PCMC’s ₹50,000 fuel allowance proposal draws criticism amid calls for fuel conservation

A proposal approved by the standing committee of the Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) to grant a monthly fuel allowance of ₹50,000 to office-bearers and senior officials has sparked criticism over the civic body’s spending priorities at a time when Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed for fuel conservation and reduction in unnecessary travel.

The proposal, approved by the standing committee on March 1, has now been placed before the general body for final approval at its meeting scheduled on May 15.