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Implement Multi-Pronged Strategy To Ensure Adequate Availability Of Power: LG Sinha To PDD

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SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a meeting of Power Development Department to review power situation during the upcoming summer months, on Wednesday at Civil Secretariat.
The meeting discussed the various aspects to meet the high electricity demand and a multi-pronged strategy to ensure adequate availability of power.
The Lt Governor directed the officers to strictly implement the decisions taken in the earlier meetings to meet any peak demand and proactive actions for robust power distribution & transmission system.
The Lt Governor also directed to launch a campaign against theft of electricity. He said cases of theft should be tackled on priority since it is an important aspect to ensure energy security to all.
Sinha sought a detailed report on the ongoing power sector projects and schemes such as installation of pre-paid meters. He directed the officers to analyse all the issues such as manpower augmentation & rationalisation to provide better power services to the people of J&K.
He further instructed to complete the augmentation and upgradation work of Grid stations on a war footing.
A PowerPoint presentation was given by Sh. H. Rajesh Prasad, Principal Secretary, Power Development Department on actions taken on the directions during the previous review meeting.
The Lt Governor also launched Real-Time Data acquisition system (RT-DAS). The system would provide real-time access to performance parameters pertaining to different feeders besides other benefits.

Dr Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary; Sh. H. Rajesh Prasad, Principal Secretary, Power Development Department along with other senior officials attended the meeting.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

April 26, 2023
CAG Highlights Lack Of Adequate Response Of Government Departments To Audit In JK

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SRINAGAR: Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has highlighted lack of adequate response of the government departments to audit.
“Principal Accountant General (Audit), Jammu and Kashmir, conducts audit of Government Departments to check for compliance to rules and regulations in transactions and to verify the regularity in maintenance of important accounting and other records as per the prescribed rules and procedures,” the CAG said in its latest report.
After these audits, the CAG said, Inspection Reports (IRs) are issued to the Heads of Offices inspected with copies to the next higher authorities.
“Important irregularities and other points detected during inspection, which are not settled on the spot, find place in IRs. Serious irregularities are brought to the notice of the Government by the Office of the PAG (Principal Accountant General),” the audit body said.
For speedy settlement of audit observations and inspection reports, the Jammu and Kashmir Budget manual provides for prompt response by the Executive to IRs issued by the Principal Accountant General (Audit) to ensure remedial and rectification action.
The auditee offices and their controlling Administrative Departments are required to comply with the observations contained in the IRs and rectify the defects and report their compliance to the Principal Accountant General (Audit).
“The pendency of large number of paragraphs indicates lack of adequate response of the Government Departments to Audit,” the CAG said, adding, “The Government may look into this matter and revamp the system to ensure proper response to the audit observations from the Departments in a time-bound manner.”
Three Audit Committee Meetings (ACMs) were held in Revenue Sector settling six Inspection Reports and 83 outstanding paragraphs with a money value of Rs 6.60 crore. Similarly, during the period 2020-21, four Audit Committee meetings were held in Social, General and Economic Sectors in which 101 Audit paras were settled.

“It is recommended that Government should ensure that a procedure is put in place for action against officials failing to send replies to IRs/ paragraphs as per the prescribed time schedule and recovery of losses/ outstanding advances/ overpayments, etc., in a time-bound manner” The CAG has also recommended holding at least one meeting of each Audit Committee every quarter. (GNS)

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

March 29, 2023
Kerala HC directs govt to post adequate faculty in state-run law colleges

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Kochi: The Kerala High Court has now directed the state government to take appropriate decisions, in four months, on creating permanent posts and appointments of faculty members in government law colleges from 2023-24.
Justice Shaji P. Chaly held that as per Bar Council of India (BCI) rules, the state government and the respective universities are duty bound to take adequate steps immediately to create posts and make permanent appointments, or else the students will suffer.
The court was hearing a case filed by four students pursuing LLB from three different government law colleges in Kerala.
They moved the court seeking a direction to the authorities concerned including the Bar Council of India (BCI) to disallow LLB courses in those government law colleges unless they employ sufficient permanent faculties as per the BCI Rules of Legal Education, 2008 and its guidelines/resolution.
They, therefore, sought a direction to the authorities to immediately fill up the vacancies of permanent faculties in government law colleges in the state to comply with the said Rules.
The petitioners also pointed out that as per the rules, the university has to ensure that the core faculty members for each course should be in the ratio of at least be 1:40, so that the students do not suffer because of shortage of faculty members.
The counter affidavit filed by the respondents submitted that even though a consolidated proposal from the government law colleges was forwarded to the government’s Finance Department, it did not grant approval to create posts and make permanent appointments.
After going through the facts, the Court noted that the state government has not taken adequate steps to satisfy the requirements of the Act of 1961 and the Rules of 2008 with respect to the appointment of required faculty and the Finance Minister is yet to take a final decision.

