FSI restrictions in cantts welcomed

It may be mentioned here that FSI restrictions were first imposed in the Pune Cantonment Board in 1982 following when by Lt Gen T S Oberoi was the General Officer Commanding in Chief, Southern Command. Following this step, FSI restrictions were imposed in all the cantonment boards falling under the jurisdiction of the Southern Command.

Welcoming the recommendations of the minister, Bhog pointed out that there was a sudden spurt in activity in most cantonments resulting in unplanned growth. There has to be some kind of curbs on the carrying capacity of the building and a proper development plan for every cantonment, he observed.

Primarly, military areas were segregated for military purposes and training of the personnel, he said, adding that the traffic congestion had increased to such an extent that steps may be soon required to take necessary measures and prevent further deterioration in traffic conditions.