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Fatehgarh Sahib, September 30
Jeeto, a resident of Sanghol here, is running from pillar to post to stop the marriage of her 16-year-old son.

The marriage would be held tomorrow in Sanghol.

The woman alleged that she had been shuttling between the offices of SDM, deputy commissioner and police stations for the past 15 days, but nobody was paying heed to her complaint.

“I have been to the police post of Sanghol, office of deputy commissioner, Fatehgarh Sahib, met police officials and the SDM, but nobody is paying heed to my complaint,” said Jeeto.

She alleged that the police officials told her to bring the birth proof of her son Kuldip Ram.

However, when she produced the ration card the cops told her that the it was not attested by the authorities.

“Despite my claims that my son was born in 1992, nobody listens to me. I have even got the birth certificates from the village chowkidar, but the police officials are deliberately delaying the matter,” she said.

She also added that her son would be married tomorrow against her wishes.

Her husband is bent upon marrying the boy with some girl of the area without her consent.

Sanghol police post in charge ASI Gurpartap Singh said, “We could not act without having the birth proof of the boy. However, if the woman manages to get the birth certificate even after the marriage, we would surely register a case against the accused.”

Bassi Pathana, September 30
The income tax payees faced great difficulty in depositing their taxes on the last day of filing their returns as the banks refused to accept the IT deposits due to their closing. The tax payees have demanded that the date for filing the returns be extended.

While talking to The Tribune, Sukhdev Kapoor, a senior citizen, said the tax payers of Bassi Pathana and Khamano had to cover a distance of 15 km to go to Sirhind to deposit their taxes.

Though all nationalised banks here have computerised branches, none of the bank has been authorised to accept taxes.

He added that though the State Bank of Patiala, Sirhind City branch was authorised to accept taxes, there was already heavy rush of Sirhind tax payers. “The tax payees from other villages and towns have to stand in long queues. Sometimes it takes a full day to deposit taxes and sometimes they have to return without depositing,” he added.

The residents here urged the higher authorities to make arrangements for depositing taxes in other towns also.

Chandigarh, September 30
In a turn of events, Ravinder Singh, accused in the cash-at-judge’s doorstep case, today moved an application for getting his statement recorded under Section 164 of the CrPC in the CBI Special Court of Jagdeep Jain in the morning. However, the defence counsel withdrew the application later in the day.

The court had asked Ravinder to get his statement recorded on October 3. Disposing of the application seeking withdrawal of statement under Section 164 of CrPC, the court stated: “When Ravinder will depose on October 3 to get the statement recorded, the court will again ask him and would proceed further accordingly.”

Ravinder was sent to the judicial custody after the judge asked him in person if he wanted to get his statement recorded today. Affirming that he was not willing to get his statement recorded, the court ordered to get it done on October 3. The court held: “Ravinder wants some time before getting his statement recorded, hence, he is asked to get his statement recorded on October 3.”

While the orders were pronounced, two unidentified persons were present in the courtroom. The judge asked them to disclose their identity and they turned out to be officials of the UT police.

Taking up the application moved by Ram Rattan, Prakash Ram’s neighbour, seeking a refund of Rs 2 lakh, it was stated that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had not recovered Rs 2 lakh from the residence of Prakash Ram as it had been claimed. The application stated that the money was recovered from Ram Rattan’s residence. The CBI counsel did not challenge the application.

Chandigarh, September 30
The Solan land deal is under scanner of the three-Judge committee, set up by the Chief Justice of India for looking into the cash-at-judge's doorstep case.

Permission was reportedly granted to 18 persons, including Justice Nirmal Yadav of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, to buy land at Rihun village near Solan.

It is alleged that the money sent by co-accused Ravinder Singh, through former law officer-cum-prime accused Sanjeev Bansal, was meant for the purchase of this land.

The money had erroneously landed at the house of Justice Nirmaljit Kaur. It was on the basis of a complaint forwarded on her behest that a case was initially registered by the Chandigarh police. The matter was subsequently transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

As the committee met at the UT guest house on the second day of the inquiry today, Himachal Pradesh officers, involved in the process of granting permission, were reportedly examined.

The exact number of officers called for the inquiry and the statements made by them before the panel is not known because of the “closed chamber” nature of proceedings. But it is believed that as many as three officers from the revenue and other departments were questioned at length by the panel. The officers were reportedly of subdivisional and tehsildar level.

An elderly couple, reportedly the landowners, too was examined by the panel, comprising Allahabad High Court Chief Justice Hemant Laxman Gokhale, Gujarat High Court Chief Justice K.S Radhakrishnan and Justice Madan B. Lokur of the Delhi High Court.

