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Chief Minister congratulates Neeraj Chopra for winning silver medal in World Athletics Championships

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 24, 2022

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal has congratulated golden boy Neeraj Chopra for creating history by winning a silver medal at the World Athletics Championships. He said that Neeraj Chopra of Haryana is the pride of the country. He has become the first male player from India to win a medal at the World Athletics Championships. Sh. Manohar Lal said that Neeraj Chopra has once again brought laurels to the country and Haryana.  The Chief Minister spoke to Neeraj’s uncle Bhim Chopra and congratulated him.

Goal to make Haryana a sports hub

        The Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that our aim is to make Haryana a sports hub.  For this, promising players like Neeraj Chopra will work to inspire the younger generation. The Chief Minister said that it is because of youth like Neeraj Chopra that Haryana’s flag is waving high in sports at the world level.  The Chief Minister said that today we have taken a step forward in the world of sports.  The policies of the state government and the performance of the players of Haryana are being discussed all over the world.  Haryana gives its sportspersons the highest number of awards and facilities in the country for winning medals in Commonwealth, Asiad and Olympics.

        He said that the Haryana Government has formulated ‘Haryana Outstanding Sportspersons Rules-2018’ to ensure secure employment for the outstanding sportspersons.  For them 550 new posts have been created in the sports department.  Apart from this, 156 sportspersons have been given government jobs till May 7, 2022.

        Provision for reservation has been made for sportspersons in direct recruitment to posts from class one to class four. The honorarium of sportspersons who won Arjuna, Dronacharya and Dhyan Chand awards has been increased from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 20,000 per month.  Amounts of Rs. 20,000  per month are being given to Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award winners and Rs. 5,000 per month to Bhim Award winners.

10 day boarding and 8 residential academies started to train players

The Chief Minister said that Haryana Government is working continuously for promotion of sports in Haryana and for all round development of sportspersons.  As a result, the sons and daughters of the state making the nation and state proud.  In this series, now the Sports and Youth Affairs Department has started 10 day-boarding and 8 residential academies to train the players.  All the trainees of these academies will be given diet at the rate of Rs. 400 per day per player.

Haryana is the power house of sports in the country

        At present Haryana is the sports powerhouse of the country.  The performance of our sportspersons in the Olympics and Paralympics – 2021 is a living example of how Haryana is emerging as a pioneer for other states in the field of sports.  In addition, Haryana recently hosted the Khelo India Youth Games – 2021 in which players from Haryana won the maximum number of medals.  Players and coaches from all over the country experienced the sports culture of Haryana closely and learned how the soil of Haryana is spewing gold not only in agriculture but also in sports.

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Haryana Chief Minister announces Rs. 20,000 per month as assistance for Anjali, a student who got 100 percent marks in Class X

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IEP CHANDIGARH, JULY 24, 2022

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal has announced a scholarship of Rs. 20,000 per month for two years to Anjali, a student of Mahendragarh who has scored 100 percent marks in Class X.  The Chief Minister congratulated Anjali and her family members over video call.  The Chief Minister assured that wherever Anjali wants to take admission in future, she will be admitted there.

        Anjali has secured 100 percent marks in the CBSE Class X examination.  Sh. Manohar Lal said that she has not only broken a record but has also set a record which cannot be broken further.  He wished Anjali the best of luck for bringing laurels to the country, state, village and parents.  When Anjali shared her dream of becoming a doctor when she grows up, the Chief Minister assured her that she will be enrolled in any medical college in the country she wanted.

Anjali and her mother shared their financial condition with the Chief Minister who immediately announced Rs. 20,000 per month for her

        When Anjali and her mother shared their financial condition before the Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal immediately announced a scholarship of Rs. 20,000 per month to Anjali for two years.  The Chief Minister assured Anjali’s mother that she will have full cooperation in Anjali’s studies.  He wished that Anjali would go to AIIMS in future and become a good doctor.

Haryana became the first state to distribute tablets to students

Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that tablets have been distributed to 5 lakh students of Classes X, XI and XII.  Haryana is the first state in the country to distribute tablets to five lakh students of government schools.  The state government is striving for more reforms in education.  An amount of Rs 20,000 crore has been earmarked for education in this budget.  The present era is of technology and we do not want to leave our students behind in any field.  He said that it is our endeavor that the way Haryana has made progress in agriculture and industry, in the same way the youth of our state should bring laurels to the country in Information Technology

Haryana will implement the new education policy by 2025

        Sh. Manohar Lal said that the Central Government has set a target to implement the New Education Policy in the entire country by 2030, but Haryana has set a target to implement it by 2025.  KG to PG programme has been started in the university.  Under this, elementary education will be given to the students in the university itself.  Two universities of Haryana, MDU and Kurukshetra University have started this programme.  He said that the Super-100 programme is also being run by the state government for bright students studying in government schools.  The Super-100 programme of the Education Department is a unique effort to further the careers of meritorious students.  Under this, free coaching is provided for IIT and NEET.  The Chief Minister said that if someone has talent, then no one can stop them from fulfilling their dreams, even if someone belongs to the rural area.  He said that sports takes strength and studies take brain.  Haryana is moving ahead by coordinating these two and is achieving new records.

