Environment Ministry gives clearance to Lavasa

Environment Ministry gives clearance to Lavasa New Delhi: The environment ministry on Wednesday gave conditional clearance to the first phase of Rs.3,000 crore Lavasa hill city project near Pune in Maharashtra, officials said. "The ministry has cleared the Lavasa project, saying all the preconditions have been met with the Maharashtra government taking action against the company for violation of green laws," a ministry official said. The ministry last month denied environment clearance on non-compliance of the...
04:20 PM, Nov 09, 2011

Court to hear Maharashtra govt case against Lavasa

Court to hear Maharashtra govt case against Lavasa Pune: A district court will hear the Maharashtra government's application against Lavasa, the ambitious hill city project set in the outskirts of Pune city, on Tuesday. The Prithviraj Chavan government had filed a criminal complaint against Lavasa Corporation and its promoters for alleged violations of the Environment Protection Act. The Maharashtra government initiated proceedings against Lavasa promoters. They have named six officers and all nine directors of Lavasa including Ajit...
08:41 AM, Nov 08, 2011

Lavasa: 6 officers, 9 directors named in case

Lavasa: 6 officers, 9 directors named in case New Delhi: A Pune court adjourned the hearing of the case against Lavasa promoters on Friday. The court said it will hear the case on Saturday after scrutinising the application filed by the Maharashtra government. The Maharashtra government initiated proceedings against Lavasa promoters in a Pune court, sources said on Friday. They claim that six officers and all nine directors of Lavasa including Ajit Gulabchand and Annirudha Deshpande have been...
02:33 PM, Nov 04, 2011
Newsmaker of the day: Ajit Gulabchand

Newsmaker of the day: Ajit Gulabchand

As the Maharashtra government is set to begin criminal proceedings against Lavasa, chief Ajit Gulabchand says injustice is being done. ...
11:45 PM, Nov 01, 2011
PM must intervene in Lavasa case: Gulabchand

PM must intervene in Lavasa case: Gulabchand

Speaking to CNN-IBN Chairman of Lavasa corporation Ajit Gulabchand hit out at the government saying delays such as these could hamper the investment climate in the country. ...
03:31 PM, Oct 18, 2011

MoEF denies clearance, Lavasa knocks PM's door

MoEF denies clearance, Lavasa knocks PM's door Mumbai: In its latest order, the MoEF denied clearance to Lavasa saying credible action was not taken by the state government against the violations. The future of the 4000 crore project now lies in the hands of the Bombay high court which is expected to hear the case this week. Speaking to CNN-IBN Chairman of Lavasa corporation Ajit Gulabchand hit out at the government saying delays such as these could...
07:44 AM, Oct 18, 2011

Govt should up infra spend to 9% of GDP: HCC

 Govt should up infra spend to 9% of GDP: HCC Tax structure must allow for concessions for infra spend. ...
01:32 PM, Jul 01, 2009
Bandra-Worli sea link: Bridging a gulf

Bandra-Worli sea link: Bridging a gulf

The Bandra-Worli sea link in Mumbai is finally open. ...
02:00 AM, Jul 01, 2009
Mumbai has another landmark: Ajit Gulabchand

Mumbai has another landmark: Ajit Gulabchand

The mammoth bridge connects the city to its western suburbs. ...
01:19 AM, Jul 01, 2009
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