Maharashtra
Govt informs Bombay HC, will issue fresh notices to encroachers over ‘gairan’ land
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has informed the Bombay high court that it will issue fresh notices to alleged encroachers on government owned ‘gairan’ land (open land used for cattle grazing), giving them 30 days to show why they should be allowed to continue occupation of the land.
According to government data, there are approximately 2,22,153 illegal constructions on its ‘gairan’ land, totalling 4.52 lakh hectares, of which the approximate encroached area is 10,089 hectares, or 2.23 per cent.
The HC had taken suo motu (on its own) cognizance of encroachments on such fodder land while dismissing another public interestlitigation (PIL) related to the issue in June 2022. In the earlier PIL, they had found that the petitioner had been pursuing a personal cause against a lawyer, cloaked as a PIL.
Government would give 30 days to the alleged encroachers to show that they were legally occupying the land
Advocate General Birendra Saraf submitted a draft notice before a division bench of Acting Chief Justice S V Gangapurwala and Justice Sandeep Marne on Monday. Saraf said that the government would give 30 days to the alleged encroachers to show that they were legally occupying the land.
If they failed to reply in the stipulated time, then within 60 days thereafter, the government would take action as prescribed under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code (MLRC).
As per earlier court directions, he also submitted a draft notice before the court. Amicus curiae (friend of the court), advocate Ashutosh Kulkarni, pointed out to the court that, in December 2022, the HC had asked the government to give details, indicating the basis for regularisation of some of these structures till July 2011.
Also, the court had asked the government to show the policy it had been following for removal of encroachment on ‘gairan’ land and submit a roadmap for the year. Kulkarni said that none of these had been done by the government.
However, Saraf said that they would be taking necessary steps as prescribed under the MLRC.
Justice Gangapurwala said that the persons should point out their rights to the government, which would help in deciding whether they were eligible for rehabilitation under any government scheme.
In December 2022, Bombay HC restrained the government from evicting and removing over two lakh illegal structures on ‘gairan’ land
An advocate for one of the persons pointed out to the court that the government has still not declared these lands as ‘gairan’ land. “First, these lands have to be declared gairan land and then the notices can be issued. Here, the government has directly issued notices,” said the advocate.
However, the court asked them to raise the point with the government in reply to the notices, as and when these would be issued. The HC has kept the matter for hearing in March.
The high court had, in December 2022, restrained the government from evicting and removing over two lakh illegal structures on ‘gairan’ land. The court had also directed the government to give a roadmap on what it proposed to do.
The government was also asked to give “a draft format of notice to be issued to the alleged encroachers of Gairan land, granting sufficient time to the noticees to establish their right to remain in occupation of such lands”. The government said the authorities had removed 24,513 encroachments from July 12, 2011, to September 15, 2022, while 12,652 encroachments had been regularised till July 12, 2011.
The Marine Goa Superhighway is finally materialising after decades of delay in resolving issues and starting with preparations. The project with a budget of Rs 26,000 crore is finally taking shape. The goal of this initiative is to reduce traffic congestion on the bustling Mumbai-Goa route and improve transportation options along picturesque coastline.
What is the Marine Goa Superhighway project?
The Marine Goa Superhighway is a route that spans almost 500 kilometres and is planned to run alongside the current Goa highway. The goal is to reduce traffic jams on the crowded Mumbai-Goa highway while offering beautiful vistas of the coastline and Sahyadri mountains.
Highway Features
The Marine Goa Superhighway will have four lanes, just like California’s renowned Pacific Highway. This highway-style layout will link all the coastal towns in Konkan, providing a convenient mode of transportation for both locals and visitors.
Main Characteristics of the Highway
The Marine Goa Superhighway consists of seven large bridges, covering a combined distance of 27 kilometres, that will make transportation and trade easier.
Key Bridge Projects
Several projects are currently in progress on the bridges that connect to the Mumbai-Goa superhighway route. Details show that the project is concentrated on improving road transportation in order to offer a safer and more enjoyable experience. The combined length of all seven bridges measures 27 kilometers. These bridges link different areas, facilitating the movement of people and goods.
Dharamtar Creek Bridge (Karja): A large 10.2-kilometre steel bridge that displays advanced engineering.
