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Chandigarh, Punjab

BHAGWANT SINGH MANN GOVERNMENT TO ESTABLISH FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES TRAINING INSTITUTE IN LALRU

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 29, 2022

Punjab Government led by the Chief Minister of Punjab Mr. Bhagwant Mann has decided to establish a Punjab Fire and Emergency Services Training Institute to train youth in latest fire fighting techniques. It will be the first institute of its kind in North India.

          Stating this here today, Local Government Minister Dr. Inderbir Singh Nijjar said that this high tech institute will be constructed in Lalru town of SAS Nagar. The institute to be built in an area of about 20 acres and will be recognized by the Government of India. This institute will be under control of the Punjab Fire and Emergency Services Department.

          He said that in this institute, ultra modern and world level training will be given to the students with the latest technologies. Courses on fire fighting, rescue, fire acts, state acts, national building code, fire safety standards, industrial standards, emergency response system, special service calls, dealing with emergency situations etc. will be conducted in this institute and students will be trained with hi-tech safety equipment.

          According to Dr. Nijjar, the training will be given by international level instructors. Apart from this, services of qualified officers and employees working in Punjab Fire Services will also be taken for training. He said that this institute will also create new employment opportunities for the youths. Apart from this, the officers and employees who are already serving in the fire services can also obtain advanced training from this institute for the better opportunities.

Chandigarh, Chandigarh, Punjab

PUNJAB TAKES LEAD BY FELICITATING ITS CWG CONTINGENT WITH CASH PRIZE AS CM HONOURS 23 PLAYERS

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 27, 2022

Punjab today became the first state in country by felicitating its Commonwealth contingent with cash prize as the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday felicitated 23 sportspersons of Punjab who represented the country in recently concluded Games at Birmingham with cash prize worth Rs. 9.30 Crore.

“This is a humble effort from our government to recognise the massive efforts out by all you to bring laurels for the country” said the Chief Minister while addressing the gathering here at Municipal Bhawan.

Interacting with the players, the Chief Minister reiterated the firm commitment of state government to restore the pristine glory of the state in field of sports. He said that strenuous efforts are already being made by the state in this regard. Bhagwant Mann said that the sportsmen of the state are being honoured with cash prizes to encourage them and other budding players to excel in sports.

The Chief Minister asserted that our sportsmen have brought laurels for the state and now the onus lies on the state government to recognise these achievements.

Highlighting the dire need of sports infrastructure to match at world level, he said that we have inherited natural talent to excel in sports and given a chance these players will conquer the world with grit. However, Bhagwant Mann said that for this world class infrastructure coupled with professional coaches, diet and other facilities are required.

The Chief Minister unequivocally said that the state government has already enhanced the sports budget to build new stadiums at village level, from where the natural talent is produced but had been hitherto ignored. Talking about the sports extravaganza ‘Khedan Wattan Punjab Diyan’ starting from August 29, he envisioned that these games will boost the sporting activity in state by channelising unbounded energy of the players in a positive direction. Bhagwant Mann said that such concerted efforts will bear fruits by providing a platform to the players to excel in arena of sports.

The Chief Minister emphasised that to propel sports culture at schools, the state government is recruiting DP and PTI teachers on war footing. Sharing anecdotes with players, Bhagwant Mann also revealed love for sports and mentioned that he inherited the love for hockey from his father.

The Chief Minister also recalled the names of hockey legends such as Balbir Singh Senior, Surjeet Singh, Dhanraj Pillay, Gagan Ajit Singh and others who had brought fame for the country in Hockey. Terming Gurjant, Manpreet, Akashdeep and others as stars of contemporary times, he expressed hope that the country will conquer the world again with the help of these legends. Recalling the names of renowned Drag Flicker of Holland Floris Jan Bovelander, Tennis Players Martina Navrtilova and Boris Becker, Bhagwant Mann said that sports rules are changing drastically in prevailing times, so we have to adapt with these rules swiftly.

The Chief Minister specifically remembered Cricket Player Harleen Deol’s stunning catch against England and also extended warm wishes towards Women Cricket Team Captain Harmanpreet Kaur. He said that it was a rare honour for him to be in the presence of illuminating sports gems. Bhagwant Mann asserted that massive efforts are afoot to revive the hockey team of Punjab Police, football teams of JCT Phagwara and Rail Coach Factory.

The Chief Minister said that 23 players from Punjab participated in Birmingham, out of which 19 players won three silver and four bronze medals. He handed over cash prize to Weightlifter Vikas Thakur, Men’s Hockey Players Manpreet Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, Akashdeep Singh, Mandeep Singh, Gurjant Singh, Hardik Singh, Varun Kumar, Krishan Pathak, Shamsher Singh, Jarmanjit Singh and Jugraj Singh, Women Cricketers Harmanpreet Kaur, Harleen Deol and Tania Bhatia, Weightlifters Harjinder Kaur, Lovepreet Singh and Gurdeep Singh and Women hockey player Gurjit Kaur. Apart from this, Judo player Jasleen Saini Judo, athlete Navjit Kaur Dhillon, cyclists Naman Kapil and Vishwajit Singh were also felicitated.

Meanwhile, the Sports Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer informed that Sports Budget has been increased 56 percent and logistics support have been created for sports. He informed that the Chief Minister will inaugurate ‘Khedan Wattan Punjab Diyan’ by playing Volleyball at Jalandhar on August 29.

Prominent amongst others who were present on the occasion included Principal Secretary Sports Raj Kamal Chaudhary, Director Sports Rajesh Dhiman and others.

Chandigarh, Punjab

AAM AADMI GOVERNMENT HAS HANDED APPOINTMENT LETTERS TO 17,313 YOUTH IN MERELY FIVE MONTHS: ASSERTS CM

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 24, 2022

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday said that in merely five months of assuming charge the Aam Aadmi government in the state has handed over appointment letters of government jobs to around 17,313 youth in the state.

Addressing the gathering here while handing over appointment letters to newly recruited 4358 constables in Punjab Police, the Chief Minister said that the state government has conducted the entire recruitment process in a transparent and fair manner. He asserted that merit had been the only criteria of selection in this recruitment drive. Bhagwant Mann further said that recruitment for filling 5739 more vacant posts of the Police department will be also embarked soon.

Exhorting the newly recruited constables in Punjab Police to update their expertise for eliminating crime and criminals from the state, the Chief Minister emphasised that it is a matter of great pride and satisfaction for them that all the recruits are highly qualified and well equipped with academic and technical knowledge. He asserted that this qualification can be very helpful with dealing with the crime and criminals in today’s era of technological advancement. However, Bhagwant Mann further said that as the criminals are devising new techniques of committing crime so the cops should also update their expertise for tackling crime and criminals efficaciously.

The Chief Minister said that he is elated to learn that youth with high academic qualifications have been successfully recruited for this challenging job. He revealed that out total 4358 candidates 103 are post graduates, 2607 are graduates and 1648 are senior secondary pass outs. Similarly, Bhagwant Mann said that 2930 constables fall in age group of 18-25 years whereas 816 fall in age group of 26-30 years. 

Congratulating the girls for excelling in every field, the Chief Minister asserted that though out of the total advertised posts 33% were reserved for the girls but due to their penchant for moving ahead the girls have got recruitment for more than posts reserved for them in the Punjab Police due to their enormous capabilities and capacities. He further said that this a positive sign for the development of a progressive and harmonious society. Bhagwant Mann emphasised that the state government is committed for ensuring the well being of the girls by imparting quality education to them.

Recalling the immense contribution of the state, the Chief Minister said that more than 90% of the martyrs who had attained martyrdom during the freedom struggle hailed from the state. Likewise, he said that even today the brave soldiers from state sacrifice their lives while protecting the borders of country. Bhagwant Mann emphasised that youth of the state have imbibed this spirit from great Sikh Gurus who have taught us to fight against tyranny, oppression and injustice.

The Chief Minister further said that employment in Police is not merely a job but a spirit to render service to the nation. He said that the Punjab Police has a glorious tradition of serving the country even in the most hostile conditions. Bhagwant Mann expressed hope that the new recruits will uphold this rich legacy inherited by them.

