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Time of India
13-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Illegal building that came up on land of Ambedkar heir in Kalyan demolished, plot reclaimed: Minister
Mumbai: State revenue minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule told the Legislative Assembly that a multi-storey illegal building came up in Kalyan on land owned by Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's heir, Yashwant Bhimrao Ambedkar, and is currently registered in the name of Prakash Ambedkar and others. Bawankule was replying to a question raised by MLAs Aslam Shaikh, Vijay Wadettiwar, Nana Patole, and Vishwajit Kadam, among others. Bawankule admitted that Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) allowed illegal construction on around 3200 sq mt of land. "72 flats and 8 commercial units were allowed to be constructed on the land. But the revenue department got the entire construction demolished. The vacant land has been handed over to the Ambedkars. I briefed the CM on this case, and we will conduct a probe against the officials," Bawankule said. He stated that the building was declared unauthorized by the KDMC in 2023, and the building, Tanishka Residency, was completely demolished by the corporation in June 2025. "A complaint was received by the municipal corporation regarding the construction of a building called 'Tanishka Residency' by Lalit Mahajan and others on the land of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's heir, Yashwant Bhimrao Ambedkar, in Kalyan. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gold Is Surging in 2025 — Smart Traders Are Already In IC Markets Learn More Undo A notice was issued on February 10, 2023, under Sections 260 and 267 (1) of the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Act, and a hearing was scheduled for February 17, 2023. As the developers did not submit any documents regarding the authorisation of the said building at the time of the hearing, the building was declared unauthorized by the Municipal Corporation. The construction of the unauthorised Tanishka Residency was completely demolished by the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation from May 20, 2025, to June 13, 2025," Bawankule said in his reply on Friday. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai "The plots are currently registered in the names of Prakash Yashwant Ambedkar and others, the heirs of Yashwant Bhimrao Ambedkar, and no transfer of any kind has been made regarding the said property, nor have the names of third parties been registered," Bawankule said in his reply. Bawankule mentioned that this land belonged to Dr Ambedkar's kin and was usurped. Shaikh said that those who constructed the illegal building should be booked under the MPDA. "This is a classic case of land mafia. This is the case of relatives of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar. This shows how powerful the land mafia is. When we raised the issue, only then did the demolition start. How can a multi-storey building come up without permissions? Officials who allowed this illegal construction must be suspended. This is the case across Mumbai too, where govt land is being sold," Shaikh said.
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
RBI imposes fine on city cooperative bank for violating lending norms
Nagpur: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a fine of Rs1.5 lakh on Nagpur's Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Urban Cooperative Bank for flouting norms on lending to the directors, their relatives, or concerned entities. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A press release issued by the RBI says that after inspection it was found that the bank sanctioned a loan to a party related to the director and did not follow the norms related to such advances. The note further states that the urban cooperative bank (UCB) did not reduce the single borrower lending limit for fresh loans and advances, leading to a violation of directions to the cooperative under the RBI's supervisory action framework (SAF). The RBI has further clarified that the action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers. Sources said such small penalties under SAF following the RBI inspections help in preventing a larger financial crisis. This has helped in maintaining the financial health of the urban cooperative banks. Nagpur: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a fine of Rs1.5 lakh on Nagpur's Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Urban Cooperative Bank for flouting norms on lending to the directors, their relatives, or concerned entities. A press release issued by the RBI says that after inspection it was found that the bank sanctioned a loan to a party related to the director and did not follow the norms related to such advances. The note further states that the urban cooperative bank (UCB) did not reduce the single borrower lending limit for fresh loans and advances, leading to a violation of directions to the cooperative under the RBI's supervisory action framework (SAF). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The RBI has further clarified that the action is based on deficiencies in regulatory compliance and is not intended to pronounce upon the validity of any transaction or agreement entered into by the bank with its customers. Sources said such small penalties under SAF following the RBI inspections help in preventing a larger financial crisis. This has helped in maintaining the financial health of the urban cooperative banks.
