IEP Chandigarh, September 22

While following the mantra of Antyodaya, given by the Chief Minister Haryana, Sh. Manohar Lal, Haryana Right to Service Commission is diligently working to ensure that the benefits of the notified services reaches to the last person standing in the queue. Whenever a complaint related to notified services come to the commission via email or post, the commission takes prompt cognizance of the matter.Giving information, an official spokesperson of the commission said that Sh. Piyush Kathuria from Faridabad had submitted a complaint to the commission via email regarding change of name in the property tax register. The complainant had visited MCF office multiple times but no action was taken in this regard.The spokesperson said that a few days later, a similar complaint was received from Smt. Smriti Rani to the Commission wherein she informed that no action was taken by the authorities on her application regarding change of name in the property tax register. From perusal of both the complaints, it seemed that the employees of the Municipal Corporation office, Faridabad show laxity in their approach towards service being delivered to the public. A citizen is bound to make multiple rounds to the MC office Faridabad, to get their work done.The spokesperson said that a time period of 15 days has been notified for the service of ‘change of owner’s name in the property tax register’ in the services notified by the Commission. Taking cognizance of the matter, the commission issued a notice to the Zonal Taxation Officer, Old Zone, Municipal Corporation Faridabad. Responding to the notice, in the case of Sh. Piyush Kathuria, the respondent stated that the complainant had not attached a copy of the sale deed along with his application. Due to which his application was pending for further processing.The spokesperson said that when the Commission examined the matter thoroughly, it was found that after the intervention of the Commission, the Municipal Corporation acted on the application in question. On detailed perusal of the file, the Commission came to know that the Zonal Taxation Officer (ZTO), Sh. Vijay Singh had issued several warnings to the Assistant of the Corporation Office, Sh. Giriraj Singh, against breaching RTS timelines in the delivery of notified services.The Commission further came to know that Sh. Piyush Kathuria was informed telephonically and asked to complete the documents which the complainant had submitted and the service was given to him whereas in the case of Ms. Smriti Rani, the Commission was informed that Sh. Giriraj Singh had rejected the application, due to lack of documents.The spokesperson said that it was to the surprise of the Commission that both the complaints sent to the commission were identical. Assistant, Sh. Giriraj Singh on one hand called Sh. Piyush Kathuria to complete the documents in the application and on the other side the application of Ms. Smriti Rani was straightway rejected. During the hearing conducted by the Commission in this matter, it was clear that Sh. Giriraj Singh is one of those government servants who do not take any responsibility for the work assigned to them.The Commission imposed a fine of Rs. 20,000 (Rs. 10,000 each in case) on Sh. Giriraj Singh for delay in providing notified service within stipulated time. He is directed to deposit the penalty in the State Treasury within 30 days of issuance of this order, failure to do so would result in deduction of the amount from his salary.

IEP Chandigarh, September 22:

Fulfilling the aspiration of Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Mann to provide better healthcare services with the easiest way by adopting e-Governance, the Punjab government has started token system in Mata Kaushalya Government Hospital, Patiala so that patients can get treatment without standing in the queue.

Keeping in mind the convenience of patients, this computerised technique has been initiated at the direction of Health and Family Welfare Minister S. Chetan Singh Jauramajra as he found, during his recent visit to Mata Kaushalya Hospital that elderly and other patients standing in the queues for a long time to acquire the slips.

He directed the officials to start the token system in the hospital so that the patients don’t have to stand in queues and can easily get their prescriptions according to their turn.

Notably, the computerised files were already being created for the pregnant women, senior citizens, old patient, patients of Ayushman Scheme besides providing general slips for various tests in OPD in Block-A of the Mata Kaushalya Government Hospital.

