Homebuyer Alert: Pune Society Protest Exposes The Hidden Cost Of Incomplete Infrastructure

By Prashant for PuneriPages.in

Imagine finally moving into your dream flat, only to realize you’re living in a building surrounded by muddy roads, poor drainage, and zero civic services. Sounds frustrating, right? That’s exactly what residents of Venkatesh Flora in Mundhwa are going through. And honestly, it’s not just about one society—it’s a warning sign for every Punekar looking to buy a home.

Last weekend, the residents of this township took to the streets in a silent protest, tired of being ignored by the PMC (Pune Municipal Corporation). Their message was loud and clear: “We pay our taxes, we deserve the basics.”

This Isn’t Just Neglect, It’s the “Development Trap”

Let’s be real: what’s happening here isn’t a one-off case. It’s a pattern. Builders finish high-rise societies, hand over the keys, and disappear. Meanwhile, the civic infrastructure promised on paper—proper roads, water connections, drainage systems—is nowhere to be seen.

In Pune, this has a name: the Infrastructure Lag. Residential projects get greenlit and even receive Occupancy Certificates (OCs), while basic support systems are years away. What you get is a beautiful flat stuck in a concrete jungle.

What This Means for Families Living There

These aren’t just minor inconveniences. This is daily life disrupted:

No roads: Kids walking through muck to school. Emergency vehicles struggling to reach. Cars needing repairs more often.
No drainage: Rain turns the area into a swamp. Standing water brings mosquitoes and disease.
Tax irony: Residents are paying their dues while getting nothing in return. That stings.

Read This Before You Buy Your Flat: The Reality Checklist

Planning to buy in a new area of Pune? Here’s your no-nonsense checklist to make sure you’re not walking into a similar situation:

Inspect the Access Roads: Fancy show flats mean nothing if your road is still a dirt track. Ask: is this a sanctioned DP (Development Plan) road?
Ask About Water Supply: Are you getting PMC water or will you be stuck with private tankers forever? Get a straight answer.
Check the Drainage Plan: Are the sewage lines connected to the city’s main network? Ask to see proof.
Talk to Neighbors: Visit nearby older buildings. Ask residents about their experience. Most will be brutally honest.
Look Beyond Brochures: “Prime location” doesn’t mean much if the last 500 meters to your home are a nightmare.

Why Is This Even Allowed?

It’s a fair question. Why are developers allowed to sell homes and get OCs when the surrounding infrastructure isn’t ready? And why isn’t PMC stepping in before the problems escalate?

It’s time both builders and civic authorities are held accountable. Because for the average homebuyer, this isn’t just an investment. It’s their future.