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HC directs Bengal SEC to accept CPI-M’s electronically submitted nominations
Kolkata, May 8 (IANS) The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday directed the West Bengal State Election Commission to accept the papers of all Pacnchayat poll candidates nominated by the CPI-M who filed their nomination and submitted the same electronically to the Panchayat Returning Officers or the SEC within the extended deadline of April 23.
The division bench of Justice Biswanath Somadder and Justice Arindam Mukherjee also directed that the names of such candidates be published in the list of candidates contesting the Panchayat elections in respect of the constituencies for which they filed their nominations.
The verdict came on an appeal moved by the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) against the April 25 order of the single judge who had disposed off the writ petition filed by the party by holding “no orders of intervention are called for from this Court at this stage”.
The CPI-M petition had alleged that its nominated candidates on being prevented could not reach the office of the Block Development Officer (BDO) or Sub-Divisional Officer concerned to file their nomination.
A few nominated candidates who were able to return from the office of the BDO somehow managed to send their nomination through e-mail to the the SEC as well as to the Returning Officer.
The CPI-M argued that instead of refusing to accept such e-filing, the SEC should have allowed the intending candidates to file their nomination through that route.
The CPI-M had also argued that in terms of section 6 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 filing of any form, application or any other document with any office, authority, body or agency owned or controlled by the appropriate Government was permissible.
The SEC submitted before the court that it has received 25 e-mails containing nomination of 62 intending candidates nominated by the appellant-party.
The SEC counsel also said it has, in total, received 340 complaints from different intending candidates of being prevented from filing of nomination papers with their respective Returning Officers and all such complaints have been forwarded to different District Magistrates and BDOs for necessary action.
The SEC also contended thatt the West Bengal Panchayat Elections Act, 2003 and the Rules framed thereunder do not provide for acceptance of nomination papers being filed through e-mail and as such, the Commission has not accepted those nominations of intending candidates which were lodged by email.
He further contended that the nomination papers have to be either filed physically by the candidate or by his/her proposer.
Appearing on behalf of the state government, Advocate General Kishore Dutta argued that the 2003 Act does not provide for acceptance of filing of nomination by e-mail and no departure from the statutory provision should be made or allowed to be made by the SEC.
–IANS
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
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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