IEP Chandigarh, September 22:

The Punjab Government led by Bhagwant Mann is constantly striving to provide basic facilities and a clean environment for the welfare of the people of the state. Taking a step in this direction,  Local Government Minister, Dr.Inderbir Singh Nijjar said that Rs 167.71 lakh will be spent by the Punjab government for the development and beautification of Bareta. The department has started the process for these works.                    Giving more information, Dr.Nijjar said that the services of laborers will be taken to carry out cleaning and other works properly in Bareta. Apart from this, Constructions of drains and repairs will be done in various places. Similarly, pre-cast cement pipes NP-2 will be installed at different places and various other works will be done.                   Dr. Nijjar said that the main objective of the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is to provide a corruption free administration to the people of the state.                   Minister has directed the official of the department to bring quality in work and the rules should be strictly followed

IEP Chandigarh, September 22

Punjab Cabinet led by the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today approved recommendation to the Governor for summoning of the third Session of the 16th Punjab Vidhan Sabha on September 27 (Tuesday).A decision to this effect was taken by the Council of Ministers in its meeting chaired by the Chief Minister here at the Chief Minister’s Office in Punjab Civil Secretariat- I.Disclosing this here today a spokesperson of the Chief Minister’s Office said that as per clause (1) of Article 174 of the Constitution of India, the Governor is authorized to summon the State Legislature to meet at such time and place, as he thinks fit. However, there should not be a time gap of more than six months between two sessions of the State Legislative Assembly. The 2nd (Budget) Session of the 16th Punjab Vidhan Sabha was concluded on June 30th, 2022, so the Cabinet has recommended convening the 3rd Session of the Assembly on September 27th, 2022, added the spokesperson.

IEP Chandigarh, 22 September:

The government led by Chief Minister Punjab Bhagwant Mann is committed for the welfare of the elderly. Punjab Social Security Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said that the grievances of the elderly are being redressed expeditiously through the toll free helpline number 14567 of the department of Social Security, Women and Child Development.

          Divulging details, Minister for the Social Security, Women and Child Development said that the Punjab government is committed to provide quick services and facilities to the elderly of the state by serving them with compassion through the helpline. She further said that this helpline serves as a platform for redressal of complaints of senior citizens of Punjab, due to which positive impact is being seen in the lives of senior citizens.

          Dr. Baljit Kaur added that the elderly have to face many difficulties in life for any help they can contact at the toll free number 14567 regarding their problems. She further informed that so far 61413 calls (serviceable and non-serviceable) have been received from different districts on this toll free number, out of which 17235 calls (serviceable) have been processed.

Apart from this, 27893 non-actionable calls have been received on this number and cases are being pursued on 16285 calls.

          Serviceable calls out of which 9413, pension related 4587, legal 988, abuse 535, Covid support 548 calls, other 389, health related 294, emotional support 210, OAH related 165, carers 52, rescue 42, Activity Center 10, Volunteering 02 have been received.

Cabinet Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur has appealed to the elderly to make maximum use of this helpline number 14567, so that the elderly can lead a healthy lifestyle without any problems.

IEP Chandigarh, September 22

 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday said that that the state government has now decided to summon the session of state assembly on September 27 to discuss various issues of pertaining to state.   In a statement, the Chief Minister said that the state government will approach the Supreme Court of India against the arbitrary and anti-democratic decision of the Governor to cancel the permission of holding a special session of the Vidhan Sabha, after giving permission for it. He said that it is an unfortunate move and they will move to the Apex court against this irrational decision. Bhagwant Mann asserted that this decision will be challenged in the Supreme Court for safeguarding the democratic rights of the people and federal rights of the states. Training his guns against the Punjab Congress for supporting ‘Operation Lotus’ of the BJP, the Chief Minister said it is ironic that Congress which is the biggest victim of this undemocratic operation is standing by the side of the saffron party. He said that Congress, Shiromani Akali Dal and BJP are hand in glove for this sinister move aimed at toppling the democratically elected government of Punjab. Bhagwant Mann unequivocally said that Congress and BJP have marginalized regional parties adding that now they want that power should remain confined between them only. However, the Chief Minister said that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has taken birth from an anti-corruption crusade and the party under leadership of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is gaining momentum with every passing day. He categorically said that they will oppose every anti-democratic move and will not be threatened by pressure tactics. Bhagwant Mann envisioned that Punjab will send a message to the entire country that in democracy people and not any individual is supreme.