Maharashtra seeks ED’s permission to demolish Nirav Modi’s bungalow

Mumbai | Wednesday | 22nd August, 2018

Summary:

He is among the 202 other illegal bungalow owners who are now facing the threat of demotion of their properties. 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. Therefore, we have written to the ED seeking permission,” said Dr Vijay Suryawanshi, Collector, Raigad district. Nirav Modi’s property is currently being sealed by the ED and we cannot proceed until we get clearance from them. 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..