Question 1

Does Pimpri Chinchwad follow the same masterplan as Pune city?

Accepted Answer

No. PCMC has separate development plans under MRTP Act 1966, completely different from PMC. PMRDA coordinates regional planning but each corporation controls its own zoning independently.

Question 2

What paperwork proves my PCMC plot has genuine NA conversion approval?

Accepted Answer

You need three documents: NA certificate from the Collector, 7/12 extract showing non-agricultural status, and Property Card from PCMC. Get all three verified at sub-registrar office.

Question 3

Can I purchase agricultural land in PCMC planning to convert it later?

Accepted Answer

Non-farmers need permission under Maharashtra Agricultural Land Ceiling Act. Conversion requires Collector approval, PCMC development plan alignment, premium payment. Conversions take years, success depends on zoning.

Question 4

Which PCMC neighborhoods have active TP scheme notifications right now?

Accepted Answer

Chikhali, Kudalwadi, parts of Ravet, and Wakad have ongoing TP processes as of 2025–26. Check PCMC Town Planning Department gazette notifications and verify your specific survey number's TP status on the 1acre Premium map (1acre.in/subscribe). TP schemes reduce your usable area significantly.

Question 5

How do I confirm my survey number isn't in the ring road path?

Accepted Answer

Check PMRDA Draft DP online map and MSRDC village lists. The route touches 44 villages. Get a No Objection Certificate from PMRDA if within 500 meters.

Question 6

What's the difference between PCMC building rules and PMRDA regulations?

Accepted Answer

PCMC Development Control Rules apply inside corporation limits. PMRDA governs extended metro areas outside PCMC boundaries. FAR limits and setbacks differ between the two jurisdictions.

Question 7

Does PCMC actually penalize illegal construction or just issue notices?

Accepted Answer

PCMC demolishes unauthorized buildings. NGT imposed Rs 1.7 crore environmental penalty on a Katraj project in 2025. Fines apply to PCMC projects crossing environmental thresholds too.

Question 8

Which localities gain most from the upcoming metro expansion plans?

Accepted Answer

Sant Tukaram Nagar, Kasarwadi, Bhosari, Phugewadi benefit from operational Purple Line. Nigdi approval helps Akurdi and Chinchwad. Proposed Chakan route affects Nashik Phata and Ravet areas.

Question 9

Can I see the Pimpri Chinchwad Masterplan along with all the survey numbers?

Accepted Answer

Yes. On the 1acre map, you can load the Pimpri Chinchwad Masterplan layer and the Survey Number layer together. This lets you see, at any location, both the masterplan zone and the individual survey numbers overlaid on satellite imagery — so you know exactly which zone your survey number falls in before committing. Both layers are available with a Premium subscription.  Subscribe to 1acre Premium .

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