A salary scam has been revealed in the Mumbai Police Department itself, after which disciplinary action has been taken against two police officers and they have been suspended from service, after which there has been a stir in the police department itself. A salary scam has been exposed in the Mumbai Police Force. Another major action has been taken in this matter. Two police officers involved in this crime have been suspended. A case has been registered at the Samta Nagar Police Station. The then Chief Clerk accused Vijay Chavan and the then Senior Clerk Amul Memram have been suspended from service.

Disciplinary action has been initiated against both of them. In the case registered at the Samta Nagar Police Station, it has been alleged that the salary scam was committed by cheating, preparing fake documents and conspiracy. The order states that both will remain ‘suspended from service’ until the investigation is completed. The suspension orders have been issued by the Joint Commissioner of Police, Administration. It is alleged that non-policemen were involved in the salary scam of crores of rupees by pretending to be police officers. There are serious allegations against the then administrative officers Ram Kishan Goswami, Nagesh Talwadekar, Vijay Chavan and others. It has been claimed that they misused and embezzled government funds by submitting false salary slips. In this case, it is alleged that the government was cheated to the tune of Rs 6 crore 41 lakh 14 thousand 36.

Head Clerk Ajay Rathod and Junior Clerk Amul Meshram are also involved in this case. A case has been registered against the concerned persons under various serious sections including cheating, forgery, preparation of forged documents and destruction of evidence. A legal complaint has been registered under sections 409, 420, 406, 467, 465, 471, 201, 120 (B) and 34 of the IPC.

When did the scam happen?
The scam took place in 2019 and 2020. It is suspected that the scam took place in December 2019 and then in 2020 in the salaries of January, February and then June to September 2020. The investigation has found discrepancies in the salary accounts between 2019 and 2020. A case has been registered against the advertised officers and employees. According to sources, it is suspected that the officers and employees of the administrative and salary departments committed this embezzlement in collusion.

Mumbai: Samajwadi Party leader and MLA Abu Asim Azmi met Maharashtra Chief Electoral Officer S Chokkalingam and submitted a formal memorandum. In it, he urged for extension of the last date for the Special Summary Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll to August 31, 2026. In his memorandum, Azmi highlighted various practical and technical difficulties faced during the voter verification process in various constituencies. The key issues raised include inconvenience to citizens due to heavy rains and additional pressure on staff on election duty. Many Booth Level Officers (BLOs), a large number of whom are teachers, are juggling this dual responsibility along with their regular school duties, which is leading to severe exhaustion. Furthermore, Azmi drew attention to the logistical challenges. He noted that many BLOs live in remote areas such as Raigad, Thane and Borivali, which makes it difficult for them to reach their designated areas. Given the high population of migrants and people from other states in these regions, the process of document and online verification takes time, making it impossible for BLOs to complete the work within the stipulated time. Azami feared that thousands of eligible voters could remain out of the voter list as a result of administrative and technical delays. He has therefore appealed to the Election Commission to intervene immediately and extend the last date, ensuring that all eligible citizens can be enrolled in the voter list.

Mumbai: To protect Mumbai’s trees and maintain ecological balance, the Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken a tough stand against those violating tree protection regulations. Cases have been registered against two separate housing societies in the respective police stations for damaging trees and felling beyond the permitted limits. A non-cognizable offence has been registered against the officials and the developer of ‘Shetal Tapovan Housing Society Limited’ (located near Dindoshi Metro Station) at Karar police station for damaging trees outside their complex. Moreover, a case has been registered against ‘Kalpataru Aura Housing Society Limited’ in Ghatkopar (West) after it was found that trees were felled beyond the limits approved by the municipal corporation. Trees in Mumbai are important components of the city’s ecological balance. There will be no leniency towards any individual, organisation or developer who damages trees or violates the conditions of the permit in violation of the tree protection rules. Strict adherence to the regulations framed by the Tree Authority is mandatory for all concerned parties to protect and preserve trees and maintain ecological balance. Dr Avinash Dhakne, Additional Municipal Commissioner (Eastern Suburbs) has warned that strict legal action will be taken against any individual, organisation or developer found violating the rules and regulations.
DGM Sheetal Tapovan Housing Society is located near Dandoshi Metro Station in Malad (East). The ‘P-North’ ward office had received an online complaint alleging that two trees located in front of this housing society were killed by injecting poison. Acting on the complaint, the Garden Department officers inspected the spot along with the complainant. During the inspection, it was observed that a Peltophorum tree situated on the roadside in front of the society’s entrance gate had 20 to 22 holes drilled near the base, in which poison had been injected. Moreover, a tree in front of the other gate of the society was found to be completely withered. As it appeared prima facie that the housing society had damaged the trees, the Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has registered a formal complaint against the parties concerned. Consequently, a non-cognizable offence under Section 8 read with Section 21 of the Maharashtra (Urban Areas) Protection and Preservation of Trees Act, 1975 has been registered at the Karar Police Station.
The ‘N’ Ward Office had received a complaint of felling of more than 100 trees in excess of the permitted limit given by the Municipal Corporation in the Kalpataru Aura Housing Society Limited complex in Ghatkopar (West). Following the complaint, the spot was inspected. The Municipal Corporation had earlier allowed felling of trees with certain conditions and limitations. However, an on-site inspection revealed that the felling was done beyond the permissible limit. It is mandatory to obtain prior permission from the Municipal Corporation and strictly follow the approved conditions before cutting, damaging or felling any tree. Violation of these rules attracts penal and criminal action against the concerned individual, organization or developer. Accordingly, a case has been registered at the police station against ‘Kalpataru Aura Housing Society Limited’. Additional Municipal Commissioner (Eastern Suburbs) Dr. Avinash Dhakne said that damaging trees, injecting or injecting poisonous substances, and cutting or destroying trees are punishable offences under the law. Citizens are appealed to cooperate in environmental protection by immediately informing the concerned department in case of such incidents.