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Economic growth project gets KIIFB nod
1 month ago

Economic growth project gets KIIFB nod

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board has given sanction for the economic triangle linking Vizhinjam, Kollam and Punalur. The initiative is aimed at creating an industrial corridor that would stimulate the state’s economic growth, said Finance Minister KN Balagopal. The minister was briefing the press after the 51st board meeting of the KIIFB chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. …

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Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: July 16 – July 21, 2024
5 months ago

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: July 16 – July 21, 2024

Live Law  

Nominal Index Remya Haridas v State of Kerala and Others, 2024 LiveLaw 437 Abdul Razak v Union of India, 2024 LiveLaw 438 Vivek Joy v State of Kerala & Connected Case, 2024 LiveLaw 439 Soman T. N. v Additional District Collector and Others, 2024 LiveLaw 440 Joby George v Siby Valloran, 2024 LiveLaw 441 Sajith Shyam v State of Kerala, …

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Project to redevelop 10 bottlenecked junctions in Kochi at a standstill
5 months ago

Project to redevelop 10 bottlenecked junctions in Kochi at a standstill

The Hindu  

A project that was mulled a year ago to widen and redevelop 10 bottlenecked junctions in Kochi and its immediate suburbs has run into rough weather, thanks to non-allocation of funds. “With the State government not allotting funds even for doing the topographic survey, the project that would have ensured faster and streamlined movement of vehicles through these junctions that …

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[Masala Bonds Case] Convince Court On Fmr Finance Minister Dr Thomas Isaac's Involvement, Allegedly Illegal Conduct: Kerala HC Tells ED
8 months, 2 weeks ago

[Masala Bonds Case] Convince Court On Fmr Finance Minister Dr Thomas Isaac's Involvement, Allegedly Illegal Conduct: Kerala HC Tells ED

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court stated that the Enforcement Directorate has to convince the Court regarding the specific allegations raised by it to prove illegality in the conduct of Former Finance Minister Dr Thomas Isaac showing his involvement in the masala bonds case. This status quo order was passed in the plea filed by Dr Isaac on the new summons issued …

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Kerala High Court Monthly Digest: March 2024 [Citations: 146-210]
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Monthly Digest: March 2024 [Citations: 146-210]

Live Law  

Nominal Index Ahammedkutty Bran v Sukumaran 2024 LiveLaw 146 B. v State of Kerala 2024 LiveLaw 147 Manuja Mythri v Advocate T K Ajan 2024 LiveLaw 148 Dr.Navaneeth K.Unni v State Represented By Public Prosecutor 2024 LiveLaw 149 State of Kerala v. Kuniyil Shanoob and ors 2024 LiveLaw 150 Manoj v. State of Kerala 2024 LiveLaw 151 Firos C.A. Kerala …

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Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: February 19
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: February 19

Live Law  

Nominal Index Biju V.R @ Biju Vaishyanparambil v Central Film Certification Board 2024 LiveLaw 120 K C Ramachandran v State of Kerala & Connected Matters 2024 LiveLaw 121 Lini v State of Kerala 2024 LiveLaw 122 Arifa PK v. State of Kerala 2024 LiveLaw 123 Kuttiyali v State of Kerala & Connected Matters 2024 LiveLaw 124 Bethsaida Hermitage & Tourism …

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Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: February 12 - February 18, 2024
10 months ago

Kerala High Court Weekly Round-Up: February 12 - February 18, 2024

Live Law  

Nominal Index Sanitha Saji v. Salimkumar, 2024 LiveLaw 106 Chandini CK v. The State of Kerala and ors., 2024 LiveLaw 107 In Re Bruno v Union of India, 2024 LiveLaw 108 Padma Conductors Pvt Ltd. v MIRC Electronics, 2024 LiveLaw 109 Maheswari S & ors v. State of Kerala & ors.,2024 LiveLaw 110 Meena v Joint Regional Transport Officer, 2024 …

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CAG finds fault with Kerala’s off-Budget borrowings again
10 months, 1 week ago

CAG finds fault with Kerala’s off-Budget borrowings again

The Hindu  

Off-Budget borrowings have yet again drawn the criticism of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India whose latest audit report was tabled in the Kerala Legislative Assembly on February 15. Apart from borrowings made by the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board and the Kerala Social Security Pension Ltd, the borrowings under a bill discounting system also have drawn flak this …

Kerala State Report Kiifb Borrowings Ksspl Cag Finds
The severe erosion of fiscal federalism
10 months, 2 weeks ago

