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New Indian Express
6 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Telangana HC notice to Naveen Mittal in evacuee property NOC case
In the second petition, Agarwal contested a decision of the trial court which had kept in abeyance the cognisance proceedings against Mittal and other public servants due to the pending sanction under Section 197 CrPC. The petitioner alleged that the NOCs were issued illegally to third parties in criminal collusion with other accused persons. She claimed that forged and fabricated documents were used and that the NOCs were issued with false recitals. She also alleged that objections raised by her were recorded without her being served any notice or given an opportunity to be heard. The NOC proceedings allegedly went so far as to declare the title and possession in favour of the applicants, effectively undermining her own claim to the property. Agarwal asserted that the entire process was aimed at misclassifying the disputed land as 'non-evacuee' property, thereby nullifying her title which is based on GO No 388 dated December 20, 1954. This government order had declared the subject land as evacuee property, forming the basis of her claim. The two writ petitions came up for hearing before separate Single Judge Benches — one headed by Justice K Lakshman and the other by Justice N Tukaramji. After hearing the submissions, both benches issued notices to Mittal.
The Hindu
10 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Telangana HC notices to Chief Secretary, Naveen Mittal in octogenarian's pleas
Justice N. Tukaramji of Telangana High Court on Thursday (June 19, 2025) issued notices to senior IAS officer Naveen Mittal and three others in a criminal petition filed by an octogenarian Shanti Agarwal seeking a direction to set aside a trial court order which kept in abeyance criminal action against four of them. The petitioner, represented by her son Atul Agarwal, wanted the HC to dismiss the order of the 12th Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate. The trial court passed the order in a case filed by Shanti Agarwal to take cognisance of the charges against the IAS officer and three others in a land related matter. According to the petitioner, she purchased an evacuee property of 5,262 square yards of land in Nanalnagar of Gudimalkapur in Hyderabad in 1965. She contended that IAS officer Naveen Mittal in 2011 while serving as Hyderabad district Collector gave No Objection Certificate to some persons unconnected to the said land. She claimed that she had moved the HC which dismissed the NOC issued by Naveen Mittal and recommended disciplinary action against Mittal and some other Revenue officials accused of involvement in issuing the NOC. Meanwhile, the trial court passed an order keeping in abeyance the action of taking cognisance of the charges against the IAS officer and others. Challenging this, the petitioner filed criminal petition. In a related development, Justice K. Lakshman of the HC issued notices to the Chief Secretary, Naveen Mittal and R. Keshavulu (Inspector in Land Survey and Records department) in a writ petition filed by Shanti Agarwal. In this petition, she sought a direction to Chief Secretary to prosecute Naveen Mittal and R. Keshavulu in the backdrop of a single judge order to initiate disciplinary action against them. The petitioner contended that she represented to the Chief Secretary to prosecute Naveen Mittal in the backdrop of the HC single judge pronouncing order to initiate action against him in issuing NOC over her land at Nanalnagar.
Time of India
14 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Panchkula residents protest double garbage collection charges
1 2 Panchkula: Residents of various housing societies are expressing frustration over being compelled to pay double for garbage collection services. Despite hiring private door-to-door waste collectors, they are still being billed by the municipal corporation (MC) for the same service. Previously, following a dispute, the MC had waived these charges for two years. However, this year, residents were surprised to receive garbage collection bills again, even though they continue to pay their private collectors. Col Avinash Sharma, a resident of Sun City Parikarma in Sector 20, which houses 1,113 flats, voiced his concern, stating that the MC's system is designed for streets and independent houses, not for societies. He said residents are forced to pay both private collectors and the MC, as the latter's no-objection certificate (NOC) is essential for various administrative tasks in tehsils. Krishan Jindal, president of the RWA of another society in Sector 20, echoed similar sentiments. He pointed out that despite receiving no waste collection service from the civic body, residents are still being charged. He called the charges unjust and demanded that the MC either exempt societies from these fees or deploy its own waste collectors to serve them. Adding to the residents' grievances is the issue of some MC-hired waste collectors allegedly collecting monthly fee from residents, even though they are salaried employees of the corporation. While the MC claimed in a recent house meeting that such payments are made voluntarily, many residents disagree. One resident from the sector said their collector charges Rs 100 monthly, despite the fact that they already pay annual garbage collection fees to the MC. This has led to calls for a uniform and transparent policy to be implemented across the city. Another unresolved issue is the lack of refunds for residents who paid garbage collection charges during the waiver period. The MC has stated that it has written to the department of urban local bodies regarding the matter but has yet to receive a response. Mayor Kulbhushan Goyal clarified the MC's position, stating that there is no provision for waste collection from inside housing societies. According to him, the waste collection vehicles are designated to operate on roads and streets. He also explained that the charges collected by the MC are not solely for collection but also cover transportation and garbage processing.
