India, April 17 -- The demolition of seven ready-mix concrete (RMC) plants by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) alongside a temporary shutdown by operators has triggered political criticism and concerns in the construction sector over possible project delays.

At the standing committee meeting held a day after the civic body razed seven RMC plants in the Kharadi-Lohegaon belt on April 15 citing encroachment, corporators questioned the procedure followed.

Standing committee chairman Shrinath Bhimale sought a detailed report on all RMC plants within the PMC limits, including permissions, no-objection certificates and compliance with environmental norms. He also flagged concerns over due process. "While compliance is necessary from a pub...