53-812: Muzaffarpur ( pronunciation ) is a city located in Muzaffarpur district in the Tirhut region of the Indian state of Bihar . It serves as the headquarters of the Tirhut division , the Muzaffarpur district and the Muzaffarpur Railway District.It is the fourth most populous city in Bihar. Muzaffarpur is famous for Shahi litchis and is known as the Lychee Kingdom. Shahi lychee is
106-566: A Bachelor of Commerce degree (with honours) in 1976. While in college, Mallya interned in his family's businesses. After graduating, he interned at the American part of Hoechst AG in the United States. In 1986, he met and married Samira Tyabjee, an air hostess of Air India . They have one son, Siddharth Mallya , who was born on 7 May 1987. They were divorced shortly afterwards, although Mallya has stated in interviews that he has
159-614: A dishonoured cheque for ₹ 5 million (US$ 60,000). On 13 June 2016, the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court declared Mallya a "proclaimed offender" on a request by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with its money laundering probe against him in an alleged ₹ 90 billion (US$ 1.1 billion) loan default case. Mallya co-owned the Formula One team Force India from 2007 to 2018. In
212-412: A sex ratio of 900 females for every 1000 males, and a literacy rate of 63.4%. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 15.66% and 0.12% of the population respectively. Languages of Muzaffarpur district (2011) At the time of the 2011 Census of India , 48.33% of the population in the district spoke Hindi , 7.65% Urdu , 3.54% Bhojpuri and 1.33% Maithili as their first language. 39.01% of
265-532: A "great relationship" with his first wife. In June 1993, Mallya married his current wife Rekha, whom he had known since childhood, and together they have two daughters, Leanna and Tanya. Rekha was previously married twice, and also has a daughter and son, Leila and Kabir, from a previous marriage. Mallya adopted Rekha's daughter Leila. He is reported to be preparing to marry for the third time, to former Kingfisher Airlines air-hostess Pinky Lalwani. Generally characterized as having an extravagant lifestyle, Mallya
318-504: A $ 75 million severance payment as part of that deal, but the courts in India have blocked that payment. Kingfisher Airlines , established in 2005, was a major business venture launched by Mallya. It eventually became insolvent and had to be closed down. As of October 2013, it had not paid salaries to its employees for 15 months, had lost its licence to operate as an airline, and owed more than US$ 1 billion in bank loans. By November 2015,
371-753: A Unit of the Bihar State Milk Co-operative Federation Ltd. are the major industries located in Muzaffarpur city and its periphery. The above industries have generated considerable employment and have also been helpful in establishing a number of small industries including a few cottage industries. Muzaffarpur city is an important centre for the wholesale cloth trade. Agriculture-based industries such as sugar mills and Britannia Biscuits have newly been established in city. New IT services such as Super Seva and Suresh Chips have opened their offices in Muzaffarpur. According to
424-465: A fair trial or justice". Once called the "King of Good Times" due to his extravagant lifestyle, Mallya and his companies have been embroiled in financial scandals, and controversies since 2012. Mallya left India on 2 March 2016 after saying he wanted to move to Britain to be closer to his children. A group of 17 Indian banks are trying to collect approximately ₹ 90 billion (US$ 1.1 billion) in loans which Mallya has allegedly routed to gain 100% or
477-566: A member of the House and one day before the panel was set to meet again to recommend his expulsion. He had left India during this time, and his passport had been revoked. In his resignation letter, Mallya said he was "shocked that the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance, Government of India has provided factually wrong information to a Parliament Committee" and that he was resigning because he had concluded that he would "not get
530-780: A partial stake in about 40 companies across the world. Several agencies including the Income Tax Department and the Central Bureau of Investigation are investigating Mallya for charges including financial fraud and money laundering, and the Attorney General said that Mallya's assets abroad are "far in excess to loans taken by him". The 17 banks added a joint petition at the Supreme Court of India in March 2016 to try to prevent Mallya from leaving
583-606: A second attachment order for a further ₹ 66.30 billion (US$ 790 million) worth of Mallya's assets, including a farmhouse, shares in United Breweries and multiple flats in Bengaluru valued at ₹ 5.65 billion (US$ 68 million). By December 2016, the ED has attached a total of ₹ 96.61 billion (US$ 1.2 billion) worth of assets of Mallya and Kingfisher in India. This is one of the largest attachment of assets made by
