Fee hike by private schools without prior notice

CHANDIGARH, MARCH 29
Haryana Education Minister Ram Bilas Sharma said that   the issue of hike in school fee made by the private schools without prior notice would be investigated and they would have to withdraw their decision.
          Mr Sharma, who was interacting with media persons here today, was asked about fee hike by private schools.
          In reply to a question about getting money from parents or guardians in the name of building fund, transport and uniform the Minister said that this practice would be checked. Priority of the present government is to provide quality education to the wards of the poor people. He said that private school operators have been directed to give admission to 10 per cent poor students under Rule 134A. This year, there would not be any problem regarding admission under this Rule, he added.
          He said that Haryana Government is constantly improving the education standard in the state. A number of initiatives have been taken for the same. Gita was made a part of curriculum in year 2015. Apart from this, emphasis is being laid on girls’ education in the state. While describing the laying of foundation stones of 21 colleges by Chief Minister Mr Manohar Lal on February 10 last as a revolutionary step, he said that this was in consonance with the commitment of the government towards girls education, the ambitious Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao programme launched by the Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi in Panipat on January 22, 2015. At that time, the sex ratio of the state was 834 girls as against 1000 boys which has now been increased to 906 girls against 1000 boys.
          On being asked to comment on cases of copying in Board examinations, he said that the government has made concerted efforts to check the menace of copying. Action is being taken against officials involved in such practices. The services of some such officials have been placed under suspension. All the accused involved in paper leak case of medical examination at Rohtak last year have been arrested. In addition, the educated panchayats were also contributing to prevent copying in exams, he added.
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New Arms Licence Issuance System

CHANDIGARH, MARCH 29
Haryana Home Department has made it clear that all arms licenses will become invalid if not generated with Unique Identification Number (UIN) after March 31, 2017 and directed that all licenses after March 31, 2016 be feeded into new Arms Licence Issuance System (ALIS) and generated with Unique Identification Number (UIN).
          While giving this information here today, a spokesman of the Department said that in a written communication addressed to all District Magistrates in the State, Joint Commissioner of Police, Faridabad and Gurugram, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Panchkula and State Project Coordinator, National Informatics Centre (NIC), Chandigarh have been directed to ensure that all licenses feeded in old National Database of Arms Licenses (NDAL) System upto April 1, 2016 be generated with UIN number.  They have also been asked to inform within 15 days about the progress made so far in this regard to the office of Additional Chief Secretary, Home.
           The spokesman said that directions have been issued to upload the details of every arms licence on the NDAL or NDAL-ALIS software and UIN of every arms licencee generated on or before March 31, 2017 in NDAL. Also, it has been directed that the officials of the Licensing Authority would coordinate with the officials of Immigration, Visa and Foreigner's Registration and Tracking (IVFRT) of NIC or District Informatics Officers and get the Login ID and Password generated.
          He said that Arms Rules 2016 were notified on July 15, 2016. The Rule 11 prescribes for generation of UIN for every arms licence on or before March 31, 2017 in NDAL system developed by NIC. He said that with more features, NDAL-ALIS software has been launched on July 22, 2016 for facilitating licensing authority as well as every arms licencee for grant of UIN while granting fresh licence.
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Haryana considering raise in daily wages in MGNREGS

CHANDIGARH, MARCH 29
With a view to encourage more youth to avail employment opportunities under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), the Haryana Government is considering to increase the daily wages given under the scheme by Rs 70 to Rs 75 per person. Currently, remuneration of Rs 259 per person per day is being given, which is the highest in the country.
          This was disclosed by Haryana Development and Panchayats Minister, Mr. Om Prakash Dhankar, who was presiding over 3rd meeting of State Level Vigilance and Monitoring Committee of the Rural Development Department, here today.
        It was informed in the meeting that the remuneration given under MNREGS in Haryana was increased from Rs 251 to Rs 259 per person per day on April 1, 2016, which is the highest in the country. Records of job cards, muster roll, employment register, cash book and complaint booklet are maintained and these have been linked with MIS. In 2015-16, 92,270 works were initiated under MNREGS, of which 83,773 have been completed and total 48.48 lakh work days were created.
        Mr. Dhankar directed the officers to prepare a chart of schemes according to priority before preparing first list of development works.
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Haryana Nurses and Nurse-Midwives Act, 2017 notified

