Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut not only made over Rs 3 crore in the Patra Chawl scam but was also involved in the entire process of conceptualization to the execution of the redevelopment project, the Enforcement Directorate has claimed in its chargesheet.
“On August 12, 2006, then Union agriculture minister wanted a discussion about the redevelopment scheme for Siddharth Nagar EWS Row Houses/Tenements in Goregaon at the YB Chavan Centre in south Mumbai. Sanjay Raut and his associates were present at the meeting. Sanjay Raut was also a part of a meeting chaired by then chief minister of Maharashtra on October 3, 2007,” the chargesheet, accessed by India Today TV, said.
“Rakesh Wadhawan was later brought into the picture to execute the redevelopment of the Patra Chawal Project through GuruAshish Construction Pvt Ltd. In order to exercise control, Sanjay Rajaram Raut inducted Pravin Raut – his proxy and confidante – as a director in GuruAshish Construction Pvt Ltd,” it further said. GuruAshish Construction Pvt Ltd was working to redevelop the slum.
“Sanjay Raut received Proceeds of Crime (POC) to the extent of Rs 3.28 crore from GuruAshish Construction Pvt Ltd. This POC was generated by Guru Ashish Construction Pt Ltd by illegally selling the Floor Space Index, or FSI, to third party developers for Rs 1,034 crore. Sanjay Raut received huge cash through Pravin Raut and/or Rakesh Wadhawan and Sarang Wadhawan. The POC so received has been integrated and utilised for…
