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THE INDIAN EXPRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2025 MAHARASHTRA 7
Why Maharashtra BJP promised to imprison the corrupt but
must take lessons from brought them into cabinet: Raj Thackeray
Prayagraj ahead of EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE
managed to win 41 seats when
many had expected the party to

Nashik Kumbh Mela ’27

MUMBAI, JANUARY 30 secure no more than four to five
seats. Thackerayalsoaddressed
MAHARASHTRA NAVNIRMAN the recurring criticism against
rower. Also, Nashik always hosts Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray him that he frequently changes
SHUBHANGI KHAPRE theeventduringthemonsoonand onThursdayattackedtheBJP, crit- his political stance. “The current
MUMBAI, JANUARY 30 the rainfall compounds the prob- icising the party's political al- Cabinet is full of leaders who
lems. Devotees who visit the liances, its inconsistencies, and once belonged to Shiv Sena and
THE STAMPEDE at the Maha Nashik Kumbh Mela also offer raising doubts over the results of Congress. They’re not ques-
KumbhinPrayagraj,UttarPradesh, prayers at the nearby Shani tem- the Assembly elections. tioned, yet I’m the one criticised
will likely serve as an eye-opener ple,addingtothecrowds. Addressing a rally of the MNS for shifting my stance,” he said.
for Maharashtra, which is set to Thistimearound,Fadnavishas in Mumbai on Thursday,
confrontagreatercrowdmanage- approved a Nashik makeover to ThackeraypulleduptheBJPforits
mentchallengeduringtheKumbh ensure better roads, basic ameni- contradictory stance on corrup-
MelaatNashikin2027. ties,makeshiftaccommodations,a tion, accusing the party of failing MNS president Raj Thackeray in Worli on Thursday. Express
Though it is two years away, ‘Sadhugram’,etc.Fromparkingfa- toactonitsownallegations.“The
thestategovernmenthasalready cilities outside the Kumbh Mela BJP had promised to imprison
begun preparatory work for the venue to dedicated routes for those involved in corruption, but mentin2023andbecameDeputy made them ministers and even
Kumbh Mela with Chief Minister devotees, several arrangements instead of taking action, they Chief Minister, said Thackeray. Deputy Chief Minister. Prime
Devendra Fadnavis holding the arebeingplanned.Thenumberof brought these very leaders into “TheBJPlevelledseriousaccu- Minister Modi himself accused
firstmeetingtodiscusstheplanfor ghats along the riverbank is likely their cabinet,” said Thackeray, in sations against leaders such as AjitPawarofcorruption,onlyto
the event, which is expected to tobeincreasedandmultipleentry an oblique reference to Deputy Hemant Biswa Sharma, embrace him later,” said
drawlakhsofdevoteestothestate. andexitpointsfordevoteeswillbe Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil, Ajit Thackeray.
“AtPrayagraj,thestateadmin- planned. Fadnavis has also di- Pawarhadfacedcorruptional- Pawar, Harshvardhan Patil, During the rally, Thackeray
istration had elaborate plans. Yet, rectedalldepartmentsconcerned, legations in the water irrigation NarayanRane,andAshokChavan. also expressed skepticism over
one instance of overcrowding led including district and municipal scam, but despite this, he joined Yet, the party not only brought theelectionresults,questioning
toastampede...ablotontheman- corporations,toensuregreaterco- the Eknath Shinde-led govern- these leaders into their fold but how the Ajit Pawar-led NCP
agement.Wehavetolearnourles- ordination and systematically
sons,”aseniorgovernmentofficial carryoutplanningandimplemen-
said,requestinganonymity. tation.BJPministerGirishMahajan Phone : 002-26470029
A day after at least 30 people will be entrusted with the task of E-mail : ro.bandra2@epfindia.gov.in
diedand60otherswereinjuredat
the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj on
overseeingthepreparations.
During the meeting, Fadnavis
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are understandable. In 2003, a
also called for branding the
Kumbh Mela to give Nashik a
Employees Provident Fund Organisation
stampede at the Nashik Kumbh globalspiritualdestinationstatus.
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TheKumbhMelaseesmillions meeting included a spiritual cor-
341, Bhavishya Nidhi Bhavan, Bandra East, Mumbai-400 051
ofdevoteestakeaholydipinrivers ridor between Nashik and
forsalvationandisheldinrotation Trimbakeshwar,thecompletionof No./MH/Dadar/24-25/C.T./ Date : 30.01.2025
atPrayagraj,Haridwar,Ujjain,and theRamKalPathproject,landac- PUBLIC NOTICE
Nashik every three years. At
Prayagraj,thespiritualeventiscel-
quisition for building special ac-
commodationforseersandsaints,
ENQUIRY under Section 14B of the Employees’ Provident Fund & Miscellaneous OFFICE OF THE CUSTODIAN
THE SPECIAL COURT (TORTS) ACT 1992
Provisions Act 1952 (EPF & MP Act) is pending against the belowmentioned
ebratedalongtheTriveniSangam widening of the Igatpuri-Nashik establishments for the assessment of PF dues payable in respect of their employees.
at the confluence of the Ganga, stretch of the Mumbai-Agra
Sr. Name and Address of Period of Name & Address of Assessing Officer
Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati
rivers. In Haridwar, the Kumbh
NationalHighway,etc.