CHANDIGARH, MARCH 29
The Haryana Government has notified the Haryana Nurses and Nurse-Midwives Act, 2017, which provides for the constitution of  Haryana Nurses and Nurse-Midwives Council for the registration of Nurses and Nurse-Midwives and for   registration of institutions imparting training and prescribing qualifications to such institutions in the State.
          While stating this here today, a spokesman of Law and Legislative Department said that the Government would, by notification constitute a body to be known as the Haryana Nurses and Nurse-Midwives Council to exercise the powers conferred on and to perform functions assigned to it under this Act. The headquarters of the Council would be at Panchkula and it would meet atleast once in a calendar year.
          He said that  while Director General or Director Medical Education and Research Department would be the President of the Council, Additional Director, Medical Education and Research would be the Vice President. The Council  would perform duties including fixing the criteria for the establishment of institutions; recognize institutions; withdraw the recognition granted to institutions under this Act; recognize the qualifications for the purpose of this Act; frame regulations; conduct inspection of institutions; fix the fee; maintain the fund of the Council; conduct admission to various institutions in the State and  prescribe such standards, facilities, syllabi, entry criteria including common entrance test as may be deemed necessary to maintain proper standards in the nursing course. It will also  formulate uniform syllabi, course content, curricula and method of examinations for theory, practical and internal examinations, and its revision from time to time in respect of all the nursing courses throughout the State with the approval of the Indian Nursing Council. It will also  fix the educational qualifications for teaching staff for all diploma or certificate courses and conduct common examinations for both theory and practical for all the nursing courses in the State except those conducted by other statutory authorities.
          He said that the Council would also make bye-laws to regulate the conditions under which such nurses, nurse-midwives registered in other States might be admitted to the register, on such other States granting reciprocal registration to persons registered on the register of the Council.  Apart from this, it would make bye-laws for determining the manner in which all fee  levied under this Act and all money  received by the Council would be accounted for, audited and applied for the purpose  of this Act, and for regulating the expenditure of the Council. No bye-law made by the Council would come into force until the same have been approved by the Government, he added.
          The spokesman said that those who would be entitled to be registered under this Act included Nurses, Nurse-Midwives who have undergone such course of training, passed such examinations held by the Council and fulfill  other conditions. Also, the nurses, nurse-midwives holding corresponding certificate issued by authorities in other States in India and abroad, if such certificates are recognized by the Indian Nursing Council and the Nurses, Nurse-Midwives who are already registered at the commencement of this Act and fulfill required conditions.
           He said that every person eligible for registration under section 21 would apply for registration to the Registrar. Any person whose application for registration is rejected by the Registrar, may, within three months from the date of such rejection, file an appeal to the Council and the decision of the Council thereon would be final. He said that every registration made under section 22 would be valid for a period of five years and would have to be renewed before the end of the fifth year failing which the name of the person would be deemed to have been removed. On payment of renewal fee and fine, if any, the Registrar would issue a certificate of registration to the person concerned.
          He said that no person would establish an institution or conduct any nursing course for preparing students to acquire any recognized qualification, without the prior recognition by the Council. A person would apply for the recognition of an institution to the Registrar in such form alongwith such fee, as may be prescribed. He said that on receipt of an application, the Registrar would conduct such inspection and would by order grant recognition or reject  the application for recognition. An  institution conforming to the standards fixed by the Council would be given recognition under this Act, he added.
          The spokesman said that all institutions conducting nursing courses as on the date of commencement of this Act would apply for recognition to the Council within three months from the date of commencement of this Act. If an institution applying for recognition does not conform to the standards fixed by the Council in this regard, temporary recognition may be granted to that institution subject to the condition that the facilities in accordance with the standards fixed by the Council would be provided within a period to be fixed by the Council from the date of grant of temporary recognition. He said that if an institution does not provide the facilities within the specified period in accordance with the standards fixed by the Council, the temporary recognition granted would be withdrawn forthwith.
          He said that the Council may inspect any institution for granting recognition under this Act and also conduct periodical inspections of the recognized institutions to ensure that the required standards are being maintained by them. The Registrar or any officer authorized by the Council may enter into the premises of any recognized institution to make an inquiry or inspection as authorized by the provisions of this Act. He said that the Council would have power to call upon the governing body or authority of any recognized institution to furnish report, returns or other information, as the Council may require. He said that where on the basis of an inquiry or inspection by the Council, it is satisfied that an institution recognized under this Act has failed to comply with the terms and conditions of the recognition, may, by order withdraw such recognition provided that before such withdrawal of recognition, the Council would afford an opportunity of hearing to the institution concerned.
          He said that no person other than a person registered under this Act would practice as a Nurse or Nurse-Midwife. Any person who acts in contravention of this section would on conviction be punishable in the case of a first offence with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months and with fine which may extend to Rs 50,000. In  case of a second or subsequent offence, with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, but which would not be less than three months and with fine which would not be less than Rs two lakh which may extend to Rs five lakh. Similarly, no dispensary, hospital, infirmary, lying-in-hospital, sanatorium, operation theatre, nursing home, blood bank, medical laboratory or other similar institution would employ any person unless such person is registered under this Act. Whosoever contravenes the provisions would be punishable with fine which may extend to Rs two lakh.
          He said that no person would add to his name any title, letters or abbreviations, which imply that he holds a degree or diploma license or certificate as his qualification to practice as a Nurse, Nurse-midwife unless he actually received such valid degree, diploma or certificate and such degree, diploma is recognized by any law for the time being in force in the State, or has been conferred or granted or issued by an authority appointed under this Act. Whosoever contravenes the provisions would, on conviction be punishable, in the case of first offence, with fine which may extend to Rs 50,000 and in the case of second or subsequent offence, with fine which may extend to Rs two lakh, he added.
          He said that as a transitional provision, from the commencement of this Act, the Haryana Nurses Council established and constituted under the Punjab Registration Act,1932, shall cease to function.
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Media persons to be provided body protectors and helmets

CHANDIGARH, MARCH 21
Media persons performing their duty at sensitive places in Haryana will be provided body protectors and helmets so as to ensure their safety   during any situation of violence.
          This was disclosed by Haryana Director General of Police (DGP), Dr K. P. Singh, who was in Fatehabad today to enquire about the well being of police personnel and media persons injured during an incident of violence near Dhani Gopal Chowk, yesterday.
          He also announced that entire expenditure of treatment of the injured media persons would be borne by the district administration and they would also be given financial assistance of Rs 5,000 each. They would also be honoured at the State level Independence Day celebrations on August 15 next.
          While interacting with the injured media persons at Civil Hospital, Fatehabad, he said that the media persons would also be compensated by the district administration for the loss suffered by them due to damage caused to their cameras and mobile phones and also for the cash snatched by the rioters.
          Stating that at times both the police and the media have to work in difficult circumstances, the DGP said that he was appreciative of the manner in which the media persons and the police personnel faced the rioters yesterday. Had the police not acted wisely, many precious lives could be lost. He was all praise for those   police officers and personnel, especially the women who were injured in this incident and said that they would also be honoured for the courage shown by them.
          The DGP said that the rioters who were involved in making fatal attack on police and media persons were being identified. The video footage of the incident is available with the police and the faces of anti-social elements are clearly visible. He said that police had inputs that the anti-social elements, armed with weapons from some villages of district Hisar adjacent to Fatehabad border, would reach the ‘dharna’ at Dhani Gopal Chowk and would try to disturb the situation. On the basis of this input, the police tried to stop them from reaching the spot by putting barricades and told them to visit the ‘dharna’ site without weapons and stones. But they did not listen to it and attacked the police.
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HARD issues date-sheet for departmental examinations

