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Haryana Govt nominates link officers for the smooth functioning of administrative work in the districts

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IEP Chandigarh, December 12

Haryana Government has designated various officers as Link Officers for smooth conduct of administrative work in the districts. A letter in this regard has been issued by the Haryana Chief Secretary, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal.

 Giving more information, Sh. Kaushal stated that among these link officers, the first link officer of the Deputy Commissioner will be the Additional Deputy Commissioner while the first link officer of the Additional Deputy Commissioner will be the Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Parishad and DRDA.

 Similarly, the first link officer of CEO, Zila Parishad and Chief Executive Officer, DRDA will be Additional Deputy Commissioner. The first link officer of City Magistrate will be SDM (HQ), while the first link officer of SDM (HQ) will be City Magistrate and the second link officer will be Estate Officer of Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP). Apart from this, the first link officer of the Estate Officer of the HSVP will be the SDM (HQ).

The Chief Secretary further stated that during leave, training, tour or election duty of District Deputy Commissioners, Additional Deputy Commissioners, Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Parishads, City Magistrate, SDM, Estate Officers and vacancy due to transfer, retirement or any other reason, in any such case the stay is out for more than 2 days of the concerned officer, the work will be looked after by the concerned link officers. Every officer shall inform the link officer before going on leave, training, tour, election duty.

Chandigarh, Punjab

CM WARNS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS OF STRICT ACTION IF ANYONE FOUND DISCOURAGING THE USE OF PUNJABI LANGUAGE IN THEIR CAMPUSES

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IEP Patiala, December 12    

      Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday said that the state government will take severe action against the educational institutions found discouraging the use of Punjabi language in their campuses.          Addressing the gathering during the concluding day of the inter-university youth festival here at Punjabi University, the Chief Minister said that it has come to his notice that some educational institutions are imposing fine on students for using Punjabi language as a means of communication within the school campus. He said that this is unwarranted and undesirable as Punjabi was the mother tongue of Punjabis residing in the state. Bhagwant Mann warned such institutions of strict punitive action if any such fine was imposed.          Exhorting the youth to play a proactive role and support the state government to make Punjab a frontrunner state across the globe, the Chief Minister said that the youth of the state have been blessed with unbounded energy and talent that had always acted as a catalyst in bringing positive change in the society. He said that the time has come when the youth must contribute positively in socio-economic development of the state and the society. Bhagwant Mann said that the state government is committed for the well being and progress of the state adding that no stone will be left unturned for this noble cause.          The Chief Minister said that Punjab is the land of great gurus, saints, seers and prophets who have always taught the Punjabis to fight against tyranny, oppression and injustice.  He said that Punjab has always emerged strong after every crisis and has scripted a new success story. Bhagwant Mann said that the day is not far away when with the strenuous efforts of the state government the pristine glory of the state will be soon restored.             The Chief Minister unequivocally said that the state government is according top priority to the education sector. He said that Education is key for the success of every individual and no stone will be left unturned to ensure quality education to every youth of the state. Bhagwant Mann said that the state government has ample funds for strengthening and rejuvenating the education system in the state.          The Chief Minister said that the state government is making concerted efforts for providing jobs to the youth. He said that the state government has already started recruitment processes in various departments of the state. Bhagwant Mann said that more than 20,000 government job letters have been given to the youth of the state adding that more such jobs are in the pipeline.          The Chief Minister said that to open new vistas of employment for youth the state government is making massive efforts to develop the state as an industrial hub. He said that earlier Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was made with families of the ruling class but now these agreements are being made with the state government for the wellbeing of Punjab and Punajbis. Bhagwant Mann said that due to the efforts of the state government, big industrial giants are now making a beeline in the state to set up their projects.           The Chief Minister said that the motive of the state government is to make the youth of the state job providers and not the job seekers. He said that due focus is being accorded on imparting skill education to the youth so as to provide a pool of skilled labour to the industrialists. Bhagwant Mann said that the state government has taken several  out of the box measures for generating employment for the youth.          The Chief Minister said that the state was fortunate to have got two sessions of G-20, first in March 15, 16 and 17 on Education and then in the month of June 22-23 on Labour. He said that the state is renowned all over the world for its warm hospitality and no stone will be left unturned for welcoming the guests from participating nations during these events. Bhagwant Mann said that these sessions will be held at the sacred land of Amritsar where lakhs of devotees daily pay obeisance at Sri Darbar Sahib, Durgiana Mandir, Sri Ram Tirath, Jallianwala Bagh and others.          The Chief Minister said that the state government will make elaborate arrangements for the comfortable stay of the dignitaries participating in the summit. He said that apart from assuring their cozy stay in state, the guests will be offered the traditional Punjabi food adding that they will also be given a glimpse of rich Punjabi culture during the cultural events in the evening. Bhagwant Mann said that if the dignitaries wish to visit other districts of state like sports hub Jalandhar then adequate arrangements will also be made for their journey.          On the occasion Cabinet Ministers Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer and Chetan Singh Jauremajra, Special Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Kumar Amit, Vice Chancellor of University Prof. Arvind and others were also present.

