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UP RERA has issued new guidelines to protect homebuyers from excess GST collection. Promoters must now collect Goods and Services Tax strictly at notified rates. Homebuyers can seek refunds for cancelled projects or terminated agreements. Unregistered allottees need temporary GST registration to submit refund applications. These directives aim to ensure fair tax practices and buyer protection.
Uttar Pradesh DGP Rajeev Krishna ordered ero Incident, Zero Accident for Kanwar Yatra and festivals. A week-long drive will trace missing and absconding criminals across the state. Police will enhance security for the Kanwar Yatra and upcoming religious events. Investigations into serious crimes will be expedited using a new monitoring dashboard. Mission Shakti Centres have shown a significant decline in crimes against women.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accused opposition parties of faking faith. He alleged the Samajwadi Party facilitated namaz at Hanumangarhi Temple previously. This statement deflects criticism regarding the Ram Temple donation theft case. An SIT is investigating the unfortunate donation theft, and the Supreme Court seeks a report. The trust has initiated measures, and resignations were tendered on moral grounds.
Uttar Pradesh EOW arrested two former officials for alleged embezzlement. The officials are accused of misappropriating over eight crore rupees in a construction project. This alleged conspiracy involved inflated measurements and improper payments for the Vishisht Mandi. An FIR was registered in 2019, and the case was later transferred to the EOW. Documentary evidence and witness statements established the involvement of the arrested individuals.
A high-stakes confrontation unfolded in Gorakhpur on Monday morning, leading to the injury of a notorious criminal, Mustafizul Rahman, who was on the run with a Rs 1 lakh reward for his capture. The Uttar Pradesh STF, acting on reliable intelligence, engaged in a shootout that also left a head constable wounded. Fortunately, both the criminal and the officer are receiving medical care and are reported to be stable.
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