Maharashtra government has written to Enforcement Directorate (ED), which has sealed the fugitive economic offender Nirav Modi’s bungalow seeking permission to demolish the property as it has been built illegally.
Mr Modi, a jeweller who is on run after being named in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam had illegally built a bungalow at Alibag’s Kihim beach. He is among the 202 other illegal bungalow owners who are now facing the threat of demotion of their properties.
“The bungalow is illegally built, flouting all environmental norms. We have begun proceedings to demolish all 202 illegal bungalows in Alibag and Murud tehsil. Nirav Modi’s property is currently being sealed by the ED and we cannot proceed until we get clearance from them. Therefore, we have written to the ED seeking permission,” said Dr Vijay Suryawanshi, Collector, Raigad district.
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The list of illegal bungalows also include the one built by another fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, who is also on run after being named in the PNB scam.
“As per the initial information, his bungalow is at Awas beach and falls under the list of illegal ones. We will be initiating demolition action on this property as well,” said Ramdas Kadam, Maharashtra Environment Minister.