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The Print
a day ago
- The Print
GST inspector held in Haryana's Palwal while accepting bribe: Anti-Corruption Bureau
Faridabad (Hry), Jun 2 (PTI) The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Faridabad arrested a female GST inspector of the office of the Palwal district excise and taxation commissioner on Monday while she was allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000 in lieu of issuing a GST number to a complainant, an official said. According to a statement issued by the ACB, accused Sumitra was also arrested in Panipat in 2022 while accepting a bribe of Rs 2 lakh, along with co-accused ETO Roshan Lal. A senior ACB officer said in the Panipat case, a chargesheet was filed against both the accused in July 2022 and the matter is still sub-judice.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Karnataka HC orders demolition of illegal building, recovery of costs from BBMP officials
BENGALURU: In a strong move against civic apathy and unauthorised construction, the high court ordered the demolition of an illegal building at JP Nagar 5th Phase and directed that the costs be recovered from BBMP officials who failed to prevent the violation. The case centres around a residential building at Nanjundeshwara Layout , which local residents alleged was coming up without an approved building plan. Complaints were raised in Feb 2020, and during a site inspection, a BBMP joint commissioner confirmed the structure had no sanctioned plan. He assured the residents that the building would be demolished. But action never came. Instead, the builder allegedly colluded with BBMP engineers to procure a backdated plan. "They issued a 2021 plan and backdated it to 2020 to show as if it had been obtained before the construction. But the document was forged. The Anti-Corruption Bureau confirmed this during its inquiry," said a resident who closely followed the case. Despite a Karnataka Appellate Tribunal ruling in favour of its demolition, BBMP remained inactive. The builder then moved the high court with the same forged documents. However, the court wasn't convinced. The involvement of BBMP officials came to light after the case was escalated in court by the building owner himself. Justice Sanjay Gowda, in his April 26 order, pulled no punches. He pointed out that the building plan was approved on March 6, 2021, while the spot inspection by the joint commissioner had occurred earlier, on Feb 28, 2021. The assistant director of town planning (ADTP) not only approved the plan but also issued a building licence on March 24, 2021. "The fact that the engineer was able to provide the licence plan number and the date itself indicates the nature of collusion between the applicant and the engineers concerned," the court noted. The building had massive deviations from the sanctioned norms. "As could be seen from the above, in respect of setback, there are deviations ranging from 20% to 95%. In respect of coverage, there is a deviation of 48.1%, in respect of built-up area, there is a deviation of 73.2% and in respect of FAR, there is a deviation of 73%. The report also points out that there is a violation of the sanctioned height by about 2.2 metres and there is an extra floor constructed. The report also indicates that there is a deviation to the extent of 48.1% in respect of all floors put up and this would therefore fundamentally indicate that there is a gross violation from the sanctioned plan which in fact was cancelled," the court said. Citing Section 321-B of the Karnataka Municipal Corporations Act, the court clarified that if BBMP officers fail to stop illegal construction, they can be penalised. The more violations they overlook, the heavier the penalties. The court has now directed BBMP to take strict action. This includes holding an inquiry into officials, including retired ones who were involved in sanctioning the post-demolition plan. The court said BBMP should also recover the cost of demolition from these officials. "BBMP would also have to take action against the ADTP who sanctioned the plan after the order of confirmation was passed on March 19, 2021," the court noted.
