In Brief 8212; Pune

Parikh8217;s vehicle carrying cloth was intercepted by Shelke, vice-president Balasaheb Borate and octroi committee chairman Kailas Girawale.

Another case has been registered against Punjab Watch Company for octroi evasion. He has been fined Rs 32,000.

A meeting of the municipal council held last Tuesday had turned stormy on the issue of evasion of octroi duties. The council president had assured that stern action will be taken against those who evade the tax.

AMC targets encroachers
Ahmednagar: Ahmednagar Municipal Council which has launched an intensive drive against encroachments in the city has now turned its attention to illegal constructions in the central parts of the city. The municipal council has issued an appeal to people to remove all encroachments and illegal constructions on the land owned by the council.

Many people have constructed houses or shops on any available sites on roads and drainage lines. Many kiosks have also come up at strategic locations. The council has warned that the expenses for removing encroachments will be recovered from the parties concerned.