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HC directs UP govt to amend rules to fill Class-III vacancies via UPSSSC

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Lucknow: The Allahabad High Court has directed the state government to ensure the selection of Class-lll posts in the legislative assembly and the legislative council is made through the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC).
The court’s Lucknow bench also asked the government to amend in rules within three months for this.
Justice DK Singh passed the order recently while dismissing a writ petition by Sushil Kumar and others. The bench said the petitioners, who were appointed on contractual basis, should be allowed to work and be paid remuneration accordingly till regular selected candidates join through UPSSSC.

The petitioners had challenged the selection of candidates in the legislative council in accordance with the advertisement issued in September 2020 for 99 posts of 11 cadres. They had alleged nepotism and favouritism in the selection process.
Opposing their plea, the respondents’ counsel Gaurav Mehrotra argued that the court had dismissed a similar petition earlier and the petitioners were not able to establish any fault in the selection process.
Mehrotra also said the petition was not maintainable on their behalf as they are unsuccessful candidates.
Dismissing the petition, the bench observed, “It is required to note that appointments for a post in a public body must be fair and reasonable. Fairness and reasonableness must be ensured in entire process of selection.”
“In view to maintain the public confidence in the recruitment process in the legislative assembly and legislative council in respect of Class-III posts, the recruitment should be in the hands of the specialised statutory recruitment body and not in the hands of a selection committee or a private agency,” the bench said.

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April 26, 2023
DC Shopian directs for effective implementation of developmental progs in Block Diwas

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SHOPIAN, APRIL, 26: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Shopian, Sachin Kumar Vaishya today presided over Weekly Block Diwas at Pahnoo Shopian.
People from various areas of Pahnoo raised developmental issues, demands and grievances pertaining to adequate drinking water availability, uninterrupted power supply, road connectivity, flood protection works and other rural development works and public welfare measures with the DDC.
After listening demands raised by people and PRIs, D directed concerned officers for resolving and meeting the demands on a priority basis.
Speaking on the occasion, DDC highlighted the importance of the Weekly Outreach programme and said that the conduct of Block Diwas aims at reaching out to the people at their doorsteps, listening to their grievances and redressing them within the shortest possible time.
He said, the outreach camps lead to a better connection between the administration and people and directed effective planning and implementation of developmental goals through vibrant participation of stakeholders.
He stressed upon the officers to prioritize the demands and redress them within the stipulated timelines. Some of the demands were resolved onspot.
DDC appealed to the people to come forward in giving a helping hand to District Administration in eradicating the menace of drugs from the society.
DDC also toured village and passed directions for demolition of illegal structures on encroached state Land.

Among others, Joint Director Planning, Khursheed Ahmed Khatana, CEO, Mushtaq Ahmed, CHO, Mohammad Ramzan War, Tehsildar Shopian, Mohammad, Fida
BDO, Shopian, Qadeer Chatak and other officials were present also.
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( With inputs from : roshankashmir.net )

April 26, 2023
2020 Delhi riots: Court directs DCP to take action on incriminating, unverified video

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New Delhi: A Delhi court has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) concerned to take immediate remedial action regarding an unverified, incriminating video against an accused in connection with the 2020 northeast Delhi riots.
Additional Sessions Judge Amitabh Rawat was hearing the case fixed for orders on the point of charge against four defendants — Rahul Kumar, Suraj, Yogender Singh, and Naresh –, who have been accused of participating in a riotous mob that committed arson in a place of worship and some of its ground-floor shops on fire on February 25, 2020.
The judge noted that while Suraj and Yogender were the subjects of CCTV film, Kumar had been recognised by a public witness. Additionally, there was a video against Naresh, who is accused of committing arson and raising a flag over a house of worship.