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#1732772538775636-532: A time when the Kingfisher Airlines owned by him had to be shut down due to huge financial losses. He is the ex-chairman of United Spirits , the largest spirits company in India, and continues to serve as chairman of United Breweries Group , an Indian conglomerate with interests including beverage alcohol, aviation infrastructure, real estate and fertilizer. He has been the chairman of Sanofi India (previously known as Hoechst AG and Aventis) and
689-562: A total principal amount of ₹ 90 billion (equivalent to ₹ 110 billion or US$ 1.3 billion in 2023) to the consortium of Indian bankers pursuing litigation against him; this settlement was not accepted by the bankers. Previously a member of the Akhila Bharata Janata Dal , Mallya joined the Subramanian Swamy -led Janata Party in 2003 and was its National Working President until 2010. He
742-414: Is $ 2,507 and total GDP of District is $ 5 Billion as by 2021 Reports which is 4.7% of Bihar 's GDP. The litchi crop, which is available from May to June, is mainly cultivated in the districts of Muzaffarpur and surrounding districts, in an area of about 25,800 hectares producing about 300,000 tonnes every year. Litchi is exported to big cities like Bombay, Kolkata and to other countries. India's share in
795-402: Is available from May to June, is mainly cultivated in the districts of Muzaffarpur and surrounding districts. Cultivation of litchi covers approximately an area of about 25,800 hectares producing about 300,000 tonnes every year. Litchi are exported to big cities of India like Mumbai, Kolkata, and even to other countries. India's share in the world litchi market amounts to less than 1%. The names of
848-418: Is comparatively less compared to other parts of Bihar. Muzaffarpur has been ranked 32nd best "National Clean Air City" under (Category 2 3-10L Population cities) in India. As of the 2011 India census, Muzaffarpur had a population of 393,724. Males constituted 52.96% (208,509) of the population and females 47.04% (185,215). Muzaffarpur had a literacy rate of 85.16%. Male literacy was 88.83%, and female literacy
901-459: Is finally before a UK court and an impartial court. So we wait and see how it plays out." In the meantime, he is not allowed to leave Britain, but he said that is no hardship for him. He said "There's nothing to miss" for him about India, since his immediate family has all moved to England or the United States. On 3 October 2017, Mallya was arrested as part of a money-laundering case in London and
954-974: Is one of the leading tobacco manufacturers of India. The production and sales of Lahti bangles is also very prominent in city. Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai also wore the Lahti bangles of the city at her marriage. Muzaffarpur Junction railway station ( MFP ) is a main A1 Category railway junction in Sonpur Division of East Central Railway , having total 8 platforms, with three suburban stations, Ram Dayalu Nagar, Narayanpur Anant (Sherpur), Kaparpura and Jubba Sahni. More than 200 trains regularly visits this 136+ year old railway junction. National Highway 57 (India) comes via Gorakhpur , Motihari , Mehsi and crosses Muzaffarpur and National Highway 57 (India) goes to Darbhanga , Purnia . The East–West Corridor crosses Muzaffarpur thus connecting it to all
1007-550: Is part of and also the headquarters of Tirhut Division Tirhut is the ancient name of all of northern Bihar. Muzaffarpur was a part of the ancient Vajjika League , one of the principal mahājanapadas of Ancient India . Muzaffarpur fostered political leaders and statesmen alike among whom were Maghfoor Ahmad Ajazi , George Fernandes , Janki Ballabh Shastri , a great Hindi writer, Parmanandan Shashtri and Devesh Chandra Thakur . In 1972 both Sitamarhi and Vaishali districts were split from Muzaffarpur. Muzaffarpur district
1060-451: Is served by rivers Gandak , Budhi Gandak , Bagmati and Lakhandei . Many streams pass through the district. The area has been prone to floods. The district lies in the fertile region of Gangetic plain . Muzaffarpur district occupies an area of 3,175.9 square kilometres (1,226.2 sq mi), comparatively equivalent to Canada 's Mansel Island . There are 16 blocks under Muzaffarpur District: GDP Per capita Income of Muzaffarpur
1113-517: Is the son of Vittal Mallya from Bantwal , Mangalore , Karnataka . Born into the Kannada speaking family of Vittal Mallya and Lalitha Ramaiah. Vittal Mallya was the Chairman of United Breweries Group . Vijay Mallya was educated at La Martinière Calcutta , where he was appointed House Captain of Hastings house in his final year, and at St. Xavier's College, Kolkata , where he graduated with