Hans India
2 days ago
- Hans India
CI, Head Constable in ACB net
Kurnool: In a major crackdown against corruption in the police department, officials of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested Circle Inspector (CI) Madhu Sudhan Goud and Head Constable G Ravi Kumar of Kurnool IV Town Police Station while accepting a bribe of Rs 80,000 on Sunday. According to ACB DSP Somanna, the accused officers were caught red-handed while accepting the bribe from two complainant, identified as Besta Ravi and Besta Ragha. The duo had approached the police station in connection with a case, during which the CI and Head Constable allegedly demanded money to settle or influence the proceedings. ACB sleuths laid a trap and apprehended Head Constable G Ravi Kumar while he was accepting the bribe. During interrogation, Ravi confessed that he was collecting the amount under the instructions of CI Madhu Sudhan Goud. Acting swiftly on this information, ACB officials arrested both the Head Constable and the CI. ACB DSP Somanna confirmed that a case has been registered against both officials under relevant sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act, and they have been taken into custody. Further investigation is underway.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Karnataka high court orders demolition of illegal building, recovery of costs from BBMP officials
Bengaluru: In a strong move against civic apathy and unauthorised construction, the high court ordered the demolition of an illegal building at JP Nagar 5th Phase and directed that the costs be recovered from BBMP officials who failed to prevent the violation. The case centres around a residential building at Nanjundeshwara Layout, which local residents alleged was coming up without an approved building plan. Complaints were raised in Feb 2020, and during a site inspection, a BBMP joint commissioner confirmed the structure had no sanctioned plan. He assured the residents that the building would be demolished. But action never came. Instead, the builder allegedly colluded with BBMP engineers to procure a backdated plan. "They issued a 2021 plan and backdated it to 2020 to show as if it had been obtained before the construction. But the document was forged. The Anti-Corruption Bureau confirmed this during its inquiry," said a resident who closely followed the case. Despite a Karnataka Appellate Tribunal ruling in favour of its demolition, BBMP remained inactive. The builder then moved the high court with the same forged documents. However, the court wasn't convinced. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Descubra ofertas de voos imperdíveis Voos | Anúncios de Pesquisa Saiba Mais Undo The involvement of BBMP officials came to light after the case was escalated in court by the building owner himself. Justice Sanjay Gowda, in his April 26 order, pulled no punches. He pointed out that the building plan was approved on March 6, 2021, while the spot inspection by the joint commissioner had occurred earlier, on Feb 28, 2021. The assistant director of town planning (ADTP) not only approved the plan but also issued a building licence on March 24, 2021. "The fact that the engineer was able to provide the licence plan number and the date itself indicates the nature of collusion between the applicant and the engineers concerned," the court noted. The building had massive deviations from the sanctioned norms. "As could be seen from the above, in respect of setback, there are deviations ranging from 20% to 95%. In respect of coverage, there is a deviation of 48.1%, in respect of built-up area, there is a deviation of 73.2% and in respect of FAR, there is a deviation of 73%. The report also points out that there is a violation of the sanctioned height by about 2.2 metres and there is an extra floor constructed. The report also indicates that there is a deviation to the extent of 48.1% in respect of all floors put up and this would therefore fundamentally indicate that there is a gross violation from the sanctioned plan which in fact was cancelled," the court said. Citing Section 321-B of the Karnataka Municipal Corporations Act, the court clarified that if BBMP officers fail to stop illegal construction, they can be penalised. The more violations they overlook, the heavier the penalties. The court has now directed BBMP to take strict action. This includes holding an inquiry into officials, including retired ones who were involved in sanctioning the post-demolition plan. The court said BBMP should also recover the cost of demolition from these officials. "BBMP would also have to take action against the ADTP who sanctioned the plan after the order of confirmation was passed on March 19, 2021," the court noted. —-——- Box A wake up call, says neighbour VV Madhusudana Rao, the neighbour who complained about the violation to BBMP told TOI, "This is purely a residential society and how can we have a building built in violation (of rules)? There were a lot of twists and turns in the case with the petitioner complaining to BBMP that even my building is in violation... The HC in fact noted that the petitioner has wasted BBMP's and the court's time with false complaints. Such verdicts should be a wake up call for people building multiple floors and officials approving the plans and turning a blind eye to such violations. "
Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Liquor ‘scam': Bhilai bizman held in Delhi
Raipur: Bhilai businessman Vijay Bhatia was arrested in Delhi in connection with the Chhattisgarh liquor scam. Vijay Bhatia, a key accused and major beneficiary in the alleged Chhattisgarh liquor scam, was arrested in Delhi. Bhatia is alleged to have played a significant role in a large-scale commission collection from foreign liquor manufacturers and suppliers, causing substantial revenue loss to the state govt. The arrest is in connection with a FIR filed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) under sections 7 and 12 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 (as amended in 2018), and sections 420, 467, 468, 471, 120B of the Indian Penal Code. Bhatia will be presented before a Raipur court. Additionally, the ACB is conducting search operations at eight locations in Bhilai and Durg, including Bhatia's residences and firms, as well as properties belonging to his associates. Further probe is underway. Bhatia was previously under the scanner of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) during their investigation into the excise scam. His name continued to feature prominently in discussions when ACB began its probe.