“However, when the video was sent to the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL), the report was received stating that the DVD was found inaccessible in the video analyst’s system and hence, no examination was carried out. The FSL report was filed by way of a supplementary chargesheet,” the judge said.
No other witness was found to identify accused Naresh, according to the judge, and it was “inexplicable” how the incriminating footage was discovered to be inaccessible after being given to the CFSL.
“If it was so, the investigating officer (IO) or the station house officer (SHO) or the assistant commissioner of police (ACP) should have again sent the correct and accessible video to the FSL for their opinion and filed the same but instead, the IO has filed the supplementary chargesheet, along with the FSL report of the inaccessible video,” the judge said.
He stated it is “difficult” for the court to frame charges against Naresh based on a “unverified DVD” because the court must do it based on the evidence that is presented.
“But yet at the same time, if the video exists and it is verified by the FSL, it can inculpate the accused and thus, discharging him at this stage without the FSL report will hurt the conscience of this court, particularly, given the nature of the case of burning of a religious place. Moreover, the origin of the video is not disclosed,” the judge said.

“In these circumstances, this court is of the opinion that the DCP concerned should take immediate remedial action,” he added.
The court then listed the matter for June 7 for next hearing.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

April 22, 2023
KCR directs release of budget for welfare schemes

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Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao seems to have planned a hat-trick with effective implementation of welfare schemes. In the last two years, due to the delay in the release of the budget, the welfare schemes have come to a standstill. The Chief Minister, while reviewing the reasons for the delay, has approved the release of the budget for welfare schemes through a green channel.
According to reliable sources, the Chief Minister said that the budget for welfare schemes of weaker sections, Dalits, women, farmers and minorities should be released through a green channel so that the support of these communities is available with the government.
If the sources to be believed, the office bearers submitted a detailed report to the Chief Minister regarding non-release of the budget, in which the slowdown of various schemes was apprised. The chief minister is said to have directed the Finance Department officials not to delay the release of funds for welfare schemes and to carry out the release through the green channel.

The Chief Minister directed release of Rs 3,210 crore required for Kalyanlakshmi and Shadi Mubarak schemes. Thousands of applications for both schemes are said to be pending. The Chief Minister said that there is no shortage of funds, so steps should be taken to release the budget of welfare schemes through green channel system.
The schemes identified by the chief minister include Aasra Pension, Rythu Bima, Ritu Bandhu, free electricity supply to farmers, Arogyashree, KCR kits, Re 1 per kg rice, scholarship and Chief Minister’s Overseas Scholarship Schemes.
The chief minister is confident that welfare schemes can make the BRS successful for the third time. The state’s economic situation has been weak for two years due to Covid-19. The chief minister asked the officials to take steps to fully spend at least the current year’s welfare budget.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

April 22, 2023
Centre directs states to set up 100 food streets; To grant Rs 1 cr as aid per street

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New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry, in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, has written to the states and Union Territories to develop 100 food streets in 100 districts across the country.
The initiative is being taken up as a pilot project to create an example for other such streets to come up across the country to ensure safe and hygienic food practices.
The project aims to encourage safe and healthy practices among food businesses and community members, thus reducing foodborne illnesses and improving overall health outcomes, the Union Health Ministry said in a statement.

In a letter to the states, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan and Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs Secretary Manoj Joshi highlighted that “easy access to safe and hygienic food is vital for the good health of citizens”.
“Safe food practices not only promote the ‘eat right campaign’ and food safety but will improve hygiene credibility of local food businesses, boost local employment, tourism and, in turn, the economy. It also leads to a cleaner and greener environment,” the letters stated.
Street foods have traditionally been an integral part of Indian society and are present all across the country. They represent the rich local tradition of cuisine, the statement said.
These not only provide a daily diet at affordable prices to millions but also direct employment to a large number of people while supporting the tourism industry, it added.
However, it noted that safety and hygiene remain a matter of concern at street food outlets and hubs.

With rapid urbanisation, while these hubs have led to easy access to food, it has aggravated food contamination and associated health issues due to unhygienic and unsafe practices.
This initiative will be implemented through the National Health Mission in collaboration with the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will lend technical support, the statement said.
Financial assistance to the states and Union Territories in the form of Rs 1 crore per food street or district will be provided to fill the critical gaps, it added.
The assistance will be provided under the National Health Mission in the 60:40 or 90:10 ratio on the condition that standard branding of these food streets will be done following FSSAI guidelines.
Municipal corporations, development authorities and district collectors at the state level will take major initiatives to ensure convergence in terms of financial resources and physical infrastructure.
Various other initiatives such as training of food handlers and independent third-party audits have been taken to enhance safety standards.
Schemes such as Support to Urban Street Vendors, a component of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs’ Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Urban Livelihoods Mission, have also been taken up.
In addition, the states and Union Territories can also conduct training programmes for street vendors to orient them on food safety, hygiene maintenance and waste disposal.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

April 20, 2023
G-20 Summit: CS Conducts City Tour; Directs For Accelerating Pace Of Work

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SRINAGAR: In order to take stock of developmental works being carried out in view of hosting G-20 at Srinagar and preparations for Eid-ul-Fitr, the Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta on Thursday conducted an extensive tour of the Srinagar city to make on spot appraisal of ongoing developmental works.
The Chief Secretary was accompanied by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Deputy Commissioner Srinagar; Commissioner SMC & CEO Srinagar Smart City; VC Lakes Conservation and Management Authority; Chief Engineer Srinagar Smart City Ltd and other officers from line departments besides from Police and Traffic departments.
During the tour, the Chief Secretary visited IG Road, Jhelum Riverfront Development Project, Residency Road, Maulana Azad Road, Gupkar Junction, Boulevard Footpath, Nishat Garden precinct, Northern Foreshore Road including cycle track, Shalimar Canal and DargahHazratbal Shrine.
Dr Mehta while taking stock of the works carried out at all these locations directed the concerned officers to further accelerate the pace of work and ensure completion of all these projects within fixed deadlines.
He also directed to make all necessary arrangements for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr festival including sanitation, cleaning, traffic management etc.
Reviewing the progress of Dal Lake cleansing at Nishat precinct, the Chief Secretary directed the VC, LC&MA to expedite the Houseboat sewerage connections and cleanliness of remaining patches of Dal with special focus on shoreline. He also directed him to start water sports activities in Hazratbal basin by 15th of May.
The VC, LC&MA apprised the Chief Secretary that the EOI is being floated by I&FC and Tourism Departments shortly. He further revealed that the activities identified for water sports include Waterpark, Jet skies, Zorbing balls, Parasailing etc.
Later, Dr Mehta visited Hazratbal Shrine where he gave necessary directions to the concerned officers for face-lifting of compound wall and other make-over works for the comfort of the devotees.

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April 20, 2023
G-20 Summit: CS conducts city tour; Directs for accelerating pace of work to meet deadlines

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Also takes stock of arrangements for Eid-ul-Fitr
Srinagar, April 20 (GNS): In order to take stock of developmental works being carried out in view of hosting G-20 at Srinagar and preparations for Eid-ul-Fitr, the Chief Secretary, DrArun Kumar Mehta today conducted an extensive tour of the Srinagar city to make on spot appraisal of ongoing developmental works.
The Chief Secretary was accompanied by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir; Deputy Commissioner Srinagar; Commissioner SMC & CEO Srinagar Smart City; VC Lakes Conservation and Management Authority; Chief Engineer Srinagar Smart City Ltd and other officers from line departments besides from Police and Traffic departments.
During the tour, the Chief Secretary visited IG Road, Jhelum Riverfront Development Project, Residency Road, Maulana Azad Road, Gupkar Junction, Boulevard Footpath, Nishat Garden precinct, Northern Foreshore Road including cycle track, Shalimar Canal and DargahHazratbal Shrine.
Dr. Mehta while taking stock of the works carried out at all these locations directed the concerned officers to further accelerate the pace of work and ensure completion of all these projects within fixed deadlines.
He also directed to make all necessary arrangements for the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr festival including sanitation, cleaning, traffic management etc.
Reviewing the progress of Dal Lake cleansing at Nishat precinct, the Chief Secretary directed the VC, LC&MA to expedite the Houseboat sewerage connections and cleanliness of remaining patches of Dal with special focus on shoreline. He also directed him to start water sports activities in Hazratbal basin by 15th of May.
The VC, LC&MA apprised the Chief Secretary that the EOI is being floated by I&FC and Tourism Departments shortly. He further revealed that the activities identified for water sports include Waterpark, Jet skies, Zorbing balls, Parasailing etc.

Later, Dr Mehta visited Hazratbal Shrine where he gave necessary directions to the concerned officers for face-lifting of compound wall and other make-over works for the comfort of the devotees.(GNS)
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April 20, 2023
Pollution by textile printing industries: NGT directs Rajasthan to pay Rs 100 cr compensation

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New Delhi: The National Green Tribunal has directed Rajasthan to pay an interim compensation of Rs 100 crore for damage to the environment, including pollution of the Dravyavati river, caused allegedly by textile printing industries in the Jaipur district.
The NGT also formed a 10-member joint committee to plan and oversee remedial action and said the compensation amount has to be utilised for restoration of the environment.
The NGT was hearing two petitions claiming violation of environmental norms by the industries which adversely impacted the water quality of the river.

A bench of chairperson Justice A K Goel noted a report by a panel constituted earlier and said it presented a “dismal picture” of the area. The industrial siting was faulty, most industries were located in the non-conforming areas and industrial effluents were being discharged into the Dravyavati River and Chandalai and Nevta dams.
The bench, also comprising judicial member Justice Sudhir Agarwal and expert members A Senthil Vel and Afroz Ahmad, said industrial operations had caused damage to the feeder canals, the river and dams, and the report did not mention the groundwater quality of Dravyavati river.
“There is no assessment of damage to soil and agriculture. The Dravyavati River restoration project costing Rs 1,676.93 crores lacks a holistic approach in absence of information about water quality and the degree of treatment required by sewage treatment plants (STPs)/ common effluent treatment plants (CETPs) and the report does not mention progress of formulation and execution of action plan for Sanganer critically polluted area,” the bench said.
It said the state of affairs was “utterly unsatisfactory” and it appeared that there was “no environmental rule of law in the area”.
“This calls for emergent action in a mission mode at a higher level to remedy the situation and to fix accountability for such failure of the administration in collusion with law violators,” the bench said.

It said higher authorities in the state have to rise to the occasion to protect the environment and public health instead of being “mute spectators as appears to be unfortunately happening”.
The green panel said, “We consider it appropriate to fix interim compensation of Rs 100 crore to be paid by the state of Rajasthan by way of deposit in a separate account, with the liberty to recover the amount from the violating units and erring officers.”
Directing the deposit to be made within two months, the tribunal said the amount had to be utilised for restoration of the environment in the area as per a plan which may be prepared.
The tribunal fixed the compensation for the damage to the environment in terms of deterioration in water quality of Dravyavati River, Chandalai and Nevta Dams, damage to soil and agriculture by trade effluents, non-functional CETP, inadequate functional STPs, violation of Hazardous Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules and extraction of groundwater without permission.
The compensation was also fixed in terms of the estimated rough cost of remediation “on the most conservative estimate” and a rough estimate of the financial capacity of around 1,000 violating units and the cost of management of sewage.
The tribunal also constituted a 10-member committee headed by the state’s Chief Secretary for planning and overseeing remedial action in the interest of protection of the environment and upholding of rule of law.
“The committee may meet within two weeks and prepare an action plan and such action plan be executed within the shortest possible defined time frame to prevent further degradation of the environment by closing all non-compliant units and evolving mechanism for assessment and recovering compensation preferably within three months ,” the tribunal said.
Directing the panel to submit an interim action taken report within three months, the tribunal posted the matter for further proceedings on July 18.
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( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

April 19, 2023
FFRC Directs Private Schools To Submit Proposals For Fee Fixation Or Face Action

