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The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has sought a decision from the Maharashtra government regarding the execution of the Maan Mhalunge Town Planning Scheme (TPS-1), following administrative changes that brought parts of the project area under the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC). The scheme, spread across nearly 250 hectares near the Hinjewadi IT hub, is at an advanced approval stage but remains pending due to ambiguity over the implementing authority. PMRDA has requested clarity on whether it will continue as the Special Planning Authority or if PMC will take over. The project, which includes infrastructure provisioning and land reconstitution, has undergone multiple revisions and consultations, with delays affecting landowners and development timelines.
The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has approached the Maharashtra urban development department in the past week seeking clarity on the implementation of the Maan Mhalunge Town Planning Scheme (TPS-1), following the merger of parts of the project area into the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), creating uncertainty over the executing authority in Pune's Hinjewadi region. Advertisement
The scheme, covering approximately 250 hectares in the Maan Mhalunge belt, is currently at an advanced stage of approvals, with key documentation and redesign work already completed. PMRDA has indicated that a formal decision is required from the state government on whether it should continue to execute the project as the designated Special Planning Authority or if implementation responsibility will shift to PMC after the administrative boundary change.
Originally initiated by PMRDA in 2017, the town planning scheme has been positioned as a structured development framework for the rapidly expanding Hinjewadi corridor, which houses a significant concentration of IT and commercial activity. The project aims to enable planned urban growth through land pooling, infrastructure provisioning, and reconstituted plot distribution among landowners.
Over the years, the scheme has undergone multiple rounds of revisions, including changes to flood line demarcations and infrastructure layouts. An arbitrator was appointed to finalise technical aspects such as plot reorganisation, after which a redesigned preliminary scheme was submitted to the state government for approval. Despite these advancements, final clearance remains pending.
Officials have highlighted that PMRDA continues to function as the Special Planning Authority for the area to maintain continuity, but the merger of Mhalunge village into PMC limits has introduced procedural ambiguity. The authority has therefore sought immediate direction from the state to avoid further delays and to enable commencement of on-ground infrastructure work, including roads, water supply, sewage systems, and public amenities.
The prolonged approval process has led to concerns among landowners within the project area, many of whom have indicated that uncertainty over execution has restricted their ability to transact or utilise their land. Stakeholders have been awaiting finalisation of the scheme for several years, with expectations that it would facilitate organised development and unlock land value in the region.
The Maan Mhalunge scheme forms part of a broader set of town planning initiatives proposed by PMRDA along key growth corridors, particularly in areas linked to the proposed ring road network. While several other schemes have received approvals in recent months, this project continues to await a final decision from the state government.
The request for clarity underscores the administrative complexities that can arise when jurisdictional boundaries shift during the course of large-scale urban planning projects. A timely decision is expected to determine the project's execution framework and enable progression towards implementation in one of Pune's key growth zones.
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