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‘Bengal’s real estate law will set wrong precedent of deviation from RERA’

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New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Implementation of the West Bengal Housing and Industry Regulation Act (WBHIRA) would open a pandora’s box and other states would follow suit to make their own real estate related laws, thus diluting the impact of the central law, according to the Forum for People’s Collective Efforts.

The West Bengal assembly had passed its version of The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, (RERA) known as the West Bengal Housing Industry Regulation Act (WBHIRA), on August 16, 2017. The Act was notified on June 1 this year. But all other states had accepted the Central law –Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA).

Member of the Central Advisory Committee of RERA, Abhay Upadhyay, who is also a part of the forum, said members from different parts of the country were in the capital to apprise the political class of the negative fallout from the West Bengal law.

“We also went to the Prime Minister’s Office… and have given a letter explaining how it is setting a dangeraous trend and that the committee that was constituted under the Central Advisory Council must be notified. It was also suggested that the committee must go and visit West Bengal (to prevent the law from taking effect),” Upadhyay told the media.

The forum — a body of home buyers — has also written to President Ram Nath Kovind urging him to deny his assent to the law. Among others, the members also met the Congress party President, Rahul Gandhi.

On July 12, the forum had issued a statement related to a tweet from the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry which stated that the matter of having Central & State acts on same subject was under examination and that a sub-committee under these circumstances would not serve any purpose.

The state Act, the forum said, would dilute the law in favour of developers.

One of the clauses being diluted was on “force majeure”, or unforeseen circumstances, that could help developers avoid fulfilling their obligations. The words ‘or any other circumstances as may be prescribed’ was added to the normal exceptions of war, flood, drought, fire, cyclone, earthquake or other natural calamity.

Upadhyay said that even if there had been no dilutions and deviations, the consumer forum would have protested against any law other than RERA — which was a “very well-prepared set of rules”.

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.

Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.

During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.

On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”

Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.

It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.

Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.

Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”

On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”

The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.

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