Chandigarh
Review tax penalty provision: Industry: The Punjab unit of the Apex Chamber of Commerce and Industry has sought amendments in certain provisions cleared in the Union Budget recently. In a statement, association president PD Sharma said the Budget had a provision of prosecution in cases where tax evasion exceeded Rs 50 lakh. This, he claimed, had created a fear in the industrial sector. He alleged the medium enterprises had the feeling that big business houses enjoying the government's confidence were immune to action under these provisions. He demanded that these provisions, introduced in a “haste”, should be reviewed.

‘Implement RTE Act strictly in state’: While welcoming the notices served by the Education Department on 473 private schools accused of violating the Right to Education Act by not reserving seats for weaker sections, the Chamar Mahan Sabha on Monday said the “warning” should be translated into action. Sabha president Paramjit Singh Kainth said the notices should not be served only to appease the weaker sections. Instead, the Act should be implemented strictly, he demanded.

Patiala
Man crushed to death by PRTC bus: A speeding PRTC bus crushed a 47-year-old man to death near Leela Bhawan Chowk here on Monday. The deceased has been identified as Kulwinder Singh Bittu, a meat seller near the railway crossing market. A case has been registered against the bus driver, who fled from the spot.