Chandigarh, December 14

The Haryana Right to Service Commission has directed the Housing Board, Haryana, to compensate an allottee with Rs. 5,000 due to undue delays and harassment in processing a refund related to a property in a death case.

The order was issued by Sh. T.C. Gupta, Chief Commissioner of the Haryana Right to Service Commission. The complainant, Sh. Bhupinder Sharma, had applied for a refund of the amount of a flat whose allotment was in the name of his deceased father. The Housing Board had canceled the allotment, but instead of processing the refund directly, it instructed the complainant to first transfer the cancelled flat to his name before proceeding with the refund.

Despite the complainant following the prescribed process, the Housing Board failed to deliver the required service within the stipulated time. As a result, Sh. Bhupinder Sharma sought redress from the Haryana Right to Service Commission.

After reviewing the case and hearing from the concerned authorities, the Commission concluded that the Housing Board’s delay and the subsequent harassment faced by the complainant warranted compensation. The Commission has ordered the Housing Board to pay Rs. 5,000 as compensation.

Further, the Commission directed that the Housing Board recover the compensation amount from the responsible officers after conducting an inquiry into the delay. In addition, the Board has been instructed to inform the Commission once the property transfer has been completed. The Commission has also ordered that any further delays could result in additional penal actions.

Chandigarh, December 14

In compliance with the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Haryana Police has launched a new initiative under which accident victims will now receive free treatment in the initial golden hour. Under this scheme, treatment up to Rs.1.5 lakh per person per road accident is provided free of cost for a maximum period of 7 days from the date of the accident. In this regard, Additional Director General of Police, Sh. Hardeep Doon has written a letter to all the concerned officers of the state asking them to ensure compliance.

Giving information about this, Director General of Police, Sh. Shatrujeet Kapur said that making the roads of the state safe for the common people is one of our priorities. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare a better and effective action plan to reduce road accidents and work on them. In the same series, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has started providing free treatment facilities to road accident victims. He said that this pilot project will be implemented jointly by the National Health Authority in coordination with the local police and hospitals contracted by the state health department. During this, the accident victim will be provided free treatment up to a limit of Rs 1.5 lakh for a maximum of 7 days under Section 162 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

Under this scheme, the road accident victim is taken to the hospital. After this, the hospital management uploads the data of the injured person in their software and sends it to the concerned police station, after which the concerned police station confirms within 6 hours whether the injured person is injured in a road accident or not. After confirmation, the injured person is provided with cashless treatment.

Kapur said that in order to reduce road accidents, Haryana Police works by focusing on several important points, as a result of which a decrease of 616 road accidents has been recorded in 2024 compared to 2023. Along with this, there has also been a decrease of 251 deaths in road accidents in 2024 compared to 2023 and 403 fewer people have been injured. He said that from January 2024 to the end of November 2024, Haryana Police conducted 2166 road safety awareness campaigns through which 2 lakh 91 thousand 307 children and other people ensured participation. Apart from this, 6 special campaigns were conducted in the year 2024, out of which five campaigns were conducted against lane driving and one special campaign against those who applied black film on vehicles. During the special campaign, challans were issued to 27 thousand 321 vehicles in the state, out of which 2600 challans were issued for vehicles with black film.

Along with this, black spots have also been identified in the state where road accidents are relatively high. These black spots are rectified by coordinating with the concerned road engineering departments. In view of the seriousness of the subject of road safety, road safety committees have been formed in different districts of the state, through which regular meetings are held on the agenda of road safety. By the end of October 2024, 107 such meetings have been held, which are chaired by the Deputy Commissioner of the respective district. He said that in the year 2024, the road safety committee checked 19 thousand 261 school buses, out of which 4,657 school buses were challaned for irregularities. Sh. Kapur said that there are currently 66 toll plazas in the state on which weigh-in-motion machines are to be installed, out of which these machines have been installed at 54 toll plazas, out of which 29 are being used to challan overloaded vehicles through weigh-in-motion machines and soon it will also be started at other toll plazas.

Appealing to the common people, Kapur said that road safety is an important issue. The common people should cooperate in making the roads safe and should drive vehicles only within the prescribed speed limit. Haryana Police organizes various types of competitions and activities to make the common people aware of traffic rules. He said that people should not use mobile phones etc. while driving. Even a slight negligence of a person can prove fatal not only for themselves but also for other people.

Chandigarh, December 14

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, while addressing representatives of the Brahmin community from across the state at his residence, Sant Kabir Kutir, said that the state government would celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Parshuram in a grand manner at the government level. In addition, in response to the demand from Brahmin community representatives for the formation of a Brahmin Welfare Board, the Chief Minister assured that prominent members of the society would be invited for a detailed discussion on the matter. On this occasion, the Brahmin community delegation congratulated the Chief Minister for ensuring strong participation from their community.

Saini said that the 36 communities of the state have endorsed the development policies of the BJP government, leading to the formation of the BJP government for the third consecutive time, marking a historic achievement in Haryana. He said that it is only through the trust of the people that Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi’s vision of making India a developed nation can be realized swiftly. He assured that the government would live up to the trust placed in it by the people and work to propel Haryana forward on the fast track of development.

