India, April 26 -- The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) on Thursday issued notices to 31 illegal religious structures in the Chikhali, Kudalwadi, and Jadhavwadi areas and asked them to remove these structures within two weeks or face demolition.

As per the PCMC officials, despite previous efforts, several unauthorized constructions, including temples, shrines, and other religious structures, have come up within the limits of PCMC. These structures often block roads, footpaths, and public spaces, creating problems for traffic movement and residents.

The PCMC, previously in the same areas, had successfully cleared around 827 acres of encroached land, paving the way for planned development and better civic amenities, they said...