Pune MHADA Lottery: Code of Conduct Hurdle Cleared? Decision Soon!

• MHADA Pune's lottery for 4,186 homes, stalled by code of conduct, may proceed soon.
• Shivajirao Adhalrao Patil met Election Commissioner Dinesh Waghmare, seeking permission.
• EC assured a decision within 2-3 days after consulting Chief Secretary and Housing Department.
• Applicants face financial hardship as earnest money is held since September, incurring interest.
• 213,985 applicants vie for 4,186 homes; lottery expected within a week of EC approval.

Why It Matters: MHADA Pune lottery decision expected in days, bringing relief to 2 lakh applicants.