Chandigarh, Punjab

CM ASKS WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION DEPARTMENT TO EXPEDITE PROCESS FOR SETTING UP SOLAR POWERED WATER SUPPLY SCHEMES IN STATE

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 24, 2022

The Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has asked the Water Supply and Sanitation Department to expedite the process for setting up Solar Powered water supply schemes in the state.

Chairing a meeting here to review the functioning of the department, the Chief Minister said that tapping of solar energy for water supply schemes will be very beneficial for the state. He said that this initiative will go a long way in saving electricity on one hand and ensuring regular water supply in the villages on the other. The Chief Minister was informed that through this innovation department is mulling to install Solar-powered schemes in 1,508 villages to achieve sustainability and self-sufficiency by generating 8708 kW capacity at a cost of Rs. 60.50 crore.

Dwelling on another agenda, the Chief Minister also gave nod for digital adaptation in 1,731 villages where schemes will be linked with Internet of Things (IoT) and remote monitoring and operation of water supply will be done. He approved launching of this Pilot Project worth Rs. 106 crore in 93 villages and 100% coverage in 23 blocks. Bhagwant Mann also asked Department to roll on digital initiative, mGram Seva – an application which was launched as pilot project in 100 villages to ensure transparency and accountability in revenue collection and financial management.

The Chief Minister was informed that 99.63 % of rural households have tap water connections under Jal Jeevan Mission and 20 out of 23 district have achieved 100% coverage whereas on sanitation side also state is open defecation free. He said that as state is facing water quality issues such as heavy metals, arsenic, fluoride, iron, uranium, TDS and others, Large Surface water projects coming up in Patiala, Amritsar, TarnTaran, Gurdaspur, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Hoshiarpur, Sri Anandpur Sahib at cost of Rs. 2,081 crore covering over 1,800 villages should be accomplished and operationalised soon. Bhagwant Mann said that Special Mitigation works for Arsenic and Fluoride affected areas should also be accorded top priority for ensuring potable supply of water to people.

The Chief Minister also said that works being executed for community sanitary complexes in rural areas/ compost pits/ storage for plastic waste/renovation of village ponds and construction of soak pits at a cost of Rs. 145 crore should also be expedited. He also directed the officers to finish the ongoing projects at the earliest so that public can be benefited from them. Bhagwant Mann said that safe water supply is directly linked to the health of people and their economic upliftment.

On the occasion Cabinet Minister Brahm Shankar Jimpa, Principal Secretary Water Supply and Sanitation DK Tiwari and others were also present.

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Punjab

CM FELICITATES PLAYERS FOR BRINGING LAURELS FOR STATE

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 24, 2022

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday felicitated the promising players of state who have recently brought laurels for the country.

In a simple but impressive function here at his official residence, the Chief Minister honoured Arjun Babuta, who bagged two gold medals in World Shooting Championship, Anjum Moudgill, who bagged two bronze medals in World Shooting Championship, Sifat Kaur Samra, who bagged one bronze medal in World Shooting Championship and Thomas cup winner of Badminton Dhruv Kapila.

The Chief Minister, while interacting with the players, said that the state government is making strenuous efforts for boosting up Sporting activity in the state. He envisioned that Punjab will be soon a front runner state in field of sports across the country. Bhagwant Mann also extended best wishes to player for the upcoming sporting events at the national and international arena.

The Chief Minister also exhorted the players to pull up their socks for performing well in Asian Games slated next year and Paris Olympics scheduled to take place in 2024. Bhagwant Mann assured them of fulsome support and cooperation by the state government.

On the occasion Sports Minister Meet Hayer and others were also present.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Chief Minister pays tribute on the birth anniversary of Dada Lakhmichand

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 15, 2022

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal paid tributes to the folk poet Dada Lakhmichand on his birth anniversary, in a tweet on Friday. The Chief Minister hailed the legend as the pride of the art and culture world of Haryana. Even today, every art lover has an unmatched respect for him. He will always be remembered as the patron of Haryanvi folk art and culture.

