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Property Taxes Are Reduced For Homes Up To 500 Square Feet In Navi Mumbai
Thousands of inhabitants of Navi Mumbai will soon experience significant relief as Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has ordered that property tax be waived for homes up to 500 square feet, following a high-level meeting with MLA Ganesh Naik. Senior representatives from a number of departments, including the government, CIDCO, Municipal Corporation, MMRDA, MSRDC, Maritime Board, and MIDC, attended the meeting, which took place on Thursday, August 8, at Sahyadri Guest House.
Main results of the discussion:
1. Property Tax Exemption for Small Houses: One of the meeting’s most important conclusions was the approval of MLA Ganesh Naik’s request to exempt properties up to 500 square feet from property taxes. Thousands of regular Navi Mumbai residents would benefit greatly from this decision, which will also relieve a large financial strain.
2. Preservation of Civic Amenity Plots: Specific plots were set aside for civic amenities in the city’s development plan. CIDCO had intended to sell these plots, though. MLA Naik disagreed, claiming that these lands were necessary for future civic services in Navi Mumbai. As requested by the Municipal Corporation, the Chief Minister has now ordered that the sale of these plots be stopped and that they be reserved.
3. The appointment of Ujjwal Nikam, an experienced lawyer, in the Akshata Agaskar case was advocated by MLA Naik in order to gain the death penalty for the defendants in the case involving the torture and murder of Akshata Agaskar’s sister. Nikam’s employment as a special advocate in the case has been ordered by the Chief Minister, who has granted this demand.
4. Regularization of projects for Project Victims: MLA Naik further urged that the ownership rights to the property be granted to the project victims in order to regularize all essential projects completed by them to date. We are taking this requirement into consideration right now.
5. Assistance for CIDCO’s BMTC individuals: A voluntary program that offers 100 square feet of land or one million rupees to employees of the company’s departed BMTC transport service has been approved, giving these individuals much-needed financial help.
6. Settlement of Diva Jetty Issue: A long-standing dispute over the Diva jetty has been settled. The Chief Minister has ordered that work, which had been put on hold because of a lack of clearances, shall now start up again right away.
7. The Airoli-Kalyan-Dombivli Elevated Road Project is a result of MLA Naik’s tenacious support for building an elevated road connecting Airoli and Kalyan-Dombivli Katai. The routes from Katai and Mumbai have already been finished, and work on the route from Mumbai will soon start.
8. Promotion of Marathi Language and Folk Arts: The government has sanctioned the construction of a Lokkala Bhawan by the Municipal Corporation at Ghansoli and a Marathi Bhasha Bhawan by MIDC at Airoli in order to promote Marathi language and folk arts. The Chief Minister has given specific directives to move these projects along quickly.
9. Financial support for Fishermen: In accordance with the Chief Minister’s order, fishermen who experienced financial losses as a result of the Nhavasheva Atal Setu will get financial support right now.
10. Water Quota from Barvi Dam: The issue of water scarcity in Navi Mumbai was also tackled. The Chief Minister has instructed the relevant agencies to respond promptly on MLA Naik’s demand to receive the agreed-upon water allotment for Navi Mumbai from Barvi Dam.
11. Turbhe-Kharghar Road Project: This project would greatly enhance connection between Kharghar and Navi Mumbai, and the Chief Minister has also approved its early start.
MLA Ganesh Naik stated, “It is anticipated that the Chief Minister’s directives will result in significant enhancements to the city’s infrastructure and offer respite to its populace.”
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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