Rajasthan
Lockers: Biz Community Up In Arms Over I-t’s Sealing Of Lockers | Jaipur News
Jaipur: After the Income Tax department and ED team conducted raids on Ganpati Plaza on Friday and sealed about 1,100 lockers, the business community expressed shock and resentment.
They said most of the lockers belong to the business community who have been using the facility there for the past 30 years and sealing all of them without any specific information during the festival time is causing huge business losses.
Addressing the media on Sunday, Federation of Rajasthan Trade and Industry (FORTI) patron Surjaram Meel said that because some politician alleged something the Central agencies did not lose no time to seal all the lockers.
“We have never witnessed an incident like this in the past 30 years since the locker service came into existence in the Ganpati Plaza. If there is a specific input, they could have sealed the lockers like they do with suspicious lockers in banks. But the decision to seal all of them appears to be driven by political agenda. Unfortunately, the business community is dragged into it unnecessarily,” said Meel.
Meel said that the private lockers are less costly and offer more convenience, the reasons why businessmen use them, and it is not illegal as well. This year, the business community is expecting a better festival without the shadows of the Covid pandemic.
Arun Agarwal, executive president of FORTI said, “The businessmen keep their money and valuables in the lockers because of safety, instead of at home. During the festive season they use lockers because they need to place orders, source material and for many other purposes. The sealing of the lockers has caused a huge inconvenience for them. It’s kind of harassment.”
They said that such practices do not set good precedent. Meel said, “Politicians level allegations of all kinds against each other and that does not mean the enforcement agencies can take such drastic steps and harass the business community.”
We also published the following articles recently
They said most of the lockers belong to the business community who have been using the facility there for the past 30 years and sealing all of them without any specific information during the festival time is causing huge business losses.
Addressing the media on Sunday, Federation of Rajasthan Trade and Industry (FORTI) patron Surjaram Meel said that because some politician alleged something the Central agencies did not lose no time to seal all the lockers.
“We have never witnessed an incident like this in the past 30 years since the locker service came into existence in the Ganpati Plaza. If there is a specific input, they could have sealed the lockers like they do with suspicious lockers in banks. But the decision to seal all of them appears to be driven by political agenda. Unfortunately, the business community is dragged into it unnecessarily,” said Meel.
Meel said that the private lockers are less costly and offer more convenience, the reasons why businessmen use them, and it is not illegal as well. This year, the business community is expecting a better festival without the shadows of the Covid pandemic.
Arun Agarwal, executive president of FORTI said, “The businessmen keep their money and valuables in the lockers because of safety, instead of at home. During the festive season they use lockers because they need to place orders, source material and for many other purposes. The sealing of the lockers has caused a huge inconvenience for them. It’s kind of harassment.”
They said that such practices do not set good precedent. Meel said, “Politicians level allegations of all kinds against each other and that does not mean the enforcement agencies can take such drastic steps and harass the business community.”
We also published the following articles recently
Bank locker rules: What can you keep in your bank locker and what you cannot
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued updated guidelines regarding bank locker facilities, requiring all existing locker holders to execute revised Locker Agreements by December 31, 2023. The revised agreements state that bank lockers are intended for safeguarding valuables like jewelry and documents, and do not permit the storage of cash or currency. The revised agreements also prohibit the storage of items such as weapons, explosives, drugs, and illegal substances. Bank lockers are suitable for storing property documents, jewelry, certificates, insurance policies, and other confidential items. Banks are responsible for losses caused by their negligence or employee fraud, with compensation limited to one hundred times the annual rent of the locker.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued updated guidelines regarding bank locker facilities, requiring all existing locker holders to execute revised Locker Agreements by December 31, 2023. The revised agreements state that bank lockers are intended for safeguarding valuables like jewelry and documents, and do not permit the storage of cash or currency. The revised agreements also prohibit the storage of items such as weapons, explosives, drugs, and illegal substances. Bank lockers are suitable for storing property documents, jewelry, certificates, insurance policies, and other confidential items. Banks are responsible for losses caused by their negligence or employee fraud, with compensation limited to one hundred times the annual rent of the locker.
500cr black money, 50kg gold kept in lockers: Meena
Rajya Sabha MP Kirori Lal Meena demanded the sealing of illegal lockers at Ganpati Plaza Complex in Jaipur, claiming they contained black money and gold worth Rs 500 crore and 50 kilograms respectively. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot dismissed the allegations, suggesting Meena was trying to defame the Congress government. Meena accused Department of Information and Technology secretary C P Singh and Congress leader Dinesh Khodaniya of depositing the money in the lockers. He also alleged a hidden alliance between the RLP and Congress against the BJP and accused RLP leader Spardha Choudhary of being involved in a paper leak.
Rajya Sabha MP Kirori Lal Meena demanded the sealing of illegal lockers at Ganpati Plaza Complex in Jaipur, claiming they contained black money and gold worth Rs 500 crore and 50 kilograms respectively. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot dismissed the allegations, suggesting Meena was trying to defame the Congress government. Meena accused Department of Information and Technology secretary C P Singh and Congress leader Dinesh Khodaniya of depositing the money in the lockers. He also alleged a hidden alliance between the RLP and Congress against the BJP and accused RLP leader Spardha Choudhary of being involved in a paper leak.
Private communities for founders to bond
India’s startup ecosystem has seen the emergence of exclusive, private tech communities that encourage founders to bond over events and master classes. These communities, such as Offline, have criteria for membership, including revenue or funding milestones. The goal is to foster open and candid interactions among successful founders. Similar private communities exist in the US, with the aim of learning from the experiences of others. These communities provide a platform for work discussions and fun activities, creating a supportive network for entrepreneurs. Additionally, there are clubs focused on women entrepreneurs, providing opportunities for networking and learning.
India’s startup ecosystem has seen the emergence of exclusive, private tech communities that encourage founders to bond over events and master classes. These communities, such as Offline, have criteria for membership, including revenue or funding milestones. The goal is to foster open and candid interactions among successful founders. Similar private communities exist in the US, with the aim of learning from the experiences of others. These communities provide a platform for work discussions and fun activities, creating a supportive network for entrepreneurs. Additionally, there are clubs focused on women entrepreneurs, providing opportunities for networking and learning.
