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PCB proposes higher FSI in civil pockets and Mundhwa belt; draft bylaws sent to DGDE
The Pune Cantonment Board proposed raising permissible FSI to 2 in designated civil pockets and 0.75 for Mundhwa industrial belt, while bungalow zones stay at 0.5. Draft bylaws were submitted to the DGDE for approval, with a decision to be made by higher authorities. If approved, redevelopment in Camp areas could expand, but merger with PMC remains uncertain and is seen as a potential fallback.
Why It Matters
The move could significantly alter redevelopment prospects in Pune's Camp area and provide an alternate framework if cantonment-merger with PMC stalls.
Timeline
10 Events
Resident and activist reactions to the proposal
April 27, 2026
Camp residents and activists welcomed the potential relief but urged timely implementation and clarity on reforms.
Bylaws as fallback if cantonment merger with PMC does not occur
April 27, 2026
Officials noted that the bylaws could act as a fallback mechanism if the merger with PMC does not go through.
Army opposition to higher FSI in bungalow areas cited; security considerations emphasized
April 27, 2026
Security considerations were cited as paramount, with the Army opposing any increase in FSI in bungalow areas; this position was said to be unchanged.
Norms would not achieve parity with PMC; 18-metre height cap retained
April 27, 2026
Despite the proposal, the PCB decided not to align its norms with the Pune Municipal Corporation; building heights would remain capped at 18 metres due to infrastructure constraints.
If approved, revised norms could enable Camp redevelopment
April 27, 2026
Officials said the revised norms could unlock redevelopment opportunities in Camp areas such as MG Road, East Street, Taboot Street, Moledina Road, Centre Street, Bhimpura, and parts of Wanowrie and Ghorpadi.
PCB CEO comments on draft bylaws and approval process
April 27, 2026
PCB chief executive officer Vidyadhar Pawar stated the bylaws were drafted in accordance with DGDE guidelines and have been forwarded for approval; final decision rests with higher authorities.
PCB proposes raising FSI in civil pockets to 2 and Mundhwa belt to 0.75; bungalow zones remain at 0.5
April 27, 2026
The Pune Cantonment Board proposed increasing permissible FSI to 2 in designated civil pockets and 0.75 in Mundhwa industrial belt, while keeping bungalow zones' FSI at 0.5.
Draft bylaws submitted to DGDE for approval
April 20, 2026
The draft building bylaws were submitted to the Directorate General of Defence Estates (DGDE) for approval.
Merger proposal for Pune Cantonment Area pending
2024
The Pune Cantonment merger proposal has been pending since 2024.
2015 directive: Ministry of Defence directs cantonment boards to prepare draft building bylaws
2015
The ministry of defence directed all cantonment boards to prepare draft building bylaws in 2015.