The Himachal Pradesh government has already marked an inquiry to the state’s joint secretary (Revenue). The directions were issued after it came to the fore that the Himachal Pradesh Land Reforms and Tenancy Act-1972 had allegedly been violated, while granting sanction for the purchase of the land.

As the day progressed, the panel also examined property dealer-cum-co accused Rajeev Gupta. His name was initially used by Bansal to create an alibi after his clerk was handed over to the police on the instructions of Justice Nirmaljit Kaur.

Though again the details of his contentions before the panel are unknown, it is believed that Gupta gave details of Bansal’s association and his other activities.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association, through president Rupinder Khosla, also met the panel to convey its desire to take the matter to a logical conclusion at the earliest.

Available information suggests the first round of inquiry is over with the examination of over almost 14 witnesses and accused. The committee is expected to leave the city on Wednesday by the morning flight, but may meet again to seek the assistance of Justice Nirmal Yadav and examine Ravinder Singh.

Chandigarh, September 30
The Chandigarh police today booked an Army man on the charges of kidnapping, rash driving and damaging a car of a city resident on Sunday near the airport traffic lights point.

According to the police, a case has been registered against S.N. Yadav and others on a complaint lodged by Sanjeev Nehra of Sector 15.

The police had earlier said that no complaint was lodged. Nehra had said that would meet senior officers against police inaction.

A police officer said the matter was under investigation and the arrest would be made on the basis of the outcome of the probe.

Nehra had alleged that Army men had abducted him and kept in illegal detention for over an hour after his car was collided with an Army truck.

Mohali, September 30
Indian Oil drubbed PCC comprehensively by 7 wickets with 16 overs to spare to win the 15th J.P. Atray Memorial Cricket Tournament for Pearls Trophy held here today at PCA stadium.

H. K. Dua, Editor-in-Chief of The Tribune, who was the chief guest on the occasion, gave away the prizes to the winners and runners up and also the cash awards of Rs 1,50,000 and Rs 60,000, respectively.

Winning the toss and batting first, PCC were in dire straits when they were reeling at 61 for 6 before Gurkirat Walia (57 of 103 balls) and Ravneet Ricky (26 of 54 balls) stitched a 62-run partnership for the 7th wicket when Ravneet Ricky was caught by Barela of the bowling of Rajesh Pawar.

The PCC innings finally folded up for 165 in 49.3 overs. Rohan Raje (4 for 37) and Anand Rajan (3 for 34) were the pick of bowlers for Indian Oil.

Replying Indian Oil were given a flying start by their openers Mithun Barela (22 of 27 balls) and Srideep Mangela 22 of 39 balls.

Both put on an opening partnership of 47 runs. Then Ajinkya Rahane, with unbeaten 59, and Skipper Ravi Kant Shukla (33 of 48 balls) saw their team through. Indian Oil scored 166 for 3 in 34 overs and recorded a facile win by 7 wickets. Rohan Raje for his four-wicket haul was declared man of the match.

Later, Dua also presented a cheque for Rs 15,000 on behalf of the tournament committee to the widow of Cricketer D. C. Worell. Toor, MD of M/s. Pearls Infrastructure Ltd., the title sponsor, gave best bowler awards to Jaskaran Singh of PCC, best batsman Pinal Shah of Indian Oil and player of the tournament to Suresh Kumar of Indian Oil. M.P. Pandove, Hony. treasurer of BCCI, gave individual awards to the participating teams. Chandrasekhar, ADGP of Punjab and chairman of organising committee of the tournament, was introduced to the two teams at the start of the match.

Meanwhile, in another match played at Sector-16 cricket stadium for the third and fourth spot, India Cements trounced MRF by 4 wickets and secured third place. MRF winning the toss elected to bat, but were bundled out for 136 in 41.5 overs. India Cements scored 138 for 6 in 23.5 overs.

India Cements got cash prize of Rs 30,000 for the third place while MRF pocketed Rs 15,000 for the fourth position.

Chandigarh, September 30
Considering the special needs and importance of sports for children with intellectual disabilities, Special Olympics Bharat Chandigarh Chapter has organised a weeklong national basketball coaching camp, from September 26 to October 2 here at Sports Complex, Sector 7.

As many as 150 special athletes belonging to an age group of 15 and above from six different states, namely Chandigarh, Gujarat, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Karnataka, have gathered here to overcome their odds with the help of about 15-20 state coaches and around 20-25 local coaches and volunteers. Jaldeep Dhaliwal, former international basketball player, is also providing tips to the athletes.

According to Virender Kumar, national trainer, Special Olympics, Delhi, “We are trying to prepare these special athletes for the upcoming selections of World Summer Games, Athens 2011, by not only training them on the field, but also by teaching them how to stay away from home independently.”

