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Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
University law college authorities to address student concerns on facilities, faculty recruitment
Bhubaneswar: Authorities of University Law College (ULC), a constituent law college of Utkal University, in the city on Thursday said they will take up the issues raised by the ULC students on the TOI Citizen Reporter app. The students have posted news on a citizen reporter initiative of the Times of India, about the problems faced by the college, including the construction of a boys' hostel, a playground, and a canteen for students, apart from recruitment of regular teachers. Anil Sahoo, a law student at the college, said the college is run by guest faculty members. "The lone faculty member in the college will retire in September this year. The number of regular teachers will then become zero. We want Utkal University to recruit regular faculty members for our college as soon as possible," he added. He said ULC is known as the top law college in the state, and the govt should appoint regular teachers to maintain its quality. "Teachers are the backbone of the college, and without them, teaching is not possible," he added. Tusar Nayak, another student, said a playground is necessary for a college. "Students need to take part in sports and games apart from classroom study. Health is also important with study. That's why a playground is necessary in our college. Space is there in the college for this," he added. He said a boys' hostel is required in the college for male students. "The college has a girls' hostel. Boys are staying in rented accommodation in the city by paying hefty rents. Poor students face difficulties in paying the rent of the rooms they stay in. If the university constructs a hostel for students, it will be a huge relief for them," he added. T he students also requested the authorities to add more books with the latest editions in the library. A good library is required for law students. "The former principal requested the university authorities to fulfil our demands. We hope the authorities will take note of our demands," said Debes Kumar Das, a ULC student. Registrar of Utkal University Swati Mishra said they will take up the matter with the higher education department to address the issues raised by the students. "Whatever the university can do, it will take the steps accordingly," she added. aims to empower citizens to become local watchdogs and contribute to journalism by sharing content in various formats like text, images, and videos.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Bombay high court dismisses trust appeal in Mumbai land dispute and imposes cost
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court dismissed an appeal filed by Nusli Wadia and other trustees of the FE Dinshaw Trust, labelling it as luxury litigation over land in Malad, which was sold to a developer for Rs 14 crore in 2003. The court found the appeal devoid of merit and directed the trustees to pay Rs 1 lakh as costs to Bastion Constructions. The trustees challenged a 2015 order by a single judge, which directed them to abide by their 2002 contract and convey two plots of Malad land to Bastion. The trust owned the land, while Bastion was the purchaser, on an 'as is where is basis.' Adjacent to the plots, there was land used by the BMC as a refuse dumping ground, and there were encroachments in the vicinity. The land was also governed by provisions of the erstwhile Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulations) Act and was at risk of being acquired by the state. The land was sold under the Charity Commissioner's nod, the High Court noted. Upholding the 2015 direction to the trust to execute the conveyance, an appeal bench of the High Court comprising Justices AS Gadkari and Kamal Khata, in a June 27 judgment available on Wednesday, stated, "We find that this appeal is a classic instance of luxury litigation initiated by the Wadias, aimed solely at frustrating and delaying Bastion's legitimate rights." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo However, the High Court stayed its order for seven weeks to enable the Wadias to appeal to the Supreme Court. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai The High Court partially agreed with senior counsel Navroz Seervai and Negandhi Shah & Himayatullah, appearing for the trustees, that it was the purchaser's obligation to obtain necessary permissions and clearances under the ULC for the conveyance. However, it held that "with the repeal of the ULC Act and the fact that the entire consideration was already paid, the contractual obligation was rendered redundant, thereby entitling the purchaser to specific performance (the land's conveyance to its name). " The High Court agreed with senior counsel Ravi Kadam, advocate Dhawal Mehta, and Wadia Ghandhy & Co for the realtor Bastion that the trust is now required "to formally record delivery of juridical possession, distinct from physical possession," which the realtor was in and had already undertaken work on. The HC concluded, "Through calculated and prolonged obstruction, the defendants succeeded in depriving Bastion of the conveyance and juridical possession they are lawfully entitled to. In our considered view, this proceeding amounts to an elite form of extortion and is a manifest abuse of the process of law. Such misuse of judicial machinery must be deterred in the strongest terms."
CBS News
29-06-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Transit-oriented affordable housing opens in Denver metro area, offers easy access to RTD station
A new opportunity for affordable living has arrived in the Denver metro area. The South Platte Crossing Apartments in Commerce City is a newly built, transit-adjacent affordable housing development. The 60-unit apartment complex serves individuals and households earning between 30% and 80% of the area median income, with 70% of the homes reserved for those earning 50% or less. The project represents a significant step toward addressing housing accessibility in one of Colorado's fastest-growing areas. South Platte Crossing Apartments CBS Located near the Commerce City and 72nd Avenue RTD Station, the complex allows for easy transit access and is steps away from the Commerce City Community Campus, a hub of vital services. Residents will be able to connect to free and low-cost resources such as children's medical care, dental and behavioral health services, support from the Early Childhood Partnership of Adams County (ECPAC), the DMV and more. The opening marks a major milestone for the city. The $28 million development not only expands housing options but also injects an estimated 200 new jobs into the local economy during construction. Long-term affordability is protected through ULC's innovative community land trust model, which holds the land in a 99-year renewable lease, ensuring stability for generations to come. Lounge and terrace at South Platte Crossing Apartments CBS For Commerce City resident Arely Garcia and her daughters, the move-in means more than just a new address; it means privacy, security and a fresh start. "The girls get to have their own bathroom, and I get to have my own," Garcia said, smiling. "So they don't get into my stash of things like makeup and stuff." Garcia was the first to move in and watched the building rise from the ground up while working just across the street. She's especially grateful for the community-centered approach. "There's so much help right next door. It just makes it that much easier to get access to what families need," she added.
