Archive · 12 Aug 2026
Nashik: MNGL, NMC Tighten Road Excavation Rules, GIS Mapping
In the Indian city of Nashik, a gas company called MNGL is digging up roads to lay pipelines.
The digging has left the roads in bad shape, and citizens are facing a lot of trouble.
The company and the city government blamed each other for the damage.
MNGL said it already gave the city government ₹392 crore to fix the roads.
The city government said the digging itself caused the problem.
So the two sides held a meeting and agreed on new rules.
Workers must now put up signs and safety barriers while they dig.
They must also clean up debris right away after digging.
MNGL has to share a map of its pipeline works with the city, and its helpline will start within 48 hours.
The gas project will continue, but the streets should be restored properly this time.
After a blame game over road damage, MNGL and the Nashik Municipal Corporation agreed on stricter guidelines for gas pipeline excavation and road restoration.
MNGL said it had already deposited ₹392 crore with the Corporation for road restoration, while the Corporation and ruling party accused MNGL over the excavations.
New rules make barricades, directional signage, safety measures, and immediate removal of debris mandatory at work sites, with saw cutters to be used for excavation.
MNGL must provide a detailed GIS map to the Municipal Corporation covering completed, ongoing, and proposed works.
MNGL's customer service helpline must be activated within 48 hours, and the gas pipeline project will not be halted.
- Who
- MNGL (Maharashtra Natural Gas Limited), the Nashik Municipal Corporation (NMC), and the Smart City Company
- What
- Strict new guidelines for gas pipeline excavation and road restoration, including mandatory barricades, signage, safety measures, GIS mapping, and immediate debris removal
- When
- Not stated in the article
- Where
- Nashik
- Why
- To reduce inconvenience to citizens and prevent further deterioration of roads caused by MNGL's gas pipeline excavation work
Municipal Corporation View
MNGL View
Blame for Deplorable Road Conditions
Municipal Corporation View
The municipal administration and ruling party repeatedly accused MNGL of damaging city roads through its gas pipeline excavations.
MNGL View
MNGL said the responsibility for road repairs lies with the Municipal Corporation, noting it had already deposited ₹392 crore for road restoration.
- Restoration Fee
- ₹392 crore deposited by MNGL with the Municipal Corporation for road restoration
- Parties Involved
- MNGL, Nashik Municipal Corporation, Smart City Company
- Location
- Nashik
- Mandatory Measures
- Barricades, directional signage, safety measures, smooth traffic flow
- GIS Mapping
- MNGL to provide detailed GIS map of completed, ongoing, and proposed works
- Helpline
- MNGL customer service helpline to be activated within 48 hours
- Excavation Method
- Saw cutters for clean cuts and high-quality repairs
- Project Status
- Gas pipeline project will not be halted