India, July 24 -- PUNE

The Pune Metropolitan Region Development Authority (PMRDA) has launched an auction of 35 public amenity plots across key areas in Khed, Haveli, Maval, and Mulshi talukas, with a total base value estimated at Rs.91 crore. However, the move has come under fire from civic activists, who argue that the targeted localities still lack essential infrastructure such as drinking water supply, primary healthcare centres, police chowkies, public gardens, and playgrounds.

PMRDA is asking for a 5% earnest money deposit (EMD) for each plot, with amounts ranging from Rs.84,000 to Rs.25 lakh, depending on the plot's location and size.

Civic activists have expressed concern over the auction of land reserved for public amenities i...