Hans India
26-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Owning properties and the sentiments that go with it
The Supreme Court of India recently delivered a significant judgment to the effect that simply registering a property does not automatically grant ownership, a verdict expected to have wide-ranging impact nationwide on property owners, legal professionals, and the real estate industry. It is also expected to lead to a review of current property laws in India. The recently enacted Wakf Amendment Act is a major step in this regard. I recollect an interesting experience I had while dealing with the subject of land. I was working as the Special Officer Urban Land Ceiling (ULC) and Competent Authority, Hyderabad, under the newly enacted ULC act. People owning land in excess of 500 square metres, in what was called the Hyderabad Urban Agglomeration, were required to file declarations in a prescribed form, with particulars of the lands and buildings owned by them. Under that statute, holdings in excess of that extent, which was the ceiling for the Agglomeration, were liable to be declared as surplus and taken over by the government. My father and some friends owned land in the Gachibowli area of the city and, naturally, had also to file the declarations. Embarrassed about dealing with my father's case, I asked one of my immediate subordinate officers to deal with that case, together with others in that group. That officer, after due examination, submitted a note stating that the lands in question were, in fact, not private lands at all, and belonged to the government. I made a mention in the file, saying that the declarants concerned be informed accordingly. Someone rushed to my father with the news and expressed amazement that his son could have taken a decision such as that in his father's case. My father, apparently, said, with a smile, 'If that is the law and he has followed it, what can be our objection'. In the process, the little hope the declarants had, of cashing in on that property, vanished into thin air. Fortunately, most of the others were well to do, and my father had a house of his own, and enough pension, to get by comfortably. The word 'land' often occurs in the names of cities and countries, such as New Zealand, Newfoundland, Switzerland and, ironically, Land's End, the place in England that is furthest to the west, on the coast of Cornwall. It is one thing to possess and enjoy a piece of property. But acquiring an absolute right over that can often pose many challenges, especially in metropolitan cities like Hyderabad. Outdated land records, legal disputes, and difficulty in verifying ownership on account of incomplete documentation, rapid urbanisation and infrastructure development add complexity to the situation. It was to address such issues that the government of Telangana state introduced the Integrated Land Records Management portal or 'Dharani'. Although the service offered a decent salary and attractive perquisites, I somehow managed to find myself always in need of extra support to make both ends meet. I often had to resort to the arrangement of an overdraft with the local branch of the State Bank of India (the institution where I first began my career, as a Probationary Officer), for that purpose. Over time, as Usha and I found it more and more possible to manage our finances soundly, I was able to construct a house, partly with a loan provided by the state government, together with some assistance from my parents and close friends. When, years later, I found it hard to service my debts, I was constrained to sell it off. That, strangely enough, happened to me repeatedly. Finally, after returning to Hyderabad following the end of my stint in the National Disaster Management Authority, I bought a house in Banjara Hills. I was on the verge of registering the house when my Guru, Ganapathi Sastry, warned me against doing it in my name. 'Do it in your wife's name,' he laughingly told me, 'lest your previous habits return to haunt you!' That attachment to land or, for that matter, any earthly possession, has little meaning when the inevitable end comes, was poignantly illustrated by the legendary Leo Tolstoy, in 1886, in his short story 'How Much Land Does a Man Require?'. A man who, in his lust for land, forfeits everything, finally realises that all that is required is a hole in the ground, in which his body can fit in, after he has passed away. Any land more than that is only an illusory source of comfort or security. Somewhat similar, to the poignant sentiment expressed by the deposed Moghul Emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar, when he was imprisoned by the British in Rangoon, capital of Burma, (now Yangon capital of Myanmar), for suspected involvement in the 1857 rebellion. While talking about ownership of properties, one cannot help recalling the case of Kunwar Mahender Dhwaj Prasad Singh, who, claiming to be a descendant of the Royal families that ruled Delhi earlier, staked a claim of ownership of, of all things, the Qutub Minar! The Archaeological Survey of India, quite rightly, contested the claim, citing the monument's status as a protected site. Fortunately, the Delhi High Court finally dismissed the plea. (The writer was formerly Chief Secretary, Government of Andhra Pradesh)
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Banjara Hills land row: Telangana HC declines to intervene in dispute over 7 acres in Hyderabad; cites title complexities, directs parties to seek civil court
HYDERABAD: The Telangana high court has dismissed a batch of writ petitions related to a long-standing land dispute over seven acres of prime property on Road No. 4, Banjara Hills. Justice CV Bhaskar Reddy declined to exercise writ jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution, citing serious tripartite title disputes and directed all parties to seek remedies through the civil court. The land in question, in survey No. 396 (now survey No. 225) in Shaikpet village, was originally owned by Maharaja Kishen Pershad, the former PM (dewan) of the erstwhile Hyderabad state. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad The petitioners, legal heirs of the maharaja, claimed the land was orally gifted (hiba) to him in 1930, but was fraudulently sold in 1980-82 by descendants of his son, Nawab Khaja Asadullah Khan, allegedly without obtaining the clearances under the Urban Land Ceiling (ULC) Act, 1976. In his ruling, Justice Bhaskar Reddy said that the original ULC records were unavailable, with the state admitting that the files were destroyed after the repeal of the Act in
