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Time of India
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- Time of India
NMC Resumes Demolition Drive for Ramji Pehalwan Rd Widening After Over a Decade
1 2 Nagpur: After over a decade of delays, the long-pending Ramji Pehalwan road widening project in the Mahal area has finally picked up pace, with the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) resuming demolition of properties from Tuesday. Proposed in 2012, the project was repeatedly stalled due to complex land acquisition challenges. The proposed stretch of 1,950 metres, connecting Ram Cooler Square to Durga Mata Mandir Square, is being widened from its current 30 feet to 60 feet (18 metres). The widened road is expected to relieve severe traffic congestion in the densely populated and historically important Mahal area, where narrow lanes have long led to snarls, especially during peak hours. Of the total 124 properties marked for acquisition, NMC earlier managed to demolish 84 properties through sale-purchase agreements. In the subsequent phases, the civic body acquired the remaining private properties under the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (LARR) Act. These acquisitions allowed NMC to gain control over major portions of the stretch, though the execution remained sluggish. Besides private holdings, 15 govt-owned properties fall along the proposed widened stretch. Out of these, eight have already been handed over to NMC, while acquisition of the remaining seven is pending. Notably, these govt properties are being transferred to the civic body without any compensation. On Tuesday, armed with heavy police protection, NMC's town planning department, along with its enforcement squad, began a fresh round of demolitions to clear remaining encroachments, razing 22 properties from CP & Berar College Square to Ramaji Pahelwan Square. Approximately 18 properties are still left to be razed. The civic body plans to carry out the demolitions in a phased manner, depending on ground-level resistance and logistical challenges. "The razing will continue in phases and is critical to completing the long-stalled road widening project. Once fully cleared, it will greatly ease traffic movement in the core areas of the city," said a senior official from NMC's Town Planning Department. The overall cost of the project is pegged at Rs 65 crore. Of this, the state govt is bearing 70% — around Rs 45 crore — while the remaining Rs 20 crore is being funded by the civic body. Once completed, the widened Ramji Pehalwan Road will significantly boost vehicular mobility, reduce travel time, and improve accessibility for emergency vehicles. It will also allow for better footpath infrastructure, enhancing pedestrian safety. NMC hopes the renewed demolition drive will finally lead to the completion of this long-overdue infrastructure project.
Time of India
31 minutes ago
- Time of India
HC lifts stay on civil prison order against builder, initiates contempt proceedings
Ahmedabad: The Gujarat high court has lifted the stay on an order by the Gujarat Real Estate Regulatory Authority (GujRERA) to detain office bearers of Pacifica Developers Pvt Ltd, including its managing director Rakesh Israni, in a 60-day civil prison. The developers were penalised for failing to hand over possession of a house to a customer and allegedly selling the same property to a third party. In addition to clearing the way for execution of the civil prison order, Justice Vaibhavi Nanavati last week referred the case to a division bench for the initiation of contempt of court proceedings against Israni, the company, and other office bearers—Darpan Tarwani, Kaushik Patel, and Jay Chandani—for making false statements before the court. "The conduct of the original petitioners in SCA No. 20527 of 2022 is contemptuous and requires action. This court deems it fit to refer the original petitioners to the bench handling contempt matters," the order reads. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad In 2019, GujRERA had ordered Pacifica Developers to hand over possession of a flat to the complainant, Rachna Sharma. When they failed to comply, GujRERA, in October 2022, directed that Israni and others be sent to civil prison for 60 days. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo The developers approached the high court after couple days, offering a settlement and depositing Rs 24 lakh, as ordered by the court, to be paid to Sharma. The court accepted the proposal and stayed the GujRERA order of civil detention. Later, Sharma's advocate, Vishal Dave, informed the court that the developers had approached the high court again and sought to withdraw their petition, stating they would instead file an appeal before the RERA appellate tribunal. The court allowed this and continued the stay on the civil detention order. However, in 2024, Sharma approached the court again, stating that the developers had never filed an appeal before the appellate tribunal and had continued to enjoy the stay order wrongfully. Justice Nanavati observed, "The aforesaid in the opinion of this court, is nothing but abuse of process of law and the said act is contemptuous in nature and in the opinion of this court, the original petitioners (builders) are jointly and severally liable for the same." While referring the matter to a division bench for contempt proceedings, the high court also ordered the release of the Rs 24 lakh deposit to Sharma.
Time of India
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- Time of India
Silver is the new gold: Showrooms in A'bad scale up to meet rising demand
1 2 Ahmedabad: With gold prices hitting new highs and slipping out of everyday gifting budgets, silver is getting its moment under the spotlight. Jewellers across Ahmedabad aren't letting the opportunity go to waste. From expanding display counters to launching entire showrooms dedicated to silver jewellery, the city's jewellers are betting big on the white metal. "We've gone from one silver counter to dedicating 3x the space for it," said Manoj Soni, a jeweller based in Ahmedabad. "There's huge interest across the board — from Navratri-themed traditional sets to sleek, Italian machine-made pieces for daily wear. Customers want something stylish yet accessible, and silver fits the bill perfectly and makes a style statement too." You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad Gold prices stood at Rs 1.01 lakh per 10 gram on Tuesday in the Ahmedabad market whereas silver is priced at Rs 1.14 lakh per kilogram here. Shoppers are turning to silver jewellery and artefacts as elegant, value-for-money alternatives. This is especially true for the gifting ticket size of Rs 20,000 and Rs 25,000. Rohit Zaveri, former president of the Jewellers Association of Ahmedabad (JAA), said, "We've halved our 22-carat gold inventory and doubled our silver stock—up from 50 kg to 100 kg. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Learn More How Affiliate Marketing Can Boost Your Income TheDaddest Undo Just this month, we opened a 2,000 sq ft silver-only studio-style showroom near Science City Road." The shift is not just in volume, but also in variety. According to jewellers, there's a visible uptick in demand for 925-grade silver crafted into everything from oxidised Jaipuri jewellery and antique Jadtar-inspired designs to sleek, stone-studded Italian imports. Silver's lightweight nature, lower making charges (Rs 25–30 per gram for oxidised styles and Rs 100–200 for premium finishes), and stylish appeal have made it a hit among millennials and traditional buyers alike. Even jewellers who never stocked silver before are now diversifying. "Earlier, we didn't even keep silver rings or bracelets," said Jigar Patel, JAA treasurer. "Since January, we've introduced items in the Rs 2,000 to Rs 10,000 range. And with Rakshabandhan coming up, we're expecting a spike in demand for such pieces." "Gold is no longer the go-to for gifting, so people are turning to silver—be it jewellery or artefacts," said Kailash Kabra, founder of a jewellery store in Ahmedabad. "Silver has emerged as both an investment and everyday wear option. We've launched a dedicated silver showroom with increased stock and variety, and are also planning to roll out an e-commerce portal soon to offer customers even more convenience. Whether it's for Navratri or routine wear, stylish silver pieces are clearly in demand. "