The Chief Minister asserted that the state government will leave no stone unturned for ensuring the welfare of the cops. Likewise, he said that there is no dearth of funds for equipping the Police with ultra modern technology to enhance their efficiency. Bhagwant Mann emphasised that Punjab being a border state has faced the enemies of the country since ages adding that the brave youth of state will continue to do so in future also.

Striking an emotional chord with the new recruits, the Chief Minister called on them to use their services for delivering justice to needy people in a fair and transparent manner. He further said that the cops must dispense their services honestly with utmost professional commitment so that people don’t face any problem and feel secure in the state. Bhagwant Mann expressed hope that newly recruited cops will work untiringly to maintain peace in state and maintain law and order.

Congratulating the new constables, the Chief Minister said that their selection to this job is result of their hard work, consistency and commitment. He asserted that the youth who have worked hard deserve this post as they have cleared the cut throat competition totally on merit basis. Bhagwant Mann further said that more such transparent recruitments are in pipeline and will be completed soon.

Earlier, the Punjab Chief Secretary Vijay Kumar Janjua welcomed the Chief Minister on the occasion. The Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav moved the motion of thanks.

On the occasion, Principal Secretary Home Anurag Verma and others were also present.

Chandigarh, Punjab

IN YET ANOTHER FIRST, PUNJAB GOVERNMENT INTRODUCES RESERVATION FOR LAW OFFICERS IN STATE

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 22, 2022

In yet another pioneering move,  the  Punjab government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has introduced reservation in  posts of law officers recruited by the state government.

The advertisement in this regard was issued by the department of Home Affairs here on Saturday in which applications have been called from eligible Scheduled Caste Advocates/ candidates for engagement as law officers in the office of Advocate General, Punjab at Chandigarh and Legal Cell, New Delhi. . As per details applications have been invited for 12 posts of Additional Advocate General (10 at Chandigarh and two at Delhi), for post five posts of Senior Deputy Advocate General at Chandigarh, for 16 posts of Deputy Advocate General (14 at Chandigarh and two at Delhi), for 23 for posts of Assistant Advocate General (22 at Chandigarh and one at Delhi) and out of two posts of Advocate on Record at Delhi from eligible SC candidates. The eligible candidates can apply for post by September 13, 2022.

Meanwhile, the Chief Minister said that he had always been a votary of giving equal opportunities to the youth of SC community to excel in every field. He asserted that the state government has been implementing the reservation policy in true spirit to ensure that  candidates of weaker and underprivileged sections get equal opportunity for getting jobs. Bhagwant Mann unequivocally said that for the first time in history of the state the Aam Aadmi party government has made this provision to give reservation to SC candidates in recruitment for post of law officers too.

The Chief Minister lamented that despite of enormous capability of SC candidates, they have not got a chance to make it for the posts of law officers due to many  reasons. However, he envisioned that with the state government introducing reservation for these candidates it will enable them to serve judiciously as law officers. Bhagwant Mann asserted that Aam Aadmi government is probably the only government in the country to provide reservation to SC community for these posts.

Reiterating the firm commitment of state government to ensure well being of SC brethren, the Chief Minister said that no stone will be left unturned for this noble cause. He emphasised that the state government is making all out efforts to provide equal opportunities of progress and prosperity for the community. Bhagwant Mann said that unlike the previous governments which had only made lip service for welfare of community, the Aam Aadmi government has taken tangible steps in this regard.

Chandigarh, Punjab

Bhagwant Mann government to speed up government recruitment process to provide employment to all the eligible youth of the state: Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal

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IEP CHANDIGARH AUGUST 8, 2022

The Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann led government has issued directions to all the departments to speed up the exercise to provide government jobs to the unemployed eligible youth of the state. Minister for Rural Development and Panchayat Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal today at Vikas Bhawan, while giving appointment letters to 43 newly appointed draftsman said that due to the negligent approach of the previous governments, the talented youth of the state could not get government jobs. He said that due to which the common people were facing a lot of problems in getting government services. 

Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said that the Bhagwant Maan government is in the process of filling vacancies in government departments on priority to provide hassle free quick government services to the common people and vacancies are being filled in each department according to their full capacity. He said that the legal hurdles in the recruitment of vacant posts in some departments are also being removed by taking the legal opinion of experts.

The rural development minister further said that all the recruitments by the state government will be filled on the basis of merit without any discrimination according to academic qualification. Earlier, while congratulating the newly appointed 43 draftsman, Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal said that they should perform their duty with honesty and service spirit so that people can get government services as soon as possible.

Chandigarh, Punjab

MANN GOVT ALL SET TO DEAL WITH ANY FLOOD LIKE SITUATION: LALJIT SINGH BHULLAR

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IEP CHANDIGARH

Following the whirl-wind tour of Punjab Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann to flood-affected areas of the state, the State & District level Livestock flood control rooms have already been set up for the well-being and care of livestock in face of any probable flood like situation.

          Divulging further, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Dairy Development Minister S. Laljit Singh Bhullar said the state level livestock flood control room number 0172-2217083 is operational seven days a week from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Joint Director Animal Husbandry (Development & Planning) is deputed to directly monitor state control room.

          Similarly, district level livestock control rooms are being monitored by the concerned Deputy Director (Animal Husbandry). He said that the deputy commissioners and concerned administrative officers of all the districts were instructed to sensitise the general public at large scale about the district level livestock control room number besides keeping eagle-eye on every situation related to possible flood.

          The Cabinet Minister said that Joint Director, North Regional Disease Prevention Laboratory (NRDDL) Jalandhar can be contacted on control room number 0181-2242335 in case of spread of any disease in livestock.

          During the meeting, S. Laljit Singh Bhullar asked Principal Secretary Mr. Vikas Pratap and Director Dr. Subhash Chander to speed up the HS vaccination drive initiated by the department to protect the cattle from the Heamorrhagic Septicaemia (Gal-Ghotu) disease.

          Principal Secretary Mr. Vikas Pratap apprised the Cabinet Minister that deputy directors at district offices have already formed Tehsil Level Teams headed by Senior Veterinary Officer and arranged necessary medicines in Tehsil level hospitals. They have also been asked to procure required medicines immediately from Veterinary Medical Store Jalandhar so as to prevent any kind of shortage in emergency. Availability of fodder for the animals in the flood prone areas has been identified so that adequate fodder can be provided to the animals during any untoward situation. Apart from this, government vehicles/mobile forces have been kept on toe to deal with any flood like situation and the employees and officials were asked not to leave the headquarters without prior approval of the higher authorities. Likewise, the district officials have been directed to coordinate with the head office immediately in any exigency, he said, adding that officials of the department are continuously coordinating with Nishkam Seva Samitis/NGOs and Social organizations to keep them ready to work voluntarily in tandem with department, in case of any probable floods.

Chandigarh, Punjab

BIG RELIEF FOR STATE RESIDENTS, PUNJAB EMPOWERS MUNICIPAL COMMISSIONERS AND ADCs FOR ISSUANCE OF CLU & APPROVAL OF COLONY LAYOUT

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IEP CHANDIGARH

Giving a big relief to the people of the state, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann-led government has empowered all Municipal Corporation Commissioners and Additional Deputy Commissioners at the district level for the purpose of Change of Land Use (CLU) and issuing approvals to develop colonies.

          Divulging further, Local Government Minister Dr. Inderbir Singh Nijjar said, the process of CLU and Building Plans have been simplified to ensure that no illegal/unauthorized colonies are allowed to develop besides ensuring to ease the process & delivery of service at District Level.

          The Cabinet Minister said that the Commissioner of Municipal Corporations and ADCs have been notified as Competent Authorities for the purpose of CLU and for issuing Licence to Develop a Colony.

He also clarified that the CLUs and Layouts would be cleared by Municipal Commissioners and ADCs. Similarly, Building Plans would be cleared by Municipal Commissioners in case of Municipal Corporations and EOs in case of Municipal Councils/Nagar Panchayats/Improvement Trusts. He said that a notification in this regard has also been issued. This step will not only facilitate the people but also help in to bolster the economic development trajectory of the state and create new horizons in this regard, he added.