It is worth noting that Dada Lakhmichand, who is called Surya Kavi, composed many Haryanvi songs, which are famous even in the present time. The grandfather of folk art, Lakhmichand, has made an invaluable contribution to Haryanvi songs and raganis.

Chandigarh, Haryana

94-year-old Bhagwani Devi from Haryana wins 3 medals including gold in the World Masters Athletics Championships 2022

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 12, 2022

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal has congratulated Bhagwani Devi for winning three medals including gold in the 2022 World Masters Athletics Championships being held in Finland.

        Sh. Manohar Lal said that at the age of 94, Bhagwan Devi has become a source of inspiration for the whole world.  This achievement of hers will work to fuel enthusiasm among the youth.  Bhagwan Devi has once again proved that age is not a barrier to achieve anything in life.

        Bhagwani Devi won gold in 100 meters race in senior citizen category. Due to this achievement of Bhagwani Devi India’s tricolor is flying high at international level.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Haryana government to constitute Backward Classes Commission afresh: CM Khattar

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 10, 2022

Giving a big bonanza to the people of Backward Classes, Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal announced that the government will constitute the Backward Classes Commission afresh.  He said that after its formation, this Commission will also take care of all the problems of the community.  Through the commission, it will be ensured that the beneficiaries get the benefits of all the schemes.  The Chief Minister said this while addressing the celebrations of Baba Makhan Shah Labana and Baba Lakhi Shah Vanjara on the holy land of Kurukshetra.

        The Chief Minister said that we have constituted a separate Commission or Board for the welfare of all those sections, who were left behind in the race for progress due to some reasons.  We are committed for the social, educational and economic upliftment of all sections.  The state government is engaged in financially strengthening those families who have been left behind due to some reason.

        Sh. Manohar Lal said that for the social, economic and educational upliftment of the backward classes, scheduled castes and the poor, the government is running more than 300 schemes.  Haryana is the first state in the country to make available 618 services of 47 departments online through 117 Antyodaya Bhawans and about 20,000 Atal Seva Kendras in the state to make benefits available under one roof.

Baba Makhan Shah Labana and Baba Lakhi Shah Vanjara Jayanti celebrations were held in a grand manner on the holy land of Kurukshetra. On this occasion, Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that the State Government is making the Backward Classes Commission afresh. After its formation, this Commission will also take care of all the problems of the community. It will be ensured that the beneficiaries get the benefits of all the schemes through the Commission. Sh. Manohar Lal said that Lohgarh, the capital of Baba Banda Singh, will be developed and the inclusion of Baba Lakhi Shah Vanjara’s name will also be ensured. He said that some people of this community come under Scheduled Castes and some are in backward class, we have written to the central government forwarding the communities demands. The Chief Minister appealed that only those who are more vulnerable in the society should be included in Scheduled Castes. Sh. Manohar Lal announced that a community centre will be built in the name of Lakhi Shah Vanjara in the municipality of Kurukshetra. He directed to identify a place for Labana Bhawan. He directed the Deputy Commissioners that any square, community centre or educational institution in the districts where the people of the community live should be named after Baba Makhan Shah Labana and Baba Lakhi Shah Vanjara. The Chief Minister said that where the people of the community require land, the proposal will have to be passed at the local level. If such a proposal is received, they will act on it immediately.

Vanjara community is hardworking and sincere

        Sh. Manohar Lal said that Vanjara community is very hardworking and sincere. As living in a different culture in the whole country, this society is maintaining its unique identity. The Chief Minister said that we have taken the initiative to uplift the last person standing in the queue. In order to bring the nomadic castes into the mainstream of the society, their families have been given Parivar Pehchan Patra (PPP). Now they will get the benefit of all the schemes and services of the government through PPP. A survey of homeless nomadic families has been done in the state and we are making a plan to settle them. The youth of the nomadic castes are given extra 5 marks in the recruitment of jobs. I am happy that from the year 2018 to 2022, about 1,500 youth have got government jobs by utilizing this benefit. For the welfare of the nomadic castes, ‘Haryana State Commission for Safai Karamcharis’ has been constituted for the welfare of the nomadic castes and to protect the interests of the Safai Karamcharis.

