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Sidhu opposes Central notification on Chandigarh
Chandigarh, Oct 2 (IANS) Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu has opposed a move by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to bring various posts of Chandigarh Administration under the DANIPS (Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Police Service) cadre saying that the move is against the spirit of the Punjab Reorganization Act 1966.
In a letter to Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday, Sidhu said: “I am conveying to you my deep sense of anguish… over some recent developments, which affect the state of Punjab deeply and therefore, concerns me not only as a minister in the cabinet serving the state but also as a Punjabi.”
Sidhu had pointedly opposed a notification by the MHA issued on September 25 under which the Union government has brought various posts of Chandigarh Administration, including the post of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), within the ambit of DANIPS cadre.
This would mean that police officers working in Chandigarh (under the Chandigarh Police cadre) can be transferred to Delhi and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
“This notification shakes the very foundation and purpose of the Punjab Reorganization Act and the Rajiv-Longowal Accord,” Sidhu said.
By way of the Punjab Reorganization Act, 1966, the erstwhile state of Punjab was bifurcated by way of formation of new state namely Haryana and also the Union Territory to be known as Union Territory of Chandigarh, Sidhu said.
“The aforesaid Reorganization Act also envisaged that from the said appointed date, which was to be 1st Day of November, 1966, all assets and liabilities were to be bifurcated between Punjab and Haryana in the ratio of 60:40,” Sidhu said.
“This ratio has been consistently followed… even for the purpose of allocating officers for the Union Territory of Chandigarh from the states of Punjab and Haryana,” Sidhu said in his communication.
The 60:40 rule, in respect of various cadres of officers allocated to Union Territory of Chandigarh while enacting reorganization of these states vis-a-vis the Union Territory, has become a binding convention and is being followed religiously since then, Sidhu said.
Urging the Home Minister to reconsider the notification, Sidhu said there was genuine apprehension among Punjabis that by enacting more notifications like this one, all the cadres would be taken away from the Punjabi officers and as such, their legitimate expectations would be frustrated.
“By way of the said notification, the legitimate and existing binding convention of 60:40 has been unjustifiably taken away from the people of Punjab,” he added.
–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.