The Hindu
21 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
BCI hits back at Society of Indian Law Firms over foreign law firm rules
The Bar Council of India (BCI) on Thursday (June 19, 2025) pushed back against criticism from the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF), the apex body of law firms in India, over its recent move to let foreign lawyers and law firms work in India in a limited capacity. Responding to SILF's public statements, the BCI — the regulatory authority for the legal profession — said the group does not speak for most Indian law firms, especially smaller and newer ones. 'It (SILF) functions primarily as a closed group dominated by a few large, well-established firms. Its stance and actions do not reflect the concerns or aspirations of more than 90% of India's smaller or emerging law firms,' BCI said. Also read: India warms to foreign law firms, but legal concerns simmer In May 2025, the BCI introduced a notification permitting foreign lawyers to function in non-litigious areas only. BCI said the decision was 'based on extensive consultations and overwhelmingly positive feedback from Indian law firms across the country'. 'Contrary to the misleading claims being circulated, these rules do not allow foreign lawyers to practice Indian law, litigate in Indian courts, or appear before any Indian tribunal or statutory authority,' it said. The rules restrict foreign law firms and lawyers strictly to advisory roles in non-litigious matters involving foreign law, international law, or international commercial arbitration, all subject to regulatory oversight and a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Government of India. Committee set up BCI said it has already constituted a high-level committee chaired by Cyril Shroff and comprising senior partners from leading law firms, who have been tasked with reviewing the rules and incorporating feedback from stakeholders, including SILF. The council has also resolved to individually engage with law firms nationwide and are working to convene a national-level conference of Indian law firms in Mumbai this September. 'Old win in new bottle' While speaking to The Hindu last month, SILF chairman Lalit Bhasin while welcoming the entry of foreign law firms and lawyers in India raised a few legal concerns. Mr. Bhasin said the BCI's move might go against a 2018 Supreme Court ruling. While the earlier 2023 BCI notification was put on hold, he said that the latest notification feels like 'old wine in a new bottle'. He also suggested that Parliament should step in and amend the law to avoid confusion. On the other hand, the BCI targeted SILF saying it has 'historically acted to preserve its members commercial interests at the expense of young, deserving Indian lawyers and new legal practices striving to grow in an increasingly competitive and global legal arena'. BCI alleged that many of the firms comprising SILF have maintained 'close, long-standing professional affiliations with major foreign law firms'. 'These affiliations have enabled a parallel legal services economy, wherein foreign legal work is funnelled through select Indian firms. This has systematically denied fair opportunities to the vast majority of Indian legal practitioners,' it said. It also stated that SILF has, for over 20 years, opposed any serious engagement with foreign firms — hurting Indian law firms that want to grow internationally.
Al Etihad
a day ago
- Sport
- Al Etihad
UAE affirms commitment to strengthening international anti-doping cooperation
19 June 2025 13:26 DUBAI (Aletihad)Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports, Vice President of the National Olympic Committee (NOC), and Chairman of the Executive Board, met on Wednesday in Dubai with Witold Bańka, President of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), and his accompanying included Dr. Mai Al Jaber, President of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADO), Major General Dr. Mohammed Al Murr and Ahmed Abdul Malik, Board Members of the NOC, and Rafia Al Owais, Vice President of the National Anti-Doping meeting took place on the sidelines of the 20th Asian and Oceania Anti-Doping Ministers' Meeting 2025 and addressed several topics of mutual interest within the Olympic and sports discussions highlighted the growing importance of anti-doping efforts, which remain among the most pressing challenges facing both the sports and Olympic sectors. This comes in light of the rapid advancements in scientific research and specialised studies, which continue to draw close attention from stakeholders across the global sports meeting also highlighted the importance of raising awareness about the dangers of doping on athletes' health and the integrity of competitions and the central role played by both national and international agencies in ensuring a fair and transparent sporting environment rooted in principles of justice and Al Falasi commended WADA's pioneering efforts and initiatives aimed at promoting clean and safe sport worldwide. He also affirmed that the UAE has made significant progress in this vital area through the ambitious strategy pursued by the UAE NADO, which features clearly defined goals within a long-term framework to combat the spread of doping, a threat to the future of sport and its noble values. The two parties also explored ways to strengthen cooperation between the UAE, represented by its National Anti-Doping Agency, and WADA.
