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Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
In dispute over Bangalore Palace grounds, SC grants relief to Karnataka government from depositing Rs 3,000 crore worth of TDR with former royals
In a short-term relief for the Karnataka government in its long-standing dispute with the former royals of Mysore over the 472-acre Bangalore Palace grounds, the Supreme Court Thursday allowed an application filed by the state government against depositing transferable development rights (TDRs) worth over Rs 3,000 crore with the royals. The Supreme Court (SC) allowed the Karnataka government's plea for keeping the TDRs in the court registry until the settlement of review petitions filed by the state against an SC order of December 10, 2024, in a contempt plea to pay TDR to the royals. The SC has also directed that the original dispute over the Bangalore Palace grounds – located in the heart of Bengaluru – be placed before a three-judge bench for commencement of hearings from August 18. The SC bench comprising Justice Surya Kant, Justice Dipankar Datta, and Justice N K Singh heard the interlocutory application filed by the Karnataka government on Thursday after it was initially referred to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) on May 27 for orders on the administrative side. 'As an interim measure, all the TDRs issued pursuant to the interim/contempt orders passed by this Court, shall be kept in the Registry of this Court during the pendency of the present appeal. If the TDRs have been handed over to the appellants (non-applicants), they are directed not to utilize or sell the TDR/DRCs (Development Rights Certificates) till further orders,' the SC bench ruled Thursday. 'It is made clear that no third-party interest or personal benefits shall be created/drawn out of TDRs/DRCs released by the Registry of this Court,' the SC said. The SC further said that all the civil appeals filed by the former royals in 1997 against the acquisition of the palace land by the Karnataka government in 1996 must be placed before a three-judge bench for final hearings on the dispute to start in August this year. The top court also said that the hearing of review petitions of the state government against the December 10, 2024, order of the SC to deposit TDRs – for portions of the Bangalore Palace land sought to be acquired by the state for road development – should commence from the week of July 21. The interim directions 'are subject to the outcome of the Review Petitions. However, if the Review Petitions are declined, in that event, the interim direction shall remain in force for a period of four weeks from the date of passing of such order and/or the matter is heard by a three-Judge Bench, whichever is later,' the court said. The apex court added that orders issued earlier on 21.11.2014, 17.05.2023, 19.03.2024, and 22.05.2025 to the state to pay the TDR to the royals 'shall be kept in abeyance' in order to avoid complications. The Karnataka government moved the new interlocutory application in the original Bangalore palace civil dispute cases of 1997 after a bench of the SC on May 22 rejected the state government's plea not to allow release of TDRs worth over Rs 3,000 crore to the former royals until the main dispute over the Bangalore Palace grounds is settled by the SC. The state was directed by the SC on December 10, 2024, to pay compensation in the form of TDRs at the prevailing market value to the erstwhile royal family as agreed by the state and ordered by the SC in November 2014 for acquisition of a 15.36 acre portion – out of the 472 acres of the disputed Bangalore palace property – for a road widening project. The SC order came in the wake of contempt of court petitions filed by the erstwhile Maharaja of Mysore, the now deceased Srikantadatta Wadiyar, his wife Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, and others, over the delay in the payment of compensation by the state. With the market value of the land sought to be acquired for road work assessed to be in the range of Rs 3,014 crore at present, the Congress government in Karnataka introduced an ordinance on January 29 to withdraw the TDR offer for the Bangalore Palace land. The SC, however, rejected the Karnataka government's effort to counter the compensation payment with the ordinance and indicated on February 13 that the December 10, 2024, order by a three-judge bench in the contempt pleas is not negotiable. The Bangalore Palace grounds spread over 472 acres of land were acquired by the Karnataka government through the passage of the Mysore Palace Transfer and Acquisition Act of 1996, which received the assent of the President and came into force on November 18, 1996. In 1996, the state was to pay Rs 11 crore as compensation for the entire land at the rate of Rs 2.30 lakh per acre. However, the acquisition by the state has remained in limbo since the royal family challenged the validity of the acquisition law in the Supreme Court after the Karnataka HC upheld the law on March 31, 1997. Subsequently, the Karnataka government tried to acquire 15.36 acres of the palace land for widening of the Jayamahal Road and the Palace Road in central Bengaluru – over a stretch of two km – and a TDR compensation provision was provided for the acquisition. The TDR that is to be paid to the royal family for the acquisition of 15.36 acres of land or 13,91,742 sq ft of land at the prevailing guidance value of Rs 2.70 lakh per sq metre would amount to Rs 200 crore for every acre and a total of Rs 3,014 crore, the state has argued. 