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Indian Express
5 days ago
- Indian Express
Illegal constructions case: ED arrests former civic chief of Vasai-Virar, 3 others
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday arrested four people, including former Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation Commissioner Anil Kumar Pawar, in connection with a case over illegal constructions. The four accused — others are Deputy Director of Urban Planning (suspended) YS Reddy, former corporator and construction businessman Sitaram Gupta and one Arun Gupta — will be produced before the PMLA court on Thursday, an official said. The ED had raided 12 places including Pawar's residence, in Vasai-Virar, Mumbai, Pune and Nashik in connection with the case. During the raids, cash worth Rs 1.33 crore was seized from the house of Pawar's relative in Nashik. Apart from this, sources informed that property documents were also seized in this operation. Information about unaccounted assets related to Pawar has been found in the raids in Nashik and Pune, an official said. During the raids conducted at the premises of Reddy, Rs 8.6 crore cash and diamond jewellery and gold worth Rs 23.25 crore were seized. Along with this, several incriminating documents were also seized. The ED had started the investigation in this case based on various cases filed by the Mira-Bhayander Police Commissionerate. The case relates to 41 residential and commercial buildings that were illegally constructed on an area of about 60 acres. For this, the accused builders and local brokers had allegedly prepared fake approval documents. Through this, a large number of flats were sold by gaining the trust of the buyers. The Bombay High Court had ordered the demolition of 41 illegal buildings within the Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation limits on July 8, 2024. Against this, the residents had filed a special permission petition in the Supreme Court, but it was rejected. After that, on February 20, 2025, the Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation took action against all 41 buildings. The ED investigation revealed that the then Commissioner, Deputy Director of Urban Planning, junior engineers, architects, chartered accountants (CAs) and intermediaries of the Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation were involved in illegal construction in an organised manner. According to an official, after the appointment of Anil Pawar, a bribe of Rs 20-25 per sq ft was fixed for the commissioner and Rs 10 per sq ft for deputy director of Urban Planning Reddy. The ED had also recently questioned Pawar and his wife in the case.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
FIR on Vasai's 470cr STP contractor for 4k power theft
Vasai: An FIR has been lodged against a firm that won a Rs 470-crore contract to set up an STP in Vasai East for alleged power theft of Rs 3,670. Activists have sought immediate cancellation of the contract as penalty and blacklisting of the firm, Eagle Infra India. An activist had flagged the theft last month after finding out that power for digging a sewer line was being drawn from a mini feeder without permission. MSEB officials were alerted, who sent a letter to Achole police seeking a probe. A case was filed against Eagle Infra. Later, MSEB officials sent a bill for Rs 3,670 to Eagle Infra, which the company paid. "Once a contractor is found to be involved in a crime, the tender should be cancelled and the firm blacklisted," said Kuldeep Vartak, a Congress leader. "The FIR was filed over a week ago, but the civic body has not taken any action." Civic chief Anil Kumar Pawar said he will look into the issue. In March, a labourer of the firm was buried under loose soil. —Vishal Rajemahadik
United News of India
02-06-2025
- Health
- United News of India
Thane man dies of COVID-19, 500 active cases in Maha
Mumbai, Jun 2 (UNI) A 43-year-old resident of Thane district has died from complications linked to COVID-19, health authorities confirmed on Monday. The victim, Vinit Kini, who lived in Khochivde village near Naigaon, was initially admitted to a private hospital in Vasai with fever and breathing difficulties. After his condition deteriorated and he developed pneumonia, he was transferred to Raheja Hospital in Mahim, Mumbai, where he tested positive for COVID-19 and succumbed late on Friday night. Municipal commissioner Anil Kumar Pawar reported that Kini's body was taken directly to the Pachubunder crematorium, in line with safety protocols. The local administration, led by Chief Medical officer Dr Bhakti Chaudhary, has urged residents to seek immediate testing if they experience symptoms, as concerns mount within the community. Maharashtra has reported a total of eight COVID-related deaths and approximately 500 active cases statewide. The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has intensified preventive measures following a recent spike, including 20 new cases in the area. Authorities emphasise that most infections remain mild, with swift detection and isolation protocols in place. In Thane, 87 tests were conducted, resulting in five new positive cases. The Thane Municipal Corporation now reports 108 cumulative cases, with 16 patients hospitalised and 32 recovering at home. In anticipation of further increases, the Maharashtra government is preparing a dedicated COVID ward at Thane Civil Hospital. Health officials continue to monitor the situation closely and urge the public to remain vigilant while following recommended guidelines. UNI AAA SS
