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PCMC withdraws Rs 50,000 fuel allowance proposal; Mayor cancelled foreign tour after PM Modi's appeal
Updated On: 13 May, 2026 10:39 PM IST | Pune | Archana Dahiwal
According to a statement issued by the Mayor’s office, the proposal regarding the fuel allowance hike had already been kept under review and would be formally withdrawn during the General Body proceedings scheduled for May 15, 2026
Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation Commissioner Dr Vijay Suryavanshi. Pic/Special Arrangement
The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) on Wednesday withdrew a proposal to increase the monthly fuel allowance for civic officials to Rs 50,000 following criticism and concerns over fuel conservation.
The proposal had appeared on the agenda during a Standing Committee meeting and quickly sparked public debate.
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