Legal Notice to PMC Over Non-Compliance with High Court Orders on Pedestrian Safety

Pune: A fresh legal notice has been issued to the Pune Municipal Corporation over alleged non-compliance with directions of the Bombay High Court regarding pedestrian safety and infrastructure.

The notice is linked to Public Interest Litigation (PIL) No. 141 of 2023 filed by Qaneez Sukhrani, which seeks enforcement of pedestrian rights in the city.

In its order dated April 3, 2025, the High Court had directed the civic body to ensure safe, obstruction-free footpaths and establish a grievance redressal mechanism for citizens. However, the petitioner has alleged that these directives remain largely unimplemented.

According to the notice, footpaths across Pune continue to be encroached upon, damaged, or missing in several areas, forcing pedestrians onto roads and putting their safety at risk.

The petitioner has given the PMC 15 days to take corrective steps, including removal of encroachments, repair and construction of footpaths, and improvement of pedestrian infrastructure.

The notice warns that failure to comply may lead to further legal action, including contempt proceedings before the High Court.