Maharashtra CM to Seek Bombay HC Nod for Slum Rehab on Forest Land
File Photo MUMBAI: The state government is planning to petition the Bombay High Court for permission to undertake slum rehabilitation on portions of forest land currently occupied by slums. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated on Wednesday that any remaining land will be dedicated to forest regeneration. This statement came while he addressed queries concerning the implementation of postpaid smart meters for electricity consumption during a motion in the state legislative council. BJP’s Pravin Darekar highlighted that numerous slum households situated between Goregaon and Dahisar, as well as in Thane, occupy forest land, including private forest areas. He noted that these…