'Once TDR is paid it cannot be regained. It would affect the state's economy. We have decided not to pay the TDR. Since it is under litigation, there are a lot of complications. The ordinance will empower us to keep control over the land. The appropriate decision on compensation will be taken at the right time,' Karnataka Law Minister H K Patil has stated.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
FEMA individual assistance approved in Kentucky for tornado-affected counties
LONDON, Ky. (FOX 56) — One week after an EF-4 tornado tore through southern Kentucky, there's finally a glimmer of hope for those affected. Governor Andy Beshear announced in a post on X on Friday night that there is some 'good news.' FEMA Individual Assistance is now available for six counties, including Laurel, Pulaski, and Russell. Individual assistance can cover a wide range of needs. Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by car in downtown Lexington 'Individual assistance includes things like loss of personal property, damage to your home, displacement assistance, and serious needs assistance, for example. These are just some of the many different types of assistance that people may be eligible for, depending on their situation, which everybody's situation is unique,' said FEMA Public Information Officer Daniel Bernardy. Currently, two Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are open in Pulaski and Laurel counties. These centers are staffed by representatives from FEMA, the American Red Cross, the Small Business Administration, and other state agencies. They are all working together to meet with storm victims face-to-face and connect them with resources tailored to their needs. 'You really do have that face-to-face human connection, which will meet you with empathy. We'll hear your story. And there's something about that that's different than just going online,' Bernardy told FOX 56. Like he said, victims don't have to physically come to the DRC in London or Somerset – they can also go to other DRCs still in place from previous disasters. They can go online to download the FEMA app, or call 800-621-FEMA (3362). 'This particular disaster recovery center could be here for a couple of weeks, or it could be for a couple of months. And it just depends. But one true thing is that FEMA will not make that decision alone. We do that with our county partners,' said Bernardy. According to the FEMA website, new DRCs were established in the following locations for Laurel and Pulaski counties. Both Disaster Recovery Centers will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays After filling out the proper forms and providing all the necessary information, applicants will get a letter approving or denying their assistance. If you get a denial, Bernardy said not to lose hope. That denial could be reversed. Bernardy told FOX 56, 'It's not necessarily the end of the road. Read that letter through top to bottom, inside out. We might just be missing a document. We might not have your contact information correct. Something might be off. We can maybe turn that denial into an approval.' FEMA individual assistance approved in Kentucky for tornado-affected counties Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by car in downtown Lexington Massachusetts woman indicted for allegedly causing crash that killed 1, sent child to ICU Denial appeals can be filed at a DRC, online, by mail, or by fax. Officials are urging everyone impacted by the tornado to apply for assistance, no matter how big or small the loss. There is help waiting; you just need to take the first step. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Sky News AU
15-05-2025
- Business
- Sky News AU
James Halliday's rare Domaine Armand Rousseau Grand Cru Chambertin, Domaine G. Roumier Grand Cru Bonnes-Mares 1999 and more go up for auction
