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BMC Uncooperative in SIT Probe of CRZ Maps Forgery, HC Told

MUMBAI: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is hindering the inquiry into extensive land record tampering allegedly involving public officials who created numerous fraudulent city survey maps in Madh Island, according to the Special Investigation Team (SIT) during a hearing at the Bombay High Court on Tuesday. A bench comprising Justices A.S. Gadkari and R.R. Bhonsale examined the SIT’s findings and witness statements alleging bribery among civic officials, as highlighted by petitioners. The court queried the public prosecutor about the absence of action against the implicating BMC officers despite available prima facie evidence. The prosecutor indicated that inadequate cooperation from BMC…

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Mumbai: Thousands in Dharavi to Relocate to Transit Homes

MUMBAI: A few thousand residents of Dharavi will need to relocate to temporary or rental accommodation as part of the Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP), according to Mahendra Kalyankar, CEO of the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) and in charge of the DRP. This statement contradicts previous commitments for key-to-key rehabilitation. Kalyankar emphasized that such relocations are a part of any extensive urban regeneration effort. “Our immediate goal is to initiate construction and commence rehabilitation as soon as possible,” he stated. The SRA/DRP has recently delivered eviction notices to 42 residents of Meghwadi-Ganesh Nagar in Sector 1 to facilitate the laying of…

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HC: Goa Government Lacks Accountability on Illegal Constructions

PANAJI: On Monday, the Bombay High Court criticized the Goa government for its lack of accountability while addressing a petition regarding the enforcement of demolition orders for structures on Birch by Romeo Lane. A division bench, consisting of Justices Sarang Kotwal and Ashish Chavan, posed critical inquiries that have been on the public’s mind since the tragic incident. “Given there was a demolition order, why was a trade license granted in the first place?” they questioned, noting that it was “very problematic” that the demolition order had remained pending for an extended period at the director of panchayats. They inquired…

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Parel Residents Protest ‘Polluting’ SRA Construction Site

MUMBAI: A residents’ forum in Parel has raised concerns with the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) regarding pollution control rule violations at a Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) project site. The Parel-Bhoiwada Residents Federation reported that excavation and other activities often continue until 2 AM, while essential dust control measures are neglected. “There are no sprinklers or tarpaulin,” stated local resident Atul Jaywant. He expressed frustration over repeatedly lodging complaints with police and other authorities, noting, “Each time, the work halts for a few days before it resumes.” MPCB public relations officer Sanjay Bhuskute indicated that while the BMC can issue…

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Lucknow: Yazdan Infrastructure Owner Among Four Charged with Fraud

LUCKNOW: The Hussainganj police have filed a fraud case against four individuals, including Fahad Yazdani, the owner of Yazdan Infrastructure, which previously attracted significant media attention. It is alleged that Yazdani and his associates defrauded two individuals out of several lakhs of rupees by falsely promising them apartments. The complaint was registered following directives from Additional DCP (Central) Jitendra Dubey. Victim Ramkaran Singh Bachchan, a resident of Tindwari Benda in Banda, reported that in 2017, he and his friend Rajbhavan Upadhyay sought to buy an apartment. They connected with Yazdani, who informed them about the Alaya Apartments project on Purana…

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Gujarat Govt: Submit Draft Development Plans by June 30

GANDHINAGAR: Following the successful bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, the Gujarat government is accelerating urbanization efforts. They have instructed all 17 municipal corporations (MCs) and urban development authorities (UDAs) to complete their draft development plans by June 30. Additionally, 2025 has been designated as Urban Development Year to promote urban progress. Currently, the nine new municipal corporations—Navsari, Gandhidham, Morbi, Vapi, Anand, Nadiad, Mehsana, Porbandar, and Surendranagar—lack draft development plans (DPs), while the eight previously established corporations are in the process of revising theirs. In another major step, the UDD minister has directed all MCs and UDAs to complete…

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ED Files Chargesheet Against Ansal Properties and Promoters

NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, the Enforcement Directorate filed a money laundering chargesheet against Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Ltd. (APIL), a real estate firm based in Gurugram, along with its directors Sushil Ansal, Pranav Ansal, and Gopal Ansal. The prosecution complaint was submitted to a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court by the Gurugram zonal office of the federal agency, related to alleged environmental law violations, according to an ED statement. Individuals identified in the complaint include APIL as well as its directors and shareholders: Sushil, Pranav, and Gopal Ansal. The company and its promoters could not be reached…

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Bhopal: ‘Housing for All’ Faces Public Rage Over Delays

BHOPAL: Residents benefiting from the Housing for All multistorey project at 12 Number Stop in BMC Ward 49 have voiced strong dissatisfaction regarding the delays in receiving their flats. During a Tuesday inspection, Mayor Malti Rai was confronted with pressing questions from the residents, who demanded to know when they would finally take possession of their homes. Beneficiaries claimed they had booked their flats years ago and made advance payments, yet have not received possession. Additional complaints included issues of waterlogging during the rains and substandard construction quality. One beneficiary blocked Rai’s path, stating he could no longer wait after…

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SC grants bail to ex-DHFL promoters in loan scam case

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has granted bail to former DHFL promoters Kapil Wadhawan and his brother Dheeraj, acknowledging that an undertrial should not be detained indefinitely in relation to a multi-crore bank loan scam. In a ruling on December 11, Justices J K Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi stated that prolonged incarceration without trial undermines Article 21, which safeguards the right to life and personal liberty. The court emphasized that under Indian law, “bail is the rule, and jail is the exception,” a principle fundamental to criminal jurisprudence. It added that pretrial imprisonment must not evolve into punitive action without…

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Indore Aims for Slum-Free Status in Five Years

Representative AI image INDORE: The state government has set an ambitious goal to transform Indore into a ‘slum-free’ city within the next five years. As part of this significant urban development initiative, the city plans to construct over 16,000 housing units in the next three years under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) 2.0. The overarching objective of the PMAY 2.0 scheme is to build 1.5 lakh housing units in Indore. “The construction aims to develop around 1.5 lakh pucca houses across three categories: flats constructed by IMC for affordable rental housing, and individual houses that qualify for subsidies or…