Pune: Supreme Court Directs Maharashtra Government To Transfer 24 Acres in Yewalewadi To Bahirat
New Delhi/Pune, 9th September 2024: The Supreme Court has instructed the Maharashtra State Government to hand over 24 acres and 38 gunthas of land in Yewalewadi to Housabai Bahirat.
This ruling follows a legal dispute in which Bahirat contested the government’s decision to allocate her land in Pashan, Pune, to the Ministry of Defence.
After Bahirat filed a petition, the court reprimanded the Maharashtra State Government and raised concerns about the “Ladki Bahin” scheme.
During today’s hearing, the Maharashtra State Government submitted an affidavit to the Supreme Court, indicating its willingness to transfer the land in Yewalewadi to resolve the issue.
The petitioners, including Bahirat, agreed to accept the alternative land. The government has pledged to complete the transfer process within three months, aiming for finalization by the first week of January.
The Supreme Court highlighted the lack of clarity on the timeline and asked for confirmation from the state, which assured it would expedite the transfer.
Rajesh Kumar, Secretary of the Maharashtra Forest Department, issued an apology that was accepted by the court, leading to the dismissal of the suo motu contempt petition. The court also emphasized that the Pune District Collector should personally oversee the transfer of the 24-acre land parcel to the petitioners.
