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Dr. Rajan Mahtani’s Innocence In 2012 Case Proved With The Testimony Of SC Judge

The recent testimony from the Supreme Court Justice is a clear indication that Zambian nation is in urgent need of stringent policies and regulation for curbing the ever-increasing corruption. Honourable Justice Mumba Malila currently holds the position of a judge at the Supreme Court of Zambia. He recently provided a testimony exposing the truth regarding numerous corrupt practices occurring within the state of Zambia. In his testimony, he detailed the issues pertaining to a case of 2012 involving Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani.

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Dr. Rajan Mahtani is a noted businessman and philanthropist in Zambia. He is the owner of several successful business ventures such as Mahtani group of Companies, Finance Bank Zambia and Finsbury Investments. He is also an avid charity worker and is known to support numerous social and environmental events for the development of the society and the economy. He is also among the most attacked businessmen in Zambia, majorly due to his honest and transparent business ethics and his refusal to establish any relationship with corrupt and unethical businesses. In his testimony, Judge Mumba Malila stated that the 2012 case involving Dr. Rajan Mahtani was motivated by several political undertones and was against the interests of the public policies. Mumba Malila was the Attorney General during that period and has requested the tribunal to make the case null and void as it was unethical and influenced by external forces. However, the decision by the Tribunal was not reversed and even after widespread condemning, the case went against Dr. Rajan Mahtani.

Now the truth is clear as the testimony throws light on what actually happened. In his testimony, the judge also condemned the fact that due to the political power of some greedy individuals and institutions, honest and transparent businessmen like Dr. Rajan Mahtani are often at the victims of false pretence and false allegations. It is time for the government to take strict actions against these corrupt practices.

Portland Cement Zambia Case Remains Unresolved Even After Final Verdict By The Judge

Portland Cement Zambia is a cement-manufacturing factory which has been in the news for quite some time. The cement factory is contested by two parties. The cement-processing plant was built up under the administration of Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani, who is likewise the lawful proprietor of the plant. Dr. Mahtani is a standout amongst the best businesspeople in Zambia. He is likewise known for his straightforward and legit business morals. Amid his residency of over three decades, Dr. Mahtani has built up various effective organizations. A portion of his most eminent foundations incorporate Mahtani Group of Companies, Finsbury Investment and Finance Bank Zambia. For as long as ten years, Dr. Rajan Mahtani has been battling for the lawful responsibility for Cement Zambia.

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Over the span of ten years, Dr. Rajan Mahtani has shared numerous strong evidences that adequately demonstrate his case and in addition his legal ownership for manufacturing plant. Few of these records included independent audit report, financial exhibits and in addition consented to investor’s arrangement. The judge taking care of this case likewise made a positive declaration when he proclaimed conclusion of the case hearing and last declaration of the decision in the wake of breaking down the reports and evidences displayed by the gatherings related with the case. While this was certain news for Dr. Rajan Mahtani as lion’s share of the confirmations presented by his legal counsellors were sufficiently adequate to demonstrate his legitimate responsibility for production line; the last decision declared by the judge was an unforeseen and shocking occasion.

The judge gave the last decision against Dr. Rajan Mahtani, which was totally against the evidences shared under the watchful eye of the judge. It was an unmistakable instance of misled judgment and skewed feeling of the judge. Be that as it may, Dr. Rajan Mahtani quickly made the correct strides after this misled decision and propelled an inquiry appeal in to the higher court of Zambia.

Supreme Court Judge Comes In Defence Of Dr. Rajan Mahtani In His Latest Claim

In one of the most shocking claims, the current judge of the Supreme Court of Zambia Honourable Justice Mr. Mumba Malila testified in one case in which a petition was made by SC’s Mutembo Nchito to Constitutional Court requesting nullification of the Tribunal decision which triggered the removal of the former from the office of DPP (Director of Public Prosecution) in 2016. This evidence from the Supreme Court Judge is a clear indication of the way politicians are being used by the rival businesses against Dr. Rajan Mahtani for fighting the civil cases since 2010. These rival businessmen have been using their power for unethical and even illegal practices so that they stay ahead in the cases of win the cases based on unethical facts of practices.

However, this latest testimony from someone sitting at the highest position of the Zambian government also indicates an era of change and growth. It indicated that the justice ultimately prevails and even with difficulties and tumultuous path, public policies will be supported and kept upheld because the criminal justice systems have suffered enough abuse from a small but significant number of greedy individuals.

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According to the petition submitted by the judge, the prosecution of Dr. Rajan Mahtani in the year 2012 was politically motivated as well as against the interests of the public policies. As per his testimony, “It appears in all probability to have political undertones and at best intended to aid the civil action.”

Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani is a noted businessman, philanthropist and charity worker in Zambia. He is known for his transparent business practices and ethical codes of conduct. At the same time, he is often attacked by conspiracies and negative campaigns to disrupt his reputation. The current testimony from the SC judge is a clear indication of the level to which these greedy rival businesses can go to ensure their profits and remove honest businessmen like Dr. Mahtani from their path.

Portland Cement Zambia Case Considered Flawed By Experts, Dr. Mahtani Shocked

Laws are made by lawmaking bodies and controls and conditions which give benchmarks to living for a city, state or country. Government bodies, for example, courts are built up for guaranteeing wellbeing and security of the regular natives by giving honest and straightforward equity to everybody. Be that as it may, when this framework neglects to convey, it is the normal residents who endure the most. Take the case of Portland Cement Zambia industrial facility. The industrial facility was built up by Dr. Rajan Mahtani and amid its magnificence days, the cement fabricating processing plant was creating in overflow, making it one of the greatest makers of concrete inside the country. In the meantime, it was likewise a famous business inside the assembling division with above-industry normal wages and pay rates. Accordingly, the processing plant was a noteworthy wellspring of economy and in addition business for the neighbourhood labourers.

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Notwithstanding, the present state of the industrial facility is obviously troublesome, with processing plant creation settle for what is most convenient option and the vast majority of the labourers confronting challenges because of issues in wages and instalment and additionally absence of administration. For as long as ten years, case is being hauled inside the court due to reasons, for example, absence of confirmations, absence of duty from the gatherings and also visit exchange of judges. Then again, the significant washouts or sufferers in this circumstance are the general population working for the processing plant. Life has turned out to be troublesome for them once more.

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The last judgment on the production line was as of late reported in which judgment was given against Dr. Rajan Mahtani. Despite this judgment, Dr. Mahtani has made quick strides and has made an interest to the higher court of Zambia.

Malicious, False, Libellous And Defamatory Articles Published About Dr. Rajan Mahtani

London, United Kingdom September 10, 2018

Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani (popularly known as Dr. Mahtani) is a Zambian businessman and philanthropist and Chairman of the Mahtani Group of Companies. He has business interests across Africa, Europe and Asia. The Mahtani group includes a large number of Companies and has been built into one of the largest conglomorate in Zambia, employing over 3500 personell and funding more than twenty development projects in Zambia, apart from countless charitable and philanthropic initiatives.

However, his success has naturally been accompanied by a vicious smear campaign, aimed at maligning Dr. Mahtani’s reputation, by vested interests in Zambia, and supported by persons in America and Europe. It is noteworthy, that Dr. Mahtani filed defamation cases in the State of Arizona and State of Minnesota, USA against such publishers of defamatory articles, including Zambiareports.com. The case was resolved between both parties and Zambiareports removed all such articles as they were malicious, defamatory, libellous, false and without any substance.

It has been brought to our notice that certain articles emanating from the removed Zambiareports articles have been copied, reproduced and/or published by various other websites, individuals and online publications.

At Dr. Mahtani’s behest, his attorneys have reached out to those whose contact information was publicly available, while several others which were posted anonymously, remain in the public domain. To those publishing and posting false allegations, which have been proved to be without substance and deliberately malicious in various Courts of Law in USA, UK, and Zambia, Dr. Mahtani’s USA attorneys Clare Locke LLP , and UK attorneys Gordon Dadds LLP  officially advise through their respective letters (attached) Individuals and organization who may which to seek independent clarification may write to them directly. In the absence of which, those indulging in these activities are warned that they do so at their own risk and Dr. Mahtani reserves the right to take appropriate legal action against them.

