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Why are inter-state taxis plying in Delhi, asks HC
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court Wednesday sought a response from the city’s transport department on a petition against the plying of diesel inter-state taxis, which are not permitted to ply as radio taxis in the capital.
A division bench of Chief Justice G. Rohini and Justice P.S. Teji asked the government counsel to take instruction on the issue and file a reply.
Standing counsel Zubeda Begum told the court that taxis which have permit to ply between states and having a contract carriage permit were not plying in Delhi.
The court sought the government’s response by March 4.
The court was hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) that said the inter-state taxis do not have permission to run as city or radio taxis, but despite that they were plying on Delhi roads.
It said there was no scheme or mechanism to regulate these inter-state taxis.
“These taxis are being plied as city taxis on Delhi roads and are associated with app-based companies. The app-based companies which run as city/radio taxis in Delhi have no control over the vehicles which are owned by different individuals,” the plea said.
It said the Delhi government has been flouting the Supreme Court’s 2001 order where it had directed that buses, autorickshaws etc. shall run on CNG so that air pollution can be brought under control.
These diesel-fuelled vehicles have manipulated the system and were using such vehicles as city or radio taxis, it contended.
“They don’t have installed GPS devices in most of the vehicles, thereby violating the Radio Taxi Scheme of 2006, where the government had issued terms and conditions for radio taxis, and putting the safety of passengers at risk,” the plea said.
The petitioner also cited the recent rape case, where a driver contracted with the Uber taxi company allegedly raped a 26-year-old woman.
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Foodman Vishal Singh Honored for Hunger Free World Mission in Bangkok
Lucknow: Vishal Singh, a renowned social worker from Lucknow, also known as Foodman, has once again made India proud. He was honored by the Happy Hands Gloves Cooperative Limited Company in Korathai, Thailand, for his work with the Hunger Free World Mission.
The Hunger Free World Mission’s meeting was held in Korathai, Thailand, under Vishal Singh’s leadership. Representatives from several countries, including Mr. Raja Dwivedi (Managing Director of Happy Hands Gloves Limited), Thailand Coordinator Mr. Raja Mishra, and member Mr. Varun Singh, attended the event.
Under Vishal Singh’s leadership, the attendees took a pledge to work together toward creating a hunger-free world.
Speaking on the occasion, Vishal Singh explained that the main goal of the Hunger Free World Mission is social participation. He said the mission is not just about feeding people but also about meeting other basic needs of those who are struggling. The mission focuses on helping families of terminally ill patients in hospitals by providing food and shelter. It also works to fulfill essential needs like education, jobs, and care for the elderly.
For the last 16 years, the Vijay Sri Foundation has been providing free services, benefiting thousands of people. Vishal Singh highlighted that the mission aims to gain global recognition like other organizations such as WHO, WWF, and Red Cross, which work for social causes.
During this meeting, Vishal Singh was appointed as the Chairman of the Hunger Free World Mission by representatives from various countries. They also discussed holding regular meetings in different countries to push the mission forward.
Business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has also supported this humanitarian mission, vowing to promote the idea of “Seva Parmo Dharma” (Service is the highest duty) worldwide. Vishal Singh praised him, stating that people like Dr .Abhishek Verma inspire others to work for the betterment of society.
Recently, Romania’s Ambassador, Mr . Daniela Sezonov Ţane, invited Vishal Singh to the Romanian Embassy in Delhi, where they discussed the mission in detail. Impressed by his humanitarian work, she honored Vishal Singh and invited him to Romania to take the mission forward .
Food man Vishal Singh has been serving the people of India for the past 16 years. Through the Vijay Sri Foundation, he provides free meals to cancer patients & their families ,shelter, and education for women & children along with running free old-age homes in Lucknow.
In addition to his humanitarian work, Vishal Singh also addresses issues like crime and corruption through his role as Chairman of Seva Path Media and Managing Director of Vijay Sri Foundation.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Vishal Singh and his team worked tirelessly to provide food and help to the needy, including starving children, elderly citizens, and pregnant women. Despite contracting the virus himself, he continued to assist others after his recovery. He even created a life-saving oxygen regulator using household items, which was praised by doctors both in India and abroad.
In his address at the meeting, Vishal Singh spoke about his mission to create a hunger-free world. He pointed out that India’s large population, along with issues like unemployment and poverty, has caused the country to fall on the Hunger Index. He urged people to contribute just one handful of grains daily to help create a hunger-free world.
He concluded by saying that through social participation, we can empower the people around us, meet their basic needs, and work together to build a stronger, more prosperous, and developed society.