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May 14, 2015
Hours before his departure to China to woo more investment for Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directed the state police to take stern action against local goons and union leaders who harass industrialists 'unnecessarily'. He also ordered the police to ensure the safety of industrial areas across the state by overhauling the law and order measures.
In fact, the Chief Minister asked the home department to conduct a safety audit on all MIDCs in the state and establish a police station at every MIDC to restore the confidence of India Inc. in Maharashtra.
The development came after his meeting with ministers and top officials of the industries, home, and labour departments on Wednesday morning. Industry sources claimed that a few industries have recently shifted their plants to neighbouring states due to constant harassment and extortion by local goons supported by political parties. The problems initially faced by industries in Thane and Pune have reached the Vidarbha region. Opposition by locals over the pending issue of land acquisition was also faced by industries, said an official.
"We are seeking to attract more investment in the state for which all facilities are being extended to them. To make sure that this initiative succeeds, we will need to ensure good law and order in the industrial areas," Fadnavis has told Director General of Police Sanjeev Dayal, asking him to ensure the safety of industrialists and mills.
The Chief Minister also directed the three departments — industry, home, and labour — to constitute a committee to address these issues and facilitate the works in industries.
From India, Mumbai
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2584Please find below a clipping from a news article on the captioned subject:
May 14, 2015
Hours before his departure to China to woo more investment for Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directed the state police to take stern action against local goons and union leaders who harass industrialists 'unnecessarily'. He also ordered the police to ensure the safety of industrial areas across the state by overhauling the law and order measures.
In fact, the Chief Minister asked the home department to conduct a safety audit on all MIDCs in the state and establish a police station at every MIDC to restore the confidence of India Inc. in Maharashtra.
The development came after his meeting with ministers and top officials of the industries, home, and labour departments on Wednesday morning. Industry sources claimed that a few industries have recently shifted their plants to neighbouring states due to constant harassment and extortion by local goons supported by political parties. The problems initially faced by industries in Thane and Pune have reached the Vidarbha region. Opposition by locals over the pending issue of land acquisition was also faced by industries, said an official.
"We are seeking to attract more investment in the state for which all facilities are being extended to them. To make sure that this initiative succeeds, we will need to ensure good law and order in the industrial areas," Fadnavis has told Director General of Police Sanjeev Dayal, asking him to ensure the safety of industrialists and mills.
The Chief Minister also directed the three departments — industry, home, and labour — to constitute a committee to address these issues and facilitate the works in industries.
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Dear Korgaonkar,
What is your CM going to do about the harassment by government officials? Please inform your CM that we have no interest in conducting business in Maharashtra. All government officials in the state are extremely corrupt. We are tired of the inspection regime. The officers are only concerned with extracting money rather than ensuring compliance. The offices of factory inspectors, the labour commissioner, and Gumasta have set minimum rates that are excessively high. Officers dealing with Service Tax, Sales Tax, and Professional Tax also have fixed rates for providing registration. Even the peons from these departments harass us. If we refuse to pay them, we are threatened with consequences.
The CM promised licenses within three days, but many licenses have been pending for the past six months.
This government was elected based on the main issue of corruption during the previous administration's tenure. However, this CM seems to be following PM NAMO by only making promises. I would say this government is a sham government. It lacks in implementation.
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
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What is your CM going to do about the harassment by government officials? Please inform your CM that we have no interest in conducting business in Maharashtra. All government officials in the state are extremely corrupt. We are tired of the inspection regime. The officers are only concerned with extracting money rather than ensuring compliance. The offices of factory inspectors, the labour commissioner, and Gumasta have set minimum rates that are excessively high. Officers dealing with Service Tax, Sales Tax, and Professional Tax also have fixed rates for providing registration. Even the peons from these departments harass us. If we refuse to pay them, we are threatened with consequences.
The CM promised licenses within three days, but many licenses have been pending for the past six months.
This government was elected based on the main issue of corruption during the previous administration's tenure. However, this CM seems to be following PM NAMO by only making promises. I would say this government is a sham government. It lacks in implementation.
Thank you.
From India, Mumbai
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Corruption and Bribery in Maharashtra
You are equally a criminal when you give a bribe to any officer. Don't you feel that citizens like you only make the officers highly corrupt in Maharashtra?
My salute to the owner of the hotel in Thane who made a complaint to the ACB when one of the GLOs (LEO) demanded money from him and helped the ACB trap the said GLO red-handed while taking the bribe from him last week.
Last month, in the Panvel Labor office, one of the GLOs was trapped by the ACB.
The real culprits from the most corrupt labor departments at BKC, Thane, Panvel, and Kalyan should be trapped.
From India, Mumbai
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You are equally a criminal when you give a bribe to any officer. Don't you feel that citizens like you only make the officers highly corrupt in Maharashtra?
My salute to the owner of the hotel in Thane who made a complaint to the ACB when one of the GLOs (LEO) demanded money from him and helped the ACB trap the said GLO red-handed while taking the bribe from him last week.
Last month, in the Panvel Labor office, one of the GLOs was trapped by the ACB.
The real culprits from the most corrupt labor departments at BKC, Thane, Panvel, and Kalyan should be trapped.
From India, Mumbai
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The Need for Change in the System
The whole system is corrupt. Once you get a corrupt man arrested, the staff of the department close ranks and make your life miserable. There are so many laws regulating industry that no industrialist can really comply with them in reality. I am sure you have sometimes heard government departments say they will work to rule—which means no work can ever be done. Simplifying rules and cutting down the need for sanctions is one way forward. But for such steps, the industry also has to play a role by adopting good practices and not just focusing on saving money.
The whole issue boils down to attitude and greed. This needs to change for our country to progress. No amount of laws or speeches can change India. Change has to start from each individual. We need good role models. India sorely lacks role models. Film stars and cricketers, by and large, are poor role models.
Regards
From India, Pune
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The whole system is corrupt. Once you get a corrupt man arrested, the staff of the department close ranks and make your life miserable. There are so many laws regulating industry that no industrialist can really comply with them in reality. I am sure you have sometimes heard government departments say they will work to rule—which means no work can ever be done. Simplifying rules and cutting down the need for sanctions is one way forward. But for such steps, the industry also has to play a role by adopting good practices and not just focusing on saving money.
The whole issue boils down to attitude and greed. This needs to change for our country to progress. No amount of laws or speeches can change India. Change has to start from each individual. We need good role models. India sorely lacks role models. Film stars and cricketers, by and large, are poor role models.
Regards
From India, Pune
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