formed
- Lokmanya Nagar Bachav Kruti Samiti
Quotes
Adv. Ganesh Satpute
An advocate who initiated the collection and dispatch of postcards from Lokmanya Nagar residents to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
“As many as 525 residents sent postcards to the Chief Minister Fadnavis, requesting immediate withdrawal of the stay order.”
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The committee
The Lokmanya Nagar Bachav Kruti Samiti, formed to demand the lifting of the stay on the redevelopment of the buildings.
“If the stay is not lifted soon, it will be compelled to take the legal route.”
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Sources
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