Navi Mumbai: The Panvel City Municipal Corporation’s (PCMC) under-construction public toilet worth Rs 2.3 crore has been razed by Cidco near Utsav Chowk, Kharghar. The PCMC allegedly encroached upon Cidco land. The PCMC allegedly did not obtain a no-objection certificate from Cidco, but most of the structural work of the toilet had been completed.
Demolition Sparks Controversy
Following the demolition on Tuesday, one of the corporators has demanded action against those responsible for the wasteful expenditure of civic body funds. A former corporator allegedly demanded construction of the public toilet. Her demand was approved by the PCMC, and construction began, allegedly without checking the ownership.
Details of the Incident
The toilet, located near Utsav Chowk in Kharghar, was being built at a cost of Rs 2.3 crore. Cidco officials stated that the land belonged to them and the PCMC had not obtained the required no-objection certificate. The demolition was carried out to reclaim the encroached land. The PCMC has not yet commented on the matter.
The incident has raised questions about the due diligence process followed by the PCMC before starting construction. The corporator demanding action has called for an inquiry into the matter to fix responsibility for the financial loss. The former corporator who proposed the project has not responded to the allegations.
