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The Print
11 hours ago
- Business
- The Print
MHA starts vacating North Block, shifting to new CCS-3 building
The office of Union Home Minister Amit Shah is yet to be shifted but a process is underway, they added. While Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan and a few joint secretary and additional secretary-level officers and their staff have already shifted to the newly-constructed CCS-3 building, the remaining officers and other employees will shift in the next few days, sources said on Wednesday. New Delhi, Jul 23 (PTI) The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has started vacating the British-era North Block located in the Raisina Hills and shifting to a new building along the Kartavya Path, near India Gate, as part of the Narendra Modi government's Central Vista plan to refurbish the heart of the capital. The MHA has been allocated nearly 350 rooms in the new building. The red-sandstone building in the North Block has been home to the MHA for about 90 years. The identical buildings — North Block and South Block — housing key offices like the Prime Minister's Office and the ministries of home, finance, defence and external affairs will completely be vacated once the new buildings are ready. According to the government's plan, a mega museum — Yuge Yugeen Bharat — will come up in the North Block and the South Block once the offices are vacated. It will be one of the largest museums in the world with an area of 1.55 lakh square metres and 950 rooms. British architect Herbert Baker had designed the secretariat buildings, including the North Block and the South Block, along with the Parliament House and many bungalows. Baker had collaborated with Edwin Lutyens on the overall plan for New Delhi. As a part of the Central Visa project, the Centre had proposed a CCS of 10 office buildings and a conference centre along the Kartavya Path to accommodate all ministries. The first three of these office buildings have been constructed. According to a government order, CCS-3 will house the office of the principal scientific adviser and the ministries of external affairs, petroleum and natural gas, micro, small and medium enterprises, rural development and the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), besides the MHA. PTI ACB RC This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Rekha meets PM with clean and green vision for city
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and apprised him of the ongoing development across the national capital and the progress of these projects. She held a discussion with PM Modi on various issues confronting the national capital and informed him about the govt's priority of making Delhi clean and green. The chief minister said the Prime Minister shared his vision and plans for Delhi's growth, which will provide a renewed direction and momentum to the city's developmental efforts. Gupta stated that ensuring cleanliness across Delhi is a top priority for her govt, and making Delhi greener is one of its key goals. Gupta presented a National War Memorial souvenir to the Prime Minister and expressed her intent to bring all school children to visit this site to instill a spirit of patriotism and nationalism in them. Gupta said that she consistently drew new energy, inspiration and resolve from the Prime Minister's visionary leadership. The chief minister shared that waste management in Delhi was being improved through the adoption of technology. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Device Made My Power Bill Drop Overnight elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Pre-Order Undo Waste is being recycled and utilised in various ways. She added that 7 million (70 lakh) saplings will be planted this year to increase the green cover in the capital, and the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0" campaign has already been launched. The chief minister said her govt was working on a multi-pronged strategy to make Delhi clean and green, with a focus on both public participation and sustainable development. Earlier in the day, Gupta, along with state party president Virendra Sachdeva, held a press briefing. Gupta said that this is the first govt in the history of India that enjoys the trust of every citizen. Sachdeva said that the Modi govt has given several things to Delhi, including electric buses, Central Vista, Bharat Mandapam, Yashobhumi, War Memorial, Kartavyapath, Prime Minister Museum, Rapid Rail, Tunnel Road, and an extensive highway network. Gupta said the regularisation of 1,731 colonies is a major achievement, and under the Delhi Gramodaya Yojana, a plan worth Rs 960 crore has been allocated for the development of Delhi's rural areas.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Relief to L&T: MMRDA scraps Rs 14,000-crore Thane-Bhayander tunnel project, SC told
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel In a relief to Larsen & Toubro, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority ( MMRDA ) on Friday told the Supreme Court that it has decided to scrap the Rs 14,000-crore Thane-Ghodbunder to Bhayander tunnel and elevated road projects in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.L&T, India's biggest engineering company by market capitalization, which was disqualified, had last week moved the SC seeking a stay on the opening of financial bids for the two infrastructure projects Senior counsel Mukul Rohatgi told a Bench led by Chief Justice BR Gavai that the entire tender process is being scrapped in the 'larger public interest .'Accepting the MMRDA's stand, the CJI disposed of the L&T's appeal as 'infructuous."The MMRDA had decided to scrap the tender after the Supreme Court had raised concerns over Monday, the CJI had wondered how L&T, which was chosen by the central government for the construction of the Central Vista project in the Capital, had failed to pass muster for the Mumbai projects. It had then asked the Authority whether a re-tender could be issued for the project. "This is thousands of crores of public money. Please take we will stay this order (of Bombay High Court)," the top court had two mega infrastructure projects undertaken by MMRDA will link Thane and Mira-Bhayandar through five-km twin tunnels of 14.6 metres diameter from Gaimukh to Fountain Hotel junction at Shilphata. This project is worth Rs 8000 elevated creek road bridge of 9.8 km worth Rs 6,000 crore will connect Bhayandar to Ghodbunder Road in Thane. The proposed bridge would be the second-longest in the MMR, after the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, also known as Atal Setu.L&T, in its appeal, said it had not been informed about the status of its bids and it came to know about its disqualification only during the hearing of the petition on May 13. The company was one of the bidders for the project and had submitted its technical bid in December."The decision to open financial bids in the absence of the petitioner without intimating them of the outcome of the evaluation of its technical bid is discriminatory and arbitrary and in violation of the principles of natural justice," the appeal to the company, the MMRDA ought to have taken a 'fair' approach. The HC order 'fails to set aside the unlawful and arbitrary tender coming to a categorical finding that the tender conditions were prima facie in breach of the guidelines issued by the Public Works Department , Maharashtra, as well as the Central Vigilance Commission," L&T said in its appeal filed through counsel Raunak HC order 'fails to set aside the unlawful and arbitrary tender coming to a categorical finding that the tender conditions were prima facie in breach of the guidelines issued by the Public Works Department, Maharashtra, as well as the Central Vigilance Commission," Dhillon said.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Supreme court seeks MMRDA say on re-bid for Thane-Bhayandar tunnel-road project after L&T questions lack of relief from HC