In2015,Fadnavis,whowasthe
No. Establishment Enquiry Employer Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, Room No 15,
MelaisheldalongtheGangaRiver; Maharashtra chief minister then, 1 M/s Yash Mahila Audyogik July 2014 R.No., Plot No. 109, Shri. Nikhil Nagar, 4th Floor, Jeevan Deep Building, Sansad Marg, New Delhi- 110 001
Utpadak Sahakari Sanstha to July Gr. Floor, T.J. Road, Regional P.F.
PUBLIC NOTICE
inUjjainalongtheShiprariver;and had sanctioned Rs 2,500 crore for
inNashik,alongtheGodavari. Nashik and Trimbakeshwar. This Ltd., R. No. 14/4/12, Tilak 2022 Sewree, Mumbai- Commissioner(II)
Unlike Prayagraj, Nashik has year, the budget is likely to in- Nagar, Jakeria Bunder 400 015.
several limitations that throw up crease,sourcessaid. Road, Mumbai-400 015. Notice is hereby given by the Custodian, appointed under Section 3(1) of the
(MH/1008306)
multiplechallengesfortheadmin- However, even as the govern- Special Court TORTS (Trial of Offences Regarding Transaction in Securities) Act,
istration. While the Kumbh Mela ment is gearing up to host the 2 M/s Suhasini Mahila January Sarita Sanjay
Mandal, Shivneri HSG Soc, 2021 to Manjare, Shivneri
1992, pursuant to the orders of the Hon’ble Special Court (TORTS) Act, 1992,
at Prayagraj is held on grounds megaeventwithoutanymishaps,
B No. 70, R. No. 22, Ganesh January HSG Soc, B No. 70, Mumbai dated 14th June, 2024 in Miscellaneous Application No. 39 of 2018 and
spread across 4,000 acres of land, Nashikisyettogetaguardianmin-
the Nashik Kumbh is confined to ister as both the BJP and the Shiv Nagar, S. P. Road, Wadala 2022 R. No. 22, Ganesh Miscellaneous Application No. 54 of 2018 (The Custodian Versus Apollo Tyres
just300acres. Sena are eyeing the coveted post.
East, Mumbai-400 037. Nagar, S. P. Road, Ltd. & others), that any person who claims to be the bonafide owner and/or claims
(MH/1535556) Wadala East, to have purchased any of the tainted shares of Apollo Tyres Ltd., the details of which
At Prayagraj, the Kumbh Mela WiththeKumbhMelaaroundthe
Mumbai-400 037.
takes place on the outskirts of the corner, many infrastructure proj- are available on our website https://financialservices.gov.in/beta/en/page/office-
citybuttheKumbhMelaatNashik ects will be rolled out and both 3 M/s Arohi Enterprises, Gr. January Mr. Ramesh Nandlal
Floor, 89, Wadala Truck 2021 to Yadav (Room No.
custodian and https://specialcourt-torts.gov.in, may apply to “The Special Court
is held in the heart of the city parties are eager to claim their (TORTS) Act, 1992, Room No. 25, 3rd floor, High Court, Annex Building, Mumbai
where the riverbanks are nar- shareof thepie,sourcessaid. Terminal Road, Din Bandhu January 89, Wadala Truck
Nagar, Mumbai-400 037. 2022 Terminal Road, Din - 400 032”, for certification of shares, within a period of ten weeks from the date
(MH/1807166) Bandhu Nagar, of publication of the notice. The documents required to be filed along with the
PUBLIC NOTICE Mumbai-400 037. application for certification of shares are given below and are also available on our
No. J/106/2024/U/S 47/JtCC(H.O-II)/515/2025 Dt. 29 JAN 2025 4 M/s Swamikrupa Berojgar April 2017 Mayur Rajendra websites. The QR code provided in this notice can be scanned to view the details of
OFFICE OF THE CHARITY COMMISSIONER, Seva Sahakari Sanstha to Kale, Room No. 3,
MAHARASHTRA STATE, MUMBAI. Maryadit, 693, Swami December Sanjay Nagar
the tainted shares.
