Maharashtra government likely to refund ₹9 crore to Shah Rukh Khan over Mannat land deal
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government is expected to approve actor Shah Rukh Khan's petition for a refund of ₹9 crore, which he claims was overpaid to the Mumbai Suburban District (MSD) collector for the land on which his residence, ‘Mannat,’ is situated.
The iconic bungalow, located at Band Stand, Bandra West, is jointly owned by Shah Rukh Khan and his wife, Gauri Khan. The land was originally leased by the state government to its previous owner, who later sold it to the Khans. Before the transfer, the state, being the original titleholder, levied unearned income based on the difference between the market price and the ready reckoner price.
In March 2019, the Khans opted to convert the leased property (Class 2) into freehold ownership (Class 1) under a state policy. They paid 25% of the ready reckoner price, amounting to approximately ₹27.50 crore. However, an error in the calculation of the conversion fee reportedly occurred, with the authorities basing the fee on the value of the bungalow instead of the land.
This discrepancy was identified by the Khans in September 2022. Following this, Gauri Khan submitted a representation to the MSD collector, requesting a refund of the excess amount. The collector forwarded the request to the state government for approval.
Sources indicate that the government is likely to grant the refund. If approved, the Khans will receive ₹9 crore as reimbursement for the overpayment.
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Three more arrested in connection with murder of Suhas Shetty in Mangaluru
Mangaluru (Karnataka), May 14 (PTI): The Mangaluru City Crime Branch has arrested three men in connection with the murder of Hindutva activist Suhas Shetty, officials said on Wednesday.
The accused, identified as Azaruddin alias Azar alias Ajju (29), Abdul Khader alias Noufal (24) and Vamanjoor Noushad alias Chotte Noushad (39), were arrested during the last two days, they said.
With the fresh arrests, a total of 11 people have been arrested in connection with the murder so far, police said.
According to a police statement, Azaruddin had previously been booked in three theft cases registered at Panambur, Suratkal, and Mulki police stations. He allegedly provided information about Shetty's movements to the other accused, aiding in the murder.
Khader is said to have assisted the accused during their escape in a car after the murder was committed.
Noushad is accused of having conspired with the others and directly participated in the crime. He has six previous criminal cases, including murder, attempted murder, and robbery conspiracy, registered at various police stations in Dakshina Kannada, police said.
Azaruddin has been remanded in judicial custody, while Khader and Noushad have been taken into police custody for seven days for further investigation.
Police said the investigation is ongoing and efforts are underway to trace other accused involved in the case.
Shetty, a known rowdy sheeter and Hindutva activist, was murdered by a group on May 1 within the Bajpe police station limits in Mangaluru City.