CHANDIGARH, MARCH 21
Haryana Administrative Reforms Department has issued the date-sheet for the departmental examinations of different departments of the State Government to be held in the month of May, 2017.
            While giving this information here today, a spokesman of the Department said that the examinations would take place at Lajpat Rai Bhawan, Chandigarh in morning and evening shifts.
            He said that on May 8, the first paper in Criminal Law for Assistant Commissioners, Extra Assistant Commissioners (EACs) and the candidates for the post of EACs, Tehsildars and examination of Forest Law for Forest Department, Accounts paper for Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department and Fisheries Department, Group-I Paper-A for Block Development and Panchayats Officers and Paper in Account and Departmental Rules for Wild Life Preservation Department would be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
          He said that paper of Civil Law for Assistant Commissioners, Extra Assistant Commissioners (EACs) and the candidates for the post of EACs, Accounts paper for Civil Judges and the candidates for the posts of Civil-Judges, Civil Law Paper for Tehsildars, Land Revenue Paper for Forest Department, Departmental Rules Paper for Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department and Fisheries Department and IPWD Specifications paper for Sub Divisional Officer  of Panchayati Raj Department (Engineering Groups) would be held  the same day  that is  May 8 in the evening shift from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
            He said that the second paper of Criminal Law for Assistant Commissioners, Extra Assistant Commissioners (EACs) and the candidates for the post of EACs, Civil Law Paper for Civil Judges and the Candidates for the posts of Civil-Judges, second paper in Criminal Law for Tehsildars, Procedure and Accounts Paper for Forest Department  Group -1 paper B for Block Development and Panchayats Officer would be held on May 9  in the morning shift from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., whereas Paper of Financial Rules for Assistant Commissioners, Extra Assistant Commissioners (EACs) and the candidates for the post of EACs, paper in Criminal Law for Civil Judges and the Candidates for the posts of Civil-Judges, Paper in Financial Rules for Tehsildars, Paper in Hindi for Forest Department, Accounts paper for Co-operative Department and Paper in  Design II  for SDOs of Panchayati Raj Department (Engineering Groups) would be held in the evening shift  the same day that is May 9 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
            The spokesman said the 3rd Paper in Criminal Law (including Jails) for Assistant Commissioners, Extra Assistant Commissioners (EACs) and the candidates for the post of EACs, first paper in Revenue Law for Civil Judges and the Candidates for the posts of Civil-Judges, third paper in Criminal Law (excluding Jails), paper in Subject-I (Punjab Jails Manual without appendices) for Prisons Department and Group-II Paper (Budget and Accounts) for Block Development and Panchayat Officers  would be held on May 10  in morning shifts from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Similarly, first paper in Revenue Law for Assistant Commissioners, Extra Assistant Commissioners (EACs) and the candidates for the post of EACs and Tehsildars, paper in Subject-II (Punjab Jails Manual with appendices and other matters) for Prisons Department, paper in Manual of orders, Accounts and Office Procedure for SDOs of Panchayati Raj Department (Engineering Groups) and Paper in Election Laws for Assistant or Election Kanungos of Election Department would be held on May 10  in the evening shift from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
            The spokesman said that paper in Local Funds for Assistant Commissioners, Extra Assistant Commissioners (EACs) and the candidates for the post of EACs, second paper in Revenue Law for Civil Judges and the Candidates for the posts of Civil-Judges and paper in Local Funds for Tehsildars, paper in Subject-III (Criminal Law), paper in Group-III (Statutory Acts and Rules) for Block Development and Panchayat Officers would be held on May 11  in morning shift from 10 am to 1 pm. Similarly, second paper in Revenue Law for Assistant Commissioners, Extra Assistant Commissioners (EACs) and the candidates for the post of EACs, paper in Constitutional Law for Civil Judges and the Candidates for the posts of Civil-Judges and second paper in Revenue Law for Tehsildars, paper in Subject-IV (Financial Rules) and paper in Maintenance of T&P Earth Moving and Road Making Machinery for SDOs of Panchayati Raj Department (Engineering Groups) would be held on the same day in evening shift from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
            He said that paper in Language (Hindi) for Assistant Commissioners, Extra Assistant Commissioners (EACs) and the candidates for the post of EACs and I.P.S Officers and Patwaris’ Mensuration paper for Tehsildars, paper in Subject-V (Language Hindi) and Paper in Administrative and Account Rules for Assistants or Election Kanungos for Election Department would be held on May 12  from 10 am to 1 pm. Likewise, paper in Urdu for Tehsildars and paper in Accounts for Agriculture Department and Horticulture Department, paper in Estimating for SDOs of Panchayati Raj Department (Engineering Groups) and paper in Election Law for JSS/ST, Clerks or Moharrirs would be held in evening shift on May 12  from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
          He said that paper for Excise and Taxation Department would be conducted from May 15 to 17. Paper in Subject-I (Law of Crimes) would be held on May 15  from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. whereas paper in subject-II (Excise Law) would be held  the same day from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. He said that paper in Subject-III (Allied Taxes) would be held on May 16, 2017 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and in Subject-IV (Sales Tax Law) from 2 pm to 5 pm. Similarly, paper in Subject-V (Book Keeping) would be held on May 17 from 10 am to 1 pm and in Subject- VI (Computer Operation) from 2 pm to 5 p.m. on the same day, he added.
            He said that those who intend to appear in the examination should immediately apply to their Head of the Department or Administrative Secretary with particulars in the prescribed form by April 17.  No direct application would be entertained by the Central Committee of Examination, he added.
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Lelliott's assurance on Indo-UK Institute of Health in Haryana

CHANDIGARH, MARCH 21
The outgoing British Deputy High Commissioner, Chandigarh, Mr David Lelliott, who made a courtesy call on Haryana Chief Minister Mr Manohar Lal, here today, assured him of his full support   to set up the proposed Indo-UK Institute of Health in Haryana over an area of 50 acres  at a cost of Rs 1000 crore. A team of the UK has already visited several places in Haryana to select a suitable site for the institute.
                    Mr Lelliott was accompanied by Mr Andrew Ayre, who is taking over as the New British Deputy High Commissioner, Chandigarh. Mr Lelliott who has completed his four years term here will move to Sudan as Deputy Head of Mission later this month. The Chief Minister congratulated Mr Lelliott for his new assignment and said that India and Haryana have enjoyed a strong bond with UK through him.
           While introducing Mr Andrew Ayre to Chief Minister, Mr David Lelliot said that the relations between Haryana and UK are in safe hands. On his and Mr Andrew Ayre’s behalf, he assured full support and cooperation to the State Government.
          The Chief Minister said that as sugarcane is grown in abundance in Haryana, the UK could assist the State Government in setting up of units for sugar production. At present 11 sugar mills are functioning in the State. He said that special emphasis is being laid on the diversification of crops to encourage farmers to adopt horticulture and other cash crops instead of traditional crops of rice and wheat. For this, the State Government is implementing the peri-urban concept of farming, especially in the National Capital Region to cater to the needs of fruits, flowers, vegetables and milk of 40 million population.  Mr Andrew Ayre said that he was quite impressed with what he had seen so far in Haryana and evinced keen interest in cooperation with Haryana in areas of mutual interest.
                 The Chief Minister said that two major agreements were signed with U.K during the Happening Haryana Global Investor’s Summit held at Gurugram last year. Apart from this, various leading companies of UK have set up their units in Haryana. He said that Global Smart City Project in Gurugram,  Industrial Logistic Hub in South Haryana over 1200 acres of land, dedicated industrial corridor on both sides of 136 kilometer long Kundali-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway were among the key projects being implemented by the State Government.
           He said that the State Government has also indentified Skill Development as another key area of development. Haryana Skill Development Mission has been set up and a University of Skill Development is being set up in Palwal. The building of the University would be completed within one year. Apart from this, agro-based, food processing and allied industry, textiles, apparel, footwear and accessories, electronics and Information Technology, Defence and Aerospace Manufacturing and Renewable Energy are among the key thrust areas of the State Government. 
           Among those present in the meeting included Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Dr Rakesh Gupta and Principal Secretary, Industries Mr Devender Singh.
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Haryana guidelines regarding foreign travel by Govt officials

CHANDIGARH, MARCH 14
 The Haryana Government has issued guidelines   regarding foreign travel by government officials.
          While stating this here today, an official spokesman said that the provisions of the All India (Conduct) Rules, 1968 be complied with by the officers working in connection with the State. Every member of the service shall not place himself under any financial or other obligations to any individual or organization which may influence him in the performance of his official duty. The rules further state that the member of the service shall avoid accepting lavish hospitality or frequent hospitality from persons having official dealings with them or from industrial or commercial firms or other organisations.
          He said that the Government has decided that privately sponsored foreign visits of officers by private organisations should be avoided. It has come to the notice of the Government that many Departments refer matters to the Government for cadre clearance where the expenses of entire foreign visit are borne by a private agency or organization with whom the department has official dealings.
          He said that a written communication to this effect has been sent to all Administrative Secretaries, Head of departments, Managing Directors of Boards and Corporations, Divisional Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners urging them that the provisions of these rules must be adhered to while sending any proposal for cadre clearance to the Personnel Department of the State Government.

