India, Sept. 20 -- The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has fined the PMRDA Metro Line-3 project Rs.15 lakh for illegally dumping debris on an open plot near Balewadi High Street. The civic body issued a notice to the Metro Line-3 (Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar) project on September 18.

During an inspection, civic officials found trucks unloading large amounts of debris on an open plot. Nearly 50 to 70 truckloads were dumped at the site, said Girish Dapkekar, assistant municipal commissioner of Aundh-Baner ward.

As per a PMC's circular issued on May 28, 2024, a penalty of Rs.25,000 is applicable per truck in such cases. PMC counted 60 trips which amount to a fine of Rs.15 lakh.

The Metro project has been directed to deposit the fine at PMC...