Sinhagad Fort To Soon Get Around 32 Food Stalls; Pune Forest Department To Hand Them Over On Dec 5

Pune Forest Department

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Anti-Encroachment

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Only 71 stalls

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Rehabilitation To Affected

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Why Was The Project Delayed

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24 stalls and 6 units

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The Stalls Are Foldable

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Other 39 Stall Owners

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