Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Monday stated that the Maharashtra authorities’s plan to redevelop a portion of the Mahalaxmi racecourse was a “land grab deal,” including that his get together is not going to let the Eknath Shinde-led authorities hand it over to builders.
The entire land space of the racecourse is 226 acres, out of which 135 acres are prone to be developed.
Aaditya Thackeray acknowledged that his get together wouldn’t allow a single brick to be laid on the racecourse. “Two to three RWITC officials have approved this deal. If the RWITC doesn’t want the land, make it a playground, but we will not let the RWITC engage in deals with Khoke Sarkar to eventually hand over Mumbai’s open space to builders,” Thackeray stated.
The lease for the Royal Western India Turf Membership (RWITC), often known as Mahalaxmi racecourse, is due for renewal.
In keeping with the final assembly of RWITC members with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on December 6, it was determined that the Chief Minister would be capable of nominate 50 folks of his selection without cost life membership when the racecourse lease is renewed.
Afterward, the Chief Minister will be capable of nominate three individuals without cost life membership yearly, and the municipal commissioner will be capable of nominate one individual yearly.
Out of 226 acres, 91 acres shall be retained by RWITC, and the remaining shall be taken for “development.”
Former BJP corporator from Colaba, Makarand Narwekar, has urged the state authorities and BMC to make sure transparency within the plan. He has demanded a high-level committee be arrange for supervision of this mission.
“We demand that the proposed plan for the utilization of racecourse land be made public. If BMC chief Iqbal Singh Chahal is going to give a presentation to RWITC, he should also give a presentation to the public via social media. People should know what the plot will be used for. The residents and residents’ association should be taken into confidence about the proposed plan, and their feedback should be considered,” stated Narwekar.