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'I eat politicians for breakfast': TN Seshan’s famous words are back amid SIR controversy; when the former CEC challenged the Centre & fought EC power battle
The phrase “I eat politicians for breakfast”, famously associated with former Chief Election Commissioner TN Seshan, is back in focus amid the latest controversy over the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. The debate has renewed attention on past instances of differences within the poll panel, including Seshan’s 1993 legal battle against the appointment of two Election Commissioners and Ashok Lavasa’s dissent over Model Code of Conduct complaints during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
When ECs disagree: Key questions answered on Election Commission row; why it happened, how it unfolded, who decides & what is the bigger issue
The Election Commission row has raised questions over internal dissent, electoral-roll management and the appointment of Election Commissioners. Reported objections by Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi have put the spotlight on decision-making, voter database access and Special Intensive Revision. Meanwhile, a Supreme Court split over the 2023 appointment law has added another layer to the Election Commission controversy.
SIR row brings past Election Commission differences back into focus
Differences among election commissioners have resurfaced regarding the handling of electoral matters in India. Previously, Ashok Lavasa expressed disagreement over clean chits granted to BJP leaders during elections. In another instance, Rajiv Kumar sought to defend the Election Commission's actions in court against criticisms. Current commissioners are also raising concerns about voter deletions in the ongoing voter list revision.
SIR legal but not fair: Former election commissioner Ashok Lavasa
Former election commissioner Ashok Lavasa has called the electoral roll revision unfair. He stated the process is legal but questioned its fairness for millions. Lavasa highlighted concerns about voter alienation and disenchantment with democracy. The Election Commission's claims about foreign nationals were also questioned by opposition parties. These claims were seen as a ploy to target specific electors.
President Ram Nath Kovind accepts Ashok Lavasa's resignation as EC
President Ram Nath Kovind has accepted the resignation of Ashok Lavasa as Election Commissioner, a notification by the Ministry of Law and Justice said on Wednesday. Lavasa had on Tuesday sent his resignation as Election Commissioner to the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Cabinet Secretariat seeks expeditious DoPT views on Ashok Lavasa case
The Income-Tax department is already probing allegations of tax evasion by the family members of Ashok Lavasa, who is due to be appointed Chief Election Commissioner in April 2021.
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CBDT apprises CEC of I-T action against Lavasa family
The CBDT has recently written to CEC Sunil Arora with details on the alleged income tax evasions by Lavasa’s family members. IT notices have been issued to Lavasa’s wife and son.
Lavasa Corporation delays interest payment on debentures
Lavasa Corporation Ltd today said it has delayed payment of interest and partial redemption of debentures worth Rs 102 crore issued by the company.
Sebi seeks fresh clarification on Lavasa Corporation's Rs 750-crore IPO
Sebi has sought fresh clarifications on the proposed Rs 750-crore IPO of Lavasa Corporation, the realty arm of construction major HCC.
L&T Infra Finance to purchase 20.23 hectares in Lavasa City
Lavasa comprises five self-sustaining towns with a capacity to house a permanent resident population of around 2.4 lakh citizens.
Lavasa Corporation files IPO document to raise Rs 750 crore
HCC's realty arm Lavasa Corporation filed documents with market regulator SEBI for launching an initial public offer (IPO) to raise Rs 750 crore.
Lavasa takes objection to High Court petition filed by tribals
Days after two tribals from Pune district filed a petition in HC challenging a Govt notification which empowers Lavasa to act as a special planning authority.
CARE downgrades Lavasa to default category
Rating agency Care has downgraded rating of Lavasa Corporation to default category following its delay in payment of loans to banks.
Hazare slams Maha CM's stand on Lavasa
Slamming Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan for asking the Centre to give green nod to the first phase of the controversial Lavasa project.
Ministry of Environment and Forest to pass final order in Lavasa case in 3-weeks, HC told
The Ministry of Environment and Forest informed the Bombay HC that it would pass its final order in the Lavasa case within three weeks.
Lavasa not ready to accept conditions imposed by Ministry of Environment and Forests for hill city
Lavasa Corp told the Bombay HC that it cannot accept the MoEF preconditions as doing so would "tantamount to admission of guilt when there is none".
MoEF tells HC it accepts panel report on Lavasa
MoEF told the Bombay high court on Wednesday that it accepted a Mar 3 recommendation by the expert appraising committee to permit completion of 257 buildings in Lavasa subject to several stringent conditions.
Lavasa gets six weeks to submit details sought by MoEF
Lavasa Corporation on Thursday sought a six-week extension for submitting the details as directed by the Ministry of Environment and Forest through its final order issued on January 17.
Lavasa, NGO present case before ministry
The Lavasa Corporation and National Alliance for People’s Movement, the activist group opposing the project on Thursday made separate presentations before the environment ministry officials.
Consider allowing partial work at Lavasa: HC to govt
The Bombay High Court on Thursday asked the ministry of environment and forests to consider allowing a partial resumption of construction at Lavasa Corporation's hill station township project near Pune. The two-judge bench of the court adjourned the hearing of Lavasa's writ petition to Tuesday.
Environment Ministry refuses to lift stop-work order on Lavasa
Citing "lack of clarity" on the details submitted, the Environment Ministry refused to lift its stay on construction of Lavasa hill-city project in Maharashtra.
MoEF hears Lavasa on stop-work order
A panel comprising the top officials of MoEF heard both with Lavasa Corporation justifying its project and saying that it required no clearance from MoEF.
Lavasa to explain before environment ministry on Friday
Lavasa Corporation will make a supplementary presentation to the environment ministry here Friday in response to the 'stop work' orders issued for its Lake City project near Pune for violating green laws, officials said Thursday.
HC stays MoEF order on Lavasa
The Bombay HC on Tuesday ordered an interim stay on a directive from the environment ministry to Lavasa Corporation to stop construction at a township project near Pune.
Bombay HC stays Env Min's direction to Lavasa to stop construction
Lavasa Corporation however, voluntarily agreed not to carry out any construction work on the project till December 14.
Lavasa didn't need clearance being a tourism project: lawyer
Lavasa Corporation told the Bombay High Court that it did not need to take environmental clearances from the Centre.
Pawar, Jairam face off on Lavasa showcause notice
The dividing line between politics and business seems to have blurred, with Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar attacking the environment ministry's showcause notice to the Lavasa lake city project.
Lavasa, MGM ink pact for Hollywood theme park
Hindustan Construction Company’s (HCC) subsidiary Lavasa has signed a franchisee agreement with US-based entertainment major MGM Studios to set up India’s first Hollywood theme park.
Lavasa plans Rs 2000 cr IPO to fund new township project
Lavasa Corporation plans to raise Rs 2,000 crore through an initial share sale by November to fund construction of a township near Pune in Maharashtra.
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