A provision in the BMC Act is being examined for its potential impact on political dynamics. This provision allows a runner-up candidate to take the place of a disqualified corporator.
The possibility exists that political parties may utilize this provision as a means to gain an advantage over their rivals.
Further details about this loophole and its potential implications are available, providing insight into how it may be leveraged by political parties.
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Court issued the summons after being told about the incident while hearing a suo motu plea into a similar assault that occurred at a civic hospital in Dombivli in July, in which Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre is an accused...
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The suspensions were recommended by the Shiv Sena’s disciplinary committee, according to party secretary Sanjay More
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The doctors have been asked to explain within 48 hours why disciplinary action should not be initiated against them for the irregularities
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The petitioners argued that the Act had incorporated drastic provisions with far-reaching consequences, including powers to confiscate properties and evict people from their homes...
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Referring to his third consecutive term as Prime Minister and his third appearance at the GFF, he said India was moving ahead with a clear vision of becoming a developed nation, which leads him to “experience greater energy and enthusiasm, thanks to the participation of youth tha...
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MUMBAI: Cultural affairs minister Ashish Shelar on Tuesday directed the authorities to conduct an “objective assessment” of unauthorised constructions and other structures, including graves and dargahs, in and around Shivneri Fort and take appropriate action...
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“Our government has done everything possible and much more than any other government has done,” Fadnavis said, while speaking to the media after Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor connection from Dadri, UP, to Jawaharlal Nehr...
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MUMBAI: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted an international gold-smuggling syndicate, allegedly operated by Chinese nationals, and seized a smuggled gold bar worth ₹1...
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With the commissioning of the three sections, India’s 2,843-km Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) is now operational, comprising the 1,506-km western corridor and 1,337-km eastern corridor...
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One suspect allegedly posed as a PMO official while an ex-serviceman accompanying him claimed to be an SPG member and carried a revolver.
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A single bench of Justice NR Borkar rejected Gandhi’s argument that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was not an identifiable body and therefore the remarks could not form the basis of a defamation case involving its members...
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The idol was being brought in by the Om Shakti Foundation, a Ganesh mandal in Dharavi, for the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival