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CABINET LED BY CM APPROVES RECRUITMENT OF 8400 COPS IN COMING FOUR YEARS

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IEP Chandigarh, December 12

In order to open new avenues of employment for the youth of the state, the Punjab Cabinet led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today approved recruitment of 8400 cops including 1200 Sub Inspectors and 7200 constables in coming four years.

A decision to this effect was taken in a meeting of the Council of Ministers chaired by the Chief Minister here at his office in Punjab Civil Secretariat- I.

Divulging the details a spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office said that the Cabinet has approved recruitment of 1800 Constables and 300 Sub Inspectors every year for the coming four years to overcome the scarcity of employees in wake of their superannuation in next years. As for these 2100 posts every year around 2.50 lakh candidates are expected to apply for these posts so all the aspirants will get involved in academics as well as in improving their physique for clearing the tests. This will channelize their unbounded energy in a positive direction and help them in weaning away from the menace of drugs.

Likewise, this recruitment will also open new vistas if employment for the youth of the state. A fixed schedule will be adopted for advertisement, conduct and declaration of results for these exams every year. As per this schedule advertisement for exam will be issued in the month of January, written exam will be conducted in the month of May-June, physical Test will be held in the month of September and result will be announced in the month of November every year.

GIVES NOD TO FILL 710 POSTS OF PATWARIS IN REVENUE DEPARTMENT

In order to ensure smooth functioning of the Revenue Department, the Cabinet also gave green signal to fill up the 710 vacant posts of Revenue Patwaris in the Department. This will help in maintaining and updating the new record as well as maintaining old revenue records to facilitate the general public in availing these services in a time bound manner.

AROUND 203 EMPLOYEES TO BE HIRED FROM PESCO FOR STREAMLINING ACTIVITIES OF NCC

In a bid to streamline the activities of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), the Cabinet also gave approval to allow the Department of Higher Education and Languages to hire 203 employees on outsourcing basis through PESCO for CC HQs, Units and Centres. This will help in immediately and urgently addressing the issue of acute shortage of manpower in the NCC units till regular recruitment. It will further facilitate smooth running of the NCC units and will result in higher enrolment of students as NCC cadets.

GIVES NOD TO AMEND THE NEW CRUSHER POLICY TO GET RID OF THE DOUBLE CHARGING OF EMF

Giving a big relief to crusher owners as well as the end users, the Cabinet gave nod to amend the new Crusher Policy to get rid of the double charging of Environment Management Fund (EMF).  As per the already notified new Crusher Policy it is mandatory to charge EMF @ Rs.1 per cubic feet, which the crusher owners have to submit along with their returns. The EMF is ought to be charged both from the screening as well as crushing units on the same output as per new Crusher Policy.

But the input cost of final product/material is increased substantially and the sale price of finished product is not economically viable at the rates fixed by the government due to increase in input cost as it amounts to charging the material twice as the output of the screening plants is consumed by the other crushers. So in larger public interests it has been decided that if upon verification it is found that EMF amount has already been paid by the screening plant for the quantity that has not been sold in the open market or to the end users directly, the EMF amount will be refunded to the said screening plant unit within a period of two months.

