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Maharashtra must repay money collected for breaking the mask order petition filed in the Bombay High Court

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While reviewing public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a refund of penalties collected by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) from people wearing masks in public places, the Bombay High Court issued a notice to the Maharashtra government.

The PIL questioned the legality of the SOP, which was extended on March 1 and made it illegal for those who had not been completely vaccinated to travel on public transportation or visit public areas.

Mask regulations are unscientific and useless, according to the PIL, because the Centre has stated that masks are not required.

The petitioner sought a court order for the state to restore roughly Rs 120 crore in penalties collected from people using illegal techniques, as well as the commission paid to marshals by the BMC.

Petitioner Feroze Mithiborewala urged that Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and other officials be prosecuted for multiple crimes under the Indian Penal Code, in addition to challenging the SOP (IPC).

The state’s response in the case was requested by a bench comprising Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice MS Karnik.

Mithiborewala has filed a second PIL in response to the problem. His initial PIL had been dismissed by the court, which expressed displeasure with the state’s action but declined to intervene.

Mithiborewala has stated the following objections in a fresh petition filed by counsel Abhishek Mishra:

According to the petition, the state government is pressuring citizens to make use of benefits and services and to be vaccinated. Vaccination, on the other hand, is optional. And this “forceful immunization” is in direct opposition to the Centre’s position.

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research and the World Health Organization, there is no proof that those who have been vaccinated spread diseases less. As a result, the distinction between those who have been vaccinated and those who have not been vaccinated is arbitrary and unconstitutional.

According to Articles 14, 19, and 21 of the Constitution, the SOPs are illegal, arbitrary, and unconstitutional, and the PIL has requested the court to quash them.

It also requested the court to declare Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray’s actions to be illegal and punishable under the Indian Penal Code.

It further asked the court to order the state to give the petitioner interim compensation of Rs 5 crore for claimed violations of his fundamental and constitutional rights, as well as to retrieve the money from responsible authorities such as former Chief Secretary Sitaram Kunte and others.

“For citizens who do not wear masks, there is no provision for collecting fines. Extortion is what the fines amount to. The mayor and the additional mayor should be held accountable. Lockdowns should be abolished by the government because no scientific study has shown that they are beneficial. The government should compensate for the loss of business if a lockdown is enacted “The petitioner’s attorney, Nilesh Ojha, spoke on his behalf.

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The Election Campaign Of Naresh Mhaske Begins In Navi Mumbai

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Naresh Mhaske’s election campaign kick-starts.

The Campaign

With the launch of Naresh Mhaske’s campaign in many Navi Mumbai wards, the Mahayuti candidate, electoral fever is spreading throughout the city. Leading the charge alongside him was Navi Mumbai’s BJP District President, Sandeep Naik, who arranged campaign gatherings in the area’s most important wards, Karave, Darave, Seawoods, and Nerul.

In front of an enthusiastic assembly of BJP workers and office bearers, the message was crystal clear: the electorate will support the Modi administration once more. With high hopes, the focus is on winning every seat to open the door for Narendra Modi to serve a third term as prime minister.

Naresh Mhaske enthralled the masses at these pivotal events, calling on them to support Modi’s leadership and deliver landslide victory with overwhelming mandates. Mhaske emphasised the amazing relief efforts undertaken by the BJP amid emergencies such as the COVID-19 epidemic while highlighting the party’s persistent dedication to serving the people.

It was also remarked that MLA Ganesh Naik, who made an astounding 77 trips to the municipal offices during the epidemic, showed strong leadership. In addition, the administration’s prompt actions to guarantee the security of Navi Mumbai residents were applauded, in addition to the city’s recognition as a hygienic, livable, and water-rich city.

When one considered the advancements in development made during the last ten years under Modi’s direction, the feeling was that all facets of society had benefited. The Mahayuti alliance is expected to win big in Navi Mumbai thanks to the unwavering efforts of BJP members who have been strengthening the party’s organizational base since 2019.

The allied Shiv Sena in Mahayuti has been handed the Thane Lok Sabha seat in a calculated move. District President Naik mobilized support by comparing Naresh Mhaske to MLA Ganesh Naik and Narendra Modi, and asking everyone to focus their energies on making sure he wins.

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Anger Rises Over The Disposal Of Debris At The Iconic Jewels Of Navi Mumbai

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The disposal of debris at the iconic jewels of Navi Mumbai has outraged environmentalists.

The Issue

Environmentalists are outraged by the continued dumping of rubbish at Navi Mumbai’s famed Jewel. Concerns have been raised over the potential environmental impact of the dumping, which was purportedly done by a contractor employed by the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC), on the waterbody’s rehabilitation initiatives.

The leader of the Environment Life Foundation and frequent visitor to the region, Dharmesh Barai, stressed the need to exercise prudence while doing the rejuvenation work. He voiced concerns about the interconnecting holding ponds and emphasized how important they are to preserving the mangrove environment in the area. Barai asked contractors and city engineers to give environmental protection top priority during desilting.

Founder of the group Save Navi Mumbai Environment, Sunil Agrawal expressed disapproval of the ongoing dumping of rubbish and warned of the negative impact on the lake’s capacity to contain water. Despite being an intertidal water body, Agarwal questioned why the Jewel of Navi Mumbai was being treated like a holding pond. He expressed worries about how restoration efforts will affect migratory birds’ habitat, especially flamingos, whose population has significantly increased recently.

Agarwal highlighted the need of preserving animal habitats in the face of development initiatives by citing the recent deaths of 13 flamingos at DPS Lake as a result of habitat degradation.

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Workers And Office Bearers Of Mahayuti Pledge Support For Prime Minister Modi’s Third Term

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Mahayuti pledge support to bring back PM Modi’s term for the third time.

The Election

A combined gathering of all Mahayuti office bearers and workers in the Thane Lok Sabha Constituency was called at MLA Manda Mhatre’s Navi Mumbai home in an attempt to organize support for the impending elections.

Speaking to the guests at the event, Vijay Nahata gave a rallying cry that urged each employee to interact with residents at their doorstep. Nahata emphasized the significance of the next elections and the need to guarantee the Mahayuti candidate’s success in order to clear the path for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term in power. He called on everyone in attendance to give their all to the cause and put in endless effort to ensure that Mahayuti’s nominee, Naresh Mhaske, succeeds.

MLA Manda Mhatre echoed the views expressed by Nahata, stressing the need to maintain Prime Minister Modi’s leadership for the country’s ongoing development. MLA Manda Mhatre underlined the importance of Mahayuti’s candidate winning handily, saying that a solid mandate will reaffirm Modi’s leadership and open the door for all-encompassing development in the area.

She also encouraged the participants to work toward reaching the 400-point mark and guaranteeing Naresh Mhaske’s resounding win. She underlined that the victory of Mahayuti’s candidacy was critical for the constituency as well as for Prime Minister Modi’s ability to influence the course of the country going forward.

Deputy Leader of the Shiv Sena Vijay Nahata, Saroj Patil, Rohidas Patil, Vijay Mane, Dilip Ghodekar, Vijay Ghate, and Jayaji Nath were among the notable individuals who attended the meeting. There was a strong vow of support and commitment from everyone in attendance.

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