Dr. Mahtani has worked relentlessly for the upliftment and development of Zambia as a businessman and a philanthropist and has earned an impeccable reputation. He has led numerous businesses in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Europe and Asia with a primary focus on banking, insurance, property development, financial, manufacturing and investment sectors. His highly successful business and development projects have benefitted the respective Countrys’ economy and improved the standard of living in Zambia and other territories. He holds the importance of integrity, good governance, honesty and lawfulness very dear to him. He takes these false allegations as an attempt to defame and cause harm to not just his businesses, but him personally

Attachments:

1. Letter issued by USA attorneys Clare Locke LLP-https://www.dropbox.com/s/tdz8hamgdva55on/ClareLocke.png?dl=0

2. UK attorneys Gordon Dadds LLP –https://www.dropbox.com/s/sw91sr49tkmehee/Gordan%20Dadds.png?dl=0

Verdict Of One Of The Biggest Corporate Cases Of Zambia, Portland Cement Zambia, Announced

It is a known fact that nations need to improve their legal and regulatory framework, laws and courts proceedings so that judgments are fast and efficiency of every individual working within the nation is improved. However, same cannot be said for the Zambian court and law system. The case of Portland Cement Zambia is dragged for almost ten years now.

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During this trial which stretched to more than ten years, Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani and his lawyers have submitted numerous evidences and documents that were more than enough to prove his legal ownership over the factory. Some of these documents included signed shareholder’s agreement, testimonials from critical and influential members of the factory, financial exhibits which clearly indicated that Dr. Mahtani has spent more than USD 12 million on the factory’s growth and development as well as investment reports. Dr. Mahtani also shared another critical evidence which was independent audit report conducted by an independent auditor. As per this report, the factory was established as joint venture agreement and Dr. Mahtani was the sole joint venture partner of the factory.

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Even the judge overseeing the case at the Lusaka High Court provided a positive announcement when the judge closed the case hearing for the case. This meant that the judge will not entertain anymore case hearings or trials and final judgment will be shared based on the evidences and testimonials shared by both parties. This was great news for Dr. Mahtani as his evidences were more than enough to prove his rightful claim over the factory. However, the judge made a surprise turn during the announcement of the final judgment. The final verdict was given against Dr. Mahtani’s claims, which was a shocking event. From this surprise judgment, it was clear that the verdict was misdirected and even influenced. Dr. Mahtani has now made an appeal to the ‘higher court of appeal’ after the dissatisfactory verdict from the Lusaka High Court.

Portland Cement Zambia Case Results Announced At Lusaka High Court, Shocking Revelations

The case of Portland Cement Zambia has become a prime case study for people who want understand the challenges and limitations of law and order and their impact on industry and corporate houses as well as general citizens. The cement manufacturing factory has been fought for by two big business parties of Zambia, one of them being Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani. Dr. Rajan Mahtani is a noted businessman in Zambia with more than 30 years of experience. He has claimed ownership over the factory and even after submitting numerous evidences and testimonials over the course of 10 years of the case, he has not received judgement from any of the numerous judges who have evaluated the case during this time. However, the most unfortunate situation has been for Portland Cement Zambia, the factory for which the fight is going on.

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Among all this difficult situations, the major loss is occurring to the factory, which does not have any leadership to take case. Without Dr. Rajan Mahtani’s leadership, the factory production has gone downhill with majority of the workers leaving the factory due to non-payment of wages, factory cashbox being emptied, non-maintenance of the assets, machineries and equipments have resulted in decreased production. Some of the experts have also come to a conclusion that if the factory is not revived now with appropriate leadership, the chances of revival becomes nil for the factory.

So, everyone was shocked when the judge announced its final verdict on the factory. The final verdict was given against Dr. Rajan Mahtani’s claims. This has been clearly considered as one of the sad days for the Zambian law and governance. Even with clear evidentiary support, the final verdict was given to a party that has no strong evidences. As of now, Dr. Rajan Mahtani has made an appeal to the higher court against this judgment.