Baba Makhan Shah Labana and Baba Lakhi Shah Vanjara have a deep connection with Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur

        The Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal said that even Sikh Gurus have sanctified this birthplace of Gita with their holy feet. Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji reached Kurukshetra in 1508 AD in his first ‘Udasi’ from Sirsa to Karah via Pehowa. Eight gurus came here from time to time. He added that on this holy land, today I bow to Baba Makhan Shah Labana and Baba Lakhi Shah Vanjara on their birth anniversary. The Chief Minister said that both Baba Makhan Shah Labana and Baba Lakhi Shah Vanjara had a close association with Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur. He said that Baba Makhan Shah Labana played an important role in the search for the Guru. While Baba Makhan Shah succeeded in finding Guru Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur in Bakala and when Aurangzeb beheaded Hind ki Chadar, Guru Tegh Bahadur at Chandni Chowk, Delhi, then Baba Lakhi Shah Vanjara succeeded in bringing Guru Sri Tegh Bahadur’s pious body safely and cremated it respectfully.

Great personalities do not belong to any religion and caste, but to everyone: Chief Minister

        The Chief Minister said that great sages/personalities do not belong to any one religion and caste but belong to all. Their thoughts, ideals and personalities inspire everyone. The teachings of such great personalities are the heritage of the entire human society.

        We all have the responsibility to preserve and save their legacy. That is why we are working to take the message of great saints to the people under the ‘Sant-Mahapurush Vichar Samman and Prasar Yojana’. Our aim is that the new generation should get inspiration and guidance from their life and works. Sh. Manohar Lal said that in order to realize the message of equality given by the great men, we have made many such schemes, which can raise the standard of living of the poorest of the poor. We are engaged in financially strengthening those families in the state who have remained backward due to some reason. We are committed to the social, educational and economic upliftment of all sections of the society.

Initiative to celebrate the anniversaries of great men at the state level

        Sh. Manohar Lal said that the birth anniversary of saints and great men like Sant Kabir Das, Maharishi Valmiki, Maharishi Kashyap, Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar and Guru Ravidas is celebrated at the state level. Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi decided to celebrate the 400th Prakash Parv of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur across the country under the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. In this episode, a state level function was organized in Panipat on April 24, 2022. The Prime Minister has decided to observe December 26 every year as ‘Veer Bal Diwas’, the martyrdom day of the tenth Sri Guru Gobind Singh’s Sahibzadas Zorawar Singh and Fateh Singh. Similarly, state level events were also organized in the state on the occasion of 550th Prakash Parv of Sri Guru Nanak Dev and 350th Parkash Parv of Sri Guru Gobind Singh. We have taken the initiative to celebrate the birth anniversary of the immortal freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose as ‘Parakram Diwas’.

        On this occasion, Minister of State for Sports, Sardar Sandeep Singh, MP, Sh. Naib Singh Saini, MLA, Sh. Subhash Sudha, Sh. Harvinder Kalyan, Sh. Ramkumar Kashyap, Former Minister, Sh. Karan Dev Kamboj, State President of Vanjara Samaj, Sh. Kishori Lal, Vice President of Labana Samaj, Sh. Harjit Singh and many dignitaries of many communities were present.

The Chief Minister partook langar alongwith the devotees

Chandigarh, July 10 – Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal, on the birth anniversary of Baba Makhan Shah Labana and Baba Lakhi Shah Vanjara, had langar sitting among the devotees at Kurukshetra today.

        During this, MP, Sh. Naib Singh Saini, Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs, Sh Sandeep Singh, MLA, Sh. Subhash Sudha and other dignitaries along with office bearers of Labana and Vanjara Samaj were also present. Amidst heavy rains, a huge bhandara was organized for the people under the shed set up in the grain market of Thanesar. The Chief Minister also partook langar with everyone. There was a feeling of happiness among the people that the Chief Minister joined them for langar in a very simple manner. Under the supervision of Nodal Officer Municipal Corporation Commissioner, Ms. Mamta Sharma, the langar service was organized in a very spectacular and well-planned manner. There was a feeling of great reverence and affection among the people towards the langar service and everyone had the langar with great fervor.

Chandigarh, Punjab

CABINET LED BY CM GIVES MAJOR RELIEF TO PEOPLE BY ACCORDING FINAL APPROVAL TO 600 UNITS OF FREE POWER TO EVERY HOUSEHOLD PER BILLING CYCLE

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 07, 2022

In a major relief to all the households across the state, Punjab Cabinet led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today gave final approval for the policy governing the decision to provide 600 units of free power to every household per billing cycle in the state with effect from July 1, 2022. 

          A decision to this effect was taken in a meeting of the Council of Ministers held here under the chairmanship of Chief Minister at second floor in the Punjab Civil Secretariat- I on Wednesday.

