Archive · 23 Sep 2026
MCC Puts New Pune Civic Decisions Under Closer Scrutiny
The Model Code of Conduct is a set of election rules that began in Maharashtra.
It started when elections for five Legislative Council seats were announced.
Pune’s existing civic projects do not have to stop automatically.
The city commissioner said most PMC works are essential and can continue.
However, new tenders, approvals and transfers of money may need closer checking.
Projects that already have approvals or work orders may be treated differently from brand-new proposals.
Some Pimpri-Chinchwad projects could be delayed because they need new decisions.
Official vehicles and political signs linked to elected civic representatives have also been restricted.
These rules will matter until the election process ends.
The Model Code of Conduct began after elections were announced for five Maharashtra Legislative Council seats.
Pune civic works already approved or underway are not automatically stopped, but new decisions may face additional scrutiny.
Pune Municipal Corporation officials expect essential works to continue, while fresh tenders, fund reallocations and sanctions may require review.
The PMC’s ₹15,669-crore 2026-27 budget and pending ward-level proposals are under focus during the election period.
Pimpri-Chinchwad projects, including the Andra water scheme and a Thergaon cancer hospital, may face delays or postponed events.
- Who
- The Election Commission of India, Pune Municipal Corporation, Pimpri-Chinchwad administration and Maharashtra civic authorities are involved.
- What
- The Model Code of Conduct is affecting the review and timing of new civic tenders, approvals, fund reallocations and project-related decisions.
- When
- The code began immediately after the election schedule was announced; polling is scheduled for October 23, counting for October 27, and the process ends by October 31.
- Where
- Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, Maharashtra.
- Why
- The restrictions are intended to govern government and civic decisions during the Maharashtra Legislative Council elections.
Continue Essential and Approved Works
Scrutinize New Decisions During Elections
Status of civic projects
Continue Essential and Approved Works
PMC Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram said civic development will continue and that essential works can be presented for approval.
Scrutinize New Decisions During Elections
Election restrictions require new proposals, financial provisions, administrative sanctions and tenders to be examined under Election Commission guidelines.
Previously approved projects
Continue Essential and Approved Works
Works already approved, already underway or issued with work orders are not automatically cancelled or frozen.
Scrutinize New Decisions During Elections
Upcoming financial and administrative steps connected with those projects may still require additional clearance depending on their stage.
New Pimpri-Chinchwad initiatives
Continue Essential and Approved Works
The administration had been preparing to advance projects such as the Andra Dam pipeline and the Thergaon cancer hospital.
Scrutinize New Decisions During Elections
Projects needing fresh approvals or financial decisions may be delayed, and the Thergaon foundation-laying event may be postponed.
- Election seats
- Five Maharashtra Legislative Council seats
- Polling and counting
- Polling on October 23; counting on October 27
- PMC budget
- ₹15,669 crore for 2026-27
- Essential works
- PMC Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram said about 90% of PMC works are essential
- Major PMC approvals
- ₹2,634 crore for the High-Capacity Mass Transit Route and ₹1,088 crore for Inner Ring Road land acquisition
- Affected PCMC projects
- Andra Dam water supply, Thergaon cancer hospital, Pavana closed pipeline and Indrayani River Rejuvenation Project
- MCC compliance
- Official vehicles assigned to civic office-bearers were recalled, and political boards and party symbols were covered