          Mr. Inderbir Singh Nijjar said that Mann government was committed to provide ultra-modern facilities to the people and working constantly towards strengthening cities’ infrastructure to provide better facilities to the residents. He said that the concerned urban local bodies have also been instructed to ensure clearance of pending cases within a week.

          Instructing officials to ensure that no illegal colony should come up in their respective jurisdiction, Local Government Minister also urged to public at large to desist from investing their life time savings in illegal colonies.

          Directing to strengthen public grievance redressal system, he said that the Municipal Commissioners and the Additional Deputy Commissioners will lend the ear to the complaints of the citizens on one dedicated day in a week, preferably on Thursday from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm. And on that fixed day, they will organize Public grievance camp along with all the officers in the area under their jurisdiction to resolve the problems of the people. No office visit or meeting will be held on this day, he added.

STRICT INSTRUCTIONS ISSUED

Meanwhile, Local Government Minister Dr.  Inderbir Singh Nijjar, while presiding over the meeting of the officials, directed to ensure quality in all infrastructure projects and timely execution of ongoing works.

          The Minister said that public participation should be encouraged for cleanliness in urban areas and cleaning of public toilets and parks besides preparing the schedule for fogging during monsoon. Nodal officers for fogging should be appointed in each urban body, said the Minister, adding that a new policy should be implemented to reduce open waste dumps/waste points in cities. He also asked to organize ward wise camps well before exemption period i.e. September 30 to increase the collection of property.

Chandigarh, Punjab

WILL NOT REST UNTIL THE PERPETRATORS OF SACRILEGE ARE NOT PUT BEHIND THE BARS- VOWS CM

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IEP CHANDIGARH JULY 05, 2022

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday pledged that he will not rest until the perpetrators of sacrilege of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji are not put behind the bars.

          “Desecration of Sri Guru Granth Sahib ji on sacred land of Punjab is a blot on us. This inhuman crime is unimaginable and unpardonable, the guilty of which can never be spared” said the Chief Minister during Mission Sunehra Punjab conclave organised by a news channel here today.

          The Chief Minister said that it is unfortunate that even after passing of so many years, the guilty of this heinous crime are roaming free. Bhagwant Mann said that this has happened just because the Akalis and Congress have hobnobbed with each other to save the culprits. However, he said that the day is not far when the guilty will be behind the bars for which his government will not leave any stone unturned.

          The Chief Minister said that so far the culprits have escaped the punishment with the patronisation of the successive governments. However, he said that this has discontinued after his government has been formed because they are firmly committed to punish the culprits. Bhagwant Mann said that the best officers will pursue further investigation into the case and best lawyers will contest the cases in court to ensure that perpetrators do not escape the gallows.

          Describing gangsters as a national problem, the Chief Minister said that all the states will have to join hands for curbing this menace. He said that only joint efforts by all the state can help in eliminating this problem effectively. Bhagwant Mann said that his government has already evolved a foolproof strategy to combat this menace.

          The Chief Minister said that there is no ‘credit war’ for elimination of organised gang as every state is sensitive towards it. He also lashed out at Congress and Akalis for promoting gangster culture in the state. Bhagwant Mann said that both these parties have patronised gangster culture for their own vested interests.

          The Chief Minister said that though destiny had brought him in politics but he had been firmly committed for serving the poorest of poor. Bhagwant Mann said that he is the Chief Minister of entire state and his only target is to make Punjab a front ranking state in country. He said that strenuous efforts are being made for progress of state and prosperity of Punjabis.

          The Chief Minister said that most of his Ministers may be new to political arena but their vision and dedication for state and its people is unmatched. He said that this commitment makes them stand different from the other politicians who have used the power just to plunder wealth of state. Bhagwant Mann said that those who claim to be experienced politicians now were once novice in this field adding that the spirit to serve the needy and underprivileged sections of society makes them distinct from others.

