Maha Govt to formulate new set of rules on renting out premises after Marathi Woman Denied Office Space
Maha Govt to formulate new set of rules on renting out premises after Marathi Woman Denied Office Space
In the wake of a police complaint filed by a 35-year old woman accusing man and his son of refusing to rent out premises in a building to her as she is Marathi speaking, the State Woman and Child Development Minister Aditi Tatkare upon giving it a serious note is set to formulate rules on renting out premises in buildings.
As per police report, an offence was registered against an 80-year-old man and his son for allegedly denying an office space to the woman at Shiv Sadan building in the eastern suburb of Mulund in neighbouring Mumbai.
A case under sections 341 (wrongful restraint), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) and 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace) of the Indian Penal Code was registered against the duo, who were produced in court and released on bail.
The minister on Saturday met the complainant woman at her residence and assured her of stringent action against the accused in the case.
Speaking to media personnel Tatkare said refusing premises to someone because he or she is Marathi speaking is unfortunate and condemnable.
News Edit K.V.Raman
