Has the Maha Revenue Dept Allocated Land for IB’s Residential Quarters in Panvel?

Mumbai, Sep 9 (NationPress) The Maharashtra Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has given the go-ahead for the allocation of 4 hectares of grazing land located in Mauje Asudgaon, Panvel, within District Raigad, to the Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau (SIB), Mumbai Division. This decision paves the way for the construction of state-of-the-art residential quarters for SIB officers and staff, thereby enhancing the national security infrastructure in the region.

As per the revenue department's announcement, this allocation adheres to the stipulations outlined in Sections 22A and 40 of the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code, 1966, along with Rules 5, 6, and 50 of the Maharashtra Land Revenue (Distribution of Government Land) Rules, 1971, and relevant government notifications and circulars. The land has been designated to the Deputy Director of the Subsidiary Intelligence Bureau, Government of India, Mumbai Division, under the classification of ‘Occupant Class-2’ with lien and possession, contingent upon the stipulated terms and conditions.

The allotment is based on an assessed amount of 50 percent of the value computed at the non-cultivated rate, as established by the latest rapid census.

The Revenue Department, under the leadership of Chandrashekhar Bawankule, remains dedicated to fostering strategic infrastructure projects that assist national agencies while adhering to state regulations and enhancing the welfare of officers and employees serving the nation, as stated in the release.

In a related decision, the cabinet also sanctioned funding for repairs to the Ghonga and Kanadi minor irrigation schemes in Murtijapur taluka of Akola district. A total provision of Rs 4.76 crore was approved for the Ghonga project, and Rs 4.92 crore for the Kanadi project.

The Ghonga Micro Irrigation Scheme was completed in 1986, while the Kanadi Micro Irrigation Scheme was finished in 1977. Both projects have not been maintained, with vegetation overgrowth in the canal and the service road remaining unrepaired.

The approved expenditure aims to address the necessary repairs for both projects. This initiative is expected to yield an additional 35,000 cubic meters of water storage and 45 hectares of irrigation capacity. The original water storage capacity for this project stands at 1,550,000 cubic meters, with an original irrigation capacity of 350 hectares.

Regarding the Kanadi project, repairs will result in an extra 38,000 cubic meters of water storage and 46 hectares of irrigation capacity. The original water storage capacity is 1,700,000 cubic meters, while the original irrigation capacity is 286 hectares, according to the government release.