          The Chief Minister further said that it is unfortunate that Punjabis are reeling under huge debt but instead of worrying about their well being the opposition leaders are worried about their own salaries. He said that as a fact of matter these politicians are not worried about their salaries but they are more concerned about the corruption in public life that has stopped now. Bhagwant Mann said that as his government has plugged in all the pilferages in public money by checking corruption due to which most of the politicians and bureaucrats now think that their original salaries are too low as compared to the money minted by them through illegal means.

          The Chief Minister warned that any person who has looted even a single penny of the public will be made accountable to people. Bhagwant Mann said that he will expose all such plunderers and severest of severe action will be taken against them, as per the law. He said that it is the firm commitment of his government that corrupt leader or officer, howsoever affluent he may be, will be brought to book and made accountable for his sins.

          The Chief Minister categorically said that there is no opposition in the state as people have shown them the door for their anti-Punjab stance. Citing an example, he said that people have given massive mandate to his government by giving 92 seats out of which 66 were only from Malwa region. Bhagwant Mann said that people have voted for bringing a positive change in the state by ousting Akalis and Congress.

          The Chief Minister said that former Chief Ministers Parkash Singh Badal, Captain Amarinder Singh and Charanjit Singh Channi, one former Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal and other leaders like Navjot Singh Sidhu and Bikram Singh Majithia have been badly rejected by the people. He said that these leaders have grossly misused the political power for their own vested interests as a result of which they have been shown the door. Bhagwant Mann said that people have expressed faith in them and they will upheld it at all costs.    

          Lashing out at former Chief Ministers Parkash Singh Badal and Captain Amarinder Singh for their non performance, the Chief Minister said that these two leaders ruled the state for fairly long time but they didn’t construct any good hospital in state, due to which they prefer to go abroad for their treatment. He said that though both Captain and Badal secured quality treatment for them at London and New York respectively but people in state are striving hard for good treatment. Bhagwant Mann said that this is shameful on the part of both these leaders who have failed to perform for state despite of the fact that people had elected them to serve.

          The Chief Minister said that he had been a votary of healthy comedy throughout his life adding that he introduced satire in Parliament to raise the public issues and bring change in the system. He lamented that those in power had snatched smile of the common due to which despite of losing first poll he continued in politics. Bhagwant Mann said that he will continue to serve the Punjabis till his last breath.

          Sharing an anecdote about the poor performance of Punjab People Party (PPP) in 2012 poll, the Chief Minister said that Manpreet Badal had formed the party after a fight with his uncle Parkash Singh Badal, who was the Chief Minister of state at that time. However, Bhagwant Mann said that the former Finance Minister never uttered a single word against the misdeeds of his uncle or his government. He said that this led to poor performance of PPP in Vidhan Sabha polls after which he joined AAP.

Chandigarh, Punjab

PUNJAB GOVT KICK STARTS PETRO CARD/ FLEET CARD FACILITY FOR VEHICLES OF CABINET MINISTERS

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INDIA E POST CHANDIGARH JULY 1, 2022

Punjab Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Mann led state government has introduced Petro Card/Fleet Card facility for the vehicles allotted to the Cabinet Ministers of the state. The State Transport Commissioner’s Office has commenced this facility after getting the nod from Finance Department in this regard.

Drivers deputed at the vehicles alloted to the ministers have been instructed to refuel the vehicles only at those petrol pumps where Petro Card facility will be available, besides making it mandatory to put the vehicle number on the computerized slip received from the pump and submit the duly filled logbook along with both the receipts -computerized and manual- after getting verify the bills by the 5th of every month and mention accurate amount on the summary sheet, failing which the Petro Card will be blocked and in case of loss of the Petro Card, the driver will be charged.

Drivers have also been directed to abide by the fuel limit and they will be solely responsible for violating the prescribed fuel limit. Drivers have been asked to fill in all the details on the duly signed summary sheet such as their name, mobile number, vehicle number and the name of the minister whom the vehicle has been alloted and mention open/closing meter reading accurately.

Meanwhile, Punjab Transport Minister Mr. Laljit Singh Bhullar urged all the Cabinet Ministers to ensure strict adherence to the instructions by the concerned drivers deputed on their vehicles so that the facility of Petro Card could be run smoothly.