The Chief Minister, while targeting the opposition, said that opposition leaders had already formed a government even before the election results were announced, and now, after the results, they are blaming the EVMs. He pointed out that Congress leaders were demanding an account of the 10 years of the BJP government through yatras, but when asked to give an account of their own tenure, they failed to respond. He said that during the Congress tenure, every government recruitment ended up in court, whereas under the BJP government, even children from poor families are securing government jobs without any parchi-kharchi.

He also criticized the Congress and Aam Aadmi Party, stating that their leaders used to blame each other. However, when they saw Prime Minister. Narendra Modi’s strong efforts for the service of the people, the leaders of both parties embraced each other. Now, these same opposition leaders are talking about EVMs being hacked, not realizing that the public understands the truth. The public has once again shown the opposition its place, defeating them for the third consecutive time.

The Chief Minister said that ensuring the uninterrupted delivery of public services is the top priority of the state government. As a result, clear instructions have been issued to officials to ensure that the benefits of government schemes reach eligible beneficiaries without delay. He said that if any complaints are received from citizens, action will be taken against the concerned officers and employees. He further added that, alongside developmental works, new welfare schemes will be introduced to benefit citizens and accelerate Haryana’s progress in terms of development.

The Chief Minister said that in the last 10 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched various schemes aimed at benefiting the poor, which has led to the people’s trust in these policies and their decision to form the BJP government in Haryana. Haryana government is committed to the welfare of the people by following the Antyodaya philosophy of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. Our government is progressing with the guiding principles of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Prayas, and Sabka Vishwas.

He highlighted that the Haryana government has set a target to establish a medical college in every district. In the past 10 years, medical colleges have been opened in 15 districts, and work is underway to establish colleges in 7 more districts. In addition, a college has been set up within a 20 km radius in every district to ensure that girls do not have to travel long distances for higher education. He also mentioned that the Prime Minister recently laid the foundation stone for the main campus of the Horticulture University. Through its regional center, the university will empower farmers in the field of horticulture, helping them increase their income.

The Chief Minister said that the state government has undertaken several initiatives in the interest of farmers. To alleviate the financial burden caused by the lack of rainfall this year, the government has provided a bonus of Rs 2000 per acre. So far, Rs 800 crore has been directly deposited into the accounts of farmers in two installments. He assured that soon, an additional Rs 400-500 crore will be released as the third installment. Haryana government is committed to purchasing all farmers’ crops at the Minimum Support Price (MSP).

BJP State President Mohan Lal Badauli stated that the creator of a new India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has instilled confidence in the people by entrusting the responsibility of Haryana to Saini. The result of this trust is that the BJP government has been formed in Haryana for the third consecutive time. He added that the Chief Minister’s vision is to progress on the path of development by bringing together all 36 communities. With the blessings of the people, Haryana will set new benchmarks in development under the leadership of the Chief Minister.

On this occasion, Minister of State Gaurav Gautam stated that under the leadership of Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini, Haryana will advance at double the speed on the path of development. He said that Haryana will play a crucial role in contributing to making India a developed nation by 2047, as envisioned by Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi. He further said that the Chief Minister listens to every individual and ensures their concerns are addressed. Due to his effective working style, the trust of the people of Haryana in him has further grown stronger.

The representatives of Brahmin Mahasabha Haryana also shared their views on this occasion. A large number of enlightened people of the Brahmin community from across the state including Chief Minister’s OSD Sh. Bharat Bhushan Bharti were present at the program.

Chandigarh, December 7

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday  participated  in the evening Maha Aarti at the Brahma Sarovar, Purushottampura Bagh in  Kurukshetra.

Later interacting with the devotees present during the evening aarti, the Chief Minister said that the teachings of Bhagavad Gita offer profound insights and practical guidance for navigating the complexities of life. He said that these teachings remain relevant even today, which is why the ongoing International Gita Mahotsav-2024 (IGM) in Kurukshetra holds significance globally.

He said that every year, IGM is celebrated with great tradition and enthusiasm by the Kurukshetra Development Board and various organizations on this holy land. Participating in the Evening Maha Aarti has been a deeply gratifying experience for me, said the Chief Minister.

The Chief Minister said that the sacred land of Jyotisar in Kurukshetra is where the world received the wisdom of the Holy Gita. The knowledge of Bhagavad Gita offers solutions to every human problem. Reciting the verses of the holy Bhagavad Gita not only brings peace of mind but also enhances our spiritual wisdom.  He said that bathing in Brahma Sarovar and Sannihit Sarovar during solar eclipses, Somvati Amavasya, and other auspicious occasions is said to bestow merits equivalent to thousands of yajnas.

Earlier speaking on the occasion, Heritage and  Tourism Minister, Dr. Arvind Sharma  said that due to the  dedicated efforts of the central and state governments, the IGM is being celebrated with great zeal across the globe. The series of programs organized as part of the IGM-2024 has provided the world with an opportunity to connect with the teachings of holy Bhagavad Gita.

He emphasized that Kurukshetra would be developed as a global tourism destination, and efforts would be made to complete all projects within the stipulated time frame. The state government is committed to realizing plans to establish this site as a world-renowned tourism hub, said Dr. Arvind Sharma.