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Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Vendors picked for willingness to pay bribes, not merit: EOW in DMF charge sheet
RAIPUR: The Economic Offence Wing (EOW) on Tuesday filed its charge sheet in connection with irregularities in the District Mineral Fund (DMF) in Chhattisgarh's Korba district, alleging that the officials did not select vendors on merit but their willingness to pay bribes. Among the state government officials named in EOW's 6,000-page charge sheet are former Korba collector Ranu Sahu, former deputy secretary at then chief minister Bhupesh Baghel's office Saumya Chaurasia, and Maya Warrior, assistant commissioner at the Tribal Development Department. The other accused include Suryakant Tiwari, an influential businessman in the coal industry, Maya Warrior, assistant commissioner, Tribal Development Dept and several vendors and contractors such as Sanjay Shende, Rishabh Soni, Manoj Kumar Dwivedi, Mukesh Agrawal, and Ashok Agrawal who are currently in jail in Raipur. The EOW probe stems from a report submitted by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Raipur, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), which led to the registration of FIR on January 16, 2024. EOW said the DMF was a trust fund established in mineral-rich districts to support welfare projects in areas affected by mining and was funded by contributions from mining companies. But the DMF became a source of illicit wealth for a powerful nexus of officials and vendors, the charge sheet said. The EOW alleged that Chaurasia and Tiwari used their political influence to get Sahu posted as Korba collector and Maya Warrior in the tribal department. 'Together, they restructured DMF priorities to favour supply-based schemes such as training kits, sports goods, agricultural and medical equipment — sectors where inflated costs and kickbacks were easiest to engineer,' the charge sheet said. 'Funds were then funnelled to 'obedient' vendors, with Sanjay Shende receiving ₹114 crore, Mr Rishabh Soni ₹54 crore, and others receiving tens of crores. The payments were allegedly facilitated through tenders pushed through departments like Education, Women & Child Development, Sports, and Tribal Welfare, as well as local Panchayats,' the chargesheet added. In its investigation, EOW found that the DMF budget was approved at meetings of the executive committee and governing council, all of which were chaired by Sahu, who was arrested in 2023. EOW claimed that the accused sidelined essential development projects in favour of those that could generate maximum personal gain. 'Detailed records show that between 2021–2023, DMF fund allocations were inflated or redirected to benefit these handpicked vendors, many of whom had no prior record in large-scale public procurement. Officials say quality control was bypassed, and many of the projects were either redundant or of substandard execution,' the charge sheet said. EOW claimed the proceeds of crime from these contracts were distributed among bureaucrats, political figures, and intermediaries. 'Large amounts of cash commissions were allegedly funnelled up the chain, even reaching senior figures in the then state government. The accused are also alleged to have acquired undisclosed assets and properties in their names and those of family members,' the charge sheet said.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Now, refuel your CNG car at 15 BEST bus depots
Mumbai: Mahanagar Gas Limited has collaborated with BEST to launch MGL Tez , a refuelling facility, at 15 bus depots across the city. This will ensure private cars, whose numbers are over 5 lakh in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, besides trucks, tempos and other vehicles do not queue up at the regular CNG refuelling outlets and can book slots at the bus depots between 8 am and 8 pm daily. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This will reduce their wait time in refuelling queues and at the same time ease congestion on roads arising due to vehicles waiting in queue on roads, said a senior MGL official. Following pilot project at Ghatkopar and Goregaon depots, MGL Tez facility will now be extended at 13 more depots located at Anik, Deonar, Dharavi, Dindoshi, Gorai, Magathane, Majas, Mulund, Mumbai Central, Poisar, Pratiksha Nagar, Santacruz, and Wadala, for utilising the CNG infrastructure at these depots which are spread across Mumbai, said MGL deputy managing director Sanjay Shende. The CNG vehicular population in MMR has crossed the one-million mark,
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Mahanagar Gas Limited and BEST launch ‘MGL Tez' at 13 bus depots in Mumbai
MUMBAI : In a relief to Mumbaikars , Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) on Wednesday announced it will collaborate with BEST to launch ' MGL Tez ' facility at 13 bus depots across Mumbai. This follows the success of similar facilities at Ghatkopar and Goregaon bus depots, which were launched in 2023. "Following the successful pilot project at two depots, MGL Tez facility will be extended at 13 more depots located at Anik, Deonar, Dharavi, Dindoshi, Gorai, Magathane, Majas, Mulund, Mumbai Central, Poisar, Pratiksha Nagar, Santacruz, and Wadala, for utilising the CNG infrastructure at these depots which are spread across Mumbai for the benefit of Mumbaikars," said MGL deputy managing director Sanjay Shende. MGL Tez can be accessed through an app which is downloaded by users of commercial CNG vehicles like trucks and tempos. "They can book their convenient time slots for refuelling vehicles at any of the above-mentioned BEST bus depots. This will considerably reduce their wait-time in the refuelling queues,"a MGL official said. BEST assistant general manager A.S. Rao said 'Through MGL Tez and our collaboration with Mahanagar Gas Limited, we have taken a major step forward in enhancing Mumbai's public utility services. It will not only ease congestion and save time for commercial vehicle owners but also improve overall traffic movement around refuelling stations. Let this initiative be an example for others to follow.' Shende said : "We hope to bring ease to commercial vehicle owners, who are constantly on the move. We are committed to delivering innovative, technology-driven solutions that benefit citizens. This commitment showcases our continued efforts toward clean, accessible, and customer-centric energy services for Mumbaikars'. Users can book time slots on MGL Tez app between 8 am and 8 pm on any day of the week, to refuel CNG in their vehicles and can also make the payment digitally.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Mahanagar Gas Limited and BEST launch ‘MGL Tez' at 13 bus depots in Mumbai
Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) is expanding its 'MGL Tez' facility to 13 BEST bus depots across Mumbai, following successful pilot projects at Ghatkopar and Goregaon. MUMBAI : In a relief to Mumbaikars , Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) on Wednesday announced it will collaborate with BEST to launch ' MGL Tez ' facility at 13 bus depots across Mumbai. This follows the success of similar facilities at Ghatkopar and Goregaon bus depots, which were launched in 2023. "Following the successful pilot project at two depots, MGL Tez facility will be extended at 13 more depots located at Anik, Deonar, Dharavi, Dindoshi, Gorai, Magathane, Majas, Mulund, Mumbai Central, Poisar, Pratiksha Nagar, Santacruz, and Wadala, for utilising the CNG infrastructure at these depots which are spread across Mumbai for the benefit of Mumbaikars," said MGL deputy managing director Sanjay Shende. MGL Tez can be accessed through an app which is downloaded by users of commercial CNG vehicles like trucks and tempos. "They can book their convenient time slots for refuelling vehicles at any of the above-mentioned BEST bus depots. This will considerably reduce their wait-time in the refuelling queues,"a MGL official said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo BEST assistant general manager A.S. Rao said 'Through MGL Tez and our collaboration with Mahanagar Gas Limited, we have taken a major step forward in enhancing Mumbai's public utility services. It will not only ease congestion and save time for commercial vehicle owners but also improve overall traffic movement around refuelling stations. Let this initiative be an example for others to follow.' Shende said : "We hope to bring ease to commercial vehicle owners, who are constantly on the move. We are committed to delivering innovative, technology-driven solutions that benefit citizens. This commitment showcases our continued efforts toward clean, accessible, and customer-centric energy services for Mumbaikars'. Users can book time slots on MGL Tez app between 8 am and 8 pm on any day of the week, to refuel CNG in their vehicles and can also make the payment digitally.
