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The gunthewari regularization scheme, aimed at legalizing illegal homes built on small plots in Pune, faced a significant lack of interest among property owners during the last financial year. The primary deterrent for property owners was the high charges associated with the scheme. The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) received a mere 600 applications for regularization, approving only 10 of them, reflecting the scheme's limited reach and effectiveness.
Approximately 50,000 property owners, including those in recently merged areas, were identified as potential beneficiaries of the scheme. The civic administration made concerted efforts to raise awareness about the scheme among property owners. Yuvraj Deshmukh, the Superintending Engineer of PMC, mentioned that a special software had been developed to expedite gunthewari proposals. However, these efforts have not translated into a significant increase in applications.
One of the primary reasons for the low number of applications is the high cost of legalizing properties under the gunthewari scheme. The current cost is around Rs 6 lakh, a significant increase from Rs 50,000 when the scheme was first introduced 15 years ago. Applicants also need to pay nearly three times more than the ready reckoner rates to get their proposal approved, adding to their financial burden.
In addition to the high costs, applicants face further challenges with the frequent changes in governing bodies overseeing the regularization process. Over the years, the responsibility has shifted from gram panchayats to the Pune Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (PMRDA), to the municipal corporation, and even the municipal council in some cases. This frequent change of authorities has made the regularization process more complex and time-consuming, further discouraging property owners from applying.
The civic body acknowledged the problem with this change in authorities. One official said the PMC cannot accept proposals from some merged areas that fall under the PMRDA even if it comes under the municipal corporation for governance. Officials recommend that as the planning authority for building permissions is PMRDA, the property owners in such cases should approach that authority for regularization.
To improve the effectiveness of the gunthewari regularization scheme, several measures can be considered. The PMC and relevant authorities may re-evaluate and adjust the cost structure to make it more affordable for property owners. Additionally, establishing a more streamlined and centralized process for regularization could simplify the application process and reduce confusion arising from the frequent change of authorities.
In conclusion, the gunthewari regularization scheme has struggled to attract property owners due to its high costs and complex processes. To encourage more property owners to participate and ensure the success of the scheme, the PMC and relevant authorities must work together to address these concerns and create a more accessible and efficient system for property regularization.
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