Did the Maha Govt Really Waive Stamp Duty for Tata Cancer Hospital?

Mumbai, Aug 19 (NationPress) The government of Maharashtra has announced a waiver of Stamp Duty amounting to Rs 38.99 lakh for the proposed cancer hospital by the Tata Memorial Centre located in Raigad.

During a Cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the proposal from the Revenue Department, led by Chandrashekhar Bawankule, received approval.

This initiative is designed to address the escalating cancer crisis while providing affordable healthcare for both rural and urban populations.

The decision, taken under the Maharashtra Stamp Act, will be published in the Gazette after discussions with the Law and Judiciary Department.

The state has dedicated 10 hectares of land in Tambati, Khalapur taluka for a 100-bed integrated Ayurvedic cancer hospital and research facility, on a nominal lease of Re 1 per year for 30 years.

The hospital will allocate 12 percent of its beds for low-income families, government employees, and the public at subsidized rates, along with affordable accommodation for one attendant per patient,” stated a release from Bawankule’s office.

Minister Bawankule highlighted that this initiative will enhance the Tata Memorial Centre's capacity to provide cancer care, thus improving public access to quality health services, and underscored the commitment of the Revenue Department to facilitate transformative projects that benefit the citizens of Maharashtra.

“The Integrated Ayurvedic Cancer Hospital is set to become a beacon of hope, merging advanced medical practices with India’s rich Ayurvedic tradition. This initiative reflects the Maharashtra government’s dedication to promoting innovative and accessible healthcare solutions,” Bawankule remarked.

Additionally, the Cabinet approved the allocation of two-and-a-half hectares of land in Kasba Karveer, Kolhapur, to Savitribai Phule Mahila Sahakari Udyog Vasahat Limited, an organization in Kolhapur, for the development of a women's cooperative industrial estate.

“The president of the women's cooperative had requested land for this purpose, which will generate opportunities for women entrepreneurs and create jobs,” the government release stated.

In another decision, the Cabinet sanctioned the regularization of encroachments on government land in Vengurla-Sindhudurg district, providing relief to families residing in Camp Gawliwada for generations.

“The encroachment involves a total area of 2.93.20 hectares, impacting 42 local residents. Given that this encroachment dates back to before 1905, the regularization of encroachments up to 1,500 square feet will be free of charge; however, larger encroachments will incur costs based on market value,” the release outlined.

Moreover, the Cabinet approved the regularization of the temporary services of 17 employees in various Group-C technical positions in government medical colleges and hospitals statewide.

“Due to vacancies from retirements, deaths, and other reasons, these 17 employees were temporarily hired for 29 days. Their services have now been approved for regularization under specified conditions,” the release concluded.