India, Dec. 6 -- The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is preparing a proposal to levy commercial property tax-three times the residential rate-on buildings that run coaching classes, study rooms, and hostels, while simultaneously initiating action against illegal centres amid rising safety concerns.

At a review meeting held on December 3, chaired by additional municipal commissioner PB Prithviraj, officials from encroachment, taxation, ward offices and security departments assessed violations such as study rooms operating in basements and parking areas, unsafe PG facilities, and street vendor encroachments around student hubs.

The civic body will draft rules for study rooms and PGs, begin a citywide survey to identify unauthorised facil...