The severe erosion of fiscal federalism

The Hindu  

On February 8, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will lead a protest in New Delhi against the Centre for “placing Kerala on a financial embargo”. Kerala has moved the Supreme Court contending that the Centre’s imposition of a Net Borrowing Ceiling on the State, which limits borrowings from all sources, violates Article 293 of the Constitution. Major infrastructure projects initiated …

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[Masala Bonds Case] KIIFB Moves Kerala High Court Against Summons Issued By ED To Former Chief Secretary
11 months, 1 week ago

[Masala Bonds Case] KIIFB Moves Kerala High Court Against Summons Issued By ED To Former Chief Secretary

Live Law  

The Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board has moved the Kerala High Court against the summons issued to Dr Kandathil Mathew Abraham, who was also the former Chief Secretary, by the Enforcement Directorate in relation to the masala bonds case. Senior Advocate Arvind Datar instructed by Advocate Harindranath for the KIIFB submitted before the Court that all the documents were already …

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Masala Bonds: A hot issue between the Enforcement Directorate and a former Kerala FM
11 months, 1 week ago

Masala Bonds: A hot issue between the Enforcement Directorate and a former Kerala FM

Hindustan Times  

Earlier this week, the Directorate of Enforcement sent yet another summons to CPI leader and former Kerala finance minister TM Thomas Isaac asking him to appear before it for questioning on January 12 as part of its probe into alleged violation of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 by the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board. KIIFB and issue of Masala …

Kerala Masala Fema Rbi Cag Bonds Isaac
Kerala High Court Directs ED To Furnish Verifiable Reasons For Investigating Ex-Minister Dr Thomas Issac & KIIFB In 'Masala Bonds' Case
1 year ago

Kerala High Court Directs ED To Furnish Verifiable Reasons For Investigating Ex-Minister Dr Thomas Issac & KIIFB In 'Masala Bonds' Case

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court today heard the arguments of counsels appearing for former Minister Dr Thomas Issac, Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board and Enforcement Directorate, in the masala bonds case. Regarding the issuance of summons, the Court observed that an investigation can be conducted by the ED without issuing summons and no authorities could interrupt the investigation. The Court orally …

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KIIFB to enhance outlay for canal rejuvenation, STP projects in Kochi
1 year, 1 month ago

KIIFB to enhance outlay for canal rejuvenation, STP projects in Kochi

The Hindu  

A meeting convened by the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board on Wednesday decided to enhance the outlay for the Integrated Urban Regeneration and Water Transport System from ₹1,528.2 crore to ₹3,853.4 crore. Abraham and Kochi Metro Rail Limited managing director Lokanath Behera, according to a communication issued by the Mayor. Besides the rejuvenation of six once-navigable canals that are now …

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Infrastructure projects worth ₹12,089.29 crore completed, according to KIIFB
1 year, 9 months ago

Infrastructure projects worth ₹12,089.29 crore completed, according to KIIFB

The Hindu  

Infrastructure projects worth ₹ 12,089.29 crore undertaken with funding via Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board have been completed. The highest spending is on public works-related infrastructure projects such as roads, ₹ 10,823 crore, followed by industries, water resources, general education, and power. The 45th board meeting of KIIFB held last week had added 64 more projects to the list of …

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Kerala High Court Monthly Digest - February 2023 [Citations 53-108]
1 year, 9 months ago

Kerala High Court Monthly Digest - February 2023 [Citations 53-108]

Live Law  

Nominal Index Citations P.K. 2023 LiveLaw 108 Judgments/Order This Month Rent Controller Can 'Direct' Landlord To Sue For Eviction Of Tenant After Prima Facie Satisfaction On Permanent Tenancy Claim: Kerala High Court Case Title: P.K. Kerala High Court Sets Aside State Human Rights Commission's Order On Land Dispute Case Title: K. Abdul Hameed v. Kerala State Human Rights Commission & …

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State economy clocked 12.01% growth in 2021-22: Economic Review
1 year, 10 months ago

State economy clocked 12.01% growth in 2021-22: Economic Review

The Hindu  

The State economy posted a ‘‘strong recovery’‘ in 2021-22 with the Gross State Domestic product clocking a 12.01% growth at constant prices, the Economic Review 2022 published on Thursday said. The annual growth rate of public debt decreased from 14.34% to 10.16%, and the public debt-GSDP ratio from 25.90% to 24.26% in 2021-22 compared to the previous fiscal. State’s own …

