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Time of India
16-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
UBT questions sale of mill land in Borivli
Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Sachin Ahir on Wednesday raised the issue of the sale of 1.25 lakh sq m land of Khatau mill in Borivli for 'a mere' Rs 150 crore. Ahir said that as per the Development Control Rule 58 regarding mill lands and under the new Development Control and Promotion Regulation 35, it is mandatory to give one-third share to Mhada and another one-third to BMC. He sought to know if it was given in this case. Ahir said in 2024, the govt clandestinely issued a Govt Resolution allowing the sale of the land under the erstwhile Urban Land Ceiling Act. Industries minister Uday Samant said both Mhada and BMC will get 10,228 sq m each as their share from the Khatau mill land. "Mhada will build 900-1,000 flats for mill workers. The sale under Urban Land Ceiling Act will be investigated," he said. Other mills that have refused to give land will be required to provide housing on the mill land or within the MMR, he said. tnn You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai
Hans India
14-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Nizam's kin urges CM to repatriate jewellery from Delhi
Hyderabad: To boost tourism in the State, the Nizam's kin urged the Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy to bring Nizam's jewellery back to Hyderabad, which remains locked away in Delhi. The great-grandson of the 7th Nizam, Himayat Ali Mirza in a letter to CM proposed for construction of an exclusive museum to exhibit the Nizam's Jewellery in the city, in the vacant government lands acquired under the Urban Land Ceiling Act. 'The jewellery remains locked away in Delhi, far from Hyderabad—the land of its origin. They symbolize an era that shaped the identity, infrastructure, and prosperity of the region,' he emphasised in the letter. Himayat Ali recalled how this extraordinary collection comprises 173 rare and exquisite items of jewellery which were acquired by the Government. In 1995, the Government of India acquired the entire collection for Rs 217 crore. These artefacts are unmatched in craftsmanship, legacy, and value—widely admired by connoisseurs and coveted by prestigious institutions such as Christie's and Sotheby's. 'I was personally present, along with my uncle Prince Muffakham Jah and other Nizam Trust officials, when government representatives retrieved the jewellery from the vaults of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank in Colaba, Mumbai,' he recalled. According to Nizam's great grandson, this would generate employment across tourism, hospitality, security, and retail sectors and increase international tourism inflow, making Hyderabad a global heritage destination, besides boosting the economy. 'The Union Minister for Tourism has publicly indicated that the jewellery may be returned to Hyderabad, provided a secure and suitable facility is made available. I urge you to engage with the Central Government to take this dialogue forward with urgency,' he appealed to the CM, in the letter.
Time of India
29-06-2025
- Time of India
Telangana high court directs district collector to compensate family members for illegal deprivation of land under Urban Land Ceiling Act
Hyderabad: The Telangana high court recently directed the Hyderabad district collector to compensate the sons of a deceased petitioner who was illegally deprived of his retainable land under the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act (ULC Act), 1976, in a fourteen-year-old contempt case. The contempt case was filed by the deceased petitioner in 2011, alleging that the district collector did not follow the orders of the Telangana high court issued in 2009 in connection with his 1,000 square metres (around 1,200 square yards) of land at Shaikpet in the city. Although the district collector submitted to the court that the high court's orders could not be implemented as there was no land available to compensate the legal heirs of the petitioner, the high court directed the collector to invoke land acquisition proceedings for the grant of compensation under the Act within six months. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad 'Taking note of the injustice caused to the petitioner and the failure of the authorities to comply with earlier court directions, the court has powers under the Contempt of Court Rules to issue suitable and justified orders. Such action is also necessary to uphold the dignity and authority of the judiciary,' Justice CV Bhaskar Reddy wrote while delivering the verdict. The power to punish for contempt is crucial for protecting the authority and effectiveness of the judiciary, and this power ensures that court orders are respected, the rule of law is upheld, and any actions that obstruct justice or erode public trust in the legal system are dealt with firmly, the judge added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Initially, orders to take possession of the petitioner's land in compliance with the Urban Land Ceiling Act were issued in February 1997, and a month later, the land was handed over to revenue authorities in March 1997. Subsequently, the petitioner moved a petition before the high court in 2000, and the court in 2009 ruled in his favour. Alleging non-compliance with the high court order, the petitioner filed a contempt case against the district collector in August 2010, but it was rejected by the registry due to some objections. The petitioner resubmitted the contempt case in February 2011, and it was admitted by the high court in March 2012. The district collector claimed that there was a delay in filing a contempt case and appealed to dismiss the case. However, the high court, citing various judgments in similar matters from the Supreme Court and the Telangana high court, rejected the claims and directed them to comply with the 2009 orders.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Forest, BMC officials inspect SRK's Mannat over coastal regulation complaint
