JUDGMENT

(Delivered on the 5th day of May, 2026)

1. The accused are facing trial on a charge for the offences punishable under section 420, 290, 166, 167, 177, 182, 188, 218, 268, 467, 468, 471, 120-B r.w.s.34 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (hereinafter referred as ‘IPC’) and u/s 12,13,14 of Prevention of Corruption Act.

2. The prosecution case is that ex-member of parliament Dr. Kirit Somaiyya visited Grampanchayat Murud, Tal.Dapoli and thereafter on 16-09-2021 furnished complaint before Upper Chief Secretary, Revenue and Forest Maharashtra State Mumbai about wrong entries taken and assessment of taxes by making entry of construction in the year 2019 in Gat No.446 Murud. On the basis of said complaint it was revealed that Grampanchayat Murud in monthly meeting dated 29-07-2019 by passing resolution 6(22) has taken entry in form A of the record about Gat No.446. While making the said entry it was mandatory for the Grampanchayat to inspect the spot and verify that the building is completed. After that assessment of tax should have been made. But after going through the record it is revealed that the tax assessment was done without going on the spot. No written documents are available wi