Dharmadaya Ayukta Bhavan Samarth Store, Dr. Walimbe 2021 It may be clarified here that mere submission of application for certification does
2nd Floor, Sasmira Building. Sasmira Road, Worli, Mumbai-400030. Road, Parel, Mumbai- not entitle the applicant to claim ownership of the tainted shares. The certification of
Application No. 106 of 2024 400 012. shares for lifting the attachment on the tainted shares shall be subject to the orders
(MH/1598360)
Under Section 47 of the Maharashtra Public Trust Act, 1950. of the Hon’ble Special Court.
5 M/s Nirmal HK Service, 122, September Roma Vansh Bahadur
In the matter of:- "Sant Sadguru Shri Vishwanath Maharaj
Gr. Floor, Azad Nagar, T. H. 2018 to Singh, 122, Gr. Floor, The Public notice, details of the shares, certification procedure and orders of
Smarak Aani Punyatithi Utsav Mandal, Belapur" Kataria Marg, Matunga March Azad Nagar, T. H. the Hon’ble Special Court (TORTS) Act 1992 Mumbai dated 14th June, 2024 in
P.T.R. No.E-387/Thane Road, Mumbai-400 019. 2022 Kataria Marg,
Mr. Pramod Raghunath Joshi & 5 Others ..... Applicants (MH/1750372) Matunga Road,
Miscellaneous Application No. 39 of 2018 and Miscellaneous Application No. 54
V/S Mumbai-400 019. of 2018 are available on our website https://financialservices.gov.in/beta/en/page/
Mr. Waman Sitaram Sontakke & 5 Others ..... Respondents 6 M/s Tears Foundation, September Room No. F/NX-30,
office-custodian and https://specialcourt-torts.gov.in
To. Room No. F/NX-30, Ground 2015 to Ground Floor,
6. Mr. Arya Vishnudeosharma Kaushik Floor, Mahadev Nagar, May 2016 Mahadev Nagar, Procedure for certification of tainted shares
P.O. Belapur. Taluka-Dist-Thane Kasturba Sangh, No. 1, Kasturba Sangh, No.
Katrak Road, Wadala (W), 1, Katrak Road,
The Hon’ble Special Court by order dated 27th July, 1992 and 31st July, 1992
TAKE NOTICE THAT Applicants above named have in Miscellaneous Petition No. 1, 2, and 3 of 1992, established a procedure for
tiled under section 47 of the Maharashtra Public Trust Act. 1950. Mumbai-400 031. Wadala (W),
AND WHEREAS THE said matter has been fixed to show cause
(MH/1381169) Mumbai-400 031. verification and certification of tainted shares by Bombay Stock Exchange. The
and filing your appearance and for filing your statement, if any, In this regard, sufficient opportunities were given to the abovementioned procedure was later modified vide Hon’ble Special Court’s Order dated 5th April,
either yourself or through an advocate in this office on 05th day of establishment/ employer in relation to this establishment to attend the hearings and 1995 in Miscellaneous Application No. 133 of 1995, whereby the applicants are
produce records necessary for completion of the enquiry. However, the establishment/ required to file an application for certification with the Hon’ble Special Court along
March 2025 at 12.00 p.m. before Joint Charity Commissioner (II), employer failed to attend the proceedings and to produce relevant records. In spite of all
Maharashtra State, Mumbai. On which day presence in person is the possible efforts taken by the EPFO Regional Office, Dadar to trace the with the following documents:-
necessary. abovementioned establishment/ employer, whereabouts of the establishment/ employer Documents required in Original
If no appearance or written statement is filed on your is not known.
behalf by your Pleader or by someone by law authorized to act for In this regard, the public notice is issued calling upon the general public/ 1. Share Certificate/Share Transfer form
you, the matter will be heard and decided ex-parte on the final employees having knowledge of the whereabouts of the abovementioned
date of hearing in your absence. establishment/ employer or any employee who have worked in the inquiry period in the 2. Contract Note
Given under my hand and the seal of the Charity above referred establishment to come forward and inform the assessing officer and also
to furnish any documentary evidence relevant to the enquiry within 05 days of 3. Bill/Receipt of Broker
commissioner, Maharashtra State, Mumbai. On this 29Ul day of
publication of this notice at EPFO Regional Office, Mumbai (Dadar), Bhavishya Nidhi
January 2025. Yours Faithfully. Bhavan, Bandra (E), Mumbai-400 051.
4. Proof of payment Scan the QR Code to
Sd/- Sd/- 5. Proof of delivery in Stock Exchange view the details of Shares.
Superintendent (J) (Nikhil Nagar)
SEAL Office of the Charity Commissioner, Regional PF Commissioner II 6. Proof of price not being lower than the lowest ruling price on date of purchase
Maharashtra State, Mumbai. RO Dadar in the relevant stock exchange
Sd/-
Custodian
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