          Disclosing this here today a spokesman of the Chief Minister’s Office said that all the domestic consumers in the state will be eligible to get zero bills if their consumption is upto 600 units in every billing cycle. This will give a big reprieve to the domestic consumers who have to hitherto shell out huge money every month in form of power tariff. As per the decision Scheduled caste (SC), Non SC BPL and Backward Class (BC) domestic consumers who are currently eligible for free 400 units (per billing cycle) of power will also get subsidy of 600 units now. 

          Likewise, Freedom fighters of Punjab and their successors (upto grandchildren) domestic consumers who are currently eligible for free 400 units of power will also get subsidy of 600 units per billing cycle. In case, consumption of SC, non-SC BPL, BC and Freedom Fighter categories exceeds units per billing cycle then they will pay only for units consumed in addition to 600 units along with full fixed charges, meter rentals and government levies as applicable. 

          Similarly, the Cabinet also gave green signal for waiving off pending arrears of all the domestic consumers as on December 31, 2021 and unpaid upto June 30, 2022. This move will give relief to around 28.10 lakh domestic consumers with a total benefit of Rs 1298 crore.

Chandigarh, Haryana

Deputy Commissioners should prepare the data of the entire land of the district as soon as possible: Chief Minister

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 05, 2022

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar Lal has directed all the Deputy Commissioners to prepare the complete land data of their respective districts as soon as possible under the Land Bank Policy of the State Government.  Apart from this, directions have also been given to get GIS mapping of the identified land done so that all the data can be made available in digital form.

        The Chief Minister was holding a meeting with the Deputy Commissioners regarding the land bank through video conferencing here today.

        While directing the Deputy Commissioners, Sh. Manohar Lal said that the entire land of the district, whether it is owned by Haryana Government, Gram Panchayat, Board or Corporation and private land, should also be assessed in detail.

        He said that the land mapping being done under Swamitva Yojana, Large Scale Mapping Scheme and drone mapping being done in urban areas should also be completed at the earliest, only then the actual land of the district can be assessed.

        He said that the unutilized land lying with various departments will now come under the government and they wil be made a part of the land bank. The land will be owned by the Haryana government.  The land in the land bank can be easily used for development projects.

Make sure to clean the sewerage and drains

        During the meeting, the Chief Minister while giving directions to the Deputy Commissioners said that the rainy season has just started and the rainy season is going to last for the next two months, which is why cleaning of drains should be ensured to prevent water logging in urban areas.

        Apart from this, wherever the condition of the roads is deteriorating due to rains, repair or patching work should be done continuously so that the general public does not face any kind of problem in traffic.

        The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary, Sh. Sanjeev Kaushal, Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Sh. DS Dhesi, Additional Chief Secretary and Financial Commissioner, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Sh. PK Das, Director, Consolidation and Geo Records Smt Aamna Tasneem, Deputy Commissioner Karnal, Sh. Anish Yadav along with other senior officers.

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Punjab

CM HAILS HIGH COURT VERDICT TO DISMISS APPEAL BY ACCUSED IN BEHBAL KALAN FIRING

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 04, 2022

The Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today hailed the verdict of Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissing a bunch of petitions seeking the quashing of FIR and Investigation conducted into the Behbal Kalan firing.

The Chief Minister said that the verdict has paved way for the Government to seek strict punishment against the policeman accused of firing on innocent protestors at Behbal Kalan. Lashing out at his opponents, Bhagwant Mann said both Akalis and Congress have connived with each other to save the guilty of this case. He that while desecration of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji and firing on innocent protestors took place during the Akali regime, the Congress actively shielded the perpetrators of the crime by ineffectively defending the investigation conducted into the incidents of sacrilege in Kotkapura.

The Chief Minister said that as a result of this the challan presented in the case against political leaders and senior officials was quashed by the High Court. Bhagwant Mann further said that the Akali-Congress, nexus that was shielding the accused hitherto, has been broken with the AAP Government coming into power. He said that the verdict was a result of the firm commitment of the AAP Government to bring the guilty to book as the State Government effectively defended the investigation conducted into the Behbal Kalan firing case, whereas the Congress had failed to defend the  investigation into the Kotkapura desecration incidents.

Pertinently, in a significant judgement the Punjab and Haryana High Court today dismissed a bunch of petitions filed by the accused policemen in the Behbal Kalan firing case seeking quashing of the challan presented against them in the trial court. Accepting the contention of the Advocate General (AG), the court held that the charges could be framed even on strong suspicion. The court further directed a Special Investigation Team headed by Inspector General of Police Naunihal Singh, to conduct further investigation and submit their report under Section 173 Cr.P.C before the trial Court.