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#17327725387751166-449: The 2011 census Muzaffarpur district has a population of 4,801,062, roughly equal to the nation of Singapore or the US state of Alabama . This gives it a ranking of 24th th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 1,514 inhabitants per square kilometre (3,920/sq mi). Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 28.14%. Muzaffarpur has
1219-464: The ED in a Prevention of Money Laundering Act case till now. The ED also decided to send letters rogatory (LR) to the US, the UK and Europe requesting them to assist it in attachment of Mallya's over ten foreign assets. In July 2020, Indian media reported that Mallya had offered a settlement package of ₹ 139.60 billion (equivalent to ₹ 160 billion or US$ 2.0 billion in 2023) as against
1272-414: The UK to face charges of financial crimes in India. The son of a businessman who was also in the alcoholic beverages business, Mallya is the former chairman of United Spirits , the largest spirits company in India, and continues to serve as chairman of United Breweries Group , an Indian conglomerate with interests including beverage alcohol, aviation infrastructure, real estate , and fertilizer . He
1325-490: The amount owed to the banks had grown to at least $ 1.35 billion, and there were other debts owed for taxes and to numerous small creditors. As part of the Kingfisher collapse, Mallya is accused of being a "willful defaulter" under Indian law, including accusations of money laundering, misappropriation, etc. In March 2016, a consortium of banks approached the Supreme Court of India to stop Mallya from going abroad due to
1378-713: The businessman. This was issued in response to a plea by the Enforcement Directorate on 15 April before the special court hearing cases under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 . There were allegations on him that he transferred ₹ 4,000 crore (US$ 480 million) to tax havens. In June 2016, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) reported it had "provisionally attached" ₹ 14.11 billion (US$ 170 million) rupees worth of Mallya's Indian assets and properties against unpaid loans totalling ₹ 8.07 billion (US$ 97 million). On 3 September, it issued
1431-445: The chairman of Bayer CropScience in India for over 20 years, and the chairman of several other companies. The son of businessman Vittal Mallya , he became the chairman of United Breweries Group in 1983 at the age of 28, following his father's death. Since then, the group has grown into a multi-national conglomerate of over 60 companies, with an annual turnover which increased by 64% over 15 years to US$ 11 billion in 1998–1999. Over
1484-564: The chief industries. In 1972, the Sitamarhi and Vaishali districts were split off from Muzaffarpur. Muzaffarpur is located at 26°07′N 85°24′E / 26.12°N 85.4°E / 26.12; 85.4 . The city lies in a highly active seismic zone of India. In the disastrous earthquake on 15 January 1934 , much of the town suffered severe damage and many people died. It has an average elevation of 47 meters (154 feet). This saucer shaped, low-centered town lies on
1537-542: The country, but the Indian government indicated that he had already left. The Enforcement Directorate of India also filed a money laundering case against him in March 2016 for allegedly sending abroad some ₹ 9 billion (US$ 110 million) that had been loaned to his airline. On 24 April 2016, the Ministry of External Affairs (India) revoked Mallya's passport, and he resigned from the Rajya Sabha on 2 May 2016,
1590-601: The day before their Ethics Committee was prepared to recommend his expulsion. Currently the Enforcement Directorate is seeking Interpol to raise an international arrest warrant against Mallya. Also, the High Court of Judicature at Hyderabad issued a non-bailable warrant against Mallya on 13 March 2016 for his failure to appear in the court regarding an allegation of cheating the GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd by issuing them
1643-495: The flagship company of the UB Group, achieved the milestone of selling 100 million cases, becoming the second-largest spirits company in the world by volume, under Mallya's chairmanship. In 2012, Mallya ceded management control of United Spirits Limited to global spirits giant Diageo , retaining a minority stake in the business. In February 2015 Mallya was forced to resign as chairman of United Spirits, and he contracted to receive
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1696-663: The fourth product from Bihar, after jardalu mango, katarni rice and Magahi paan (betel leaf) to get the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. The city is situated on the banks of the perennial Budhi Gandak River , which flows from the Someshwar Hills of the Himalayas . The current city was established in 1875 during the British Raj for administrative convenience, by dividing the Tirhut district and
