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Appointment of Dr Rahul Gethe as Deputy Municipal Commissioner in Navi Mumbai disputed
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According to the Maharashtra Karmchari Union, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) breached the Maharashtra Municipal Corporations Act when it appointed Dr. Rahul Gethe, a former officer on special duty to chief minister Eknath Shinde, as the Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Encroachments).
In September 2023, the Maharashtra Karmchari Union president, Ravindra Sawant, filed a writ case in the Bombay High Court contesting Dr. Gethe’s appointment. On December 15, the HC rejected the petition and instructed the petitioner to bring up the issue with the Secretary of the Department of Urban Development first. Sawant has now sent a letter to the UD Secretary requesting that the appointment be revoked in 15 days.
As the DMC of NMMC, Dr. Gethe assumed leadership on August 28, 2023. He was moved internally to the property department in September, and he was charged with encroachment once more in December. He has previously worked as the Chief Minister’s OSD and as a medical officer for the Shahapur district.
“Both the state administration and NMMC have disregarded many legal requirements in order to get Gethe chosen as the DMC. “Gethe lacks seniority and is not allowed to assume administrative roles as an MBBS doctor,” a top NMMC official stated on the condition of anonymity. It has been said that the state’s direct selection of Gethe set a bad precedent and jeopardized the corporation’s ability to operate independently. By choosing to designate an officer on deputation permanently, the state government is depriving NMMC of its administrative authority. Sawant stated, “This is the first appointment of its sort that compromises NMMC’s ability to nominate officials of quality. Six of the eleven DMC positions are filled by NMMC appointments, while five are filled by state deputations.
While Dr. Gethe and Municipal Commissioner Rajesh Narvekar denied the accusations and declined to comment on a topic that was under investigation. RTI advocates claim that the development has political motivations. “In vote bank politics, encroachment department is very important. The government is only making sure that the competitors are under the appropriate amount of pressure by appointing a specific person, according to RTI activist Rajiv Mishra.
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To Guarantee Seamless Ganeshotsav Travel, Heavy Trucks Are Prohibited On The Mumbai-Goa Highway
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From September 5 to September 18, there will be no heavy vehicle traffic on the Mumbai-Goa highway in order to guarantee a smooth and secure journey for devotees of Ganesha who are going from Mumbai to Konkan for Ganeshotsav. To guarantee that devotees can travel without interruption and to avoid traffic congestion, the Home Department has issued regulations to this effect.
The Navi Mumbai Traffic Department’s Deputy Commissioner of Police, Tirupati Kakade, said that large vehicles—that is, those weighing sixteen tons or more—will not be allowed to pass on National Highway No. 66 at this time. In order to accommodate the enormous number of Ganesha devotees traveling to Konkan, the limitation will be in place from 12 PM on September 5 until 8 PM on September 18.
The Navi Mumbai Transport Department has set up facilities centers at six strategic locations: Vashi Toll Gate, Airoli Toll Gate, Dhansar Toll Gate, Kalamboli Circle, Palaspe Circle, and Karnala Pass. These are in addition to the traffic ban. These centers will offer vital services such emergency wireless communication, medical attention, fire department support, mechanical help for vehicle breakdowns, and crane facilities.
The Navi Mumbai Transport Department has deployed a full police force, comprising 1 Deputy Commissioner of Police, 1 Assistant Commissioner of Police, 15 Police Inspectors, 31 Assistant Police Inspectors/Police Sub-Inspectors, 610 Police Enforcers, and 91 Wardens, to efficiently manage traffic during Ganeshotsav.
The official stated, “These measures are intended to minimize disruptions on the Mumbai-Goa highway during the festive period and to facilitate a safe and efficient journey for Ganesha devotees.”
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Nerul Police Arrested Navi Mumbai Rickshaw Federation’s Founder for ₹20 Lakh Extortion
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Kasam Hasham Mulani, the original president of the Navi Mumbai Rickshaw Federation, was detained by Nerul police after he demanded an extortion of Rs 2 lakh from an officer of the Regional Transport Office (RTO). He was apprehended while taking a Rs 20,000 extortion.
While he conducted vehicle testing on the testing track, Mulani was filming Assistant Inspector Kunal Mohite, an RTO official from the Nerul office. Every time Mulani shot a cop on camera, he would threaten to teach everyone a lesson.
The Regional Transport Office (RTO) officer was the target of an extortion attempt by Kasam Hasham Mulani, the founder president of the Navi Mumbai Rickshaw Federation, which led to Mulani’s arrest by Nerul police. When he agreed to pay an extortion of Rs 20,000, he was exposed.
As Assistant Inspector Kunal Mohite, an RTO officer from the Nerul office, conducted vehicle testing on the testing track, Mulani was filming him. Mulani would always threaten to teach everyone a lesson after filming the police and shooting him.
Mohite took out Rs 20,000 in cash from the ATM prior to meeting Mulani; the Nerul police had a record of the ATM’s serial number. Mulani arrived, and Mohite gave him the money. Mulani then began to demand Rs. 2 lakh, threatening to provide just Rs. 1 lakh by the end of the day. He was apprehended by Nerul police at the same moment.
The first president of the Navi Mumbai Rickshaw Federation is Mulani, a Taloja inhabitant. In addition, he serves as the NCP Minority Division’s District President for Panvel City.
An officer from the Nerul police station stated, “He was arrested on extortion charges, and further investigations are underway to determine if he had extorted money in a similar manner from any other officer.”
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Ticket Prices Of Navi Mumbai Metro Reduces
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The City and Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra (CIDCO) has announced a substantial drop in metro ticket costs for the Belapur-Pendhar corridor, which is a positive development for Metro riders in Navi Mumbai. With effect from September 7, the new pricing structure will result in fare reductions of up to 33%. The highest ticket has been restricted at Rs 30 and the lowest fare will now be Rs 10.
With longer travel distances for each cost slab, the revised fare scheme provides greater value for the money. A ticket will now cost Rs 10 for travels up to four kilometers, Rs 20 for travels between four and eight kilometers, and Rs 30 for travels beyond eight kilometers. The fee has been lowered from Rs 40 to Rs 30 from Belapur Terminal to Pendhar.
CIDCO has expanded the Navi Mumbai Metro service’s operating hours in addition to lowering fares. Metro services from Belapur and Pendhar stations will now start at six in the morning starting in April. The final metro train leaves Belapur at 11 p.m. and Pendhar at 10:30 p.m. This is a weekly extension that is applicable every day.
Along its 11.1-kilometer journey, the Belapur-Pendhar Line-1 of the Navi Mumbai Metro has 11 stops, with the train depot situated at Taloja Panchanand.
According to a statement made to the Hindustan Times by CIDCO’s vice chairman and managing director, Vijay Singhal, “the fare reduction and extended timings aim to make the metro service more accessible and convenient for both short- and long-distance commuters.”
Part of CIDCO’s Navi Mumbai Metro project, the Navi Mumbai Metro Corridor No. 1 connects Belapur to Pendhar and improves access to important locations including the CBD, Taloja MIDC, and CIDCO’s housing complexes in Kharghar. This line’s metro services started on November 17 of last year.
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