Latest news from times of india states 'SC refers forest land issue to central panel' ? and After the committee takes a decision, it will come up for hearing before the SC after six weeks.

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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Mumbai/SC_refers_forest_land_issue_to_central_panel_/articleshow/3434558.cms
SC refers forest land issue to central panel
2 Sep 2008, 0513 hrs IST,TNN
MUMBAI: The Supreme Court has referred the Maharashtra private forest land case to the central empowered committee it has set up.

"The case came up for hearing before the apex court on August 29. Now, the case has been referred to the empowered committee. After the committee takes a decision, it will come up for hearing before the SC after six weeks,'' a forest department official said on Monday.

The Vilasrao Deshmukh government has already submitted a comprehensive affidavit before the SC, stating that it was keen to help the innocent flat owners in the metropolis. The case pertains to the completed and under-construction flats on private forest lands. Following a complaint by the Bombay Environmental Action Group, the state government had undertaken a survey of private forest lands and after confirmation, specific entries were made in the records of the revenue and forest departments.

Since it was confirmed that these were all private forest lands, the BMC had issued stop-work notices to all constructions. A section of builders had then approached the high court, which held that all constructions on the private forest lands were illegal.

Subsequently, the builders had approached the SC against the high court order. In between, Deshmukh had held a series of meetings with the representatives of aggrieved flat owners. The flat owners contended that when they bought the flats, they were unaware of the status of the land. 

Supreme Court has extended status quo order in Mumbai 'private forest' issue

New Delhi, Aug 31 (PTI) The Supreme Court today extended its status quo order that wi ll prevent the the Maharashtra government from taking any action against constructions on 'private forest land' that were dubbed by the Bombay High Court as illegal.
The Bombay High Court on March 23 this year had held that all constructions on private forest lands across the state were illegal and action should be taken as per the provisions of the Indian Forest Act and Forest Conservation Act.

The impugned judgement affects vast tracts of land aggregating to approximately 9193 acres situated within the municipal limits of Greater Mumbai which have been developed over the past 50 years into residential, industrial and commercial complexes.

Hundreds of residents and leading builders in Mumbai's eastern and western suburbs in the Bhandup-Mulund-Thane and Borivli-Kandivli belts are adversely affected by the High Court order.

A bench headed by Chief Justice K G Balakrishanan extended its status quo order passed on May 5 and asked various leading developers -- Godrej & Boyce, Nanabhai Jeejeebhoy, Atithi Builders, Normal Lifestyle and Nirmal Developers -- not to create any third part rights in respect of flats built by then in the area.

It, however, referred the Maharashtra government application seeking protection for innocent people to the Central Empowered Committee, which is assisting the court in the forest matters.

The state government has stepped in to seek relief for the innocent flat owners on private forest land as they were unaware of the status of the land.

The Maharashtra government while seeking a direction in the larger interest of public said that it intended to resolve the problems of lakhs of people by allowing non-forestry activity on such private forests in the state. PTI

Hi All,

Update on Construction:- Is totally stopped as of now.

Update on Forest Verdict:- Hearing on 27th Aug 2008.

I am going to Mumbai on 3rd week of Aug if I can will get some photos of it.

Meanwhile anyone can tell what is the latest rate/psqft in Runwal Infinity.

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Hi,

I have booked flat in B2, Sanjay is now telling me that registration is kept ON HOLD now as forest land issue is still going on. I don't know whats going on, anybody having any clue?

Anand

Hi Everyone,

I just joined in. I am keen to know the current status of registration of B - 1 flats. I am told by Runwals that it is still on hold. However some messages here are saying that registration is going on ( or was going on in Jan 2008).

Mika

Hi All,

Hope the forest land issue is sorted out at the earliest....I am very optimistic that the SC will rule in our favour and also the forest minister who initiated the case has given a statement that its is the governments responsibility to protect the structures ( then why a case was registered in the first place )

Others..Your Views....

Sujeet

Thanks Gudhkasejal,

I am in touch with sanjai, he has confirmed registration for A1 has not yet started

In case any one from A1 has been for registration let know

Rama

Seems Runwal Infinity are to charge Rs. 350, 000 instead of Rs.250,000  for car park-podium type. Is it true ?

I have booked for a flat in from B-1 building --registration done.

Has any one  from B-1 ,  been to the site recently ?

What is the progress ?

Tks

TLNS

hi,

what is the latest update to the project :

- is there a good construction progress?

- forest land issue - what is happening ? any decision.

- latest booking rate.

Thanks , Vijay

Hi Rama,

Registration has already been started and my went for registration in Jan 2008. Please check with Sanjay in Runwal

Hi gudhkasejal

Any clue when they are starting the registration process ?

I heard they have not  yet started the registration and was wondering when shall we see it kicks off normally

Thanks

No I am from building B2. Why what's the matter ?

Any one from building A1 went for a registration ?

I went to mumbai this week. I found that Runwal Infinity is going to hike the rate by 7500/sqft.

So Cheers for all who has done good profit.

Hi,

I have been to the site in end Dec. The progress is very good. 3 buildings are up and work is going on 24 hours. Interiors will start soon.

