मुंबईतील झोपडपट्टी मध्ये राहणाऱ्या गोर-गरीब जनतेला त्यांच्या हक्काचे घर मिळावे, या हेतूने १९९७ साली झोपडपट्टी पुनर्वसन प्राधिकरणाची स्थापना सरकार तर्फे करण्यात आली

परंतु या प्राधिकरणाच्या प्रकल्पांमध्ये नेमकं कश्याप्रकारे भ्रष्टाचार होत आहे, हे जाणून घेणे महत्वाचे आहे…

ही कहाणी आहे वर्ष २००६-२००७ ची..

CTS क्र १६३ अ पैकी मौजे आकुर्ली येथील साफल्य शेजार समिती, श्री साई कृपा शेजार समिती, श्री सागर शेजार समिती, प्रभात, उत्कर्ष, पठाण चाळ व श्री दत्तकृपा सह गृहनिर्माण संस्था (नियोजित), येथील झोपडपट्टी धारकांना त्यांच्या हक्काचे घर मिळावे यासाठी शासनातर्फे SRA मार्फत विकासक शिवम डेव्हलोपर समीर जानी यांनी या प्रकल्पाची सुरुवात केली.

तेथील झोपडपट्टी धारकांना त्यांच्या हक्काची घरे मिळण्याकरिता परिशिष्ट २ यामध्ये स्त्री-पुरुष यांची नवे पात्र व अपात्र अशी यादी तयार करण्यात आली. त्यानंतर असे आढळून आले कि सदर यादीमध्ये ५० अशी नवे टाकण्यात आली जी लोकं झोपडीधारकच नाही. आणि ती ५० नावे झोपडीधारक नसतानाही प्राधिकरणातर्फे पात्र करण्यात आली. 

शासनाच्या नियमाप्रमाणे झोपडपट्टी पुनर्वसन प्राधिकरणाच्या प्रकल्पामध्ये सदनिका मिळवण्यासाठी १९९५ च्या मतदारयादीत नाव असणे आवश्यक आहे. राशन कार्ड, वीज बिल, असे अनेक पुरावे असल्यास झोपडपट्टी धारकांना पात्र करण्यात येते. असे नियम असताना या ५० लोकांना कोणत्या कागदपत्रांच्या आधारे पात्र करण्यात आले, हा मोठा प्रश्न आहे! 

अवैध प्रकारे ५० लोकांची नावे यादीमध्ये पात्र करून नक्की कोणाचे खिशे भरण्याचे षडयंत्र रचले गेले? प्रशासनातील सक्षम अधिकारी व शिवम डेव्हलोपर ‘विकासक समीर जानी’ यांनी भ्रष्टाचाराच्या माध्यमातून मुंबईकरांची घोर फसवणूक केल्याची बाब उघडकीस आली आहे! 

स्थानिक रहिवाशी किशोर बिर्जे यांनी माहितीच्या अधिकाराअंतर्गत या प्रकरणातील महत्वाची कागदपत्रे मिळवून हे प्रकरण निदर्शनास आणले आहे!

असे सुद्धा अनेक झोडीधारक आहेत जे सदर ठिकाणी अनेक वर्षांपासून राहत होते, आणि ते नियमाप्रमाणे पात्र झोपडपट्टी धारक होते, परंतु अश्या लोकांना अपात्र करण्यात आले! 

मुंबईमधील गोरगरीब झोपडपट्टी धारकांना त्यांच्या हक्काचे घर मिळावे यासाठी शासनाने SRA ची स्थापना केली होती.

मुंबई शहरामध्ये अश्या प्रकल्पांमुळे खरंतर झोपडपट्ट्या कमी झाल्या पाहिजे होत्या!  परंतु विकासक आणि भ्रष्ट अधिकारांच्या माध्यमातून सामान्य जनतेच्या डोळ्यात धूळ झोकून अपात्र लोकांना पात्र करून, नियमांना पायदळी तुडवून कोट्यवधी रुपये कमावण्याचे एक साधन म्हणून झोपडपट्टी पुनर्वसन प्राधिकरणाच्या योजनेचा सर्रास वापर अनेक वर्षांपासून होत आहे! 

