PMC suspends 1st auction as 21 defaulters clear dues, 2 get stay on auction, no bidders for 9

PMC suspends first auction as 21 defaulters clear dues, two get stay on auction, no bidders for nine

Meanwhile, PMC has appointed a government evaluator for ascertaining the base value of the 184 properties the civic administration plans to auction over defaulting on property tax. Express file photo

With 21 of the 32 properties clearing their duties, nine properties finding no bidders and two properties managing to get a stay on it from National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) before the scheduled auction on Monday, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) suspended the auction of the properties. It will include the nine properties listed for auctions later on. Meanwhile, it has scheduled a second auction of 53 more properties on February 14.

“PMC was to auction 32 properties whose property tax has been defaulted. However, 21 of them cleared their dues amounting to Rs 1.83 crore. Only 11 properties with dues of Rs 14.46 crore were to be auctioned, but two properties who are due to pay Rs 12.02 crore owned by Pancard club, got a stay from NCLT for the time being,” said Ajeet Deshmukh, in-charge of the civic property tax department.

The remaining nine properties with dues totalling Rs 2.22 crore got no bidders, so their auction was postponed, he said, adding that these properties would be dealt with later on.

“The valuation of the properties was decided as per market rate so no one bid for the nine properties. However, there is provision in law to get the valuation reduced by 25 per cent and again put them up for auction. We will put up the nine properties for auction at a lesser base price,” Deshmukh said.

Most properties put up for auction were from Lohegaon, which include six shops, and two office premises, two open plots, two shops and a factory shed in Mundhwa. The PMC list of properties to be auctioned also includes three shops from Balewadi, a club house, a building of Pancard Club and a privately owned plot in Baner, three office spaces in Kharadi, three shops in Bibwewadi, three shops in Dhayari, one open plot, two flats in Wanowrie and one shop in Dhanori.

Meanwhile, PMC has appointed a government evaluator for ascertaining the base value of the 184 properties the civic administration plans to auction over defaulting on property tax.

Ajay Jadhav

Ajay Jadhav is an Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, Pune. With over 22 years of experience in the industry, he is a highly specialized journalist whose work focuses on the intersection of urban infrastructure, governance, and sustainability. Professional Background Role: As Assistant Editor, he plays a key role in the editorial direction of the Pune bureau, specializing in urban policy and its direct impact on citizens. Education: He holds a Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism from Savitribai Phule Pune University and a PG Diploma in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). He also studied at the prestigious Fergusson College. Impactful Reporting: He is credited with research-based articles on conservancy staff (waste workers) that influenced national policy for better working conditions. He is also known for exposing the contrast between high-end infrastructure (like helipads for leaders) and the lack of basic amenities like schools in their home districts. Personal Interests: An avid trekker and sports enthusiast, his personal interest in the outdoors often informs his reporting on environmental protection and sustainable development. Recent Notable Articles (December 2025) His reporting in late 2025 has been dominated by the upcoming January 2026 Civic Polls in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad, and the city's infrastructure boom: 1. Political Analysis (Civic Elections 2026) "Not friendly but a bitter fight lies ahead between BJP and NCP for PMC, PCMC" (Dec 22, 2025): A detailed look at the intense rivalry between the Mahayuti partners as they prepare for the January 15 municipal elections. "Pune civic polls: Big blow to NCP, NCP(SP) as leaders switch to BJP" (Dec 20, 2025): Reporting on high-profile poaching and party-hopping ahead of the elections. "Ajit Pawar's NCP continues domination in Pune, wins 10 of 17 local bodies" (Dec 21, 2025): Analyzing the results of the local self-government body elections as a precursor to the main civic polls. 2. Infrastructure & Urban Development "Looking Ahead at 2026: Pune to see inauguration of much-awaited Hinjewadi to Shivajinagar metro route" (Dec 22, 2025): An "outlook" piece on the critical Metro Line 3 project expected to finish by March 2026. "Building Pune: PMC to construct double-decker bridge over Mula-Mutha River" (Dec 18, 2025): Detailing a major project aimed at easing traffic between Hadapsar and Kharadi. "Condition of highway from Pune to Kolhapur to improve in a year: Gadkari" (Dec 4, 2025): Reporting on the Union Minister’s assurances regarding one of the state's most critical transport corridors. 3. Civic Governance & Environment "Install sensors, LED indicators at construction sites within 15 days: PMC to builders" (Dec 16, 2025): A follow-up to the "Breathless Pune" series, reporting on new mandates for builders to monitor air quality in real-time. "Errors in electoral rolls: PMC corrects data of 92,466 voters" (Dec 16, 2025): Tracking the administrative efforts to clean up the voter lists before the 2026 elections. Signature Style Ajay Jadhav is known for accountability journalism. His work often bridges the gap between high-level policy and the "ground zero" reality of Pune's residents. He is particularly focused on Sustainable Development, ensuring that as Pune grows into a "Bharat Mandapam" style destination (referring to his report on the Lohegaon project), its environmental and social safeguards remain intact. X (Twitter): @ajay_khape ... Read More

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