Haryana CM to honour 22 women achievers

CHANDIGARH, MARCH 14
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal will honour women achievers in various fields at a State-level Mahila Samman Samaroh to be organized in Sonipat on March 15, 2017.
          While stating this here today, Women and Child Development Minister Mrs Kavita Jain said that Kalpana Chawla Shaurya award carrying Rs one lakh in cash  would be conferred upon Mrs Nisha Yadav, a teacher in village Wazirabad, district Gurugram. Behan Shanno Devi Panchayati Raj award, also carrying Rs one lakh in cash, would be conferred upon Mrs Gayatri Devi, Sarpanch of village Dhand, district Fatehabad.  A social worker, Mrs Shanta Jain would be honored with Life Time Achievement Award, which carries Rs 51,000 in cash.
           Mrs Jain said that the outstanding achievers award would be conferred upon 22 women for their outstanding performance in different fields. They included sports women, Shakshar Mahila Samooh, government employees, social workers, entrepreneurs and anganwadi workers. The award carries Rs 21,000 in cash.
          She said that in case of improvement in sex ratio, districts Rohtak and Rewari had bagged first position and Jind and Ambala got second and third places respectively. They would also be awarded Rs five lakh, Rs three lakh and Rs two lakh respectively.
          She said that awards in the category of improvement in nutritional level would also be given away to the Deputy Commissioners of Kaithal, Mewat and Gurugram for securing first, second and third positions respectively. They would get Rs two lakh, Rs one lakh and Rs 50,000 respectively. Apart from this, best 21 anganwari workers would also be honored, he added.
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Haryana introiduces ‘Apna Bill Apna Vikas’ scheme

CHANDIGARH, MARCH 14 
The Haryana Government has introduced a new scheme known as ‘Apna Bill Apna Vikas’ to encourage and motivate the consumers to obtain bills from the sellers and to sensitize the public and create awareness amongst the consumers  about the  importance of tax revenue for development of the State.
        While stating this here today, Excise and Taxation Minister, Capt. Abhimanyu said that under the scheme, cash prizes would be given away to the consumers through the draw of lots, to be held on monthly basis.
          He said that any customer who has a copy of original bill, cash memo or retail invoice for the purchases of goods from a registered dealer of Haryana would be eligible to participate in the draw of lots to be held under the scheme. The bill or invoice received for purchase of goods through e-commerce companies would also be eligible to participate in the scheme subject to the condition that selling dealer is a registered dealer of Haryana. The total amount of the bill must be more than Rs. 500, excluding the value of tax free goods. The scheme would be available only for B2C (Business to Consumers) transactions within the state, he added.
          He said that for bills or invoices for the value of Rs. 501 to 5000, the number of prizes per month would be 10 or one per cent of the number of entries received during the month, whichever is higher.
          In case of bills or invoices for value of Rs. 5001 and above, the number of prizes would be one or one per cent (calculated by rounding off) of the number of entries received during the month, whichever is higher.
          The prize money for bills or invoices for the value of Rs. 501 to 5000 would be five times of the taxable value of goods purchased in the bill, cash memo or retail invoice, subject to a maximum of Rs. 10,000. The prize money for bills or invoices for the value of Rs. 5001 and above would be two times of the taxable value of goods purchased in the bill, cash memo or retail invoice, subject to a maximum of Rs.50,000.
          He said that one customer would be eligible for one prize only during a month. In case a customer gets more than one prize, the higher of the prize money would be awarded. The prize money will be directly credited to the bank account of the winner. The payment of the prize money would be subject to the verification of the bill, cash memo or retail invoice by the department, within 25 days of the draw of lots. In case the information uploaded and the contents of image of the bill do not match with the image of the bill in material particulars or is not readable, the uploaded bill would not be eligible for prize.
          The Minister said that to hold draw of lots, a three member committee would be constituted under the chairmanship of an officer not below the rank of Joint Excise and Taxation Commissioner nominated by the Excise and Taxation Commissioner. The other two members would include Chief Accounts Officer or senior most Accounts Officer posted in the office of Excise and Taxation Commissioner and a representative of Trade and Industry, nominated by the Government. He said that the draw of lots would be held on monthly basis to determine the prize winners. All the bills, cash memos or retail invoices received from the first day of the month to its last day   would be included in the monthly draw of lots. The computerized draw of lots for a month would be held within five days of the following month under the supervision of the committee constituted for this purpose. After the draw of lots, the list of successful participants will be displayed on the website of the department.
          A successful participant will be required to submit original copy of the bill, cash memo or retail invoice, the bank account number and IFSC code, in the office of the Deputy Excise and Taxation Commissioner (Sales Tax) of any district or in the office of Excise and Taxation Commissioner, Haryana, Panchkula to claim the prize, within 15 days of the draw of lots. A successful participant will also be required to submit self certified copy of any one of the documents such as Aadhaar card, passport, driving license, PAN card or any ID issued by the government, at the time of claiming the prize. No waiting list would be maintained for award of prizes, if any, of the successful participants found ineligible. The Department reserves the right to deny the prize money without conveying the reasons to the winner.
          He said that in order to participate in the scheme, a customer would download the mobile phone compatible application namely 'Apna Bill Apna Vikas'. After installation of this app the customer would get himself registered. A one-time unique ID will be issued to the customer on his registered mobile number. The customer would upload a clearly visible and legible image of the original Bill, cash memo or retail invoice, along with details, through mobile phone compatible application. A unique reference number will be generated against each such upload and will be sent to the customers via SMS. The Bill, cash memo or retail invoice must be uploaded within 10 days of the purchase to be eligible for the draw. The customer, in addition to uploading the bill, cash memo or retail invoice, is required to submit TIN of the selling dealer, amount of the bill, cash memo or invoice and date of purchase.
          The scheme would initially be launched for six months, but the Government may extend its period on recommendation of the Commissioner. However, the Excise and Taxation Department reserves the right to withdraw the scheme at any time without assigning any reason, he added.
          He said that the scheme would not be available to registered dealers who purchase goods for resale or for use in manufacturing and processing of goods for sale. Sale bills and invoices for purchases made by State or Central Government Departments, Agencies, Boards or Corporations and for purchases made by the Embassies or UN Organizations would also not be eligible for participation in the scheme. The employees of the Excise and Taxation Department and their family members would not be eligible to participate in the scheme. The sale bills for purchase of all types of motor vehicles, petroleum products such as diesel, petrol, LPG, CNG and purchases made from lump-sum dealers would not be eligible for the scheme.
          In case of any dispute, the matter would be referred to the Excise and Taxation Commissioner, Haryana. The decision of the Excise and Taxation Commissioner would be final, he added.
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Only 10 % Indians get education while efforts in US are to educate every one