Giving more insight on the coaching given to the special athletes during this camp, Sushil Kumar, Special Olympics coach in Delhi, said, “Since these special athletes have different learning abilities, they are categorised accordingly, for instance higher and lower ability groups. These groups thus prepare them to face team competition as well as individual competition.”

He further added that, “Apart from a regular warm-up session in the morning and basketball skill coaching training in the evening, a health athlete programme to test their fitness and a diet plan is also provided to them free of cost.”

Disappointed with the authorities who fail to recognise the achievements of these special athletes, Dr Anil Sharma, head coach of cricket team of Special Olympics-2007 in the World Summer games, said, “It is not the participation certificate that matters, it is the awareness, recognition and proper funds, which would lead them to the real victory in their lives.”

Chandigarh, September 30
Nishchay Rawal gave a straight-set defeat to Sachin Kumar 6-2, 6-2 in boys’ under-14 main draw’s second round during the AITA Championship Series Tennis tournament held at CLTA courts in Sector 10, here today.

In girls’ segment (under-14) main draw’s second round, Bhavika Wadhwa gave a one-sided-affair defeat to Vanshika Sawhney 6-0, 6-0.

Results:

Boys’ Under-14:

Main Draw 2nd Round:

1. Nishchay Rawal bt Sachin Kumar 6-2, 6-2

2. Atul Sri Patel bt Bhavtaranpreet Singh 6-2, 6-3

3. Manish Kumar bt Trivesh 6-2, 6-1

4. Ranjeet Singh bt Fazal 6-4, 6-3

5. Tarun Nath bt Mandeep Singh 7-6, 6-1

6. S. K. Mukund bt Aditya 6-2, 6-0

7. Kumal bt Kuwar Singh Tater 6-0, 6-1

8. Fatehdeep Singh bt Pankaj Kumar 6-4, 6-2.

Girls’ Under-14:

Main Draw 2nd Round:

1. Bhavika Wadhawna bt Vanshika Sawhney 6-0, 6-0

2. Samriti bt Samridhi 6-3, 6-1

3. Anjali bt Ashwini 6-2, 6-4

4. Anukriti bt Disha Dang 4-6, 7-5, 6-1

5. Harman w/o Madhu

6. Rinisha bt Anushka 6-3, 6-3

7. Hasan Abdal Dhanoa bt Harkirat Kaur 7-5, 6-2

8. Lavanya bt Nandini Sharma 6-1, 6-2.

Girls’ Under-18:

Main Draw 2nd Round:

1. Parminder Kaur bt Abhilasha 6-3, 3-6, 6-3

2. Arzoo bt Jaspreet 6-3, 6-2

3. Jaanesh Kaur bt Gundeep Kaur 6-1, 6-1

4. Mehak bt Anushka 6-0, 6-1

5. Ravnoor bt Monica 6-0, 6-0

6. Ankita bt Bhoomi 6-2, 4-6, 6-2

7. Noor Paul bt Anjali 6-3, 6-0

8. Samriti bt Rimpleee 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.

Boys’ Under-18:

Main Draw 2nd Round:

1. Gurinder bt Kshitij 6-2, 6-1

2. Vishesh bt Pardeep Reddy 6-0, 6-1

3. Armaan bt Suraj 4-6, 6-4, 6-1

4. Nadella bt Gurvinder 6-2, 6-3

5. Tushal bt Akshat 6-1, 6-0

6. Mandeep bt Arjun Singh 6-3, 6-3

7. Ajay Yadav bt Kunal 6-3, 4-6, 6-4

8. S. Kamal bt Shikhar Gaddh 6-0, 6-3.

Chandigarh, September 30
The eves of SGGS Collegiate Public School, Sector 26, moved to the finals of the CBSE cluster XIII North Zone Volleyball tournament underway at their college here, today. They beat GAV Public School, Kangra, by 3-0.

In boys’ category, Guru Nanak Khalsa-30 beat Lawrence Public School-51, Mohali, 2-0 in the quarterfinal.

The results

Girls’ Matches

Semifinals: SGGS Collegiate Public School- 26, Chandigarh, beat G.A.V Public School, Kangra, by 3-0; Greenways School, Chamkaur Sahib, beat M.V.M Public School, Hamirpur, by 3-0

Boy’s Matches

Quarter-finals: Guru Nanak Khalsa School-30, Chandigarh, beat Lawrence Public School- 51, Mohali, by 2-0; DAV Model School-15, Chandigarh, beat B.L. Central Public School, Solan, by 2-0; DAV School-8, Chandigarh, beat Sahibzada Ajit Singh Academy, Ropar, by 2-0; New Public School-18, Chandigarh, beat Guru Nanak Khalsa-36, Chandigarh, by 2-0.