The wine sage James Halliday is living proof that quality wine is a pretty good investment. In a lifetime of collecting he amassed a large cellar. Along the way he quaffed the very best. In 2020 he reportedly sold around 5,000 bottles for $2 million, double what he paid for them. Some of the bottles fetched $2,200 and $30,000 each. They were pinots from the fabled Burgundy estate of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. Mr Halliday, 87, whose elegant prose decorated The Australian's weekend colour magazine for many years, is selling another 1,800 bottles through Langtons, the fine wine auction house. They are expected to fetch more than $200,000. Some are being offered in an online auction for $20 and less. 'It was a massive wine collection,' said Michael Anderson, head of auctions at Langtons. 'Over the years we have sold thousands and thousands of bottles from James Halliday's private cellar. 'This sale will mark the closure of a great cellar that was decades in the making.' Age has caught up with Mr Halliday, a former partner at Clayton Utz who later became a merchant banker. He is selling his home at Coldstream Hills Winery in Victoria's Yarra Valley to move to Sydney to live with his daughter Caroline. 'His health is not what it once was,' Mr Anderson said. 'He is old. His home at Coldstream Hills overlooking the winery he established in 1985 is on the side of a hill and has a steep driveway. And there are many stairs.' Coldstream was Mr Halliday's second foray into winery ownership. He built Brokenwood Wines in the NSW Hunter Valley in the 1970s with two legal colleagues and still has great affection for the brand. Mr Anderson said oenophiles now have the chance to own many of Mr Halliday's 'unicorn' wines that would be hard to source. The latest sale includes vintages of Domaine Armand Rousseau Grand Cru Chambertin (2005, 2009, 2010) and a bottle of Domaine G. Roumier Grand Cru Bonnes-Mares 1999. These bottles may fetch between $5,000 and $6,000. 'Having long since sold the last of my DRCs, my Rousseaus are the best wines in my cellar, led - of course - by the Chambertins from top vintages,' Mr Halliday said in a statement. 'Clos de Beze is a worthy second, Clos de Jacques, the wine often offering outstanding value for money. Rousseau now fills the shoes left by the impossible-to-find DRCs.' Mr Anderson said champagne and German riesling was up for sale. 'Highlights from the collection include a Billecart-Salmon Cuvee Nicolas Francois Billecart Brut from the exceptional 1996 vintage, a 1997 Dr Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling-Spätlese and a 1980 Domaine Clape,' he said. 'Closer to home, Halliday's collection also includes a House of Arras E.J Carr Late Disgorged Methode Traditionnelle 2000 Magnum from Tasmania, 1997 Bindi Block 5 Pinot Noir from the Macedon Ranges and 1992 vintage Charles Melton Nine Popes Grenache Shiraz Mourvèdre from the Barossa Valley.'' Various vintages from top Australian producers Penfolds, Henschke, Tyrrells, Clonakilla, Seppelt, Tahbilk, Vasse Felix, Taylors, Peter Lehmann and McWilliams are also offered. And there are cheaper options. A sampler: Plantagenet Mount Barker Shiraz 1993 ($30), Wirra Wirra Scrubby Rise Kuitpo Semillon 1994 ($15), Jolimont Liqueur Tokay, Rutherglen NV ($21) and Hamilton's Richard Hamilton Old Vine McLaren Vale Shiraz 1992 ($16). Mr Anderson said the auction didn't only attract serious collectors. Everyday wine enthusiasts often pool their money to buy a top bottle share over dinner. He said several famous winemakers (he declined to identify them) had already logged bids. So, too, had sommeliers from prominent restaurants. Mr Halliday isn't selling everything he collected at Coldstream. 'He kept back 30 or 40 boxes to send to his new address in Sydney,' Mr Anderson said. Mr Halliday is also selling his collection of wine books. There are 700 of them, many rare first editions. There are 40 that the winemaker wrote himself.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Governor Beshear requests more counties be approved for federal assistance
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Governor Andy Beshear announced that he has sent two additional requests to FEMA seeking aid for families and communities affected by April's floods, and Hancock, McLean, Ohio, Henderson and Webster counties have been included in those requests. Officials explain, firstly, Gov. Beshear is requesting families in 16 more counties receive individual assistance to help them recover. On April 25, the Governor announced that President Donald Trump had approved part of his April 11 request for a Major Disaster Declaration, which included Individual Assistance for Kentuckians in 13 of the counties affected by the most recent flooding. FEMA Disaster Recovery Center opening in Hopkins County Gov. Beshear says, secondly, he is now requesting public assistance for 64 counties in which FEMA has validated damages. Gov. Beshear also renewed his request for approval for hazard mitigation for the entire state. At the time of the initial request, Gov. Beshear noted that more counties would be added to the declaration through an amendment process as assessments are completed. In the Eyewitness News coverage area, at this time, federal assistance has been requested for: Hancock County Henderson County Hopkins County McLean County Muhlenberg County Union County Ohio County Notably, it appears Daviess County has been left off the federal assistance request list. April 11 disaster declaration approved for 13 Kentucky counties 'As promised, today we are asking President Trump to approve federal aid for additional counties and families affected by April's floods,' Gov. Beshear said. 