EXTENDS RELAXATION FOR CRUSHER UNITS TO PAY SECURITY DEPOSIT IN THREE INSTALLMENTS

The Cabinet also extended the relaxation for Crusher Units to pay their security deposit in three installments up to a maximum time period of Six months.

DECIDES TO AMEND NORTH INDIA CANAL AND DRAINAGE ACT, 1873

The Cabinet also gave its approval to amend Section 75 of North India Canal and Drainage Act, 1873 with Section 36 for recovery of Canal/River Water charges for non-irrigation use. With this decision, the state government will generate Rs. 186 crore per annum.

APPROVES ENACTMENT OF “THE SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES OF THE CHIEF WHIP IN PUNJAB LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY ACT-2022”

The Cabinet also approved the enactment of “The Salaries and Allowances of the Chief Whip in Punjab Legislative Assembly Act-2022”. The Chief Whip of a party plays a crucial role in parliamentary democracy of India and ensures smooth and efficient functioning of business of the House, so the government will provide rank, salary, allowance and facilities equivalent to the Cabinet Minister of the state government to the Chief Whip of the majority party.

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Chandigarh Chapter of Radiology hosts Annual Conference

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IEP Chandigarh

The Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh organized the 10th Annual Conference of the Chandigarh Chapter of IRIA from 10th to 11thDecember 2022  with Dr. M.S. Sandhu, Head, Deptt. of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, PGIMER as Chairperson and Dr. Tulika Singh as Organizing Secretary. The conference was inaugurated by Dr. Pushpraj Bhatele, President of the National body of IRIA.

The conference was a theme meeting on Women’s Imaging, keeping in mind the ongoing advancements in imaging and intervention in the field of Breast and Obstetric and Gynecology. The radiologists need to keep themselves updated with the latest developments and also need to enrich their knowledge in the field. The program of this meeting was so designed to arouse interest amongst the residents as well as to provide information about the radiology of both common as well as uncommon diseases in the field of Women’s Imaging. Dr. Veenu Singla stated that PGI is the 1st Hospital in India to start a Women’s Imaging Fellowship course.

         Eminent national faculty shared their knowledge with the delegates. There were stalwart speakers on various topics. The conference was attended by over 200 delegates including postgraduate students from various medical colleges of the region. There were a record number of submissions of abstracts for this conference. Some of these delegates also presented their research work as well as show-cased their knowledge in the form of oral and digital presentations.

        Eight eminent radiologists of the Chapter, Dr. Mandeep Kang, Dr. Naveen Kalra,Dr. Kushaljit Singh Sodhi, Dr Mahesh Prakash,  Dr. Manphool Singhal, Dr. Harish Bhujade, Dr. Pankaj Gupta, all from PGI, and Dr. Sandhya Dhankhar were honoured for their significant contribution to the field of radiology in the year 2022. Dr. Tulika Singh was given a Certificate of Appreciation for her outstanding contribution as Secretary of the State Chapter for the last 2 years. 

Chandigarh, Punjab

Vigilance Bureau arrests ASI in corruption case for taking bribe Rs 1,000

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IEP Chandigarh December 12

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its anti-corruption campaign on Monday, has arrested an Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI), Karmjit Singh (219/SBS Nagar), posted at city police station Balachor, SBS Nagar for demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 1,000.

Disclosing this here today, a spokesperson of the VB said the above accused ASI has been arrested after investigation of an online complaint lodged at the Chief Minister’s anti-corruption helpline.

Giving details he added that the complainant Mrs Diksha resident of Balachor has alleged that the above said police official has demanded Rs 5,000 as a bribe to take action on her police complaint lodged at the police station and accepted Rs 1,000 from her mother in this regard. The complainant has recorded the conversation in this regard.

The spokesperson added that the VB has investigated the allegations levelled in the complaint and registered a corruption case at VB police station Jalandhar against the above mentioned police official after finding him guilty for demanding and accepting a bribe money. In this regard the VB has arrested the ASI under Prevention of Corruption Act and further investigation in this case was under progress.

