The Maharashtra government has granted administrative approval for the acquisition of 15 acres of land in Wakad, Pune, for the expansion of police infrastructure in the Pimpri-Chinchwad Commissionerate. The decision, sanctioned under Government Resolution No. Jamin-0225/Pr.Kr.112/Gol-7, aims to strengthen law enforcement facilities in the rapidly growing region.
Key Developments:
- Land Acquisition Details:
- The land, located in Survey Nos. 208 and 209 in Wakad, has been sanctioned for police offices and residential quarters.
- The acquisition will support the establishment of the Police Deputy Commissioner’s Office (Zone-2) and other ancillary offices.
- Funding and Approval:
- The Maharashtra Urban Development Department approved the land allocation at a rate of ₹2,49,12,00,000.
- Funds for the acquisition will be allocated under the capital expenditure budget for police land acquisition and infrastructure development.
- Strategic Importance:
- With the rapid urbanization of Pimpri-Chinchwad, there is a pressing need for enhanced law enforcement facilities.
- The development will improve administrative efficiency and provide essential housing for senior police officers.
- Implementation:
- The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) will oversee the land transfer process.
- The state government has mandated that the funding be drawn from designated administrative service grants.
This decision marks a crucial milestone in enhancing law and order capabilities in Pimpri-Chinchwad. The newly sanctioned land will play a pivotal role in accommodating key police establishments, ensuring efficient law enforcement services for the city’s residents.
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