Advocate Sachin Godambe pointed out that the Maharashtra government has not addressed the question of extending Maratha quota benefits to those who do not have Kunbi records.
Following the collapse, ambulances, fire brigade rescuers, police teams and local residents rushed to the spot and rescued eight persons who were trapped under the steel structure. All the eight were rushed to nearby hospitals where five of them were pronounced dead. One of the five killed hailed from UP.
When contacted, Abhijit Bapat confirmed that he was working as Chief Officer of Satara Municipal Council after being appointed to PCMC as Deputy Municipal Commissioner two years ago.
The Bombay High Court on Friday rejected the petitions that challenged the Maharashtra government's decision to reintroduce the multi-member ward system for the civic bodies in the state.