Mumbai: Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Thursday told the Legislative Assembly that the state govt will investigate irregularities in the transfer and redevelopment of the plot meant for Mathadi workers in Kandivali and give instructions to Mumbai Suburban Collector Saurabh Katyar to take possession of the land. Bawankule said the state govt is positive about building houses for Mathadi workers. “Irregularities have been noticed in the land for Mathadi workers in Kandivli, and the District Collector will be instructed to investigate the matter and take possession of the relevant land,” Bawankule said.Bawankule was speaking while responding to a question raised by MLA Haroon Khan on alleged irregularities in the transfer and redevelopment of govt plots of Mathadi workers in Kandivali.Bawankule said that the govt is committed to ensuring justice for the Mathadi workers. “If housing societies have been set up on land given by the govt to a private developer, it is equally important to protect the interests of the residents who have been living there for many years. If irregularities are found, an appropriate decision will be taken to regularize their houses, considering the interests of the residents. A portion of the land allotted to Vishal Sahyadri Sanstha has been converted into Occupancy Class-1 with the prior approval of the govt. As per the request of the organization, the relevant land was converted into Occupancy Class-1 only after the required conversion fee was collected by rectifying the breach of condition as per the rules. After that the organization entered into a development agreement,” Bawankule said.