Chandigarh, Punjab

AMAN ARORA CONDOLES SAD DEMISE OF VETERAN JOURNALIST HARBIR SINGH BHANWAR

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IEP Chandigarh, December 12

Punjab Information and Public Relations Minister Mr. Aman Arora on Monday expressed profound grief over the sad demise of veteran Journalist and a noted writer S. Harbir Singh Bhanwar. He was 84-years-old.

          The veteran journalist breathed his last today morning at a private hospital in Ludhiana.

          S. Bhanwar was a renowned author, who penned down over a dozen of books including a much famed books ‘Diary de Panne’ and ‘Dharam Yudh Morcha’. He was an eminent political analyst and well versed in Sikh religious affairs. During his career as a journalist, he had worked with leading newspapers including Indian Express, The Tribune, Jagran Group etc. He had remained president of the Amritsar Journalists’ Association. He also served as a media advisor to SGPC. 

          Extending his heartfelt sympathies with the bereaved family, relatives and friends of the deceased, Mr. Aman Arora prayed to the Almighty to give them strength to bear this irreparable loss and grant eternal peace to the departed soul. He will always be remembered for his immense contribution towards the field of journalism, for which he tirelessly worked to uphold the freedom of press, he added.

Meanwhile, Principal Secretary Information and Public Relations Mr. Rahul Bhandari and Director Mr. Sonali Giri also shared their heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family.

Chandigarh, Punjab

VIGILANCE BUREAU PRESENTS CHARGE-SHEET AGAINST FORMER MINISTER SUNDER SHAM ARORA FOR OFFERING BRIBE RS 50, 00,000 TO AIG VIGILANCE

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IEP Chandigarh December 12

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) on Monday submitted the charge-sheet (Challan) before the competent court at SAS Nagar against accused former minister Sunder Sham Arora on completion of partial investigation in a bribery case. The supplementary charge-sheet would be presented in due course as further investigation is being conducted in this case.               Disclosing this here today, a spokesperson of the VB said a bribery case was registered against the former minister of Punjab on the complainant of Manmohan Kumar, posted as Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police, Vigilance Bureau, Flying Squad-1, Punjab, SAS Nagar. He was arrested while offering a bribe to the AIG and a case under FIR No. 19 dated 15-10-2022 under section 8 of prevention of corruption act was registered at VB police station, flying squad-1, Punjab at SAS Nagar.          Giving details of the case he informed that AIG Manmohan Kumar gave a complaint to the Chief Director, Vigilance Bureau, Punjab, stating that on 14-10-2022 he received a WhatsApp call from Sundar Sham Arora. He introduced himself as the complainant’s old known and further told about his wife’s passing away. Thereafter, Arora requested the complainant that he wants to share his joys and sorrows after coming to his house.Afterwards, the accused former minister arrived at the house of the complainant and started discussing the matter pending against him in the VB. To get help on this matter he offered a bribe amounting to Rs. 1,00,00,000 (Rs. one crore). The accused further offered the complainant to pay half amount of Rs. 50,00,000/- (Rs. fifty lakhs) as advance bribe on next day i.e. 15-10-2022 and the remaining to be paid later on.The spokesperson further added that the complainant did not expected it from Sunder Sham Arora, so he kept silent and wanted to take legal action against such a person who is spreading corruption in the society. After verifying the facts, the statement of complainant Manmohan Kumar AIG/Vigilance Bureau was recorded and a case was registered against the former minister. The accused Sunder Sham Arora was trapped/arrested by the team of VB in the presence of two independent government witnesses, while he was handing over a bag containing bribe money Rs. 50,00,000 He is in jail under judicial custody.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Education Minister hosts lunch for international bronze medal winner student

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IEP Chandigarh, December 12:

 Punjab Education Minister S. Harjot Singh Bains on Monday hosted lunch for bronze medal winner Bhajanpreet Kaur, who has been student of Shaheed Gurdas Ram Memorial Kanya Senior Secondary School, Zira and brought laurels for the Government Schools as well as for Punjab with her remarkable performance during International Innovation & Invention Expo-2022 held at Goa.