INDIANAPOLIS, MARCH 13 

Cooperative (Collaborative) learning is more successful than those learning individually; Only 10 per cent of the big Indian population is provided education while in America efforts are to educate every one and though all Holy Hindu scripts are written in Sanskrit but now it is not a language to communicate among people.

These views were expressed by Indian-born Dr. Pratibha Varma-Nelson,  a Professor of Chemistry and the Executive Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) in an interview to Dr. Keith Pannell and recently aired on Science Studio (NPR). The interview was recorded when  world authority in the concept of Peer Led Team Learning (PLTL) Dr. Pratibha Varma-Nelson visited University of Texas at El Paso. The topic of interview was STEM Education  i.e Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.

"STEM Education is  important because it is how we teach. Not all groups are getting equal education.Typically it was white male who learnt physics, chemistry and biology. However, now women have started learning STEM."

Winner of 2011 Central Region Recipient of the Stanley C. Israel Award for Advancing Diversity in the Chemical Sciences, Dr Pratibha Varma-Nelson, explanined that those students who learn in groups perform better in comparision of those doing individually.

She explained that it was in 80's that "a Professor, who also worked in the field observed that the Asian students were working together, living together, cooking together and exchanging  exams  notes etc. These groups were more comfortable and benefiting. Collaborative means to work with another person or group in order to achieve or do something. That is why the Asian students who work in groups are more successful that the African-American students who also work hard invidividually.

"Cooperative  learning education is good for minority communities and low income groups. Learning is a social activity. If not created that structure for learning some students are left out. The cooperative pool should be broadened, make a more friendly, less intimidating and provide more opporutnity to lean from each other.

Regarding  education in India, Dr Pratibha Varma-Nelson, Executive Director of the STEM Education Innovation and Research Institute at IUPUI that only 10 per cent of the big Indian population is provided education while  in America efforts are to educate every one. The Indian parents are spending a lot of money to give their children good education, including engaging private tuition. The situation in Korea is also the same as in India.

 The Indian students and parents are under tremendous pressure to get into the right universities. It is a small percent at the top are getting all these resources and they also study in groups. In America we are trying to educate every one and that is a different goal, than educating the top 10 per cent.

Replying to a question, Dr. Pratibha Varma-Nelson said that Indian Holy scripts are written in Sanskrit. However, Sanskrit is not the language used today to communicate with each other. However, the Indians learnt to pray in Sankrit.

Giving her  family background, Dr. Pratibha Varma disclosed that "I grew up in Pune (India). My parents were both Sanskrit scholars. My father was a professional photographer and mother taught Hindu philosphy and in this enviornament I was raised. Though my parents were educated but I was not surrounded by scientists. As I grew I enjoyed doing mathamatics. Initially I was not good in math. After my father died when I was 10 years old, I became more serious in studies. I secured highest marks in 6th standard in my school. Later I was introduced to science and Chemisty was my  major. Chemistry explained world to me, sepcially organic chemistry. I came to USA at the age of 21 with few dollars in my pocket. My mother who was a Faminist desired that I should study as I want to.  My mother spent last bit of money for my one-way ticket. It was very hard for my mom."

Regarding gender equality in India, Dr. Pratibha Varma explained  "I belonged to a system where there is  equality for all. That is Arya Samaj. However, there are many sects in Hiduism where the girls are not allowed to learn. In Arya Samaj men and women are treated equally. We do not workship idols."

"Though my mom is no more but her presence is still with me even today that helps me keep going, " said Dr. Pratibha Varma-Nelson,  who received her B.Sc. in Chemistry with first class distinction from University of Pune, India, in 1970 and  did her Ph.D. in 1978 from University of Illinois in Chicago in Organic Chemistry.

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Mathematics exams in three centres cancelled

Chandigarh, Mar 12 

The Haryana Board of School Education, Bhiwani, has cancelled the examination of Secondary (academic/open school) of Mathematics at examination centres, namely Hindu Senior Secondary School, Nuh-4 (B-1), Hindu Senior Secondary School, Nuh-5 (B-2) and Hindu Secondary School, Nuh-17. Staff deputed on examination duty at these centres has also been changed and notices issued to these schools.

          Stating this here today, a spokesperson of the Board said that in view of the external interference in recent examinations, the examination centre of Government Senior Secondary School, Saragthal-1, has been transferred to Government Senior Secondary School, Gohana, and the examination centre of Khanpur Kalan-1 has been transferred to Kanya Gurukul Senior Secondary School, Khanpur Khurd (Sonipat), for the examinations to be held on March 14 onwards.

        The board has also relieved 15 examination supervisors for negligence in duty in the secondary and senior secondary (academic/open school/re-appear) examinations held on March 11, 2017.

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Notifications regarding revision of pension and family pension issued

CHANDIGARH, MARCH 12

The Haryana Government has issued notifications regarding revision of pension and family pension in respect of pre-2016 pensioners and family pensioners and those government employees who retired or died in harness on or after January 1, 2016 on the basis of the recommendations of the Pension Revision Committee (7th Central Pay Commission).

          All Pension Disbursing Authorities handling disbursement of pension to the state government pensioners or family pensioners are authorized to pay pension or family pension to the existing pensioners or family pensioners at the consolidated rates in terms of these rules without any further authorization from the Principal Accountant General (Accounts and Entitlement), Haryana, or head of office.

However, before disbursement of the pension, the Pension Disbursing Authority would authenticate that the fixation made is strictly in accordance with the provision of these rules.

          The benefit of these rules would reach the pensioners or family pensioners as expeditiously as possible to achieve this objective.

          It is desired that all pension disbursing authorities would calculate the arrears of revised pension or family pension payable and make necessary payment to the pensioners or family pensioners or credited in their bank account preferably within three months from the date of notification of these rules.

          For the existing pensioners, who retired before January 1, 2016, the revised pension or family pension with effect from January 1, 2016, would be determined by multiplying the existing basic pension or family pension by 2.57.