Dr. Rajan Mahtani Makes Another Attempt To Save Portland Cement Zambia

Portland Cement Zambia is a cement manufacturing factory which was established with the objective of producing cement for domestic production. There are only a few industrial plants within the nation and cement is an essential element for any construction project. Therefore, the cement factory played an essential part within the construction industry of Zambia, providing cement for development of residential buildings, infrastructure and related essential projects which helped in improving the socio-economic status of the country. During the leadership of Dr. Rajan Mahtani, the cement manufacturing factory produced in excess, making it one of the highest producers of cement within Zambia. Furthermore, the factory was also providing above-industry wages to its employees and workers, improving their lives as well as the lifestyle of the communities within the province as well.

Portland Cement Zambia

However, the current condition of the factory is in despair as without any leadership, the factory production has gone downhill and system is almost ruined. Majority of the workers have either left the factory or are working without wages or salaries for many months now. Furthermore, the factory assets have started to corrode and the factory cash box has been emptied by scrupulous individuals and groups. The factory is in dire state and experts fear if this state is not changed soon, the revival of the factory will be next to impossible. As a result, majority of those associated with the case were eagerly waiting for the final decision.

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Even the judge handling the case made a positive announcement when the case hearing was closed and parties were asked to submit their evidences based on which final judgment was to be given. However, the final judgment was a shocking one as Dr. Rajan Mahtani lost the case. Notwithstanding this injustice, Dr. Rajan Mahtani has now made an appeal to the higher court of Zambia wherein he has requested intervention from higher authorities regarding this case.

Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani’s Contribution Results In Success Of African Summit 2017

Like other developed nations and emerging countries, Zambia has also started participating in economic summits and national events recently. The purpose of these events is to create a platform for economists, businesses, industries and relevant groups and organisations to join together and create meaningful and effective solutions for the critical and burning issues surrounding the nation. Off late, these summits and national events have been extremely successful in bringing topics associated with the political, legal, economical, social, technological, environmental and geo-political factors associated with the nation. This participation from industry experts and business giants not only helps in establishing great ideas for businesses and government, but also creates successful relationships and business contracts among businesses and industries for domestic growth and development.

Dr. Rajan Mahtani Contribution

African Summit is one such event which is being held in Zambia annually. The objective of this event is to create a platform for businesses and industries and generate creative and innovative ideas. The 2017 African Forum Summit was a huge success, participated by numerous industry personalities and business experts, such as Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani. After the summit was successfully completed, the Chief Press Secretary of the event released a press release. In this press release, Dr. Rajan Mahtani was praised for his significant financial contribution which resulted in the success of the event. Dr. Mahtani rarely shares his charitable and philanthropic activities in public and as a result, majority of the event participants were unaware of his significant contribution. Furthermore, the Chief Press Secretary also praised Dr. Mahtani for his participation and humble nature. He also helped numerous young entrepreneurs and businessmen during the event by sharing his wisdom, business acumen and entrepreneurial expertise.

The Fate Of Portland Cement Zambia Hangs In Balance With The Latest Lusaka HC Announcement

The case of Portland Cement Zambia is a classic case of legal obligations and ownership issue taking a toll in the development and growth of the factory. The case was registered by Dr. Rajan Mahtani, a noted industrialist, businessman and philanthropist. Dr. Rajan Mahtani is credited for bringing foreign investments in Zambia. He is also noted for his regular charitable and philanthropic contributions towards the Zambian society. In spite of these achievements, Dr. Mahtani continuously faces conspiracies and difficulties when trying to conduct honest businesses.

Portland Cement Zambia Case

The current condition of the factory can be considered as dismal, majorly due the case and lack of leadership around the factory. This has resulted in dismal production, irregular salary and wages structure and lack of motivation from the employees and workers. It is safe to say that, if the condition of the factory remains same, it might soon become impossible for anyone to bring the factory back to its glory days. The only path that remains viable is giving the factory to its rightful owner and ensuring that the factory starts its production process and other activities as before.

After one of the longest running trials stretching for over a decade, few critical announcements were made in the past few months. The first major announcement was the closure of the case hearing, which meant that the case verdict will be announced based the evidences and testimonials submitted by the parties. However, the second major announcement was more shocking, which was also the final verdict for the case. The final verdict was announced against the claims made by Dr. Rajan Mahtani. It was a clear indication that the evidences submitted were ignored in all accounts and judgment was misdirected. Now withstanding this skewed judgment, Dr. Mahtani quickly took action and made an appeal to the ‘higher court of appeal’ against this judgment. Reply is awaited as of now.