NCBC hails Karnataka HC verdict, says justice delivered to displaced OBC farmers
New Delhi (PTI): The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) on Friday welcomed the Karnataka High Court's ruling upholding its constitutional authority, saying justice has been delivered to displaced OBC farmers and their families.
The commission lauded the Centre's 2018 decision to grant it constitutional status for enabling it to effectively defend the rights of backward classes in court.
The case related to a 2016 agreement between the Maharashtra and Karnataka governments over land acquired for Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL) projects.
At a 2023 review meeting and public hearing, the NCBC had directed officials to ensure compensation, rehabilitation and settlement of grievances of displaced farmers, labourers and villagers.
The KPCL and the Karnataka government challenged these directions in the high court, prompting the latter to grant a stay initially.
Delivering its verdict on September 19, the court vacated the stay and dismissed the petition, observing that under Article 338B of the Constitution, the NCBC is a constitutional body with powers to investigate, monitor and redress grievances of socially and educationally backward classes.
The NCBC said "justice had been delivered to displaced OBC farmers and their families".
The court has stressed that the commission's role is not limited to individual complaints but extends to collective concerns affecting entire communities.
"The Constitution is not a dead letter; it is a living testament to justice, equality and the welfare of the marginalised," the court said, noting that the plight of displaced villagers due to mining operations was a constitutional concern rather than a contractual dispute.
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Man booked for duping 7 persons of Rs 91 lakh on promise of awarding govt works
Mumbai (PTI): The Mumbai police have registered a case against a man for allegedly duping seven persons of Rs 91 lakhs on the promise of awarding them works of different government departments, an official said on Tuesday.
The accused was identified as Satish Kadam, a resident of Nanded in Marathwada region, an official said.
A complaint was filed by Hanumant Vadje, who alleged that the accused cheated him and six others of around Rs 91 lakh by promising to give them various works of Urban Development and Social Justice Department, he said.
The fraud occurred between 2024 and 2026, with Kadam collecting money in cash and into his accounts, police said, adding he had returned some amount to them partially.
Multiple cheques issued by the accused bounced, prompting the victim to lodge a complaint at the Marine Drive police station. Based on the complaint, a case of cheating and criminal breach of trust was registered against him.
The case is under further investigation, the official said.
