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SC seeks comprehensive plan from Amrapali on flats’ delivery
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked real estate major Amrapali to submit a comprehensive plan on how it intended to hand over 41,000 flats to its buyers in various projects.
A division bench of Justice Arun Mishra and Justice Amitava Roy sought within seven days the plan relating to all the projects including details about stages of work, funds needed and the timeline for completion.
The bench said it was concerned about the money of homebuyers who have “put their entire savings of life”, adding these funds should not be diverted elsewhere.
The authorities of Noida and Greater Noida, the Committee of Creditors, the Interim Resolution Professional (IRP) and other parties were also asked by the court to file their responses to the proposal submitted by the company in ten days.
The court posted the matter for further hearing on February 21.
The advocate appearing for Amrapali said one Galaxy Developers has come forward to develop the flats in a timely manner and pending flats will be completed in seven phases from 2018 to 2021.
The firm mentioned that under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA), it has time till 2022.
After the homebuyers of Silicon City project objected to the demand of additional money by IRP, the bench said it will consider all aspects once the comprehensive proposal is submitted and directed the Amrapali Group to install fire safety equipments at Silicon City in four weeks.
The IRP was also directed not to raise objection to the fire safety work.
Earlier, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) had admitted insolvency proceedings against Amrapali Group and on September 4, 2017 appointed an interim resolution professional to manage the affairs of the company.
The apex court has been hearing a batch of pleas filed by homebuyers who have sought quashing of the NCLT order while contending that the moratorium imposed under the provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, is violative of Constitution’s Article 14 (equality before law).
Buyers belong to the low and middle-income groups and must be granted equal protection as other stakeholders — financial and operational creditors, said the homebuyers’ plea.
Under the NCLT order, the tribunal issued a moratorium prohibiting any fresh proceedings or continuation of any proceedings against Amrapali Silicon City.
This, according to the petitioners, will have a bearing on the homebuyers of Amrapali Centurian Park, which is a subsidiary of Amrapali Silicon City.
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.