Mass Ouster Rocks Bhandari Mandal Dadar
• Trustees Removed Amid Unconstitutional Appointments
• Apna Sahakari Bank Under Legal Fire
Unmesh Gujarathi
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In a major shake-up, Bhandari Mandal Dadar’s chairman and trustees were ousted via a unanimous no-confidence vote amid allegations of unconstitutional appointments and financial fraud. The Sprouts News Special Investigation Team (SIT) uncovered misuse of trust funds involving Apna Sahakari Bank, prompting legal action and restructuring of the management committee.
Crisis at Century-Old Bhandari Mandal: Leadership Dismissed in Unanimous Vote
Mumbai’s iconic public trust, Bhandari Mandal Dadar, renowned for its 100-year legacy, is currently at the center of a major governance upheaval. In a special general body meeting held on April 14, the existing chairman and trustee ( Krushna Shantaram Chamankar) were voted out through a unanimous no-confidence motion. Kiran Manjrekar, the trust’s General Secretary, confirmed this move and has submitted an official letter to the Assistant Charity Commissioner.
This extraordinary decision, taken during the meeting at Friends Circle Cricket Club, Chaudharivadi, Dadar, also led to the dissolution of the management committee. The committee’s administrative authority has now been handed over fully to the board of trustees, a move aimed at restoring order and accountability.
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Leadership Under Fire: Appointments Declared Unconstitutional
The Sprouts News Special Investigation Team (SIT) has learned that the primary reason behind this decisive action was irregularities in the appointment process. Fraudulent chairman Gurunath Mithbavkar’s selection was not in compliance with Section 13 of the trust’s constitution, prompting the no-confidence motion. Similarly, the appointment of trustee Krishna Chamanakar, approved in the executive meeting on April 4, 2025, violated Section 41 and was also nullified.
These revelations came after growing internal discord and escalating dissatisfaction among members regarding transparency and rule adherence. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) reports that these motions received full consensus during the extraordinary session, signaling widespread concern over the current administration’s conduct.
Bhandari Mandal Dadar Fraud Allegations Surface: Executive Members Expelled Amid Banking Scandal
The crisis deepened with allegations of financial misconduct involving Apna Sahakari Bank and Bhandari Mandal’s funds. Fraudulent Acting Secretary Aniket Revadkar, proposer Ulhas Mayekar, and approver Kshama Mungikar were removed from the executive body based on charges of deception and collusion.
Kiran Manjrekar, speaking to Sprouts News, confirmed that criminal complaints have been filed against these three individuals, and the special meeting endorsed.
