KALYAN: The Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) has ordered an inquiry into the alleged misuse of land and infrastructure within the Kalyan Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC), following allegations that facilities meant for farmers’ welfare were being used for commercial activities.The issue was raised during Monday’s general body meeting by BJP corporator Mandar Halbe, who moved an adjournment motion regarding the flower market building under construction within the APMC premises.Halbe claimed that the land belongs to the municipal corporation and demanded that if the structure lacks civic approval, KDMC should take possession of the site and develop a flower market itself.Town planner Surendra Tengale informed the house that KDMC had not granted building permission for the new flower market structure. He said the civic body had issued a stop-work notice, following which APMC approached the Bombay High Court.While the court directed KDMC to grant permission expeditiously, the corporation sought time to finalise conditions and an agreement. Tengale added that KDMC has since approached the Supreme Court against the order.During the discussion, Shiv Sena corporator Sachin Pote questioned the use of APMC land for lodging, boarding facilities, halls and other commercial activities.He said APMC was established to support farmers by providing them marketing infrastructure and selling spaces, and sought a detailed inquiry into whether its resources were being diverted from their intended purpose.Shiv Sena group leader Vishwanath Rane suggested the formation of a special committee to investigate the matter, while BJP corporator Dipesh Mhatre demanded a high-level inquiry panel.Mayor Harshali Choudhary subsequently directed the administration to initiate action against the ongoing flower market construction, citing the absence of civic approval.She also ordered officials to examine and take action against the commercial use of APMC premises, including lodging, boarding facilities, hotels and halls.A special committee will be constituted to investigate the matter and submit its report to the general body within two months, the mayor said.
