Pune Cantonment Residents Demand Uniform FSI of 2 for Redevelopment
Pune Cantonment Residents Demand Uniform FSI of 2 for Redevelopment
Pune Cantonment residents demand a uniform FSI of 2, opposing proposed building bylaws that could affect redevelopment of around 2,500 properties.
Pune: Residents of Pune Cantonment have demanded a uniform Floor Space Index (FSI) of 2 for eligible civilian areas, raising objections to the proposed building bylaws that prescribe different construction limits depending on plot size and property classification.
The proposed Pune Cantonment Building Bye-laws, 2026, have triggered concerns among residents, civic activists and former members of the Pune Cantonment Board (PCB), who believe the graded FSI system could restrict redevelopment opportunities for several property owners.
Residents Oppose Different FSI Limits
Under the draft regulations, properties in designated civilian areas could receive different FSI limits, ranging from 1.0 to 2.0 depending on plot size. The proposal also prescribes an FSI of 0.50 for Zone II and 0.75 for the Mundhwa industrial zone, subject to the applicable provisions.
Residents argue that a uniform FSI of 2 would provide greater clarity and consistency in redevelopment rules. They have also sought transparency regarding the criteria used to classify properties and determine permissible construction limits.
The issue is particularly significant for Pune Cantonment’s older properties. According to reports, approximately 2,500 properties could be affected by the proposed regulations. Several buildings require substantial repairs or reconstruction, but existing restrictions and uncertainty over permissions have complicated redevelopment.
Concerns Over Redevelopment
Residents fear that different FSI limits for neighbouring properties could create disparities in development opportunities. They have urged the authorities to reconsider the proposed classification system and establish clear, consistent rules for eligible properties.
Vinod Mathurawala, former vice-president of the Pune Cantonment Board, has raised concerns over the proposed framework and called for regulations that address residents’ redevelopment needs.
Draft Bylaws Open for Public Suggestions
The Ministry of Defence published the draft Pune Cantonment Building Bye-laws, 2026, in October, inviting public suggestions and objections before the regulations are finalised.
Pune Cantonment Board Chief Executive Officer Vidyadhar Pawar has stated that the draft provisions are open to public feedback and that residents’ submissions will be considered before the rules are finalised.
The final regulations will determine the applicable construction and redevelopment provisions. Until the rules receive final publication in the Official Gazette, the proposed FSI limits should not be treated as final or implemented regulations.
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