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The Maharashtra Cabinet has officially accepted the findings of a high-level probe into the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse. The committee was tasked with investigating the causes and recommending preventive measures. The government has now directed various departments to implement these recommendations within 30 days. This decision comes months after the tragic incident that resulted in significant loss of life.

Key Points: Maharashtra Cabinet Accepts Ghatkopar Hoarding Collapse Probe Report

  • Cabinet accepted report probing the illegal hoarding collapse that killed 17 people in May 2024
  • Committee examined roles of those responsible and possible official collusion
  • Report recommended systemic changes to prevent future hoarding incidents
  • Government also approved funds for hospital upgrades and a Nagpur railway gauge conversion
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Maha cabinet accepts panel report on Ghatkopar hoarding collapse, directs action within a month

The Maharashtra government has accepted the Justice Bhosale committee report on the Ghatkopar hoarding collapse and ordered action within a month. The tragedy killed 17 people.

"directed concerned departments to implement the suggested measures within a month - Maharashtra Cabinet"

Mumbai, Sep 23

The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday accepted the report of the Justice Dilip Bhosale committee, which was set up to conduct a high-level probe into the illegal hoarding collapse at Ghatkopar, North East Mumbai, in May 2024. The tragedy had claimed 17 lives and left 74 others injured.

The cabinet approved the committee’s recommendations and action-taken report, directing concerned departments to implement the suggested measures within a month.

The government had constituted the Justice Bhosale-led committee to probe the incident. The committee submitted its report in May this year.

The Justice Bhosale committee was tasked with examining the roles of those responsible for erecting the hoarding and the adjoining petrol pump, scrutinising financial transactions and possible collusion with officials, as well as reviewing the current approval process for billboards on government and railway land. It also recommended systemic changes to prevent such incidents in the future.

Apart from the hoarding report, the cabinet cleared several other key proposals.

The cabinet decided that the reserve funds would be provided to strengthen government hospitals and the State Health Guarantee Society. Approval has been given to utilise the funds received from the patient's treatment claims under the Extended Mahatma Phule Jan Arogya Yojana and Ayushman Bharat -- Jan Arogya Yojana.

The cabinet also sanctioned Rs 491.5 crore for converting the 196.15 km Nagpur-Nagbhid Railway to broad gauge from the narrow gauge. Further, the cabinet approved the transfer of 24,579.82 sq m of land in Akola district to the municipal corporation for the construction of a bus station, vegetable market, and commercial complex.

The cabinet cleared relief in stamp duty and registration fees for houses constructed by the Meenakshitai Sane Mahila Beedi Workers Cooperative Housing Society in Mauje Kumbhari (Tal. Dakshin Solapur) of Solapur district through a developer.

The cabinet also approved land at Achole (Tal. Vasai, Dist Palghar) to Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation for the building of a multispecialty hospital. It also approved to provide 1055.25 sq m of land at Mauje Deolali (T.D. Nashik) to Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad Branch, Nashik Road.

Moreover, approval was given to MHADA for a large-scale redevelopment of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Nagar (SVP Nagar) in Andheri, Mumbai, covering 4,973 flats across plots owned by 122 institutions and 307 individuals.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see multiple development projects approved along with the hoarding action. The Nagpur railway conversion and healthcare funding are much needed. Hope the implementation happens on time.
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Arjun K
The real test will be whether they actually take action against officials involved in illegal hoarding permissions. We've seen many committees before - action within a month sounds good but let's see if it happens.
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Sarah B
As someone who lives near Ghatkopar, I'm relieved to see the government taking this seriously. The SVP Nagar redevelopment is also welcome - that area really needs upgrading. Hope all these projects benefit the common people.
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Vikram M
While I appreciate the government's response, I hope they don't just focus on punishing individuals but actually fix the system. Illegal hoardings are everywhere in Mumbai because of corruption in the approval process.
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Kavya N
The healthcare funding and new hospital approvals are excellent news! Maharashtra's public health system needs all the support it can get. Hope the funds are used transparently and reach the actual hospitals. 💪

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