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SRINAGAR: In a recent development, the Fee Fixation and Regulation Committee (FFRC) for private schools on Wednesday directed all the private schools in the Jammu and Kashmir UT to submit their fee structure proposals for approval within the specified time period.
In a fresh order issued in this regard, the Chairman of the Committee has said that private schools were earlier ordered to submit their proposals in January 2021, but due to requests from individual schools and associations, the submission deadline was extended.
As per the order, the Supreme Court had earlier ruled that educational institutes should submit their proposed fee structures well in advance of the academic year, along with all relevant documents and books of accounts for scrutiny.
“The Committee will then decide whether the proposed fee structure is justified and not profiteering or charging capitation fees. Once the fee is fixed by the Committee, the institutes cannot charge any other amount above the approved fees,” the order reads.
The order reads that the Jammu and Kashmir Private Schools (Fixation, Determination and Regulation of Fee) Rules, 2022, were notified by the J&K Government on May 10, 2022.
“Rule 5(1)(c) of the Rules requires private schools to place their proposed fee structure before the Committee along with all relevant documents and books of accounts for scrutiny within the specified time. Rule 8(a) of the Rules requires private schools to submit a proposal for fee fixation, determination and regulation three months before the next academic year starts,” it reads.
The FFRC Chairman has directed all the private schools in JK UT to submit their fee fixation and regulation files for the upcoming academic sessions, along with all requisite documents and audited accounts of the last three years.
“Schools with an already approved fee structure for the 2023-24 academic year need not apply and should adhere to the approved fee structure,” it reads.

It further reads that the private schools that failed to submit their fee fixation and regulation files earlier are provided with a final opportunity to submit their files and documents as prescribed.
“Failure to submit the requisite information will attract action in terms of Rule 8(d)(i) and (ii), which includes imposing a fine equivalent to 10 percent of total revenue generated by the private school in the preceding year or taking over the management of the private school until it submits a proposal,” the order reads.
“During the period of management takeover, the government will appoint an administrator to ensure the smooth functioning of the school at the cost of the school’s fund, and no further development/procurement/construction activities related to education and safety of children will be allowed,” it reads.
The Chairman FFRC in his order has stated that the competent authority may withdraw permission and recognition of the private school as per the procedure laid down by the government.
Meanwhile, the FFRC in a separate order has barred the private schools from giving a unilateral hike in the tuition fees saying that no Private school association, individual school was competent to make a hike in any kind of fee charged by the school without permission of the Committee.
“No organization (Govt/Private) is competent to fix and regulate fee of in a private school. It is exclusively domain of the Committee,” the order reads.
The private schools have been asked to adhere to the fee structure approved by the Committee. “Parents and school managements are at liberty to approach this committee for redressal of grievances regarding fee structure if any, the same will be considered by the Committee,” the order reads. (KNO)

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April 12, 2023
Amid Covid Spike DHSK Directs CMOs To Increase Testing Rate

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SRINAGAR: Amid fresh spike in the Covid-19 cases in Kashmir, Directorate of Health Services Kashmir( DHSK) on Monday directed all Chief Medical Officers of the Valley to increase rate of Covid-19 testing and establish Flu clinics at all health institutions.
“In continuation to the letter no DHSK/IDSP/826-39 dated 29-03-2023 regarding Covid19 testing, it has been observed that there is no increase in the Covid19 testing rate. Furthermore, there hasn’t been any increase in the proportion testing of RT-PC which should be the benchmark of minimum 80% of total Covid19 testing,” DHSK said in an order.
“In view of above, you are directed to increase the rate of Covid19 testing, proportion of RT-PCR testing & ensure the establishment of Flu Clinics at all the Health Institutions as per the guidelines issued by MoHFW,” it said.
DHSK directed CMOs to increase the rate of Covid19 testing, proportion of RT-PCR testing and ensure the establishment of Flu Clinics at all the health institutions as per the guidelines issued by MoHFW.

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April 3, 2023