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Hans India
4 days ago
- Hans India
ED attaches properties for embezzlement of Bhiwani Municipal Council funds
Chandigarh: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Chandigarh Zonal Office, on Friday provisionally attached immovable properties of approximately Rs 3.46 crore in the case of embezzlement of government funds belonging to the Municipal Council of Bhiwani in Haryana. Out of the attached properties, assets of Rs 2.30 crore belong to Ran Singh Yadav, former President of the Municipal Council and the mastermind of the embezzlement. The remaining assets belong to other middlemen and co-conspirators, the ED said in a statement. The ED initiated investigation on the basis of an first information report (FIR) registered by Bhiwani Police under various sections of the Indian Penal Code against various officials of Municipal Council, officials of a private bank and other private people for embezzlement of the government funds of the Municipal Council that was allocated for various civic projects. The ED investigation revealed that the significant amount of Rs 12.97 crore of government funds were misappropriated and siphoned off through fraudulent transfers to bank accounts of private firms by conspiring with other officials of the Municipal Council and the bank officials of Axis Bank. Notably, the recipient firms were not allotted any work orders by the Municipal Council. The ED had earlier issued attachment order attaching immovable properties of Vinod Goyal (middleman) and Nitesh Agarwal (Axis Bank Manager), to the tune of Rs 3.99 crore and the same has been confirmed by the adjudicating authority under the PMLA. Further investigation is under progress, said the ED. The ED is a law enforcement and economic intelligence agency of the Central government. Established on May 1, 1956, the ED is responsible for enforcing economic laws and combating financial crimes. It operates under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, and has headquarters in Delhi. The primary mandate of the ED is to enforce the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA) and the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA).
CTV News
4 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Strathroy-Caradoc eyes 2026 green bin program
Strathroy-Caradoc municipal staff to will conduct a feasibility report on possible green bin program. The municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc is investigating a green bin program — a waste-management system focused on diverting organic waste, like food scraps and yard waste, from landfills. Councilors have asked for a staff report in advance of the next municipal budget. If approved, the program might be operational by late 2026. The action comes as the community approaches the threshold of 100 people per acre required by the province to start the program. Greg Willsie - strathroy - green bin Ward 2 Coun. Greg Willsie would like a green bin program explored in Strathroy-Caradoc. July 25, 2025. (Sean Irvine/CTV News London) Thanks to waste management cost savings already realized, the impact on taxpayers is expected to be minimal. 'The program will only be mandated to be implemented in the urban areas and the rural areas. I don't believe there's really a benefit. Anyone who wants to compost and has, you know, a quarter or half an acre is going to be doing that already,' said Greg Willsie, the Ward 2 councillor who raised the concept. Approximately 10,000 homes in Strathroy and Mt. Brydges are expected to receive the new service if it proceeds.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Mohali DC urges residents to avail rebate opportunity on property tax by July 31
To facilitate residents of Mohali district, Municipal Council offices will remain open on Saturday and Sunday for the collection of property tax. The government has extended the rebate period on property tax payments until July 31. Deputy Commissioner Komal Mittal appealed to the residents of Kharar, Kurali, Zirakpur, Dera Bassi, Naya Gaon, Banur, Lalru, and Gharuan to clear their outstanding property tax dues by July 31, 2025, and take full advantage of the ongoing rebate. The DC said that under the special rebate drive, the district has collected ₹12.59 crore in outstanding dues since July 1. She added that this initiative is part of the one-time settlement (OTS) scheme launched by the Punjab government, which provides relief on penalties and interest for long-pending or partially paid property taxes. As per the scheme, taxpayers can pay their entire principal outstanding amount up to March 31, 2025, by July 31, 2025, and receive 100% waiver on penalties and interest. She stated, 'If dues are paid between August 1 and October 31, 2025, a 50% waiver on penalty and interest will be applicable. However, from November 1, 2025, full penalties and interest will be levied on outstanding tax amounts.' The DC urged all property owners with pending dues to make the most of this opportunity and support the government's efforts to improve civic infrastructure and services. Providing a breakdown of tax collections since July 1, she mentioned that Zirakpur led the list with recoveries of ₹814.94 lakh, followed by Kharar with ₹227 lakh, Dera Bassi with ₹125.62 lakh, Naya Gaon with ₹32.90 lakh, Kurali with ₹26.95 lakh, and Banur with ₹18.51 lakh.
The Star
6 days ago
- The Star
Assistant chief medical officer arrested over contract misuse
An assistant chief medical officer has been arrested for allegedly awarding contracts worth RM20,000 to his wife's company between 2023 and 2024. The suspect is in his 50s and will be remanded for four days until Monday (July 28) for investigations into the alleged abuse of power. A Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) source said the suspect was arrested at the Labuan MACC office while giving his statement at around 5.40 p.m. on Wednesday (July 23). "He is believed to have abused his position by securing forwarding or logistics management contracts for his wife's company between 2023 and 2024," said the source. Labuan MACC director Muhammat Azis Malmod confirmed the arrest and said the case is being investigated under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009 for using office or position for gratification. Meanwhile, in Sandakan, two more Municipal Council officials were arrested as part of ongoing bribery investigations totalling RM200,000. The two individuals—a 34-year-old woman and a 28-year-old man—are the latest to be detained following the earlier arrest of five others in connection with the case. The duo will be remanded for four days starting Thursday (July 24). Both were arrested around 7 p.m. on Wednesday (July 23) after giving statements at the Sandakan MACC office. On Wednesday, five individuals, including an engineer, an assistant engineer, and a former council employee aged between 30 and 50, were arrested in connection with this case. They are suspected of receiving bribes as a reward for obtaining council contract tenders since 2022.
Arab Times
7 days ago
- Business
- Arab Times
Kuwait Flour Mills to add new food and beverage options across sales outlets
KUWAIT CITY, July 23: The Technical Committee of the Municipal Council, chaired by Engineer Munira Al-Amir, has approved a request submitted by the Kuwait Flour Mills and Bakeries Company to expand the scope of activities at its sales outlets across all bakery locations in the country. During the committee's meeting yesterday, the recommendation was made to authorize the company to operate additional food and beverage-related activities within its designated bakery sites. According to the committee's technical opinion, the following were approved under the company's request: Retail sale of all food products produced by the companyn Serving of both cold and hot beveragesn Sale of pies, pastries, and sweetsn Operation of oven-based bakeriesn Operation of tandoor-style bakeriesn In addition, the company has been granted permission to utilize designated locations for the manufacturing and storage of industrial products related to its operations. However, this is contingent upon obtaining the necessary approvals from the Ministry of Finance, the Public Authority for Industry, and other relevant regulatory bodies. The committee outlined several general conditions that the company must meet: Submission of detailed layout plans for activities, to be approved by the Urban Planning Departmentn Authorization for technical staff to adjust activity names in accordance with the Ministry of Commerce codes and the nomenclature of the Public Authority for Industryn Compliance with all contractual obligations established with the Ministry of Finance and the State Property Departmentn Cancellation of any previous decisions that may contradict the newly approved activitiesn Engineer Munira Al-Amir also confirmed that the committee approved a proposal by member Engineer Alia Al-Farsi to conduct an awareness campaign on Kuwait's Fourth Master Plan. The campaign will be carried out in coordination with relevant departments within the municipality to educate the public and stakeholders about the plan's objectives and implementation phases. Furthermore, the committee referred several transactions to the executive body of the municipality for further study and preparation of detailed reports. These include: The recommendations and approvals made by the committee are part of ongoing efforts to enhance Kuwait's urban and commercial development while ensuring alignment with strategic planning frameworks and regulatory standards.