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DDC meet calls for steps to avoid delay in implementation of KIIFB projects in Ernakulam
2 years, 1 month ago

DDC meet calls for steps to avoid delay in implementation of KIIFB projects in Ernakulam

The Hindu  

The District Development Committee, which met here on Saturday, directed officials in charge to avoid delay in implementing Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board projects in Ernakulam. The MLAs also demanded that the Periyar Valley Canal be readied for opening in the beginning of December considering shortage of water in various parts of the district. MLAs Mathew Kuzhalnadan and Antony John …

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Not Justified ‘Repeated’ Summons to Former Minister Thomas Issac in KIIFB Probe: Kerala High Court
2 years, 2 months ago

Not Justified ‘Repeated’ Summons to Former Minister Thomas Issac in KIIFB Probe: Kerala High Court

News 18  

The Kerala High Court has kept on hold issuing of further summons to former finance minister Thomas Issac for two months by the Enforcement Directorate. Former finance minister and senior CPM leader Thomas Issac had approached the high court challenging the summons issued by the ED for investigation into the alleged Foreign Exchange Management Act violation related to the Kerala …

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Masala Bonds Case: Kerala High Court Stays Further Summons Against Dr Thomas Issac & KIIFB Officers For 2 Months
2 years, 2 months ago

Masala Bonds Case: Kerala High Court Stays Further Summons Against Dr Thomas Issac & KIIFB Officers For 2 Months

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has put on hold for two months the further issuance of summons against Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board and Former Finance Minister of Kerala Dr Thomas Issac in connection with ED probe into alleged FEMA violations in the issuance of Masala Bonds in 2019.The development comes in the pleas challenging ED summons in connection with the …

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[Masala Bonds Case] Kerala High Court To Pass Order On Oct 10 in Pleas Challenging ED Summons Against Dr Thomas Issac & KIIFB Officers
2 years, 2 months ago

[Masala Bonds Case] Kerala High Court To Pass Order On Oct 10 in Pleas Challenging ED Summons Against Dr Thomas Issac & KIIFB Officers

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Friday heard two petitions filed by Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board and Former Finance Minister of Kerala Dr Thomas Issac challenging the summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the investigation into the financial transactions of KIIFB. When the matter was taken up today, the Counsel appearing for KIIFB submitted before the Court …

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ED Singling Out Kerala; Protracted Investigation May Have Lasting Ramifications On State Infra, Foreign Banks Denying Funds: KIIFB To High Court
2 years, 3 months ago

ED Singling Out Kerala; Protracted Investigation May Have Lasting Ramifications On State Infra, Foreign Banks Denying Funds: KIIFB To High Court

Live Law  

The Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board on Friday submitted before the High Court that the protracted investigation against it initiated by the Enforcement Directorate had detrimentally affected its borrowing plans, which would not only jeopardize the Board's functioning but would also have the effect of stalling various developmental projects in the State.Justice V. G. Arun. The Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund …

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Kerala High Court Questions Maintainability Of MLAs' PIL Against ED Probe Into KIIFB, Reserves Verdict
2 years, 4 months ago

Kerala High Court Questions Maintainability Of MLAs' PIL Against ED Probe Into KIIFB, Reserves Verdict

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on a PIL moved by five MLAs against the ongoing Enforcement Directorate probe into the financial transactions of the Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board. A Division Bench of Chief Justice S Manikumar and Justice Shaji P Chaly doubted the maintainability of the plea on the grounds that it may not qualify …

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'He Has Right To Privacy': Kerala HC Asks ED Why Thomas Issac Should Produce Documents Of His Assets At First Instance
2 years, 4 months ago

'He Has Right To Privacy': Kerala HC Asks ED Why Thomas Issac Should Produce Documents Of His Assets At First Instance

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court on Thursday asked the Enforcement Directorate to explain why former Finance Minister of Kerala Dr Thomas Issac was asked to produce private information regarding his assets at this preliminary stage of the case, particularly when he was not even an accused or suspect yet.Justice V G Arun raised the question while hearing the plea filed by …

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ED again issues notice to ex-Kerala minister Thomas Isaac
2 years, 4 months ago

ED again issues notice to ex-Kerala minister Thomas Isaac

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: The Enforcement Directorate has served another notice to senior CPI leader Thomas Isaac seeking his appearance before it in connection with its probe into alleged violations in the financial dealings of KIIFB when he was the Kerala finance minister in the previous LDF government. While sources informed about the latest development involving the senior left leader, the ruling CPI-run …

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