Illustration:1 
Pensioner 'X' retired at last pay drawn of Rs 79,000 on March 31, 2015 under the 6th CPC regime in the scale of Rs 67000-79000:-

		Amount in Rs
1.	Basic Pension fixed in 6th CPC	39,500
2.	Revised Pension fixed under 7th CPC (using a multiple of 2.57). (39,500x2.57=1,01,515)	1,01,515

  

Illustration: 2

Pensioner 'Y' retired at last pay drawn of Rs 4,000 on 31st March, 1989 under the 4th CPC regime in the pay scale of Rs 3000-100-3500-125-4500:-
 

		Amount in Rs
1.	Basic Pension fixed in 4th CPC	1940
2.	Basic Pension fixed in 6th CPC	12,600
3.	Revised Pension fixed under 7th CPC (using a multiple of 2.57). (12,600x2.57=32,382)	32,382

For this purpose, the existing pension/family pension would be the basic pension or family pension only without the element of additional pension available to the old pensioners/family pensioners attaining the age of 80 years and above. The additional pension or family pension payable to the old pensioners/family pensioners will be worked out in accordance with these rules. 

          The minimum pension or family pension with effect from January 1, 2016 would be Rs 9,000 per month (excluding the additional pension/family pension to the old pensioners). The maximum pension would be Rs 1,12,050, that is, 50 per cent and family pension Rs 67,230, that is, 30 per cent of the highest pay, that is, Rs 2,24,100 in Haryana Government.
As the entitlement of consolidated pension would be inclusive of commuted portion of pension, the commuted portion, wherever applicable, shall be deducted from the pension while making monthly disbursements.

          The quantum of additional pension or family pension available to the old pensioners and family pensioners would continue to be 20 per cent of the revised basic pension or family pension if the age of pensioner or family pensioner is from 80 years to less than 85 years.

Similarly, it would be 30 per cent of revised basic pension or family pension if the age of pensioner or family pensioner is from 85 years to less than 90 years, 40 per cent in case of age from 90 years to less than 95 years, 50 per cent in case of age from 95 years to less than 100 years and 100 per cent in case of age from 100 years or more.

          According to the notification, in respect of a person retiring on the December 31, 2015, and becoming entitled to receive pension with effect from the January 1, 2016, his pension would be fixed under the provisions of the Haryana Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2016 and thereafter revised as per provisions contained in these rules.

          A government servant, who retires after rendering the minimum qualifying service of 20 years, would become entitled to full pension under the provisions of rule 34 of the Haryana Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2016. In all such cases where government servant becomes entitled to pension on superannuation after completion of 10 years of qualifying service in accordance with rule 34 of the Haryana Civil Services (Pension) Rules 2016, pension shall be calculated on proportion basis to the amount of full pension admissible to him.

          The amount of pension would be subject to a minimum of Rs 9,000 and the maximum Rs 1,12,050, that is 50 per cent of highest pay of Rs 2,24,100 in the state government with effect from January 1, 2016.

          The maximum limit of death-cum-retirement gratuity would be Rs 20 lakh. The ceiling on gratuity would increase by 25 per cent whenever the dearness allowance rises by 50 per cent of the basic pay. Family pension would be calculated at a uniform rate of 30 per cent of basic pay in the revised pay structure and would be subject to a minimum of Rs 9,000 per month and maximum of Rs 67,230, that is, 30 per cent of the highest pay of Rs 2,24,100 in the Government of Haryana with effect from the 1st January, 2016.

          The amount of enhanced family pension would be 50 per cent of basic pay in the revised pay structure and would be subject to a minimum of Rs 9,000 per month and maximum of 50 per cent of the highest pay in the state government.

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Four IAS and 29 HCS officers transferred in Haryana

