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Appeal to promote Maharashtra’s ACF dismissed by SC

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court last week dismissed an appeal for promotion of the Assistant Conservator of Forest (ACF), not requiring two years of ACF training and one year of field training vis-a-vis appointments by nomination where such training is compulsory.

It held that this was one more unending dispute arising between direct recruits and promoters regarding their inter se seniority. It ruled that the government resolutions in the matter cannot override statutory rules and the resolutions neither speak about promotions to the post of Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) not about seniority conclusively and so the proviso would operate with full force.

Appointment on probation was challenged

A Bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Abhay S Oka said the appellants were appointed as ACF through nomination in 2016, with recruitment in 2014, vide the Maharashtra Public Service Commission advertisement on Dec 14, 2012 for 33 posts of ACF through the Forest Service Examination.

Challenging their appointment on probation, the appellants moved the Maharashtra Administrative Tribunal in Mumbai to declare their appointments as ACF from the date of commencement of training, considering it as period of service.

The review application of the tribunal order was dismissed on September 2016 citing that the 1965 rules were draft and not had bearing upon the application. Accepting the judgment, the state government passed a resolution dated August 2018 that successful completion of training period would be considered as regular service from the date of inception of training for all service purposes.

In an interim order on 18.04.2019, the High Court restrained the authorities from issuing any promotion based on the Tribunal’s judgment in 2016. The High Court finally adjudicated the matter on 23.04.2021, holding that the Tribunal’s direction to pay salary to six of them as per the pay scale as reasonable.

The Supreme Court held that the period of probation has to be excluded from the period of service, though grant of monetary benefit is a different aspect. It held that the applicable rules leave no ambiguity in the matter and must prevail.

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“Batti Gul protest” against Waqf Amendment Act today, strong appeal from scholars and Mashaikhs

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Mumbai, April 30: A “Batti Gul Protest” will be observed today, April 30, in collaboration with Muslim religious, national and social organizations across the country. The aim of this protest is to oppose the controversial Waqf Amendment Act introduced by the government, which the Muslim leadership has termed as an attack on Waqf properties.

Famous Islamic leader and leader and head of Raza Academy, Alhaj Muhammad Saeed Noori, said in two words, “We will not accept the Waqf Amendment Act, which is currently under discussion in the Supreme Court, under any circumstances.”

An important meeting was held in this regard at Khanqah Sharh Bukhari, Govindi, in which the Ulema discussed the strategy to make the protest successful. Hazrat Pir Maulana Waliullah Sharifi appealed to the heads of all mosques, madrasas, khanqahs and universities across the country to stand united against this controversial act.

Hazrat Maulana Ijaz Ahmad Kashmiri said in an emotional tone, “There is an attempt to loot the waqf properties of Muslims. If we remain silent today, our future generations will not forgive us.”

Prominent scholars who attended the meeting included:

Hazrat Maulana Alauddin Rizvi

Hazrat Maulana Jahangir Al-Qadri

Hazrat Qari Muhammad Tawfiq Azmi Misbahi

Hazrat Maulana Rizwan Ahmad Alimi

Hazrat Qari Muhammad Saeed Ashrafi

Hazrat Maulana Tawakul Hussain Sharifi

Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Ali Sanai

Hazrat Maulana Mahmood Ali Ashrafi

Hazrat Maulana Raziullah Sharifi

Hazrat Hafiz Junaid Raza Rashidi

Apart from this, Shahid Bhai, Mukhtar Bhai, Rizwan Bhai and other friends were also present.

The scholars emphasized that the waqf properties are the collective trust of Muslims and no government occupation or interference in them will be tolerated. The “Bati Gul Protest” conveyed a peaceful and effective message to the government that the Muslim people are ready to go to any extent to protect their religious, educational and charitable institutions.

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Pahalgam terrorist attack Samajwadi Party protest against communalism Action should be taken against those who spread hatred and Minister Nitish Rane Abu Asim Azmi

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Mumbai: In the wake of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Samajwadi Party today organized a movement under the leadership of Mumbai/Maharashtra State President MLA Abu Asim Azmi at Azad Maidan Mumbai and demanded action against sectarians who are spoiling the social atmosphere by making hateful statements against the Muslim community.

Addressing the Jam Ghafir, Abu Asim Azmi said that we condemn the terrorist attack in Pahalgam but in such a sensitive context, the state minister is continuously making anti-Muslim statements and creating division between the two religions. Apart from this, Muslim hawkers were beaten up in Dadar and other parts of Mumbai. Due to which there has been a problem of law and order. Therefore, we demand strict action against Minister Nitish Rane and people like him who make statements against Muslims. According to the Supreme Court’s decision in the 2023 hate speech case, strict legal action should be taken against the guilty individuals and organizations, those who do not care about secularism, those who spread hatred, those who incite violence, those who give public threats, those who call for economic boycott, those who create division among people on the basis of religion, caste, region or language. The state, as per its duty, protects the fundamental rights and freedom of every citizen to do business, trade, and business. The state should protect the freedom and belief of every citizen, according to the articles of the Indian Constitution, there should be an environment of peace and justice in the state. It is demanded that the rule of law and justice should be established in the most transparent manner by implementing the law and by sternly admonishing the enemies of peace, law and constitution who violate the law.

The Samajwadi Party delegation submitted a protest request to Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Pansalkar. Hundreds of Samajwadi Party workers were present at that time, including Meraj Siddiqui, Yousuf Abrahani, Rahul Gaikwad, Kabir Maurya, Saeed Khan, Zeba Malik.

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Deven Bharti Appointed as Mumbai Police Commissioner Following Vivek Phansalkar’s Retirement

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Mumbai, April 30, 2025: ( Kamar Ansari ) In a significant leadership transition, senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Deven Bharti has been appointed as the new Commissioner of Police for Mumbai, succeeding Vivek Phansalkar, who retired today after nearly three years in the role.

Phansalkar, a 1989-batch IPS officer, took charge as Mumbai Police Commissioner on June 30, 2022, during a period of political change in Maharashtra. His tenure was marked by efforts to stabilize the police force following a series of leadership changes. Prior to his appointment, the Mumbai Police saw a turbulent period with multiple commissioners serving brief terms .

Deven Bharti, a 1994-batch IPS officer, brings extensive experience to his new role. He previously served as Mumbai’s first Special Commissioner of Police, a position created in January 2023 to enhance administrative efficiency within the force . Bharti’s career includes key postings such as Joint Commissioner of Police (Law and Order), Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch), and head of the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS). Notably, he was involved in the investigations of major incidents, including the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks .

The appointment of Bharti as Commissioner is expected to bring continuity and a focus on law and order in Mumbai. His familiarity with the city’s challenges and his established rapport with various stakeholders position him to lead the force effectively.

As Mumbai navigates complex urban security dynamics, Bharti’s leadership will be pivotal in steering the police force to address emerging challenges and maintain public safety.

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