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Nagpur: Two of Nagpur’s most central and peaceful neighbourhoods — Dhantoli and Congress Nagar — are at the heart of a growing controversy. Once quiet, tree-lined residential zones, these areas are now crowded with hospitals, diagnostic centres, and other commercial establishments.

Frustrated by the chaos, residents have taken the matter to the Bombay High Court (Nagpur Bench) , accusing the authorities of allowing illegal commercialisation in what are officially marked as Yellow Zones — meant strictly for residential use.

Petition Challenges NMC and State Authorities

A writ petition has been filed by Swanand Laxman Soni (49) , President of Dhantoli Nagrik Mandal , demanding accountability from the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) , the State Urban De

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