शिवम डेव्हलोपर -विकासक समीर जानी यांनी केलेल्या या घोटाळ्याप्रकरणी विकासक, प्रशासकीय अधिकारी यांची लवकरात लवकर चौकशी करून सर्व दोषींवर कडक कार्यवाही/कारवाई करून योग्य तो न्याय द्यावा!

The Kerala Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution on Monday, October 14, urging the central government to withdraw the contentious 2024 Waqf Amendment Bill. The resolution, presented by Minister for Waqf, Haj Pilgrimage, and Sports, V Abdurahiman, emphasized that the bill undermines the federal principles embedded in the Constitution, sparking concerns over state rights and religious governance.

Minister Abdurahiman argued that the bill infringes on the authority of state governments concerning Waqf matters, particularly by weakening the power of state Waqf boards and tribunals, which manage Waqf properties. “This bill not only violates the secular principles outlined in the Constitution but also threatens democratic values by replacing elected representatives with a board of nominated members and a nominated chairman,” he stated during the assembly session.

The minister also underscored the importance of protecting fundamental rights such as freedom of belief, secularism, federalism, and democratic processes. He pointed out that the bill contains provisions that contradict the core principles of the Constitution, calling for its immediate withdrawal.

The resolution gained support from both the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the opposition Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF). The UDF proposed several amendments to the resolution, some of which were accepted during discussions, demonstrating bipartisan agreement on the issue.

This collective opposition highlights the assembly’s shared concerns about federal overreach and the central government’s role in managing religious properties. The Waqf Amendment Bill has sparked a broader debate about the balance of power between state and central authorities, especially in matters of religious governance and property management.

The call for the withdrawal of the bill reflects ongoing tensions surrounding federalism and the preservation of state rights, particularly in the context

Siddhant Mohite, Mumbai Uncensored:

In a startling revelation, a complaint filed against Siddhivinayak Developers Kurar has unearthed a web of alleged violations and corruption within the Ekta SRA CHS redevelopment project located at Kurar Village, Malad East. The Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) conducted a thorough survey following the complaint, shedding light on serious discrepancies in the project’s execution.

Slum Rehabilitation Authority’s inspection, initiated after receiving a complaint on January 18, 2024, concluded that Siddhivinayak Developers Kurar had flouted Development Control regulations, indulged in an FSI Scandal, and executed construction work beyond approved plans and commencement certificate (C.C) in the ongoing redevelopment project. Specifically, the construction work exceeded the approved CC for A, B & C wings of the composite building.

The gravity of the situation escalated on May 3, 2024, when the Executive Engineer of SRA P/N issued a letter to Siddhivinayak Developers Kurar and Architect M/s Rasik Hingoo associates, instructing them to stop work immediately at Ekta SRA CHS. The directive also mandated the regularization of the unauthorized construction by paying necessary charges as per SRA policy. Failure to comply would result in appropriate actions as deemed fit.

What raises eyebrows is the timeframe involved in addressing the complaint. Despite the complaint being lodged in January, it took the SRA a staggering five months to conduct an inspection and issue a directive to the developer. Moreover, the directive to ‘regularize’ the unauthorized construction without specifying the penalty charges has sparked skepticism and allegations of a ‘secret understanding’ between the Executive Engineer of P/N SRA and the developer. This clearly shows that corruption is at its peak at the SRA Executive Engineer’s office, and it shows how SRA officials are hand-in-gloves with Real Estate Developers.

Sources have hinted at a nexus between the Executive Engineer and associates with the developer, suggesting an attempt to shield unauthorized construction through corrupt means.

This unauthorized development has stirred concerns among residents and activists, questioning the transparency and efficacy of regulatory bodies in overseeing redevelopment projects. Calls for a thorough inquiry and stringent action against those involved in malpractice are resonating across the community, emphasizing the need for accountability and integrity in Slum re-development initiatives.

Mumbai Uncensored will continue to monitor this story closely and provide updates as it unfolds.