The forest land issue will also come up to close in 2 -3 months and the result is expected to be positive.

Registration of flats is ongoing actively. During the time , I was there for say 30 minutes, there were 3-4 interested buyers.

as it is developing , the site looks very good especially the walkway in to the buildings and the location site of Runwal Infinity.

Hi Guys,

Runwal has started registration of all its flats at Runwal Infinity mulund. Price has also gone to 7000/sqft. Work Progress is going nice too.

what I understand is this :

Now upto 18th floor the slab has be laid. Infact now the work is going on for all the 5 buildings. Previously only 3 buildings were under construction, but now the construction for the remaining 2 buildings has started.  the work is going as per schedule. Also the wooden frames in all the windows in one of the building has been fitted upto 15 floor. So the progress is fairly well.

guys pls find this link on orkut community

http://www.orkut.com/Community.aspx?cmm=33862450

I hope now members jan join in this comunity

sandy

kindly use this site as it is very useful and informative.everyone seems to have some problem or other with the Orkut one.

the last information that I have is that construction is ongoing at Runwal pretty smoothly.they are also confident that the court verdict would be in their favour as lots of development projects are affected.

has anyone visited the site recently to check the status ? and what is the booking rate right now?

None of the orkut communities listed above appear in the public search on orkut. Pls can you do something about that?   

HI Sejal ,

 Same problem here with me too , but the project is different, I have booked in nirmal lifestyle, amethyst, and registered too, before these problems came.. pl. join community in orkut, look for aplanatic, my nick name.

raki

Hi All,

I have booked 2BHK flat in Runwal Infinity on Mar 2007. Till date(July 2007) they have not gone for registration due to court order. So please can anyone guide me on status of registration and other details related to forest land which will affect runwal infinity.   

Hello,

Guys I am not able to find this community. I even looked for just 'Runwal' and scanned the list but couldnt find 'Runwal Infinity'. Can you guys try again please.

Yes even this is not a bad site, but Orkut is more convenient.

Thanks & Regards

Santy

Hello Friends

I just got added to this group as I would like to meet and get together with all the other investors in Runwal Infinity

Sombody suggested to join on orkut...but I could not find Runwal infinity anywhere

I have just created 1...go to www.orkut.com (log in with gmail id)...search for Runwal Infinity in communities...

Please do not stop using this site however..this is a great one...

Hello,

Creating a new community on orkut for Runwal Infinity will be a good idea.

Please can someone create one. So that we can all be in touch.

Santy

hi guys,

I think we should not worry much abt the the current court case.

First of all the plot beloged to a company which was there for decades .

also behind our plot there are many private bungalows in there....

Secondly if we can all form a group on orkut or any other site and be in touch it will be better for us in taking any further decision..

Hi There,

Can someone put photos if they are around the area..

I will try to put photos taken during jan 07.

It will be nice if someone can put photos of each building every month..this will help all to get an idea on the progress.

I just heard that deforestation case is a done deal and seems to be in builders favour it seems to have come in TimesofIndia few days back during week of 14may2007 to 22 may 2007.. i am trying to search on the web for this info.

Guys,

Please do not invest any more money (payments for plinths etc , booking amt etc) till this issue is cleared

If this issue is not cleared we would have burnt our hands by a great amount

aldgate

Forest Land issue cropped up again...scares the shit out of me

SC has told HC to dispose all cases within 4 months...

Any updates??

Construction is going smoothly.

Can some one update me on the latest situation regarding the Forestland issue. I have booked in A-1.

zahir

Hi,

I have just booked  a 3 BHK on A1 @ 5025 psf base plus some floor rise...

They have got a interim order from the court(the matter was sub judice in their favour) the final order is pending and probably will not happen for another 3 years or so going by Indian Court Timelines

I have seen the court order copy and have conferred with my lawyer ...There is some element of risk but I think it shall pass as long as the bldg is constructed in Time...

Also I have talked with the Chief Forest Officer between Thane and Mulund Region...He has said LBS marg is generally not a problem...

Also with 500 families (am assuming well to do ones), matter can be strongly ruled in our favour....

A1 has been completely booked(I had booked the last but 1 flat remaining and have seen the names of all the people)....

B1 construction seems to go on in good pace...

They are witholding booking for A2 and are waiting for the Prices to rise which I think will take a while considering the already inflated prices....

Aldgate

as I hear from them , they have approved plans with a MOU between BMC and Runwal. They promise to deliver by Dec 2008.

I have checked with their construction and marketing team and they are not clear as to who has created this rumour on non approval of their project.

I am told that construction is on at 12th slab in B1.

They mention that they have not recieved any stop work letter from forest dept/any concern dept.

Plz let me know the present status of Runwal Infinity, I am interested in it but since their problems of forest dept has not yet over n no further annoucement in any newspapers n since i am staying abroad i really don't know whatz happening can u plz let me know all these things including whether they have started accepting booking n what is the present price per sq ft????? 

regards,

supriya paul.

Is all ok at Runwal Infinity ?

I mean, will construction start soon ?

What was the verdict of the court when there was a PIL for a stoppage of work ?

TLNS