These two areas were among 11 villages merged into PMC in 2017. The state government had previously sought public suggestions and objections to the demerger proposal before making the final decision.

The government has appointed Purandar tehsildar Vikram Rajput as the administrator of the new municipal council until its official formation. However, the waste depot located in these villages will continue to remain under PMC’s jurisdiction.

The proposal for a separate municipal council has been in the pipeline since 2023. A government notification in March 2023 to exclude the areas was challenged in the Bombay High Court, delaying the process.

Vijay Shivtare, former Purandar MLA and Shiv Sena leader, played a key role in advocating for the demerger, arguing that the inclusion of Phursungi and Uruli Devachi into PMC did not benefit local residents. According to the proposal, residents struggled with PMC’s high property tax, and the villages were not receiving adequate funding for infrastructure and development projects.

Local citizens have expressed frustration over the lack of progress despite being part of PMC for the past seven years.