          The Minister also lauded the research work of student Bhajanpreet Kaur, which was highly commended during the international event, where around 300 researchers and delegates participated. S. Harjot Singh Bains also expressed immense satisfaction over this rare achievement as Bhajanpreet Kaur made striking presence of Government Schools of Punjab. Having humble background the student of Shaheed Gurdas Ram Memorial Kanya Senior Secondary School, said the Minister, exhibited the ways to eradicate the menace of stubble burning during the international event. Bhajanpreet not only expressed views to utilize stubble as manure but also elaborated that how farmers could supplement their income by extracting silicon from the stubble.

          Describing this achievement a rare feat, the Education Minister mentioned it was a matter of great pride that daughter of Punjab registered a magnificent presentation at such a international expo and secured bronze medal in the category of junior level.

          Pertinently, Bhajanpreet Kaur daughter of Bhai Jagsir Singh and Gagandeep Kaur has been the student of Government School had won bronze medal during the international conference on ways to tackle the menace of stubble burning. She made her research under the able guidance of Principal Rakesh Sharma and Chemistry teacher Sukhdeep Singh when she was student of class-XII. Now, Bhajanpreet Kaur is pursuing her B.Sc. from Guru Nanak Dev University.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Parivar Pehchan Patra makes Haryana a role model in the country

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IEP Chandigarh, December 12

The upliftment of the last person in the line or ‘Antyodaya’ has been the primary goal of the Manohar Lal-led government and to realise it the Chief Minister launched first of its kind Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP), the scheme which has become a role model for other states under which benefits of all government schemes are being ensured for the actual verified beneficiaries.

While many states have shown interest in studying this flagship scheme of Haryana Government. A delegation from Maharashtra recently visited the chief minister’s office to study the PPP model.

Following Haryana’s footsteps, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir have also taken initiative to adopt this scheme. 

Lt Governor, Jammu and Kashmir, Sh. Manoj Sinha recently in the presence of the Chief Minister also released a vision document to create an authentic, verified and reliable database of families, under which each family will be given a unique ‘JK Family ID’. This ID will include letters of the English alphabet and mathematical numbers, as is being done in Haryana.

Notably, previously six states had studied the teacher transfer policy implemented by Haryana and now the Parivar Pehchan Patra scheme is also gaining similar acceptance across the country.

In the last eight years, Sh. Manohar Lal , taking a leaf out of former Prime Minister Late Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s dream of good governance has not only brought revolutionary changes to give honest and transparent governance but has also ensured the upliftment of Antyodaya by providing the benefits of government schemes to the beneficiaries at their doorsteps. 

Meanwhile, PPP has certainly played an instrumental role in bringing much-needed change in the functioning of the government. Besides this, the results of the IT reforms brought by the Chief Minister are also showing positive results at the grassroot level.

How Aadhaar and PPP became vital documents to ensure the reach of welfare schemes at the grass root levels 

Today in Haryana the 12-digit Aadhaar card and eight-digit Parivar Pehchan Patra have emerged as vital documents so as to ensure the reach of the benefits of public welfare schemes and services of the Central and State Governments at the grassroot levels. 

Haryana’s Journey from CM window to PPP 

It was on December 25, 2014, when Sh. Manohar Lal in his first tenure only had started CM Window to mark the celebrations of the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Late Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee as Good Governance day. In no time, the CM Window started speedy disposal of the grievances of the people in the state which became a boon for every Haryanvi. 

The CM window redressal counters were opened in the mini secretariats in all the districts. Later, counters were also opened at the sub-divisional level, due to which more than 10 lakh 33 thousand people of the state have directly shared their grievances with their Chief Minister without even making several rounds at the Chandigarh office.

Through this transparent system redressal of grievances of more than 9 lakh, 44 thousand complainants became possible while sitting at home only. 

Ending infamous practices in the teachers transfer policy, the Manohar Lal-led government implemented an online teacher transfer policy in the education department. Under this revolutionary system, the transfer of more than 75,000 teachers was done with a single click. Having a 90 percent satisfaction rate and buoyed by the success and state-wide acceptance of this Transfer Policy, later it was extended to departments having a staff strength of 250 employees.