Shah Rukh Khan's residence, Mannat, faced a joint inspection by forest department and BMC officials following a complaint alleging Coastal Regulation Zone violations during ongoing renovations. The inspection, prompted by activist Santosh Daundkar's concerns, involved a review of the heritage building and its annex. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads A joint inspection was conducted on Friday by the forest department and BMC officials at Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan's residence, Mannat, located at Bandra Bandstand , following a complaint alleging violations of Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms during ongoing renovation property under review consists of the heritage building Mannat and a multi-storey annex. Since Shah Rukh Khan and his family have temporarily moved out during the renovation, the inspection team was received by staff members at the site. The staff assured officials that all relevant permission documents would be manager Pooja Dadlani clarified, 'There are no complaints. All renovation work is being carried out in accordance with guidelines.' Reportedly, prior clearances were obtained from the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA). The ongoing renovation includes the addition of two new floors to the annex building.A forest department official confirmed that the inspection was carried out following a complaint about the validity of renovation approvals. 'A report will be compiled based on the site findings and submitted shortly,' the official from the BMC's H-West ward, including teams from the building and factory department as well as the building proposal department, were present only to assist the forest team. 'Our participation was limited to supporting the forest department upon their request,' a BMC official complaint triggering the inspection was earlier filed by activist Santosh Daundkar regarding construction activities at former IPS officer and lawyer Y P Singh raised concerns about the legality of the property's structure. He claimed that the original heritage building, known as Villa Vienna, was renamed Mannat and that in 2005, a seven-storey extension was added behind it. At the time, due to restrictions under the Urban Land Ceiling Act, constructing a large private residence was not allowed. To navigate this, Singh alleged that permissions were sought for 12 smaller independent flats—typically intended for mass housing—by the owners Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan. However, once approved, these flats were allegedly merged into a single expansive luxury residence for the family.[With TOI inputs]
News18
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
BMC Visits Shah Rukh Khan's Mannat After Complaints Over Rules Violation
Last Updated: However, when Shah Rukh Khan's manager was reached out to comment on the issue, she said, "There are no complaints. All work is going on as per guidelines." A team of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation in Mumbai reached Shah Rukh Khan's Mannat on Friday, which is currently under renovation. Reportedly, a joint team of forest department and BMC officials inspected the Bollywood superstar's bungalow at Bandra Bandstand after a complaint which alleged that the renovation work is violating coastal regulation zone rules. A forest department official confirmed an inspection at Shah Rukh Khan 's residence and said, 'A team did carry out a site inspection as we received a complaint about renovation permissions. A report will be prepared based on the findings and submitted soon," as quoted by ETimes. The entertainment portal also claimed that the BMC's H-West ward building and factory department, and the building proposal department officials, were asked to accompany the forest team for the inspection. 'Our officials were accompanying the team, based on a request by the forest department. We had no other role," the official said. Another official, who was also present at the time of inspection, stated that the Mannat staff who were present there told them that they would submit all documents and permissions they had taken. However, when Shah Rukh Khan's manager was reached out to comment on the issue, she told ETimes, 'There are no complaints. All work is going on as per guidelines." Interestingly, all this comes a day after former IPS officer and lawyer Y P Singh alleged the layout of Mannat comprised one main heritage building called Villa Vienna as per the heritage regulations. 'The name of this building was changed to Mannat later. In 2005, an extension building of seven floors was made behind the heritage bungalow and since at that time Urban Land Ceiling Act was in force, a large apartment could not have been made. To overcome this legal hurdle, approval for 12 small independent flats was taken from the BMC by the owners namely Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan. However, once the approval was obtained all these 12 small flats, which were essentially meant for mass housing under the Urban Land Ceiling Act, were merged and a super luxury accommodation of a single family was constructed," Singh said. 'Without the help and connivance of the municipal officers this would never have happened. Even though the Urban Land Ceiling Act is no longer in force, actions taken during the time when the Act was in force have been saved. Therefore, it is legally compulsory for the owners of Mannat to restore those 12 independent small flats immediately so that the objective of mass housing could be accomplished and the eminent principles of rule of law are upheld," he added. Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan and his family are not living in Mannat as of now. Due to the renovation work, they have moved to a new building nearby. First Published:
