Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Kharghar Corporator Seeks Repairs to Shut Gas Crematorium
Kharghar’s only gas crematorium is not working right now.
This makes it harder for families to arrange cremations.
Corporator Netra Kiran Patil has asked the city corporation to find out what is broken and fix it quickly.
She says the facility should also be checked regularly so it is less likely to break down again.
Each cremation there costs Rs 1,100.
Patil has also asked for an electric crematorium at the same place.
She wants basic services such as water, electricity, clean facilities and lights improved too.
Kharghar’s only gas crematorium, at Sector 14, remains shut.
Corporator Netra Kiran Patil asked the Panvel Municipal Corporation to restore the facility promptly.
The crematorium charges Rs 1,100 per cremation and is described as an affordable alternative to firewood-based cremation.
Patil sought a technical inspection, priority repairs, an annual maintenance contract and regular inspections.
She also called for an electric crematorium at the site and improvements to water, electricity, sanitation and lighting.
- Who
- Corporator Netra Kiran Patil and the Panvel Municipal Corporation.
- What
- Patil has asked for repairs to Kharghar’s shut gas crematorium, an electric crematorium and improved basic amenities.
- When
- Patil wrote to the PMC commissioner on Tuesday; the article does not state the date.
- Where
- The cremation ground at Sector 14, Kharghar.
- Why
- Patil says the shutdown creates difficulties for families and that Kharghar’s growing population needs reliable cremation facilities.
Patil’s requests
Civic administration
Repair and maintain the gas crematorium
Patil’s requests
Patil has called for an immediate technical inspection, priority repairs and ongoing maintenance.
Civic administration
The article does not report a response or position from the Panvel Municipal Corporation.
Add an electric crematorium
Patil’s requests
Patil says an electric facility at the same site would offer another option and serve Kharghar’s growing population.
Civic administration
The article does not report the civic administration’s position on this proposal.
- Facility
- Kharghar’s only gas-based crematorium
- Location
- Sector 14, Kharghar
- Status
- Shut
- Reported charge
- Rs 1,100 per cremation
- Requested repairs
- Technical inspection and priority repair or replacement of faulty components
- Maintenance proposal
- Annual maintenance contract and regular inspections
- Additional requests
- An electric crematorium and improvements to water supply, electricity, sanitation and lighting