1749-594: The great Indo-Gangetic plains of Bihar , over Himalayan silt and sand brought by the glacier-fed and rain-fed meandering rivers of the Himalayas. Muzaffarpur has a humid subtropical climate (Cwa) under the Köppen climate classification . The summer, between April and June, is extremely hot and humid (28–40 °C, 90% max). and winter is pleasantly cool, around 6-20 °C. Rainfall in Muzaffarpur City
1802-408: The interest of £820,333 accrued up to April 2019 plus any further amount accrued up to 1 May 2020. He was also instructed to pay legal costs of £1,047,081 and receivers' costs of £223,863. In December 2018, the court ruled that he can be extradited to India to face fraud investigations. In July 2019, Mallya was granted permission to appeal to London's High Court against his extradition. In April 2020,
1855-550: The litchi produced in Muzaffarpur are Shahi and China . The fruits are known for excellent aroma and quality. Bihar's contribution in the production of lychee in about 40 percent of lychee produced in India. Bihar has emerged as a brewery hub with major domestic and foreign firms setting up production units in the state. Vijay Mallya 's group, United Breweries Group , is setting up a production unit to make litchi-flavoured wine, in Muzaffarpur in 2012. The company has leased litchi gardens. Muzaffarpur based Prabhat Zarda Factory
1908-484: The major towns and cities in India. National Highway 22 (India) starting from Hajipur passes through Muzaffarpur and connects Muzaffarpur to Sitamarhi . National Highway 28 (India) connects Mehsi and Muzaffarpur to Barauni , all 6 National Highways having junction there. Muzaffarpur Airport ( IATA: MZU, ICAO: VEMZ ) is located in Patahi of Muzaffarpur city (besides NH 722 Muzaffarpur - Chhapra (Rewa Ghat)) in
1961-580: The middle of the 2018 Formula One season , Sahara Force India went into administration due to financial trouble. In August 2018 the team's assets were purchased by Racing Point F1 Team , and continued to race under the Force India name for the remainder of the 2018 season. On 18 April 2017, Mallya was arrested by the UK Metropolitan Police extradition unit "on behalf of the Indian authorities in relation to accusations of fraud", and
2014-533: The pending money his companies owed them. As per media reports, he had already left India. On 13 March 2016 a court in Hyderabad issued a non-bailable warrant for Mallya's arrest, but it appears he is remaining at his country estate near London, England, while his lawyer contests the warrant with a higher court. On 18 April 2016, a special court in Mumbai also issued an undated non-bailable arrest warrant against
2067-571: The plea file by Vijay Mallya against his extradition to India was rejected by London High court. Vijay Mallya lost his final appeal against extradition. Mallya had filed an appeal in the UK Supreme Court earlier in month of May 2020 in the wake of losing an appeal in the London High Court against an extradition order to India on alleged charges of fraud and money laundering related to unrecovered loans to Kingfisher Airlines. It
2120-467: The population recorded their language as 'Others' under Hindi, mainly Bajjika . Bajjika , Bhojpuri and Maithili are the local languages of Muzaffarpur district. Vijay Mallya Vijay Vittal Mallya (born 18 December 1955) is an Indian fugitive , former businessman , and politician . He is the subject of an extradition effort by the Indian Government to return him from
2173-442: The state of Bihar, India. It was operable from 1967 to 1982, on a regular basis. Currently it is not in operations, commercially. Darbhanga Airport is the nearest domestic airport roughly 64 km away by road. Patna Airport is the nearest customs airport roughly 70 km from the city. Muzaffarpur district Muzaffarpur District is one of the thirty-eight districts of Bihar state , India . Muzaffarpur district
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2226-463: The world litchi market amounts to less than 1%. The name of the litchi produced in quality. It has many industries ranging from small to big. Prabhat Zarda Factory, Ganesh Foundries Limited, Bharat Wagon and Engineering (Close Down in 2017), N.T.P.C. Kanti Thermal Power Station , Bihar Drugs & Organic Chemicals Ltd.; Muzaffarpur – a Unit of IDPL , Lizzat Papad Udyog Unit Factory, Units of Leather Development Corporation, Muzaffarpur Dairy ;
2279-442: The years, he has diversified and acquired Berger Paints , Best and Crompton in 1988; Mangalore Chemicals and Fertilisers in 1990; The Asian Age newspaper and the publisher of film magazines, and Cine Blitz , a Bollywood magazine in 2001. United's Kingfisher beer has a more than 50% market share in India. It is available in 52 other countries, and leads among Indian beers in the international market. United Spirits Ltd ,
