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500 Housing Societies Demand Abolition of CIDCO’s Transfer Charges as Residents of Navi Mumbai Unite Against Them
A widespread protest is currently emerging among the people of Navi Mumbai who are against CIDCO’s continued imposition of transfer fees on property sales. To force CIDCO to stop collecting transfer fees, the Navi Mumbai Co-Operative Housing Federation, together with their 3500 affiliate Co-Operative Housing Societies, and Navi Mumbai Vyapari Mahasangh, with their 22,000 affiliate members from the trader’s class, have banded together. Across Navi Mumbai, 500 Co-operative Housing societies have written letters endorsing this cause.
The Navi Mumbai Merchant’s Gymkhana had a meeting on Monday when participants shared their opinions, the rationale behind their objections to the practice, and the best ways to tackle the problem in order to achieve their goals.
“We have determined the points in response to the request that the CIDCO board of directors approve a proposal to eliminate the transfer costs. The same would be submitted to the state government concurrently for approval, according to Navi Mumbai Citizen Foundation President Satish Nikam.
One of the key issues the federation would be investigating is a decision from the high court in Aspi Chinoy and Anr Vs. State of Maharashtra, which was subsequently affirmed by the Supreme court in the year 2022 and prevented the collector from accepting transfer charges.
The Aspi case bears similarities to the problems encountered by the people of Navi Mumbai, where the petitioner protested about the money paid to the collector as transfer fees. We held the meeting on Monday to find out if the average person was willing to fight for the cause, and the tremendous support we got inspired us to move further. The president declared, “We will now be holding talks with political representatives in order to increase pressure at the state level as well and get this system eliminated.
The use of the money received as transfer charges for the benefit of the populace was brought up at the meeting. “What services does the CIDCO currently provide to the public? What is the purpose of the money that CIDCO collects from citizens under the Transfer Charges name? Since CIDCO was the sole company responsible for maintaining the city’s infrastructure, it had the authority to request Transfer Charges up until 1992. Citizens are now required to pay Property Tax to Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation, and CIDCO is responsible for collecting Transfer Charges. “Don’t the residents of Navi Mumbai pay two taxes?,” said one of the group.
According to Nikam, taking the legal route will be too expensive for them at this time, therefore they will use the protest route to obtain the outcomes.
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Navi Mumbai Police Arrest African National With Rs 1 Crore Worth Of Cocaine In Ulwe
The Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of Navi Mumbai Police arrested Jeorge Ocante DaSilva, a 35-year-old native of Guinea, on Monday for possessing 410 grams of cocaine, allegedly intended for illegal sale. Acting on a tip-off, API Alka Patil of the AHTU led a raid at RM Heights Building in Ulwe, where DaSilva was found in possession of the narcotics.
Around 2:30 p.m. on October 28, officers discovered 410 grams of cocaine, valued at approximately Rs 1,02,50,000, hidden in DaSilva’s bedroom. Authorities also seized a mobile phone, a black Tabata weighing scale, scissors, plastic packaging bags, and a sky bag, bringing the total seizure value to Rs 1,02,55,610.
An FIR was filed at Panvel City Police Station under Sections 8(a) and 21(a) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Dasilva was presented in court and remanded to police custody until October 31, 2024. Investigations are ongoing, with the Crime Branch seeking potential accomplices and sources of the narcotics. Notably, Dasilva has a prior NDPS case registered at Nahar Police Station in Mumbai.
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Taloja Society Chairman Detained For Allegedly Abusing Residents And Objecting To Diwali Decorations
The chairman of a housing society in Taloja Phase One has been detained by Taloja police following allegations of verbal abuse toward residents, including women, and objections to Diwali lighting in the complex. The incident occurred on Tuesday night, sparking outrage among residents.
According to the police, the chairman is accused of abusing a woman with intent to insult her modesty, provoking a breach of peace, and engaging in criminal intimidation. A formal complaint was filed, and the chairman was promptly taken into custody.
The situation intensified after a video of the incident went viral on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), showing a group of men, allegedly from the housing society, verbally abusing residents and threatening to halt Diwali decorations. The video received widespread attention, with users expressing shock over the treatment of residents.
Police officials confirmed that the chairman’s detention is part of an ongoing investigation into the incident. Residents are awaiting further action as authorities work to address the disturbance and ensure the safety of the community amid Diwali festivities.
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Thane Sees Surge of Nomination Filings for 2024 Vidhan Sabha Election
The final day for filing nominations for the 2024 Vidhan Sabha General Election witnessed a surge of candidates in Thane district, with a total of 281 applications submitted across 18 assembly constituencies. This high turnout signals a competitive race for seats in the upcoming election.
Among the nominees, 114 candidates represent various political parties, while 167 have filed as independents, reflecting a diverse array of participants aiming to represent Thane’s voters. Nominations were filed throughout the day with election decision officers at each constituency, marking an essential step in the electoral process.
Collector and District Election Decision Officer Ashok Shingare announced that the scrutiny of these nomination forms is scheduled for October 30, 2024. Following this verification process, candidates who wish to withdraw their names from the race may do so until November 4, 2024.
As the election date approaches, Thane’s political landscape appears more dynamic than ever, with a record number of candidates ready to contest the assembly seats, making for an engaging electoral season for voters and candidates alike.
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