Therefore, the court directed the State to take appropriate decisions by four months on creating permanent posts and appointments of faculty members in government law colleges within Kerala, at least from the year 2023-24.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

February 23, 2023
‘Housewife a nation builder…’, says Kerala HC while ordering adequate compensation to woman

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Kochi: The Kerala High Court slammed the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) for denying compensation to an accident victim on the ground that she is a housewife and does not earn any income.
The High Court not only called the role of the housewife to that of a nation builder, but also ordered for a good compensation to be paid to her.
Justice Devan Ramachandran said that such a stand by the transport body was ‘outrageous’ and urged that accident compensation should be same for a housewife and a working woman as the former also invests her time for the family and ensures that the next generation is fostered with the highest levels of excellence.
He also went on to point out that the life of human beings can never be tested on the scales of their monetary worth but by their contribution and selflessness.
Specifically on the role of a housewife, the judge said that her contributions as a mother and wife is invaluable.
“At the outset, I must say that the contentions of the KSRTC, that a housewife earns no income and therefore, not eligible for compensation for disability and loss of amenities, is outrageous and beyond comprehension. The role of a mother and wife at home is beyond compare, and she is a true nation builder. She invests her time for the family and ensures that the next generation is fostered with the highest levels of excellence; and her efforts can never be taken trivially or brushed aside, as being without monetary value. The lives of human beings are never tested on the scales of their monetary worth, but by their contribution and selflessness,” the court said.
The court made this directive while hearing an appeal moved by a housewife challenging the order of the Motor Vehicle Accidents Claims Tribunal (MACT) that awarded her only Rs 40,214 as compensation for the grievous injuries she sustained on account of a rash application of brake by a KSRTC bus driver.
The woman instead sought Rs 2 lakh as she had to undergo extensive treatment and trauma for a long period of time after the incident.

This prompted her to approach the High Court with an appeal and the judge termed it as outrageous stand taken by the KSRTC, granting the petitioner a compensation of Rs 1,64,654, instead of Rs 40,214 awarded earlier.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

February 18, 2023
Atal Dulloo Calls For Adequate Supply, Availability Of Petroleum Derived Spray Oils For Agriculture Use

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JAMMU: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department (APD), Atal Dulloo, today chaired a meeting here at Civil Secretariat to discuss the availability and supply of petroleum-derived spray oils for use in agriculture and allied sectors in the Union Territory.
The meeting delved into various issues related to freight and supply capacity of the empanelled oil and petroleum companies.
During the meeting, Atal Dulloo asked about the spray schedule and instructed the respective officers to notify the public about the same. The officers informed him that the first week of February and onwards has been assigned for the activity.
The ACS emphasised on ensuring adequate availability of quality horticulture mineral oil and other petroleum-derived spray oils for the use of the farmers at the most affordable prices.
He also directed the officers to emulate the facilities in neighbouring states and ensure that the stock availability and license status of the empanelled companies were up to date.
The ACS stressed the importance of ensuring the availability of such resources and instructed the officers to take necessary steps to make sure the farmers get the best quality products at the most affordable prices.
The meeting was attended by Secretary in Agriculture Production Department, Shabnam Kamili, Director, Agriculture Jammu/Kashmir, Director Horticulture Jammu/Kashmir, besides other officers from Jammu and Kashmir besides representatives from SKUAST and others.

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( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

January 28, 2023
J&K: Kharge writes to Shah regarding adequate security for Bharat Jodo Yatra

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New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has written to Home Minister Amit Shah seeking his intervention in ensuring adequate security to the Bharat Jodo Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir.
His letter to Shah comes after the Bharat Jodo Yatra was suspended for the afternoon session on Friday following a “security lapse”, with the Congress alleging that the J and K Police had withdrawn security around its leader Rahul Gandhi in the wake of surging crowds during the foot march in Qazigund.
“We are expecting a huge gathering to join the yatra over the next two days and also the function that will be held on 30th January at Srinagar. Many senior Congress leaders and leaders of other important political parties are attending the culmination function to be held on the 30th of January.
“I shall be grateful if you could personally intervene in this matter and advise the concerned officials to provide adequate security till the culmination of the yatra and the function on the 30th January at Srinagar,” the Congress president said in his letter to the home minister.
He said he is writing after the “unfortunate security lapse” during the Bharat Jodo Yatra.
On the advice of the security officials in charge of the security detail of Rahul Gandhi, the Yatra had to be suspended, Kharge said.
“We appreciate the Jammu and Kashmir Police and welcome their statement saying they will continue to ensure complete security till the culmination of the journey,” he said.
However, the leader of opposition in the Rajya Sabha also said, “You will appreciate the fact that a large crowd of common people has joined and walked in the Bharat Jodo Yatra every day. It is difficult for the organisers to tell exactly how many people are expected over the day as it is a spontaneous gesture of the common people to join the yatra.”

The Bharat Jodo Yatra led by Gandhi started in Kanyakumari on September 7 and will culminate on January 30 in Srinagar after traversing through 12 states.
The 3500-km foot march is aimed at galvanising the Congress cadres across the country, but the party is claiming that the Yatra is not political and seeks to unite India in the wake of growing “hatred”.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

January 28, 2023