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Veteran Actress Usha Chavan Returns State's Lifetime Achievement Award Over Pune
TDR Dispute; Deputy CM Shinde Intervenes to Halt Transaction
Thane: Veteran Marathi actress Usha Chavan has returned the State Government's Lifetime Achievement Award, expressing deep displeasure over the conduct of the administration and the Municipal Corporation regarding a TDR (Transferable Development Rights) dispute in the Dhankawadi area of ??Pune.
She expressed her outrage by placing the award before the portrait of Anand Dighe at 'Anandashram' in Thane. Speaking on the occasion, she remarked, "Despite having dedicated my entire life to serving the culture of Maharashtra, I am still compelled to knock on doors just to seek justice."
Usha Chavan has alleged that court orders and legal rights were disregarded in a 26-year-old land dispute case situated in Dhankawadi. Angered by this perceived injustice, the actress had announced her decision to return the award.
Taking immediate cognizance of the matter, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde (of the Shinde faction) has issued a temporary stay order on the disputed TDR transaction. This intervention has brought relief to Usha Chavan, who has also expressed her gratitude to Deputy CM Shinde.
The case had garnered significant attention due to the stance adopted by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and the potential benefits accruing to real estate developers (builders). The strong reaction from a veteran artist has intensified the pressure on the administrative machinery.
Further Details:
It is understood that the matter remains pending at the judicial level. Thanks to Deputy CM Shinde's intervention, the TDR transaction has currently been halted; further action regarding the case will be taken following a legal inquiry.
TDR Dispute; Deputy CM Shinde Intervenes to Halt Transaction
Thane: Veteran Marathi actress Usha Chavan has returned the State Government's Lifetime Achievement Award, expressing deep displeasure over the conduct of the administration and the Municipal Corporation regarding a TDR (Transferable Development Rights) dispute in the Dhankawadi area of ??Pune.
She expressed her outrage by placing the award before the portrait of Anand Dighe at 'Anandashram' in Thane. Speaking on the occasion, she remarked, "Despite having dedicated my entire life to serving the culture of Maharashtra, I am still compelled to knock on doors just to seek justice."
Usha Chavan has alleged that court orders and legal rights were disregarded in a 26-year-old land dispute case situated in Dhankawadi. Angered by this perceived injustice, the actress had announced her decision to return the award.
Taking immediate cognizance of the matter, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde (of the Shinde faction) has issued a temporary stay order on the disputed TDR transaction. This intervention has brought relief to Usha Chavan, who has also expressed her gratitude to Deputy CM Shinde.
The case had garnered significant attention due to the stance adopted by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and the potential benefits accruing to real estate developers (builders). The strong reaction from a veteran artist has intensified the pressure on the administrative machinery.
Further Details:
It is understood that the matter remains pending at the judicial level. Thanks to Deputy CM Shinde's intervention, the TDR transaction has currently been halted; further action regarding the case will be taken following a legal inquiry.
Thane: Veteran Marathi actress Usha Chavan has returned the State Government's Lifetime Achievement Award, expressing deep displeasure over the conduct of the administration and the Municipal Corporation regarding a TDR (Transferable Development Rights) dispute in the Dhankawadi area of ??Pune.
She expressed her outrage by placing the award before the portrait of Anand Dighe at 'Anandashram' in Thane. Speaking on the occasion, she remarked, "Despite having dedicated my entire life to serving the culture of Maharashtra, I am still compelled to knock on doors just to seek justice."
Usha Chavan has alleged that court orders and legal rights were disregarded in a 26-year-old land dispute case situated in Dhankawadi. Angered by this perceived injustice, the actress had announced her decision to return the award.
Taking immediate cognizance of the matter, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde (of the Shinde faction) has issued a temporary stay order on the disputed TDR transaction. This intervention has brought relief to Usha Chavan, who has also expressed her gratitude to Deputy CM Shinde.
The case had garnered significant attention due to the stance adopted by the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and the potential benefits accruing to real estate developers (builders). The strong reaction from a veteran artist has intensified the pressure on the administrative machinery.
Further Details:
It is understood that the matter remains pending at the judicial level. Thanks to Deputy CM Shinde's intervention, the TDR transaction has currently been halted; further action regarding the case will be taken following a legal inquiry.
