Thane BJP MLA Sanjay Kelkar has asked Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to settle pending dues of workers from a rubber company before launching a cluster development plan on the firm`s plot, stated a report in PTI. 

According to the report, in a statement issued on Sunday, Kelkar, whose party works with the Shiv Sena led by Shinde, expressed optimism for the Chief Minister`s understanding and aid to workers affected by the company`s shutdown.