Nagpur : Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) on Tuesday resolved to takeover all properties of Nagpur Improvement Trust (NIT) within city limits. This includes its buildings, sprawling Naivedyam Hall, gardens, play grounds, swimming pool complex, seven street schemes and 889 undeveloped layouts.
The civic body has also resolved to demand remaining amount from development charges from the Trust. The NMC has also sought financial assistance of Rs 500 crore from the State Government. The special general body of NMC passed this important decision in a meeting held on Tuesday at Town Hall, Mahal. Mayor Nanda Jichkar presided over the meeting.
The resolution was passed as per the directions of State Government. Maharashtra Government had declared to abolish NIT as two-planning authority with overlapping jurisdictions were creating hurdles in the planning of the orange city. After Nagpur Bench of Bombay High Court granted stay to scrapping of the Trust, the State Government has directed NIT to transfer its assets to NMC.
The general body passed a resolution to take over 889 layouts of NMC’s jurisdiction. Participating in debate, Ruling Party leader Sandip Joshi said, State Government is working to keep NIT away from the city limits and transfer all powers to elected body. However, it will take time due to technical glitch and High Court stay. He said, “We also seek remaining development funds from NIT and also need financial assistance from the State Government. We will amend proposal to take over all the projects of the Trust, seven street schemes and other assets.”
Senior Congress corporator Praful Gudadhe Patil criticised ruling party for not dissolving NIT. After dissolution, the transfer of properties will not be required as it would automatically follow, he added. Senior BJP corporator Avinash Thakre said, the NMC should take possession of all the properties of the Trust. Standing Committee Chairman Virendra Kukreja said, “We will demand transfer of funds from NIT as well seek financial assistance of Rs 500 crore from the State Government.” Former Mayor Pravin Datke said, “NIT should transfer all its properties including open spaces, public utility land, Naivedyam Hall, swimming tank and other buildings.” Mohd Jamal, Sandeep Sahare, Balya Borkar, Dr Ravindra Bhoyar, Jagdish Gwalbanshi, Kamlesh Choudhari also participated in the debate.
Shiv Sena leader Kishor Kumeria sought to know the actual amount is with the NIT. He alleged that NIT had spent all the amount deposited by the plot holders. After marathon discussion, Mayor directed administration to take decision as suggested by the members and send a proposal to the State Government for its nod.
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