In Maharashtra legislative council, BJP and Shiv Sena tussle over unauthorised constructions in Ratnagiri district
Industries minister Uday Samant of Shiv Sena is the MLA from Ratnagiri and also the district guardian minister.
Darekar, through a calling attention motion, pointed to large-scale unauthorised constructions in the vicinity of the watchtower built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at the southern foothills of Ratnadurg Fort in Ratnagiri. He further alleged that the municipal corporation constructed a public toilet on the road leading to the tower for the convenience of 'encroachers', thereby defiling this historical area.
"Local politicians and public representatives are encouraging these encroachments, while the Ratnagiri Municipal Corporation administration has not taken any action," he said.
Darekar further stated that in the Rajapur Municipal Corporation area, a 150-year-old ancient Sun temple exists, which was built in Hindu architectural style during the Satvahan dynasty. "Unauthorised multi-storied construction has taken place on the temple premises with the Rajapur Municipal Corporation failing to take any action," he said.
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In Khed city, an unauthorised Muslim Community Center and mosque have been constructed at Gulmohar Park without obtaining permission from the municipal corporation or home department, he added.
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Samant firmly denied the allegations. "I have spoken to officials and archaeological experts. No Sun temple exists in the area, nor is there any community centre. So there is no question of deleting the community centre," he said.
As both Darekar and Samant stood firm on their respective stances, BJP MLC Prasad Lad tried to intervene, suggesting Samant inform when the Development Plan would be ready and order an inquiry into the illegal constructions. Samant, however, said the Development Plan was currently under preparation and no time frame could be set. He also refused to order an inquiry.
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