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The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has demolished 2,137 illegal scrap godowns and industrial units across 372 acres in Kudalwadi, Chikhali, with 806 structures removed in a single day. The action follows safety violations, including the absence of fire clearances, labor law breaches, and environmental violations. This crackdown intensified after a fire in Talawde killed 14 people. The PCMC plans further demolitions in areas like Walhekarwadi and Kalewadi. With migrant workers displaced, officials are exploring NGO partnerships for relief efforts while continuing to enforce safety regulations against illegal industrial operations.
The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has ramped up its efforts to address illegal scrap godowns and industrial units in the Kudalwadi area of Chikhali. In a significant operation on Tuesday, officials demolished 806 structures covering 96 acres. This follows a series of demolitions over the past few days, totaling 2,137 structures across 372 acres. Advertisement
These establishments were operating without the necessary permissions from the PCMC's building department and the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board. Additionally, many of these units were found to be in violation of labor laws, raising concerns about worker safety and rights. Last year, the municipal corporation issued notices to around 4,300 such structures, and officials have committed to demolishing all of them in the ongoing drive.
Municipal Commissioner Shekhar Singh emphasized that the crackdown is not limited to Kudalwadi. Notices have already been served to similar establishments in other areas, including Walhekarwadi, Pimpri, and Kalewadi. Singh stated that the action against scrap shops in the city would continue, with all structures built in violation of norms set to be demolished in the coming days.
The decision to intensify the demolition efforts was prompted by safety concerns, especially following a tragic fire incident at an illegal manufacturing unit in Talawde that claimed 14 lives. Singh noted that many of the structures in Kudalwadi lacked the necessary No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from the fire brigade, resulting in frequent fire incidents in the area.
The impact of these demolitions has been significant, particularly for the migrant workers employed at these sites. A trader from Kudalwadi reported that many workers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have been left homeless and jobless after the demolitions. He emphasized the urgent need for support, noting that those affected by the crackdown had been sleeping on the roads for the past three days.
In light of these developments, PCMC is also considering measures to assist displaced workers. The municipal corporation has indicated plans to collaborate with local NGOs and community organizations to provide temporary shelter and employment opportunities for those impacted by the demolitions.
As the operation continues, the PCMC aims to strike a balance between enforcing safety regulations and addressing the needs of vulnerable workers. The situation remains dynamic, and further updates are expected as the municipal corporation continues its efforts to regulate illegal operations in the region.
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