'These funds are crucial in helping our families and communities rebuild, and we are planning to add even more counties later this week. We are committed to making sure our families get the help they need.' Officials say on April 28, the Governor announced that FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) are open in eight of the first 13 counties approved for Individual Assistance for April's floods. Families can visit any DRC for recovery assistance and to apply for federal aid. One of those DRCs has since opened in Hopkins County. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Deadline approaches for FEMA Assistance in West Virginia
CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) — The deadline is approaching for people dealing with damage caused by storms in February 2025 to apply for FEMA Assistance. According to a press release, April 28, 2025 is the deadline for people to apply for FEMA Assistance for damage caused by storms in February. More than $20 million in FEMA Disaster Assistance approved in West Virginia The assistance can help with home repairs, personal property losses, and other disaster-related needs that insurance does not cover, in Mercer, McDowell, Raleigh, Wyoming, Logan, Mingo, and Wayne counties. According to the press release, there are multiple ways that renters who dealt with losses can apply for assistance such as: Visiting the Disaster Assistance website Downloading the FEMA App. Calling the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Phone lines are open every day and help is available in most languages. Those who use a relay service such as video relay service (VRS) or captioned telephone service, are advised to provide FEMA with the number for that service. Speaking with someone in person. Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams will be on the ground in affected communities, walking door-to-door to share information, and helping residents apply for FEMA assistance. At Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Mercer, McDowell, Wyoming, Logan, Mingo, and Wayne counties. People can get help applying for federal assistance, update applications, and learn about other resources available when they visit DRCs. DRCs are accessible to all people, including survivors with impaired vision, mobility issues, and people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Information about Disaster Recovery Centers includes: Mercer County Lifeline Princeton Church of God at 250 Oakvale Road in Princeton Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Closed Sundays Closed on April 26 McDowell County Bradshaw Town Hall at 10002 Marshall Highway in Bradshaw Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed Sundays Board of Education Office at 900 Mount View High School Road in Welch Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed on Saturdays and Sundays Wyoming County Wyoming County Courthouse at 24 Main Avenue in Pineville Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Closed Sundays Mingo County Williamson Campus at 1601 Armory Drive in Williamson Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Closed Sundays Logan County Southern WV Community & Technical College at 100 College Drive in Logan Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Closed Sundays Wayne County Tolsia High School at 1 Rebel Drive in Fort Gay Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Closed Saturdays and Sundays The press release stated that a person's eligibility for Social Security, such as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Medicaid, Medicare, or other federal benefit programs are not affected if FEMA funds are accepted. Renters in West Virginia could be eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance The application deadline for homeowners, renters and business owners to apply for a U.S. Small Business Administration physical disaster loan is April 28, 2025. People can apply here, by calling the SBA Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955, or emailing disastercustomerservice@ for additional information about SBA disaster assistance. The press release stated that those who with a speech disability, or who are deaf or hard of hearing can dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay service. Additional information about recovery efforts in West Virginia can be found on FEMA's website, the West Virginia Emergency Management's website, or FEMA's social media page. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
