India, Aug. 4 -- No new construction permissions should be granted in Dhanori and adjoining areas until the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) provides basic infrastructure such as roads, water supply and drainage, Standing Committee member Suhas Vijay Tingre demanded during a recent meeting.

Tingre said approving more residential and commercial projects without upgrading infrastructure would worsen conditions in Dhanori, Porwal Road and surrounding areas.

Questioning the civic administration, Tingre said, "Dhanori became part of the PMC nearly 30 years ago. Yet residents are still deprived of proper roads, adequate drinking water and drainage facilities. If these basic services cannot be provided after three decades, how will the civic b...