India, March 5 -- Cooperative housing societies, citizen forums and residents across the city have urged the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) to make consultation with local stakeholders compulsory before allocating or changing the use of designated amenity spaces.

In a detailed representation submitted to PMC commissioner Naval Kishore Ram last week, the groups stated that amenity plots reserved in development plans are meant for the welfare of the immediate community, including children, senior citizens and families residing in adjoining societies. However, they alleged that decisions regarding such plots are often made without prior discussion with affected housing societies and resident forums.

The petition has been moved by the Moh...