Mohan Dharia writes to Maha CM

Former union minister Mohan Dharia has written to chief minister Prithviraj Chavan not to permit four per cent construction in the areas reserved for biodiversity parks (BDPs). He said he would approach the court if the decision to allow construction is made. The BDPs are important for preserving the environment around Pune, he said. “If 4 per cent construction is allowed, all amenities such as roads, drainage water supply street lights will have to be provided to support construction. This will consume an additional area of up to 40 per cent and will destroy the hills and the micro planning of the city. This will also mean more vehicular traffic which will add to the ambient pollution and harm the biodiversity,” he added.