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FIR against Prashant Kishor, 2,000 Jan Suraaj supporters over Bihar Assembly protest
Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor, eight other leaders of the outfit and 2,000 unidentified supporters have been booked for assault, rioting and violating curfew orders amid a protest march in Patna Wednesday. Apart from Kishor, the FIR at Patna's Secretariat Police Station names Jan Suraaj's state president Manoj Bharti, spokesperson Vivek Kumar, N. P. Mandal, Kishor Kumar, Arvind Singh, Lalan Yadav, Jitendra Yadav, and YouTuber-politician Manish Kashyap. According to the FIR, authorities received information regarding Jan Suraaj's plan to gherao the Vidhan Sabha the day before the June 23 protest and barricaded all routes to the Assembly. 'Initially, party leaders and workers were expected to proceed from Sheikhpura House to Dumra Chowky via Bailey Road, onward to Income Tax Golambar and R Block. However, the group diverted from Dumra Chowky via Airport Road towards Patel Golambar. Leaders and workers of the Jan Suraaj Party, about 2,000 in number, reached near Patel Golambar via Airport Road,' says the FIR, filed on the basis of a complaint by Sanjay Kumar Mishra, a chief cooperative extension officer in the office of the assistant registrar of Cooperative Societies. It claims that although the march was meant to reach the Gardanibagh protest site via Chitkohra Bridge, it headed towards Gate No. 2 of the Patna Zoo via Taylor Road instead. 'When police tried to stop them, the crowd broke through the barricades and reached up to SSG Gate,' it says. The FIR further alleges the protestors 'began jostling and physically confronting the male and female police officers deployed there', despite being 'repeatedly informed that prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita were in force from 21 July to 25 July… in light of the Bihar Legislative Assembly session.' Protestors were allegedly instructed to head to the designated protest area at Gardanibagh and were warned of legal action for non-compliance. Despite this, 'the processionists blocked half of Taylor Road and Patel Golambar, resulting in traffic disruption for about two hours, causing significant inconvenience to the general public', the FIR adds. Jan Suraaj had decided to gherao the Assembly over three demands – disbursing Rs 2 lakh to poor families, allocation of three decimals of land to landless Dalit families, and action against alleged corruption in land surveys. According to authorities, the party had not sought permission for the protest, and that a scuffle broke out, leading the police to lathi-charge protesters. Kishor said later Wednesday that a Jan Suraaj delegation met Chief Secretary Amrit Lal Meena to formally submit a list of their demands, adding that 'the party will organise another protest, gheraoing the chief minister's residence' if the demands are not met in a week.
Indian Express
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- Indian Express
34,000 property owners have never paid property tax, says PCMC tax dept
The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) is set to intensify its drive against long-standing property tax defaulters, especially those who have never paid taxes despite owning residential or commercial properties. Of the 7.31 lakh registered properties in the city, over 4.26 lakh property owners have already paid their property tax dues for the current financial year, officials said. However, there are still 34,022 properties that have never paid property tax. PCMC is preparing to take stringent action against such defaulters, according to Assistant Commissioner of Property tax department, Avinash Shinde. PCMC has already collected Rs 522 crore in property tax revenue in the first quarter, setting a new record. The civic body has set a collection target of Rs 1,300 crore for FY 2025–26, and its 18 divisional offices are working aggressively to achieve this goal. PCMC has issued notices to property owners with outstanding dues. Those who continue to evade payments despite repeated notices will now face firm legal and administrative action. For chronic residential defaulters, especially those with arrears pending for 5 to 10 years or more, the corporation plans to initiate attachment of movable assets such as cars and other valuables under recovery provisions. Over 1.12 lakh residential properties owe a combined total of Rs 310 crore in outstanding tax dues, the tax department said. As an incentive, PCMC is offering a 4% rebate on general property tax to those who pay online between July 1 and September 30, 2025. Civic officials have urged residents to take advantage of this facility and also link their mobile numbers and email addresses with their property tax accounts to receive real-time updates and digital access to tax services. 'PCMC's tax collection campaign has received encouraging public response. However, there are still a significant number of property owners who have not paid taxes even once. The administration will now act strictly against such cases. Attachment proceedings will begin against those with arrears pending for over 5 or 10 years,'said Pradip Jambhale Patil, Additional Commissioner, PCMC 'With a target of Rs 1,300 crore for the current year, all divisional offices are working at full pace to boost collections. We appeal to citizens to use the online payment option and avail the 4% rebate. By linking their mobile numbers and email IDs with their tax accounts, residents can receive bills and updates conveniently at home,' said Avinash Shinde, Assistant Commissioner, Property Tax Department, PCMC. -28,518 properties have pending dues of more than Rs 50,000 -9,147 properties owe over Rs 1 lakh in unpaid taxes -875 commercial properties have dues exceeding Rs 5 lakh
Indian Express
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- Indian Express
From tomorrow, brace for traffic curbs around Delhi's Gole Market for 6 months. Check the advisory
The Delhi Traffic Police has issued a comprehensive traffic advisory in light of the upcoming conservation and restoration work at the historic Gole Market building. Starting July 25, major traffic restrictions and diversions will be in place around the Gole Market roundabout and Bhai Veer Singh Marg for an estimated period of six months, traffic officials said. The civic project, spearheaded by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), includes the restoration of the Gole Market as a museum, along with the redevelopment of the surrounding area, construction of a subway, and a new service block. The market, a 12-sided marvel with six entrances and a central courtyard, will be the first-of-its-kind museum in the country dedicated to women achievers from different spheres. The market, which had fallen into disrepair after being closed for over a decade, will be retrofitted with conservation efforts at a projected cost of Rs 21.66 crore, an NDMC statement said last year. Here is the advisory: Traffic movement will be restricted in both directions between the Gole Market roundabout and Bhai Veer Singh Marg. However, access to Bhai Veer Singh Marg will still be available via Kali Bari Marg, GPO roundabout, and specific service lanes. Authorities have warned that additional traffic diversions or regulations may be implemented in accordance with evolving on-ground requirements and the progress of construction work. To manage vehicular flow in the area, specific route regulations have been announced. Vehicles coming from Shaheed Bhagat Singh Marg (Outer Connaught Circle) will be required to take a right at Gole Market roundabout and proceed via Peshwa Road or RK Ashram Marg. Vehicles heading towards GPO roundabout via Gole Market roundabout from Mandir Marg must use Kali Bari Marg. For heavy vehicles, the recommended alternative route is Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Road via Talkatora roundabout. Additionally, traffic approaching the GPO roundabout from RK Ashram Marg must follow the Panchkuian Marg–Bangla Lane–Peshwa Road route. In terms of parking, vehicles will only be allowed in designated zones. Parking on service lanes near Gole Market roundabout and Udyan Marg will be prohibited, and any improperly parked vehicles will be towed and prosecuted under relevant laws. Commuters are encouraged to avoid the affected stretches altogether and use public transport where possible to ease congestion. The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is also considering modifying certain bus routes to help bypass the construction zone and maintain the smooth flow of public transportation. Passengers heading to crucial transit points like IGI Airport, New Delhi Railway Station, or ISBTs are urged to plan their journeys in advance, said officials.
