Archive · 26 Aug 2026
PCMC Plans Crackdown on Illegal Structures From September 30
The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation wants to remove buildings and stalls that were put up without permission.
Some of these structures are on footpaths and other public places.
Officials said they will take strict action against illegal commercial structures and tapris.
The monsoon has started to recede, allowing the planned action to move forward.
Action against illegal homes will happen after September 30.
A government order stops officials from taking such action during the rainy season.
The city administration does not know the exact number of illegal structures and stalls.
The campaign will take place across Pimpri-Chinchwad.
The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation plans stringent action against illegal commercial structures and unauthorised stalls.
The action will target structures and tapris occupying footpaths and other public spaces.
Additional Municipal Commissioner Trupti Sandbhor said the drive will cover the industrial city.
Action against illegal residential structures will begin after September 30.
A government order prevents action against illegal residential structures during the monsoon, while PCMC lacks an exact count of illegal constructions and stalls.
- Who
- The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation, including Additional Municipal Commissioner Trupti Sandbhor.
- What
- A planned stringent crackdown on illegal commercial structures, unauthorised stalls and later illegal residential structures.
- When
- Commercial action is planned as the monsoon recedes; action against illegal residential structures will begin after September 30.
- Where
- Across Pimpri-Chinchwad, including footpaths and other public spaces.
- Why
- To address illegal structures and stalls occupying public spaces, subject to a government order restricting action against residential structures during the monsoon.
- Civic body
- Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC)
- Planned action
- Stringent action against illegal commercial structures and unauthorised stalls
- Target locations
- Footpaths and other public spaces
- Residential action
- Planned after September 30
- Monsoon restriction
- A government order prevents action against illegal residential structures during the monsoon
- Available data
- PCMC does not have an exact figure for illegal constructions and stalls
- Official quoted
- Additional Municipal Commissioner Trupti Sandbhor