{"id":1308595,"date":"2026-04-20T09:40:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T04:10:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1308595"},"modified":"2026-04-20T09:40:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T04:10:22","slug":"construction-within-20-meters-of-pune-metro-banned","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/construction-within-20-meters-of-pune-metro-banned\/","title":{"rendered":"Construction Within 20 Meters Of Pune Metro Banned"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a major safety directive, Pune Metro authorities have made it <strong>mandatory to take permission before carrying out any construction within 20 metres of a metro corridor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2024-12-15-at-10.33.21-AM-1024x655.png\" alt=\"Construction Within 20 Meters Of Pune Metro Banned\" class=\"wp-image-1308612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2024-12-15-at-10.33.21-AM-1024x655.png 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2024-12-15-at-10.33.21-AM-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2024-12-15-at-10.33.21-AM-768x491.png 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Screenshot-2024-12-15-at-10.33.21-AM.png 1298w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is The New Rule?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any activity near Pune Metro infrastructure\u2014whether <strong>elevated or underground\u2014within a 20-metre radius<\/strong> now requires a <strong>No Objection Certificate (NOC)<\/strong> from Maha Metro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This applies to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Construction and redevelopment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excavation and digging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Borewell drilling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plinth work and surveys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Laying pipelines, cables, or utilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Even government agencies must follow this rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Rule Was Introduced<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The directive comes after a <strong>serious incident where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.punekarnews.in\/pune-no-construction-within-20-metres-of-metro-line-without-permission-from-maha-metro\/\">unauthorized drilling damaged<\/a> an underground metro tunnel<\/strong> in Pune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A borewell activity punctured part of the tunnel structure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A police complaint was filed against those responsible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Authorities realized the need for stricter enforcement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal is simple:<br><strong>Protect metro infrastructure from accidental damage.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal Backing &amp; Enforcement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is not just an advisory\u2014it has legal backing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Based on the <strong>Metro Railways (Construction of Works) Act<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supported by urban development regulations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Violators may face:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Legal action<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial penalties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Liability for damages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Authorities have clearly warned that <strong>any damage costs will be recovered from those responsible<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pune Metro Now Has Planning Authority Powers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another important detail:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maha Metro has been designated as a <strong>planning authority within 500 metres of its corridor<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This means it can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Approve or reject nearby construction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regulate development around metro lines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure long-term structural safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Matters For Pune<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As Pune rapidly expands, construction activity near metro routes is increasing. Without regulation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Underground tunnels can be weakened<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Elevated pillars can be compromised<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passenger safety can be at risk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This rule ensures that <strong>urban development and metro infrastructure can coexist safely<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Take<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a strict but necessary move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Builder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Property owner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contractor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You now <strong>cannot carry out any work within 20 metres of a metro line without approval<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ignoring this is no longer just risky\u2014it\u2019s <strong>legally punishable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a major safety directive, Pune Metro authorities have made it mandatory to take permission before carrying out any construction within 20 metres of a metro corridor. 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