CHANDIGARH, MARCH 10
The Haryana Government has issued transfer and posting orders of four IAS and 29 HCS officers with immediate effect.
        Among the IAS officers, Anshaj Singh, Director and Special Secretary, Industrial Training Department, Director and Special Secretary, Employment Department and Managing Director, Haryana Dairy Development Cooperative Federation has been posted as Deputy Commissioner, Bhiwani vice Pankaj.
        Pankaj, Deputy Commissioner, Bhiwani and Deputy Commissioner, Charki Dadri goes as Director and Special Secretary, Industrial Training Department, Director and Special Secretary, Employment Department and Managing Director, Haryana Dairy Development Cooperative Federation has been posted as Deputy Commissioner, Bhiwani, vice Anshaj Singh.
        Vijaykumar Siddappa Bhavikatti, ADC-cum-CEO, DRDA andSpecial Officer, APZ, Hisar goes as Deputy Commissioner, Charki Dadri, relieving Pankaj.
        Parth Gupta, Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil), Ballabhgarh has been posted as Additional Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Faridabad against a vacant post.
        Among the HCS officers, Rajesh Jogpal, ADC-cum-CEO, DRDA, Mahendragarh at Narnaul has been posted as ADC-cum-CEO, DRDA, Panchkula vice Mrs. Hema Sharma, who goes as Additional Director (Admn.) and Additional Secretary, Medical Education and Research Department, vice Amarjeet Singh.
        Mukul Kumar, Officer on Special Duty to Chief Minister, goes as Director and Additional Secretary, Tourism Department and Additional Managing Director, Haryana Tourism Development Corporation against vacant posts.
        Mrs. Ritu, Additional Director (Admn.), (Mid Day Meals), Elementary Education, and Additional Secretary, School Education Department,    has been posted as Controller and Additional Secretary, Printing and Stationery Department against vacant posts.
Amarjit Singh Mann, Additional Director (Admn.), Secondary Education and Special Secretary, School Education Department goes as ADC-cum-CEO, DRDA, and Special Officer, APZ, Hisar  vice Vijaykumar Siddappa Bhavikatti.
Pradeep Godara, Additional Director (Admn.), Medical College, Nalhar (Nuh) has been given additional charge of    Sub-Divisional Officer(Civil)-cum-Additional Collector, Punhana, relieving Anish Yadav of the said charge
Sat Pal, Sub Divisional Office(C)-cum-Additional Collector, Bhiwani and Estate Officer, HUDA, Bhiwani      has been given additional charge of Secretary, RTA, Bhiwani, relieving Mahesh Kumar of the said charge.
Kamlesh Kumar Bhadoo, OSD office of  Commissioner, Gurugram Division, Gurugram goes as Secretary, HAFED vice Mrs. Vandana Disodia.
Jag Niwas, SDO(C)-cum-Additional Collector, Safidon goes as Sub Divisional Officer (C)-cum-Additional Collector, Bahadurgarh, vice Mrs. Manisha Sharma.
Mahabir Parsad, Joint Commissioner, Old Faridabad and Estate Officer, HUDA, Faridabad      goes as Estate Officer, HUDA, Faridabad.
Mukesh Kumar, Secretary, Municipal Corporation, Faridabad has been given additional charge of Joint Commissioner, NIT, Municipal Corporation, Faridabad, against vacant post.
Tilak Raj, Joint Chief Electoral Officer, and Joint Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management Department goes as Additional Chief Electoral Officer.
Ashwani Maingi, Additonal Director (Admn.), Industrial Training, Additional Director (Admn.), Development and Panchayats, and Additonal Director (Admn.), Rural Development goes as Sub Divisional Officer(Civil)-cum-Additional Collector, Samalkha vice Gaurav Kumar.
Amardeep Jain, Joint Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Ballabgarh goes as Sub Divisional Officer(Civil)-cum- Additional Collector, Ballabgarh and Joint Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Ballabgarh.
Umed Singh Mohan, Secretary, RTA, Mahendragarh  at Narnaul goes as Chief Executive Officer, Zila Parishad, Bhiwani and Hisar against vacant posts.
Ashok Kumar Bansal, Sub Divisional Officer (Civil)-cum-Additional Collector, Hisar goes Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Hisar and Zonal Administrator, HSAMB, Hisar.
Satbir Singh, City Magistrate, Faridabad has been given additional charge of Joint Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Old Faridabad, relieving Mahabir Parsad.
Mrs. Vandana Disodia, Secretary, HAFED  goes as Joint Director (Admn.), (Mid Day Meals), Elementary Education, and Joint Secretary, School Education Department       vice Mrs. Ritu.
Devi Lal Sihag, Sub Divisional Officer (Civil)-cum-Additional Collector, Tosham goes as City Magistrate, Fatehabad against a vacant post.
Nrender Pal Malik, Sub Divisional Officer(Civil), Thanesar has been given additional charge of Sub Divisional Officer(Civil), Pehowa, vice Ajay Chopra,
Reagan Kumar, General Manager, Haryana Roadways, Faridabad goes as Sub Divisional Officer (Civil), Badkhal relieving Jitender Kumar-I of the said charge.
Amarjeet Singh, Joint Director (Admn.) and Deputy Secretary, Medical Education and Research Department, and Secretary, RTA, Panchkula goes as Officer on Special Duty to Chief Minister vice Mukul Kumar
Ajay Chopra, Sub Divisional Officer (Civil), Pehowa goes as Sub Divisional Officer (Civil), Tosham vice Devi Lal Sihag.
Gaurav Kumar, Sub Divisional Officer (Civil), Samalkha goes as Secretary, RTA, Charki Dadri relieving Mahesh Kumar of  the said charge.
Dr. Pooja Bharti, awaiting orders of posting, goes as Sub Divisional Officer(Civil) Radaur, relieving Bharat Bhushan of the said charge.
Paramjeet  Chahal,  Sub Divisional Officer (Civil), Sirsa, Estate Officer, HUDA, Sirsa and Sub Divisional Officer (Civil), Kalanwali        goes as Sub Divisional Officer(Civil), Hisar    vice Ashok Kumar Bansal.
Satyawan Singh Mann, Chief Executive Officer, Zila Parishad, Sirsa and Chief Executive Officer, Zila Parishad, Fatehabad swaps his places of posting with Ashwani Kumar, Chief Executive Officer, Zila Parishad, Dadri and Executive Officer, Zila Parishad, Jhajjar.
Bharat Bhushan, Joint Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Yamunanagar, Sub Divisional Officer (Civil), Jagadhri and Sub Divisional Officer(Civil), Radaur        goes as Sub Divisional Officer(Civil),  Jagadhri and Joint Commisisoner, Municipal Corporation, Yamunanagar.
 The posting orders of Mrs. Manisha Sharma, would be issued later on.
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Land issues of Gurugram, Faridabad and Nuh districts to be examined

CHANDIGARH, MARCH 10

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal said that  enquiry would be got conducted to look into all   land issues of Gurugram, Faridabad and  Nuh districts including that  of Gwal Pahari   in Gurugram.

          Mr Manohar Lal was intervening in the reply to the call attention motion of MLAs Mr. Karan Singh Dalal, Mrs. Kiran Choudhry, Mr. Anand Singh Dangi, Mr. Lalit Nagar, Mr. Jakhir Hussain and   four others, being given by Urban Local Bodies Minister, Mrs Kavita Jain, on the concluding day of Budget Session of Vidhan Sabha here today.

          The Chief Minister said that the issue of Gwal Pahari land, which relates to three decades old problem and involves property worth thousand crores of rupees, could be resolved with the intervention of Supreme Court. The Gwal Pahari land is a public property and would not be allowed to transfer into the hand of private parties adding that no decision has been taken for the change in mutation.

          He said that more than 526 sale purchases and mutations were made from the year 1992 to 2012. The Special Economic Zone (SEZ) developers ware given no encumbrance certificate and concurrences during   2005 to 2012. The orders of High Court pronounced in February 2014 allow the SEZ developers to get approvals and get these renewed during pendency of the title case. He said that as per the Rules of Business 1977, the government could exercise general superintendence and control on any department including Revenue Department and added that no decision was influenced. He said that the decision to refer the case to Collector was taken in pursuance to two orders from Government of India. Now, as it is left to quasi-judicial authorities and Courts to decide title, the Municipal Corporation Gurugram and the State Government would make all out efforts to protect its interest.

          The Chief Minister  said that in the year 1989, the then Deputy Commissioner of Gurgaon, Mr Harbaksh Singh passed the first order on the Gwal Pahari land and since then the issue had been remanded several times in   quasi judicial courts. Now, by taking a historical decision, the present State Government has abolished the Remand Pratha so as to ensure that land-related disputes in the Revenue Courts could be settled at the earliest. Haryana is the first State in the country to implement this decision.  He said that this arrangement is among various other steps  taken by the government to bring about a positive change in the entire system, he added.

          Haryana Urban Local Bodies Minister, Mrs. Kavita Jain  said that whether physically on the ground or as per the revenue record, neither the ownership nor the possession of any part of the Gwal Pahari land in Gurugram has changed during the calendar year 2016, what to talk of during 2017.

         Mrs. Jain said that although no details of the land in question have been specified, the reference is perhaps to the land recorded as 'Shamlat Deh Hasab Rasad Kabja Jamin' in Jamabandi 1939-40 of the revenue estate of the erstwhile village of Gwal Pahari, which was included in the Municipal Corporation, Gurugram on March 20, 2010.

        She said that as a matter of fact the question of title of this land has been under litigation since the early nineteen eighties. CWP No.3442 of 2014-Metro Valley Business Park Pvt. Ltd. Vs. Union of India and others, was disposed of by the High Court vide its final order dated February 24, 2014 with a direction to the Collector Gurugram to decide the pending proceedings within four months alongwith the direction to "the Collector as well as the District Administration to ensure that the parties concerned must maintain status-quo with regard to alienation and nature of the land till the dispute is resolved on merits. Meanwhile, if its SEZ licence expires, needless to say that the petitioner may seek renewal on the plea that the matter in dispute is still under consideration before the Revenue Court".

