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Dr. Mahtani Will Continue To Fight For Portland Cement Zambia After Lusaka HC Announced Its Verdict

Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani is a noted businessman in Zambia. He considers himself as the proud citizen of the Zambian nation. He has been working in Zambia for more than thirty years and during this time, has established numerous successful businesses both domestically as well as across several foreign nations. Some of his most notable businesses in Zambia are Mahtani Group of Companies, Finsbury Investments and Finance Bank Zambia. He is also known for his charitable contributions and philanthropic activities across the nation. His connections and network across developed nations such as United Kingdom has helped him in bringing several foreign investments in Zambia. He is also the legal owner of Portland Cement Zambia, a cement-manufacturing factory which was founded with the objective of providing affordable and high-quality Portland cement to Zambian citizens. However, the factory was illegally taken over by scrupulous individuals and for the past ten years, Dr. Rajan Mahtani has been fighting the case at the Lusaka High Court. Since then, Dr. Rajan Mahtani has been working tirelessly to get back his factory. The case was running at the Lusaka High Court for the past ten years and only recently the final judgement was given.

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During the course of these ten years, the condition of the factory has degraded significantly. The factory assets have corroded and the factory cashbox has been completely emptied. While more than half of the workers and employees have left the factory, those working have not received wages for several months. At the same time, the judges overlooking the cases during the course of ten years were not convinced that Dr. Rajan Mahtani was the real owner of the factory, despite sharing several crucial evidences. It is clear that the decision making was influenced when the final judgment was given and it was against Dr. Rajan Mahtani’s claims. As such, Dr. Mahtani took the right step and has launched another appeal to ‘higher court of appeal’ wherein his request for revisiting the judgment is expected to be heard soon.

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Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani Innocent- Supreme Court Judge Gives Testimony Regarding 2012 Case

The Supreme Court Zambia Judge Mumba Malila recently gave a testimony before the court which clearly indicates that Zambia is in dire need of policies and practices that would help in eradicating corruption and unethical practices that have crippled the nation like a plague. In his testimony, Justice Mumba Malila opened about a case of Dr. Rajan Mahtani, a noted businessman and philanthropist in Zambia with more than thirty years of business experience. The case in the said testimony was in 2012 related to Dr. Mahtani in which the final judgement was given against him. However, the testimony from the judge states that the judgement was plagues by external forces and the case was against the interests of the public policies. The judge who was the Attorney General during that time along with others tried to make the case ‘null and void’ due to its irrelevant nature, but the tribunal did not change its decision and the final judgement was given against Dr. Rajan Mahtani, even though the evidences and facts presented denoted otherwise. Those who tried to raise their void were also silenced by removal from their positions.

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This is not the first time that Dr. Rajan Mahtani has been a victim of poor decision making from courts which sidelined the evidences and facts and gave judgement overpowered by corrupt external forces. Justice Mumba Malila confirmed that the decision making was influenced by certain corrupt yet powerful individuals including businessmen and even politicians. As a result of the corrupt practices of these powerful individuals, large scale citizens and transparent businessmen like Dr. Rajan Mahtani keep suffering. It is high time for the Zambian government and the law makers to take actions against these widespread corrupt practices and improve the condition of the nation so that there is room for further development and growth for the people.

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Testimony From Justice Mumba Malila Reveals Large Scale Corruption Within Zambian Government

Zambian nation was shocked by the recent testimony from Supreme Court Judge. Honorable Justice Mumba Malila is a notable judge at the Supreme Court of Zambia. As such, his testimony counts as a critical turning point for the Zambian law and court proceedings. The testimony has been considered as significant and shocking at the same time. The testimony given by a judge at the Supreme Court Zambia is a testament of a positive change happening across the Zambian nation. With this revelation, it is expected that more and more people will be coming forward and help the law and government to catch corrupt and unethical entities influencing the decision making of the government. On the other hand, this testimony has revealed the large scale unethical practices such as corruption and bribery and focuses on how deep these practices have penetrated within the government.

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One of the cases which were of significance in this testimony was related to Dr. Rajan Lekhraj Mahtani. Dr. Mahtani is a notable businessman in Zambia and has been successfully establishing numerous business ventures. Some of his companies include Mahtani Group of Companies, Finsbury Investments and Finance Bank Zambia. He is also a notable charity person. However, he is often attacked by conspirators who try to damage his reputation and his businesses. According to the testimony by Mumba Malila, the same issue occurred during the 2012 case which went against him. According to the testimony, the 2012 case against Dr. Rajan Mahtani was motivated by several political undertones and was against the interests of the public policies. Despite making several requests to make the case null and void, no such actions were taken by the tribunal who was handling the case at that time. This clearly showcases that the judgment and decision making was influenced by external forces.

This latest testimony has opened up lot of questions on the current strength and decision-making powers of the Zambian government.

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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.

Dr. Rajan Mahtani

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.