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The Nerul plot by CIDCO is under CRZ
In Navi Mumbai the Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority (MCZMA) has now filed an affidavit substantiating the claims that the plot falls under the Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) restrictions. The NGT had previously granted a stay on the City and Industrial Development Corporation’s (CIDCO) proposed auction of a 25,000 square metre plot in Nerul, but the NGT later lifted the stay.
The CIDCO’s decision to sell the site close to Nerul Jetty in breach of the CRZ regulations was contested in a petition submitted by Navi Mumbai Environment Preservation Society (NMEPS) to the NGT on August 18, 2022.
On December 20, there will be another hearing for the petition.
The fourth respondent in the case, the MCZMA, filed an affidavit on November 17 stating that the plot 2A, which is located in sectors 54, 56, and 58 of Nerul (West), falls partially inside CRZ I and partially within CRZ II zones. The document additionally indicated that the MCZMA had not received any requests for CRZ clearance and had not authorised the auctioning of the site.
A Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) was created for the Government of Maharashtra by the Institute of Remote Sensing at Anna University in Chennai, and it was authorised by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Climate Change in February 2019. It is apparent from a comparison of the aforementioned CZMP and Google Image that the current area under issue partially falls inside CRZ I and CRZ II.
The criteria by which particular places are designated as being under CRZ I and II zones have been thoroughly outlined by the coastal authority.
The MCZMA has determined that the contested plot fits within both groups based on the parameters. This supports our belief that the CIDCO sold the property in complete violation of the law, and if it is not stopped, it will undermine the city’s ability to protect itself from floods and other natural catastrophes, according to VK Gandhi, president of NMEPS.
The MCMZA’s response has given locals hope that CIDCO will scrap the idea. CIDCO, when approached, argued that the proposed transaction does not go against any rules. But they declined to respond.
“The petition challenging the sale of the site that is within the mangrove belt has been bolstered by the MCMZA affidavit before the NGT. Ideally, the CIDCO should immediately abandon its ambitions to sell the plot and think twice before investing tax dollars in pointless court battles, according to Sunil Agarwal, another activist.
Police register FIR and launch search for accused after late-night incident.
The Case
A woman travelling home after attending a party in Chembur has alleged that her cab driver tried to molest her after stopping the vehicle at an isolated location in Navi Mumbai during the early hours of September 6.
According to her complaint, the incident took place around 1:30 am. The driver reportedly stopped the cab on the roadside, saying he wanted to drink water. After getting back into the vehicle, he allegedly moved to the back seat, held the woman’s hand and tried to remove her clothes despite her resistance.
The woman strongly protested, following which the driver allegedly fled from the spot. She then contacted her family and approached the police to report what had happened. Police identified the accused as Mohammed Afzal Sheikh and registered an FIR based on the woman’s complaint. Multiple police teams have reportedly been formed to trace and arrest him.
Investigators are using technical information and other leads to locate the accused. Police have said the complaint is being taken seriously and that appropriate legal action will follow. The incident has once again raised concerns about the safety of passengers travelling alone in cabs during late-night hours. Police are continuing their investigation into the case.
Thousands of devotees join colourful processions as towering idols arrive in Navi Mumbai.
The Grand Ganesh Celebration
With Ganesh Chaturthi just around the corner, the festive spirit has already taken over Navi Mumbai. Vashi and CBD Belapur witnessed enthusiastic celebrations as devotees gathered to welcome two towering Ganesh idols.
In Vashi Sector 17, the 12-foot idol of Navsala Pavnara Maharaja arrived on September 4 amid the beats of dhol-tasha and chants of “Ganpati Bappa Morya.” Nearly 3,000 devotees took part in the welcome procession. The idol, depicting Lord Ganesha seated on an elephant, will be installed in a grand replica of a royal palace. The mandal is celebrating its 43rd year.
Meanwhile, CBD Belapur Sector 2 welcomed the CBD Cha Raja, a 12.5-foot idol prepared by renowned sculptor Bhendkar from Chembur. A large number of devotees gathered to seek Bappa’s blessings during the arrival ceremony.
The mandal, now entering its 44th year, is creating a replica of the famous Banke Bihari Temple in Mathura as this year’s main attraction.
Beyond the grandeur, the celebrations also reflect Navi Mumbai’s spirit of unity. People from different communities come together to participate in aarti, puja and havan at the mandal. As the city prepares for Ganesh Chaturthi, these celebrations have brought communities together and set the mood for a festival filled with devotion, tradition and togetherness.
Traditional performances, a vibrant procession and an eco-friendly idol mark the beginning of Ganeshotsav in Vashi.
The Grand Celebration
The festive spirit of Ganeshotsav came alive in Vashi as the Ganraj Vashi Cha Raja Public Ganeshotsav Mandal, Sector 16A, began its 43rd year with a grand idol arrival ceremony.
The procession started from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk and made its way to the main pandal amid the energetic beats of dhol-tasha. Thousands of devotees joined the celebrations, turning the streets into a sea of devotion and excitement.
Traditional performances added to the charm of the procession. Mardani Khel demonstrations, a colourful Lezim performance and the presence of a Govinda troupe drew loud cheers from the crowd. The Govindas formed a human pyramid and offered a special salute to Ganraj Vashi Cha Raja.
The event was attended by BJP corporator Anjali Valunj, mandal president and social worker Vijay Valunj, social worker Ajay Valunj, along with mandal office-bearers, volunteers and devotees. This year, the mandal has also focused on protecting the environment. The Ganesha idol, depicting Lord Ganesha seated on an elephant, has been made from paper as part of its eco-friendly initiative.
The organisers said the mandal has been preserving culture and tradition for 43 years and was among the first in Navi Mumbai to organise an idol arrival ceremony. They also invited devotees from across Navi Mumbai and Maharashtra to visit the mandal and seek Bappa’s blessings.
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