2332-562: Was 81.05%. As per 2011 census data, there are total 275,233 Hindus whereas 74,680 Muslims and 1,352 Christians along with other small minorities. Religion in Muzaffarpur (2011) In 2006 the Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Muzaffarpur one of the country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640 ). It is one of the 36 districts in Bihar currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF). The lychee crop, which
2385-527: Was elected to the Rajya Sabha as independent member twice from his home state of Karnataka, first in 2002 with the support of the Janata Dal (Secular) and Indian National Congress and then in 2010 with the support of the Janata Dal (Secular) and BJP . On 2 May 2016, Mallya resigned from his post as a Rajya Sabha MP, a week after the Rajya Sabha ethics panel declared that he should no longer be
2438-412: Was named after an aumil , Muzaffar Khan; thus the city came to be known as Muzaffarpur . The city was founded in 18th century during British Raj period and was constituted a municipality in 1864. A major road and rail hub, it is a trade centre on the route between Patna (south) and Nepal (north). Lychee , sweet corn , mango , vegetables , rice and sugar milling alongside cutlery manufacturing are
2491-607: Was ordered to pay £200,000 (₹18.1 million) to Indian banks by a United Kingdom court. He was also asked to pay money towards registration of worldwide freezing order and of Karnataka's Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT). Vijay Mallya has to pay dues to 13 banks namely- SBI, BOB, Corporation Bank, Federal Bank Ltd, IDBI Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, J&K Bank, Punjab and Sind Bank, PNB, State Bank of Mysore, UCO Bank, UBI and JM Financial Asset Reconstruction Co. Pvt Ltd. The consortium attempted to gain possession of Mallya's £20 million property on Cornwall Terrace in London, but Mallya claimed it
2544-433: Was owned by his mother. UBS went to court in 2018, seeking to evict Mallya, his son Sidhartha and his mother Lalith from Cornwall Terrace. A trial was set for May 2019. The trial did not go ahead since Mallya drew up a settlement with UBS. According to the terms of the agreement, Mallya can remain in the property and if the mortgage is not repaid by April 2020, UBS has a right to immediate possession. Mallya must also pay
2597-548: Was released on bail pending further consideration of the case. On 9 May 2017, the Supreme Court of India found Mallya guilty of contempt of court and summoned him to appear on 10 July. When he failed to appear, the Supreme Court said the contempt case would only proceed further after he is produced before the court. Mallya dismissed the proceedings against him – calling the situation a "witch hunt". He said "I have done absolutely nothing wrong. In fact I am glad that it
2650-530: Was released on bail. An appeal to extradite him from Britain was filed on charges of bank fraud estimated at ₹ 90 billion (US$ 1.1 billion). The final hearing on extradition will be held at the Westminster Magistrate's Court on 31 July. Mallya is on bail since his arrest on an extradition warrant in April 2017. Mallya is fighting an extradition case in the UK. On 16 June 2018 Vijay Mallya
2703-603: Was reported in 2005 to be someone who prays every day and conducts the entire 42-day Sabarimala fast every year while wearing only black clothing, and to be a devout follower of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar and the Art of Living Foundation . Vijay Mallya is an ardent devotee of Lord Venkateshwara of Tirupati , and Kukke Subrahmanya . On his 57th birthday in 2012, he offered 3 kg of gold bricks to Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala . In 2012, he also donated ₹ 8 million (US$ 96,000) gold-plated doors for Kukke Subrahmanya . These were done at
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#17327725387752756-554: Was said that he could be extradited in next 28 days. However, in October 2020 the Indian government was notified that Mallya could not be currently extradited due to an unspecified "confidential legal matter". On 11 July 2022, the Supreme Court sentenced Mallya to four months in jail and imposed a Rs 2,000 fine on him in a 2017 contempt of court case. He was convicted of contempt in 2017 over transferring $ 40 million to his children in violation of court orders. While awarding him
2809-616: Was the chairman of Sanofi India (previously known as Hoechst AG and Aventis) and the chairman of Bayer CropScience in India for over 20 years, and the chairman of several other companies. Mallya was also the founder and former owner of defunct Kingfisher Airlines and former co-owner of the Force India Formula One team before it went into administration . He is also a former owner of the Royal Challengers Bangalore cricket team. Vijay Mallya
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