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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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No separate body for merged areas, says Maharashtra minister

PUNE: On Thursday, State Industries Minister Uday Samant stated that there is “no immediate plan” to establish a separate municipal corporation for newly merged areas, as the state government is allocating funds for their development. Samant emphasized that the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) is providing sufficient funds for the development of these regions. The drafting of a development plan for the 23 merged areas is currently in progress, with approximately Rs 250 crore assigned for water supply projects and Rs 130 crore allocated for drainage works. PMC has also committed Rs 160 crore towards road development. “The government is dedicated…