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Nagpur: Probe launched over slum rehab project scam allegations

Certainly! Here’s the rewritten version of the content: NAGPUR: On Thursday, Industries Minister Uday Samant declared an inquiry into allegations surrounding a possible scam involving the BMC and the rehabilitation of slum inhabitants due to a road widening project in Marol’s Kondivita area. During a Calling Attention Motion (CAM) in the Legislative Council, Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Anil Parab accused Assistant Municipal Commissioner (K-East) Nitin Shukla, Assistant Engineer Bhushan Rane, and Sub Engineer Vishal Kokate of bypassing proper procedures and deceiving slum dwellers into selling their homes to benefit builders. Samant announced that a Principal Secretary-level officer would handle the…

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NGT Approves Baner Project, Orders MPCB Oversight

PUNE: The National Green Tribunal’s western zone bench in Pune has permitted construction to resume on a real estate project in Baner, with monitoring mandated by the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) to prevent any breaches of noise and dust pollution standards. The bench, consisting of Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh (judicial member) and Dr. Sujit Kumar Bajpayee (expert member), stated in an order dated December 8 that the project representatives provided scientific test reports indicating that ambient air and noise levels were “within the permissible limit.” The NGT instructed the MPCB to inspect the site “within a week” to assess…

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ED Raids Angle Infrastructure, RP & Nauseva Buildwell in Delhi-NCR

CHANDIGARH: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) from Gurugram Zonal Office conducted search operations in the Delhi-NCR region on Friday, targeting M/s Angle Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., the resolution professional, and Nauseva Buildwell LLP along with its partners, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The searches were initiated based on evidence suggesting potential collusion during the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) of the corporate debtor, resulting in the seizure of Rs 33 lakh in unexplained cash and various digital devices. The ED’s investigation was prompted by FIRs filed by Gurugram Police and the Delhi Economic Offences Wing, citing allegations…

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NGT Reduces Environmental Fine for Gurugram High-Rise Society

NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has provided notable relief to Freedom Park Life AOA, developed by BPTP Builder, by significantly decreasing the environmental compensation previously imposed on the society by the Haryana State Pollution Control Board. The appeal, presented by Advocates Sumit Gehlot, T.S. Thakraon, Manju Gehlot, and Abhishek Singh for the appellant, led the Tribunal to determine that the penalty calculated by the Board was unjustified and lacked supporting evidence. Initially, the HSPCB had levied a penalty of Rs 1,55,62,500 on the housing society, claiming that its sewage treatment plant (STP) had been out of order for…

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NCLAT Orders Chronos Properties to Renew Bank Guarantee for IL&FS

NEW DELHI: On Friday, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) instructed Brookfield-backed Chronos Properties to renew the bank guarantee for the acquisition of the flagship Bandra Kurla Complex property from Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Ltd (IL&FS). In an interim order, NCLAT also prohibited the debt-laden IL&FS group from creating third-party rights on its headquarters until the appeal is resolved. NCLAT emphasized the necessity for Chronos to renew the Performance Bank Guarantee to avoid disqualification in acquiring the IL&FS headquarters. Both parties have been directed to finalize pleadings, file replies, and rejoinders by January 16, with the next hearing…

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High Court Directs Haryana: Map Aravalis and Define Forests

GURUGRAM: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Haryana government to provide a clear and legally sound definition of the Aravali forest landscape in the state. The case will be revisited on January 9, 2026, during which the government is expected to submit an affidavit “mapping the exact area” of the Aravalis, in accordance with previous Supreme Court rulings and a recent apex court judgment from last month. The bench, comprising Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sanjiv Berry, issued the directive on Tuesday while examining a public interest litigation initiated by activist Harinder Dhingra. They instructed Principal…

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NGT Extends Sand Mining Ban in Goa Rivers Until Next Month

Representative AI image PANAJI: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has prolonged the ban on sand mining in Goa’s rivers until January 28, 2026. This decision follows an appeal by the Goa River Sand Protection Network against 12 environmental clearances issued by the state. This extension was prompted by a request from the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority for additional time to respond during a December 8 hearing. The NGT’s ruling specifies that the “director of mines and geology shall not permit any mining activity in the area in question until the next hearing date.” The Goa River Sand Protection Network…

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Hyderabad: Builder Cited for Illegal Parking Layout Changes

HYDERABAD: The Ranga Reddy District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered a builder in Bowrampet to provide a legally sanctioned car parking space to a flat owner. This ruling follows revelations that the developer had improperly modified the stilt-floor layout of Pinewood Apartments, leading to ongoing disputes among residents. The complainant, who purchased flat no. 303 for ₹25.91 lakh in February 2022, noted that the sale deed specifically included a car parking slot. Upon moving in, however, he found that the builder had deviated from the HMDA-approved design. The initial plan allowed for 10 car parking spaces with two driveways,…

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HC Overturns Chandigarh Board’s Denial of Flats to Jhuggi Dwellers

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has annulled the Chandigarh Housing Board’s (CHB) decision to deny flats to several jhuggi dwellers under the Chandigarh Small Flats Scheme, 2006. The court observed that the authorities failed to provide these individuals with an opportunity to be heard. Consequently, it has mandated the administration to revisit the issue and make a decision within two months. A division bench consisting of Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal and Justice Mandeep Pannu issued this ruling while addressing a petition presented by Rajesh Kumar Giri and others. The bench noted that the jhuggi dwellers had their claims…

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EOU Forms STF to Combat Sand and Land Mafias in Bihar

Representative Image PATNA: The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) has established a Special Task Force dedicated to combating illegal sand mining and land mafia activities in Bihar. Led by EOU DIG Manavjit Singh Dhillon, the task force will investigate illegal assets, perform financial inquiries, and confiscate properties linked to criminal operations. They will also collaborate with government agencies and district administrations for further actions, as stated by a senior EOU official on Wednesday. EOU ADG Nayyar Hasnain Khan revealed that the task force consists of SP Rajesh Kumar, four DSPs, and five inspectors. “The team will investigate how these mafias acquired…