Maharashtra Minister Ganesh Naik Orders Suspension Of MIDC Land Acquisition Near Proposed Airport, Receives 1,058 Complaints At Janata Darbar

Maharashtra's Forest Minister and Palghar Guardian Minister Ganesh Naik addressed public grievances with firmness at a Janata Darbar held at the Palghar Collectorate on Thursday. He ordered officials to swiftly resolve citizens’ concerns and cautioned against unilateral decisions on development projects without consulting local representatives.

During the public grievance redressal programme at the Lokshahir Atmaram Patil District Planning Committee Hall, 1,058 applications were received, covering revenue, water supply, roads, electricity, healthcare, education, land acquisition, and government schemes. Naik personally heard the grievances and directed concerned department officials to initiate immediate action.

He stressed the need for responsive administration, stating that citizens should not need to approach higher authorities for routine issues, and their grievances must be addressed at the district level. Naik also directed departments to coordinate for speedy and effective solutions, stressing the responsibility of every officer to handle public complaints with sensitivity and accountability.

The Janata Darbar saw a strong response from Naik over the proposed MIDC land acquisition involving six villages near the planned airport in Palghar district. He expressed dissatisfaction over decisions being made without informing the district Guardian Minister, local public representatives, and affected villagers. He questioned the manner of orders issued by the Industries Minister and warned that unilateral decision-making would not be tolerated.

Naik directed officials to suspend the land acquisition process, emphasizing the importance of consulting local representatives and villagers before making decisions on major development projects. The administration highlighted the importance of inter-departmental coordination and timely grievance redressal to ensure citizens receive effective assistance at the district level.