Bombay High Court Presses for Answers on Poor Road Maintenance in Pune
The Bombay High Court has taken notice of the persistent lack of proper maintenance of city roads in Pune and has directed the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and the Maharashtra government to provide a response within three weeks. This directive comes in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by civic activists who have pointed out the ongoing negligence in ensuring road quality, despite a court order issued in 2018. The court's order specifically demands both the PMC and the state government to explain the measures they have undertaken to rectify the poor road maintenance, as required by the 2018 court ruling. Despite previous initiatives, such as the establishment of a road design advisory committee in 2013 and the submission of a road development and maintenance report in 2016, the PMC has failed to carry out effective maintenance, prompting the court to intervene and demand a detailed plan of action from both entities.
The PIL underlines that the PMC's non-compliance with the 2018 court order and the state government's guidance signifies a disregard for the issue, and the court's recent order enforces the necessity of corrective actions. The court's directive demands both the state government and the PMC to submit an affidavit within the next three weeks, outlining their proposed steps to address the issue and ensure proper maintenance of city roads.
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