Indian Express
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
CJI Gavai says three arms of democracy fulfilled responsibilities as desired by Ambedkar
The three arms of democracy — the executive, legislature and judiciary — have been able to fulfil their responsibilities at the completion of 75 years of the Constitution as desired by BR Ambedkar, Chief Justice of India BR Gavai said Tuesday. Speaking on Indian Constitution at the Central Hall of the Maharashtra Legislature after he was felicitated for becoming the 52nd Chief Justice of India, Justice Gavai said: 'When the country is heading for the centenary of the Constitution, the three arms have also been successful in ensuring social and economic justice and equality. It also ensured social-economic and social-political democracy.' 'I feel lucky to be the Chief Justice when the Indian Constitution has completed 75 years in April this year and heading for its centenary. I will be able to contribute my share in this journey… During my career I have always tried to strike a balance between the Directive Principles and Fundamental Rights described in the Indian Constitution,' he said. Remembering his father the late RS Gavai, who was the chairperson of legislative council and former governor of Bihar, Kerala and Tripura, the CJI said that he treats the felicitation by the Maharashtra Legislature as blessings of 12.87 crore people of the state. Gavai said that the Constitution is a weapon for bloodless revolution in the country and it has been witnessed during the several judgements given by the Supreme Court while upholding or dismissing the various enactments made by the states. Adding that Ambedkar opposed the federal and state Constitution on the lines of United States of America (USA) and made a strong pitch for one Constitution, which has helped the country remain united, the CJI said: 'Babasaheb Ambedkar was criticised by some for the Constitution being too centralised and by some it provides too much of federalism. Babasaheb had replied to that criticism by saying the Constitution is not centric nor federal. We are giving the country a Constitution suitable for all challenges, and I can assure you that it will keep the country united in times of war and peace.' Referring to Babasaheb Ambedkar's argument that the Constitution cannot be static but should be organic and evolving to suit the needs of future generations, Gavai said that even for an amendment, it requires two-third majority and approval from 50 per cent of the state legislatures. 'Due to the Constitution, in India two women became President of India, members of the Scheduled Caste assumed the post of President of India and the Vice-President of India. In several states, women are assuming the posts of the chief secretary and the director general of police,' he said.
Indian Express
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘Babasaheb Ambedkar's socialism was for the welfare of the nation, state and people, not for personal politics': Prakash Ambedkar
As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) commemorated 50 years of Emergency in June, RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale has called for a review of the terms 'secular' and 'socialism' in Preamble, putting the party in a dilemma. Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi president and grandson of Dr BR Ambedkar, Prakash Ambedkar, talks about the controversial issues in an interview to Shubhangi Khapre. Q) How do you look at RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale's call for reviewing the term 'secular' and 'socialism' in the Preamble? It is neither shocking nor surprising as the RSS has never adopted the Indian Constitution in totality. But I would like them to read the BJP Party Constitution, which mentions socialism and secularism. Q) Is it not a fact that terms socialism and secular were not in the original Preamble? Why? When Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar was asked about this, he said, 'When each and every article contains the word secularism and socialism both in letter and spirit, where was the necessity otherwise?' Instead, he emphasised on its effective implementation. There were heated debates even in the past over these words. But those questioning and citing Babasaheb Ambedkar for excluding socialism and secularism from the Preamble have neither studied nor understood the life and works of the architect of the Indian Constitution. The Constitution itself holds a universal message. It is all encompassing and inclusive. Q) How did Ambedkar view socialism? Babasaheb Ambedkar's socialism was for the welfare of the nation, state and people. This is evident from the economic model where he defined roles and rights of the Centre, state, public and private sector. His socialism was not for serving personal politics. His concept was for overall human welfare. His economic model was three parts — essential lifeline of nation, central government, necessary industrial welfare of people, state government, and ancillary units/industries, private sector. His was not short-term approach. He was farsighted. Q) Technically, these two words were inserted by Congress PM Indira Gandhi? When Indira Gandhi took charge of the new regime in 1971, she embarked on a nationalisation policy — from banks to abolishing privy purses in the erstwhile princely states. These words made way to the Preamble, keeping the political context and decisions taken then. Q) What are your objections to the RSS ? Whether it is RSS or the BJP, they are all working on a broader common agenda. The BJP is moving towards authoritarian rule. They are against democracy. The Indian Constitution is the biggest hurdle in their agenda as it guarantees democracy and rights to equality, brotherhood and justice. The right wing wants to thrust on nation and its people their own agenda, which is regressive. Q) Even Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwarananda has called for replacing secularism with 'dharma'? What Shankaracharya has stated is part of the same RSS/ BJP game plan. They want to replace Constitution with Sanatan… As I said there are two streams in this country — one is the religious stream upper caste Brahminical dominated rites and rituals, the other tradition is of saints and seers who advocated reforms, ended caste-based discrimination and united people. Now, the right wing agenda is to bring authoritarian rule in every sector. Q) Whether it is Centre or state, the BJP has adopted Ambedkar and hailed the Constitution as globally best work? This is their strategy. They know there are people who are committed to Ambedkar's Constitution. So, while the RSS keeps questioning it, a section tries to keep upholding the Constitution. Ultimately, their larger plot is to get rid of Constitution or modify it to their advantage. Q) What is the Opposition doing? Including your party. I admit the Opposition has lost the political will to fight RSS/BJP wholeheartedly. The Congress, which is the largest pan-Indian party, is picking on smaller issues. They are clearly overlooking at bigger issues. There is leadership issue in Congress. The NCP ( SP) also seems to have reconciled to political realities. As far as Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi is concerned, we have limitations. We are not a national party. Yet, I have been raising my voice and speaking my mind on critical subjects.
Deccan Herald
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
'Marathi is an emotion': AAP condemns Hindi imposition in Maharashtra
The party asserted that Maharashtra is the land of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar and PuLa Deshpande - Marathi is not merely a language but is an emotion, which finds its fullest expression in culture, music, literature and theatre.
