India, Oct. 6 -- Housing societies have complained to the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) that developers in the twin city are being given No Objection Certificates (NOCs) despite environmental lapses and not meeting certain criteria, said civic officials.

As per the written complaint handed over to the PCMC chief on Friday by housing society members under the banner, Chikhali Moshi Pimpri-Chinchwad Housing Societies Federation (CMPCHSF), a developer in Charholi was given NOC despite non-compliance of Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), mechanical parking, and fire safety. They claimed there are many more cases where builders have managed to get NOCs even after flouting rules and norms.

The formal complaint, a copy of which is w...