Pune, Nov. 12 -- Pune Municipal Commissioner Naval Kishore Ram has directed all agencies undertaking utility-related excavation work along the Pune Grand Tour cycling competition route to complete their work by November 20, warning that any excavation carried out after the deadline will attract a penalty of at least four times the prevailing charges.

The directions were issued during a joint review meeting chaired by PMC Commissioner and District Collector Jitendra Dudi on Thursday to assess the progress of infrastructure and beautification works being undertaken across four packages in the city ahead of the international cycling event.

Expressing displeasure over delays in utility works despite excavation permissions being granted, the...