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BSES Lok Adalats to settle power theft cases on February 10-11

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New Delhi, Feb 6 (IANS) Electricity distribution company BSES on Tuesday announced that special Lok Adalats will be held on February 10 and 11, to settle power theft cases here in the areas under its jurisdiction.

The two-day Lok Adalats will provide BSES customers in the capital a one-time opportunity for an amicable and on-the-spot settlement of cases relating to direct theft and meter tampering.

“Cases that are either pending in any court of law or are yet to be filed in any such court will be taken up by the Lok Adalat,” a BSES statement said.

It would also give on-the-spot reconnection facility following settlement of dues, as well as applying for on-the-spot new connections, the discom said in a release.

BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd (BRPL) will be organising the two-day Lok Adalat on Saturday and Sunday at the Saket and Dwarka courts for the residents of south and west Delhi, it said.

BSES Yamuna Power Ltd (BYPL) will be organising the Lok Adalats, in association with the Delhi State Legal Services Authority, on February 10 at the Karkardooma Court for the residents of east and central Delhi.

Noting that the forthcoming special courts were being organised due to popular demand, the discom said it would be the second such Lok Adalat being organised by the BSES since December 2017.

“Around 15,000 letters/notices have been sent to BSES customers/litigants with regard to the Lok Adalats. Of these, the maximum number of cases are from the Najafgargh and Daryaganj divisions,” the statement said.

The Lok Adalats organised in December 2017 had settled over 5,600 power theft cases with a value of around Rs 50 crore, it said.

“The last 16 Special Lok Adalats have resolved around 27,600 cases with a value of around Rs 200 crore getting settled on-the-spot,” it added.

“Customers desirous of settling their power theft cases can either attend in person or through their authorised representatives,” it added.

BSES said it is making special arrangements like setting up Help Desks, “to hand hold each consumer and to make the entire experience as hassle-free as possible”.

“Post their settlement orders, customers will be given sufficient time to pay their bills,” a spokesperson said.

Further, “cash counters will be set-up, enabling the customers to pay their bills on-the-spot. They can also pay at the designated BRPL/BYPL offices”, he added.

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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma

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World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.

Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.

During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.

On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”

Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.

It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.

Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.

Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”

On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”

The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.

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