Adarsh Housing Society
Adarsh Cooperative Housing Society (ACHS) has constructed a multi-storeyed building on a land measuring approximately 3,837.57 sq metres at block VI, Colaba, Mumbai. ACHS had sought allotment of land from Government of Maharashtra for the welfare of serving and retired personnel of defence services. Prima facie there have been irregularities and some issues of concern in this regard include issue of ‘NOC’ by the Army to inter alia alienate the land in its possession in favour of ACHS; bypassing Coastal regulation Zone clearance; inclusion of civilians in the membership of the society; change of Floor Space Index; deviation from the commitments made for welfare of defence services; disregard to security concerns of defence services etc. The Government has entrusted enquiry to CBI with a view to get the matter thoroughly investigated and fix responsibilities.
During investigation, CBI found that file of Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) related to grant of clearance is reportedly not traceable. CBI is also investigating the case of missing/stolen documents of file of Department of Urban Development of the Maharashtra Government related to ACHS.
CBI has completed preliminary Enquiry and a Regular Case has been registered by them on 29.01.2011. Investigation is in progress.
This information was given by Defence Minister Shri AK Antony in a written reply to Shri Vijay Bahadur Singh and others in Lok Sabha today.
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