        She said that the State Government had recommended extension of two years and nine months in the implementation period of the SEZ on November 5, 2013. Based on this, the Government of India had extended the validity till May 5, 2014. Upon receipt of two communications addressed to the Haryana Chief Secretary, one dated August 4, 2014 from the Commerce Secretary and the other dated February 6, 2016 from Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion which also had enclosed with it a representation from M/s Metro Valley Business Park Pvt. Ltd., the matter was considered by the Government. It was decided to recommend extension in implementation period of the SEZ for a period of three years subject to furnishing of an appropriately worded legal undertaking to the effect that the company would comply with the orders of the Courts pertaining to the subject land and at their own risk and costs. Needless to say, the final authority to grant or to refuse extension in the time period rests with the Board of Approval of Government of India as per provisions of Rule 19 (4) of The SEZ Rules, 2006.

          Further, the aforesaid representation of M/s Metro Valley Business Park Pvt. Ltd. was forwarded to Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram for adjudication. His order dated January 2, 2017 which finds merit in the contention in the representation was appealed against by the Municipal Corporation, Gurugram in the Court of Commissioner, Gurugram Division who stayed it on January 30, 2017 and later set it aside on February 23, 2017.

          The Minister said that no mutation has been entered much less sanctioned, in this regard since December 18, 2015. The Municipal Corporation, Gurugram has neither suffered any loss, nor there has been any change in the status of ownership, possession and nature of the land. Any suggestion of any transfer of any land of the Corporation to any private person or of any illegality or of any scam in this matter is clearly baseless and wrong. The Municipal Corporation, Gurugram is taking and would continue to take all necessary steps to protect its interests in all its lands.

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12 bills passed in Haryana Vidhan Sabha

CHANDIGARH, MARCH 10

 Haryana Vidhan Sabha today passed 12 Bills including the Haryana Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, benefits and Services) Bill 2017, to provide for  effective, secure and accurate delivery of benefits, subsidies and services from the Consolidated Fund of Haryana to targeted beneficiaries and authenticating their identity through Aadhaar numbers.

          The other Bills passed today are The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Haryana Amendment) Bill 2017, The Haryana Appropriation (No.2) Bill 2017, The Haryana Development and Regulation of  Urban Areas (Amendment) Bill 2017, The Haryana Municipal (Amendment) Bill 2017, The Haryana Municipal Corporation  (Amendment) Bill, 2017, The Haryana Road Infrastructure Protection Bill 2017, The Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Bill 2017, The Haryana Nurses and Nurse-Midwives Bill 2017, The Haryana Cattle Fairs (Amendment) Bill 2017, the Haryana Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill 2017 and The Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulation) Haryana Amendment Bill 2017.

         In case of the Haryana Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and Other Subsidies, benefits and Services) Bill 201, it was felt necessary that the process of authentication, security, confidentiality and use of Aadhaar related information should be made statutory so as to facilitate the use of Aadhaar number for delivery of various benefits, subsidies and services the expenditure of which is incurred form the consolidated fund of the State.

          The Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement (Haryana Amendment) Bill 2017 was passed to amend certain other provisions of the Act of 2013 so as to protect the overall public interest to serve the deprived sections and to avoid lapsing of acquisition in essential cases.

          The Haryana Appropriation (No.2) Bill 2017 was passed to authorise payment and appropriation of certain sums from and out of the Consolidated Fund of the State for the services during the financial year ending on March 31, 2018. This Bill authorises the State Government for payment and appropriation of Rs 1132663105517 out of the Consolidated Fund of the state for the year 2017-18. This amount would be required to defray several charges which would come in the course of payment during the financial year 2017-18.

          The Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas (Amendment) Bill 2017 was passed to ease out the procedure for registration of land within urban areas by substituting section 7A of the Act.  It was noticed that public is facing hardship in registration of land due to mandatory requirement for obtaining no objection certificate for registration of the land within urban areas notified under section 7A of the said Act of 1975.

          The Haryana Municipal (Amendment) Bill 2017 was passed to make provisions of giving proper opportunity of personal hearing to all the candidates before deciding the case of disqualification.

          The Haryana Municipal Corporation  (Amendment) Bill, 2017 was passed to make provisions of giving proper opportunity of personal hearing to all the candidates before deciding the case of disqualification  in section 8 (Disqualifications of members) and Section 9 (Election to the Corporation) of the Haryana Municipal Corporation Act, 1994.

          The Haryana Road Infrastructure Protection Bill 2017 was passed to develop and implement a systematic approach towards better utilization and management of road infrastructure and enhancement of security. The Act will also check fraudulent activity and unauthorized access to the roads and provides safeguards to its infrastructure. It also aims to provide for the legal framework so that legal sanctity is accorded to authorizes for checking all types of intrusions and unauthorized access to roads.

          The Haryana Private Universities (Amendment) Bill 2017 was passed to amend the Haryana Private Universities Act, 2006. The Act will encourage the sponsoring bodies with experience of running educational institutions to come forward for setting up of Private Universities in Haryana. Requirement of minimum five acres of land in the Municipal Corporation was proposed   in the Act.

          The Haryana Nurses and Nurse-Midwives Bill 2017 was passed to provide for the constitution of the Haryana Nurses and Nurse-Midwives Council for the registration of nurses, nurse-midwives and for the registration of institutions imparting training and prescribing qualifications to such institutions in the state and for matter connected therewith or incidental thereto. The Act has been passed to achieve the objective of promotion, streamlining and regulation of nursing education and dealing with issues related to admission, curriculum, examination and registration process associated with the nursing education under single roof.

          The Haryana Cattle Fairs (Amendment) Bill 2017 was passed to amend the Haryana Cattle Fairs Act 1970. In case it is necessitated to organize the cattle fairs through a private agency, detail policy guidelines are required to be framed. The Bill sought to utilization of cattle fairs funds by various authorities and not only by Gram Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishad.

          The Haryana Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Bill 2017 was passed to amend the Haryana Panchayati Raj Act 1994. For laying lines of public utilities that is water pipelines, sewerage, gas and electric cable underneath the passage of nallah vesting in the Gram Panchayat by the private companies or persons, the Bill sought to substitute sub-section (3) of section 24 so that user charges and the competent authority to grant such permission can be prescribed.

          The Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulation) Haryana Amendment Bill 2017 was passed to insert sub-section (3) of section 5A in the Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act 1961 for regularizing the gifts of lands in shamlat deh by the Gram Panchayats made to a department, Board of any agency of the state government without prior approval of the State government before April 4, 2007.

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