‘Manohar Sarkar’s’ IT reforms reddressing grievances of last citizen in line

In the last eight years, various IT reforms have been introduced by the ‘Manohar Sarkar’ which not only ensured redressal of grievances raised by last-mile citizens but also gained popularity among youngsters. Now all they have to do to reach their Chief Minister is to just tweet him and get instant solutions. Both the CM Window and Twitter handle of the Chief Minister has certainly become a ray of hope for many in getting their age-old problems resolved. 

While taking a step further to reach out to Antyodaya, Sh. Manohar Lal has now decided to set up a separate cell in the Chief Minister’s Office to monitor the development work being done in the villages adopted by Group-A officers under the Gram Sanrakshak Yojana. Feedback will be taken which will be analyzed by the Chief Minister himself on his dashboard. 

Haryana Making environment-friendly plans considering it a circular economy

While showing deep concern over the increasing pollution levels, the Chief Minister has now shifted his focus towards making plans considering the environment as a circular economy to save the environment. As called upon by Sh. Manohar Lal Environment and Climate Change Department along with other departments are putting up collaborative efforts for making such plans.

Recently, the NGT Chairman has also appreciated this initiative of the Chief Minister taken for saving the environment and water management. Especially the Mera Pani Meri Virasat scheme. Besides this, the concrete efforts taken by the Manohar Lal-led Government for stubble management and Treated Wastewater have also gained praise from the NGT, Centre and Supreme Court.

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Haryana Human Rights Commission an efficient, accountable and authoritative institution – Former Justice S.K. Mittal

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IEP Chandigarh, December 12

Chairman, Haryana Human Rights Commission and Former Justice, Sh. S.K. Mittal said that Haryana Human Rights Commission is an efficient, accountable and authoritative institution. Awareness programmes will be run by the commission to spread awareness about human rights.

Commission Chairman said this during a press conference on the occasion of completion of 10 years of Haryana Human Rights Commission. During the press conference members, Sh. K.C. Puri and Sh. Deep Bhatia were also present.

He said that in order to fulfil the various functions under its jurisdiction, the Commission will continuously work in relation to rights related to health, food, education, rights of persons belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes communities as well as other vulnerable sections of society.

Commission Chairman stated that from October 2012 to October 2022, 23,192 complaints were registered with the commission. Out of which 22,454 complaints have been resolved so far. In addition, a total of 1,692 RTI applications were received by the Commission from 2017 to 2022, out of which information was provided to 1689 applications within the stipulated time.

He said that the Haryana Human Rights Commission had suggested to the state government that a policy should be made for the prisoners lodged in the jail. On which the Government had prepared a policy. Under which compensation is given in case of death in judicial custody.

In cases of custodial death, compensation is given as per the policy of the State Government formulated on the recommendations made by the Commission on complaints. Rs. 7.50 lakh in case of death due to quarrel between prisoners, torture/beating by jail staff, negligence in duty by officers/staff and Rs. 5 lakh in case of death due to negligence by medical officers/para medical compensation is given. He informed that the National Human Rights Commission also justified this suggestion and asked various state governments across the country to adopt this policy.

He informed that till September 30, 2022, the commission has given compensation of Rs. 1,83,37,100 to the victims in various cases. Daily cognizance is taken by the commission on the basis of news clippings and instructions are also given to take action on that basis.

The Chairman further stated that apart from Chandigarh, a camp court has also been set up in Gurugram, which includes Gurugram, Faridabad, Palwal, Mahendragarh, Rewari and Mewat districts. Cases are disposed of twice a month in this courts. This court was established so that the people of the districts adjacent to it do not have to go far to submit their complaints.

He informed that the commission keeps on inspecting the jails of the state from time to time. He said that if any complaint comes to the notice of the commission, immediate action is taken.

The commission’s chairman and Former Justice, Sh. S.K. Mittal informed that the commission also inspects child care institutions, old age homes, observation homes, places of safety, special homes, child homes, de-addiction centres, homes for destitute women, special schools for blind and deaf persons, old age homes are visited.