Kundlika Creek Bridge: Located between Revdanda and Salav, it spans 3.8 kilometres and links important locations.
Agardanda Creek Bridge (Dighi Agardanda): Yet another cable-stayed bridge, this structure extends over 4.3 kilometres across Agardanda Creek.
Bankot Creek Bridge (Bagmandla Veshwi): The 1.7-kilometer cable-stayed bridge allows for easy transportation over Bankot Creek.
Kelshi Bay Bridge (Kelshi): An access point over Kelshi Bay constructed with a 670-meter long “Box girder” design.
Jaigad Creek Bridge: Spanning a distance of 4.4 kilometres, this cable-stayed bridge improves the connection over Jaigad Creek.
Kunkeshwar Bridge: Connects important locations in Kunkeshwar with a length of 1.6 kilometres and a cable-stayed design.
Maharashtra
‘Election Commission, Supreme Court Are B & C Teams Of BJP’, Sanjay Raut Says Ahead Of Maharashtra Assembly Polls
Mumbai: Ahead of Maharashtra assembly elections, Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray faction) leader Sanjay Raut made serious allegations against the Election Commission of India and the Supreme Court of India, saying both the institutions are B and C teams of the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP).
Speaking with the media on Saturday, the Sena (UBT) MP said that the Election Commission has taken some decisions which favours the BJP and Shiv Sena-led by Eknath Shinde. “The Election Commission’s decisions are in a way to put opposition in problem and not in the interest of Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). Despite of this, we are standing strong. The Election Commission and Supreme Court are not neutral,” Raut alleged.
On October 15, the Election Commission of India declared the polling schedule for the Maharashtra assembly elections and since then, code of conduct has come into effect. However, MVA has been alleging that the Mahayuti government has violated the model code of conduct and published government decisions on the website with previous dates.
Speaking on MVA’s seat-sharing for Maharashtra elections, Raut said that MVA has finalised formula for 200 seats, however, he alleged that Maharashtra Congress leaders are not capable of taking quick decisions which is delaying the candidate announcement. He plans to discuss with Rahul Gandhi today (October 18), Raut said.
In another development, a list of Congress candidates for Maharashtra assembly elections was leaked on Friday. Debunking the list as a ‘fake’ one, the Maharashtra Congress urged the voters to not believe in the rumours and wait for the official announcement.
The voting for 288 assemblies in Maharashtra will take place on November 20 and results will be declared on November 23.
Mumbai: The temperature in Mumbai is 29.57 °C. The forecast for the day shows a low of 26.6°C and a high of 32.7°C. There is 85% humidity and the wind is blowing at 9 km/h. The sun will come up at 06:33 AM and will go down at 06:13 PM.
Tomorrow’s Weather Forecast
On Saturday, October 19, 2024, Mumbai is predicted to have temperatures ranging from 27.76 °C to 28.65 °C according to IMD. The humidity levels are expected to reach 78% tomorrow.
The city is expected to receive additional rainfall over the weekend, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for both Saturday and Sunday. The city is expected to be impacted by thunderstorms, strong winds, and smog resulting from thermal inversion. The morning on Friday was foggy when residents woke up.
The IMD predicts that we will experience light to moderate rainfall starting from Friday, along with thunderstorms and isolated showers. The present weather is a result of a cyclonic circulation over Lakshadweep and an expected upper air cyclonic circulation over the North Andaman Sea.
Weekly Weather Forecast
In the upcoming days, Mumbai is predicted to have partly cloudy skies with intermittent periods of rain or thunderstorms. Temperatures on 18th October will vary between 25°C and 34°C, with occasional rain or thundershowers expected. Temperatures in the city will range from 26°C to 33°C from the 19th to the 23rd of October, with a chance of moderate rain or thunderstorms every day. Despite lingering clouds, there may be sporadic rain and thunderstorms that residents should anticipate.
Air Quality Index Indicates Decrease In Mumbai
According to a report, while the air quality in Mumbai is generally acceptable, there are concerns about certain areas. Although the city had an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 75, specific areas such as Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mazgaon, Navy Nagar in Colaba, and Vasai West experienced moderate pollution levels.
PM10 was recognised as the primary contaminant. Overall AQI in Mumbai falls in the ‘Poor’ category..
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