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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Mayawati criticises 'hasty' passage of Waqf Bill, says BSP does not support it
Lucknow (PTI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Friday criticised the central government for "rushing" the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, saying that the legislation should have been introduced only after addressing people's concerns and clarifying doubts.
Her remarks came after the Rajya Sabha passed the Bill late Thursday night, a day after its approval in the Lok Sabha, where the opposition strongly opposed it.
"After listening to both the ruling party and the opposition in Parliament on the Waqf Amendment Bill, the conclusion is that if the central government had given the public more time to understand the Bill and addressed all their concerns before bringing it forward, it would have been better," Mayawati posted on X in Hindi.
The BSP leader further expressed disappointment over what she termed as the government's "haste" in passing the Bill.
"It is unfortunate that the government hurriedly introduced and passed this Bill, which is not appropriate. Now that it has been passed, if governments misuse it, then the BSP will stand firmly with the Muslim community. In other words, the party does not support this Bill," she added.