Supreme court seeks mmrda say on re-bid for Thane-Bhayandar tunnel-road project after L&T questions lack of relief from HC MUMBAI: The Supreme Court on Monday expressed surprise that MMRDA considered Larsen & Toubro (L&T) technically non-responsive for the Thane tunnel and elevated road projects, despite the construction major having constructed iconic large public infrastructure projects. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Bhushan Gavai asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and senior counsel Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for MMRDA, to take instructions on whether the public authority was willing to re-tender. The court did not pass any orders on Monday but asked MMRDA to re-think its next steps, else it would pass interim orders on Thursday, pending the bidding process, on L&T's challenge. "The very name of the bidder (L&T)…" the CJI said, noting the firm was selected by the Centre to construct the Central Vista project when L&T's challenge against a May 20 Bombay HC vacation bench order came up. The company's counsel did not need to address the court. The SC bench, also comprising Justice A G Masih, posted the matter to Thursday while giving the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) time to consider what it asked of it. The SC asked MMRDA to consult the Maharashtra govt on plans to re-tender the Rs 14,000 crore project for the Thane-Ghodbunder-Bhayandar twin tunnel and elevated road project, together stretching around 15-16 km, making it the second longest such project after the 21 km Atal Setu (which L&T, as the largest engineering company, helped build). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The HC vacation bench dismissed L&T's pleas to stay the opening of financial or price bids for the project without informing it of the result of the technical bid round. The MMRDA said L&T and two other bidders out of five were held non-responsive, but it was not obliged under the tender terms to inform the bidders of the result during the bidding process and would do so once the final winning bidder was awarded the contract. L&T argued that PWD guidelines of the state required bidders to be informed of the technical rounds as well. MMRDA said it was not mandatory. The HC cited the public importance of the project, the delay that may ensue, and SC orders in the bullet train project, to not stay the opening of the price bids but asked MMRDA to keep all price bids sealed for two weeks to enable L&T to go in appeal. The HC said the company suppressed certain bid clauses when it came to court and stated the petitioner must come to court with full disclosure. Senior counsel Janak Dwarkadas for L&T before the HC also argued that CVC guidelines on transparency and accountability were being flouted by MMRDA. However, the HC found 'much merit' in the submission of senior counsel AM Singhvi for L&T that the tender terms were contrary to the PWD and CVC guidelines. The HC observed the tender conditions to be prima facie 'opaque and such that could give rise to the tendering authority acting in an arbitrary and non-transparent manner.' But it noted that L&T accepted the terms and participated without challenging them as they should have. L&T rushed to the SC against the HC order, and now the SC will pass orders on Thursday based on what MMRDA comes back with. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
SC seeks MMRDA say on re-bid for Thane-Bhayandar tunnel-road project after L&T questions lack of relief from HC
Supreme Court MUMBAI: The Supreme Court on Monday expressed surprise that MMRDA considered Larsen & Toubro (L&T) technically non-responsive for the Thane tunnel and elevated road projects, despite the construction major having constructed iconic large public infrastructure projects. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Bhushan Gavai asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and senior counsel Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for MMRDA, to take instructions on whether the public authority was willing to re-tender. The court did not pass any orders on Monday but asked MMRDA to re-think its next steps, else it would pass interim orders on Thursday, pending the bidding process, on L&T's challenge. "The very name of the bidder (L&T)…" the CJI said, noting the firm was selected by the Centre to construct the Central Vista project when L&T's challenge against a May 20 Bombay HC vacation bench order came up. The company's counsel did not need to address the court. The SC bench, also comprising Justice A G Masih, posted the matter to Thursday while giving the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) time to consider what it asked of it. The SC asked MMRDA to consult the Maharashtra govt on plans to re-tender the Rs 14,000 crore project for the Thane-Ghodbunder-Bhayandar twin tunnel and elevated road project, together stretching around 15-16 km, making it the second longest such project after the 21 km Atal Setu (which L&T, as the largest engineering company, helped build). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 21st Century Skills Start with Confident Communication Planet Spark Learn More Undo The HC vacation bench dismissed L&T's pleas to stay the opening of financial or price bids for the project without informing it of the result of the technical bid round. The MMRDA said L&T and two other bidders out of five were held non-responsive, but it was not obliged under the tender terms to inform the bidders of the result during the bidding process and would do so once the final winning bidder was awarded the contract. L&T argued that PWD guidelines of the state required bidders to be informed of the technical rounds as well. MMRDA said it was not mandatory. The HC cited the public importance of the project, the delay that may ensue, and SC orders in the bullet train project, to not stay the opening of the price bids but asked MMRDA to keep all price bids sealed for two weeks to enable L&T to go in appeal. The HC said the company suppressed certain bid clauses when it came to court and stated the petitioner must come to court with full disclosure. Senior counsel Janak Dwarkadas for L&T before the HC also argued that CVC guidelines on transparency and accountability were being flouted by MMRDA. However, the HC found 'much merit' in the submission of senior counsel AM Singhvi for L&T that the tender terms were contrary to the PWD and CVC guidelines. The HC observed the tender conditions to be prima facie 'opaque and such that could give rise to the tendering authority acting in an arbitrary and non-transparent manner.' But it noted that L&T accepted the terms and participated without challenging them as they should have. L&T rushed to the SC against the HC order, and now the SC will pass orders on Thursday based on what MMRDA comes back with.
