The general body meeting of the Pune Municipal Corporation on Wednesday approved nearly 25 proposals of fund diversion. The funds, which were earmarked for works mentioned in the budget, were diverted to incomplete projects.

"Many projects are mentioned in the budget on the behest of elected representatives and funds are divided for the works. However, at the year-end, when elected representatives realise that it is not possible to complete the works due to insufficient funds, they demand diversion of the funds from one work to another," said an official.

The massive diversion of funds confirms the municipal commissioner's stand that there was need to focus on certain projects than launching several projects at a time. The GB also approved the civic administration's proposal to divert Rs 20.935 crore for completion of roads, water works and sewage treatment plants.

According to the proposal, the road department needs Rs 26.40 crore, water supply department, Rs 13 crore and the sewage treatment plant works need Rs 97.40 crore for speedy completion. The civic administration had sought the GB's permission for internal provision of Rs 20.935 crore.

The PMC stated that major works, including Mundhwa road, North Main road NDA-Bavdhan road, Sinhagad road and Paud road, need to be completed soon. Besides, work on Holkar and Pune Cantonment water works was pending due to shortage of funds. Work on the Vitthalwadi STP and Naidu STP has also not been completed. Of the 700 MLD sewage water generated in the city, only 305 MLD is treated.