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HC ruling favours apartment owners
LPG subsidy to stay
Illegal structures come up on Hindon banks
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Three women murdered
GB Nagar cops asked to submit property details
Ministers may supervise Games projects
Games panel signs pact to facilitate trade
Killer of Dadri traders’ chief has confessed: Police
20-yr-old girl falls prey to
H1N1
Swine flu: Gzb DPS shuts primary section
Traffic jam at India Gate
Disabled woman raped in Gzb
8 file papers
Cocaine seized
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HC ruling favours apartment owners
Gurgaon, September 22 The SOS had objected to the sale of shops, community centre and club, parking lot and nursery school on the grounds that these belonged to the apartment owners collectively and the DLF could not have retained or disposed them of as its own. The judgement was delivered on September 9 on a petition filed by the SOS in 2003 and is of vital interest to the residents of the group housing societies across the state. Disposing of the petition, a two-judge Bench of the High Court has asked the DTCP to examine afresh the declaration filed by DLF under the Haryana Apartment Ownership Act while transferring properties to the buyers, saying that “The competent authority is to be guided by the provisions and spirit of the Act” in this matter. Pronouncing the judgement, Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel and Justice Daya Chaudhary observed that all properties in such condominiums in Haryana were “either apartments or limited areas and facilities or common areas and facilities”. Anything not covered by the definition of “apartment” had to fall into the other two categories, leaving no scope for outside ownership. “The coloniser cannot classify common areas as ‘apartment’ and thereby claim ownership in such areas and deny statutory rights of apartment owners…. These common areas and facilities are indivisible and cannot be sold/divorced from the apartments under the provisions of Section 3 (b) and section 6 of the Act …” the Bench maintained. The DTCP has been given six months to decide on SOS objections on the basis of the criteria laid down by the court. Col (retd) B.K.Dhawan, president, Apartment Owners Association, Haryana, and A.N.Mehta, president, SOS, have welcomed the order, stating that it would bring the much-needed relief to the residents of all such multi-storeyed complexes in Haryana, especially in Gurgaon and Faridabad. |
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LPG subsidy to stay
New Delhi, September 22 According to sources, the government had initially planned to lift the subsidy on LPG cylinders as it was putting a huge burden on the state exchequer. But after the negative results of the Assembly and MCD by-elections, the government has decided to change its plan. The party high command has also reportedly directed the state government to not lift the subsidy on LPG as it might have a negative effect on the upcoming Assembly elections in other states. The Congress lost the Assembly by-elections as citizens were angry with the Congress government over excess power bills after it lifted the subsidy on electricity. Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today had an hour-long meeting with her cabinet colleagues to discuss the issue of LPG subsidy. It was finally decided that the subsidy would be continued. According to sources, about 30 lakh LPG connections are there in Delhi. At present, the cost of an LPG cylinder was Rs 281.20. In the last union budget, rates of petroleum products were increased. This had resulted in the rise of the price of LPG cylinder by Rs 50. However, the Delhi government had announced a subsidy of Rs 40 per cylinder, and so LPG cylinders were cheapest in the national Capital. |
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Illegal structures come up on Hindon banks
Ghaziabad, September 22 Officials said the structures have caused considerable damage to green areas. Till now only areas in the old city were affected, but in the recent years new areas in trans-Hindon have seen considerable growth of religious places. Last week another such structure came up on Ghaziabad Development Authority's (GDA) green belt in Indirapuram. After the GDA officials lodged an FIR with the police in this connection, the construction was stopped. Municipal councillor Rajendra Tyagi said, "These encroachments cannot come up without the involvement of officials. Parks and green belt have been worst affected by such constructions in many areas." Even district magistrate R Ramesh Kumar told the media last week that "encroachments would not be tolerated on the green belt. FIRs would be lodged against the encroachers". In yet another glaring neglect of the green belt, over a dozen permanent religious structures have come up along Kanawni canal behind Vasundhara. With no action coming against them, people are forced to move courts. "Hundreds of trees have been cut from the Kanawni canal area, but the administration has not taken any action. We have filed a petition with the Central Empowerment Committee (CEC) of the Supreme Court against these encroachments. It is sad to see such deplorable condition of green areas," said Vijaypal Baghel, an environment activist. |
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Three women murdered
New Delhi, September 22 Confirming the murder, DCP Sharad Aggarwal said that the police had received a call about the incident around 12 pm. “Sunita is a native of Kotla Mubarakpur village, while Sandeep is a resident of Kaoli village in Rohtak. Sunita was found with her wrist slit. She was hit with a sharp object on her face and neck,” said a police official. According to the police, marital discord is the reason behind the murder. “Sandeep doubted his wife’s character and often used to fight with her. Sunita had been staying with her parents for the past four days. He had come to her parents’ place to take her back home. But when she refused, he called her near the railway station to sort out the matter,” said the official. Sandeep was arrested from the crime spot itself, he added. Sunita got married to Sandeep, a taxi driver, over four years ago and is survived by a two-year-old daughter. In another incident, a 55-year-old woman was stabbed to death in her house in the Bara Hindu Rao area around 12 pm. A senior police official said the victim Kesar’s body was found after stench started emanating from her house. Her body bore multiple injuries and was wrapped in a blanket. Kesar used to live alone. Her father Hamid Abdul Latif was a freedom fighter. She was unmarried. Her neighbours said some land mafias of the area were threatening her to move out of the house,” said a police official. The third incident was reported from Mandawali. A man was detained for allegedly killing his wife, on the basis of complaint made by his three children. A police official said the victim Bharti had married Vikas Gupta 12 years ago . “She had allegedly consumed poison yesterday and was rushed to the Lal Bahadur Hospital. She died this morning. Her kids said their father had made their mother consume poison,” said the official. |
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PC wants results from cops
New Delhi, September 22 ‘’We want result-oriented action. The increase in the number of police stations alone is not sufficient, it should also reflect upon Delhi police’s work,’’ he said. Chidambaram reminded the officials present on the occasion that the increase in the number of police personnel should be directly linked with the decrease in crime graph in the city. The minister promised to review the city crime graph every three months. Acknowledging the big difference between rural policing and urban policing, the home minister asked the Delhi police to become more alert and adapt itself to tackle any situation with special skills, more alacrity and high technology. He asked the police personnel to educate and encourage people to bring about change in their behaviour towards rules and regulations before the Commonwealth Games. Appealing to the city people, Chidambaram said that they should improve their civic behaviour so that Delhi could look like an international city during the Commonwealth Games. “There is a general tendency in the people to jump red lights, indulge in overspeeding, not stopping at zebra crossings, not using footover bridges or underpasses and roam around in unregistered vehicles. We should seize the opportunity of the Commonwealth Games to change our behavioural pattern. We must behave as residents of an international city,” he said.
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GB Nagar cops asked to submit property details
Noida, September 22 It has been observed that the lifestyles of policemen undergo a great change within days of their joining duty in Noida and Greater Noida, though posting in GB Nagar does not entitle them to a fatter salary package. After all where do they get the extra money and facilities from? The question has been bothering the administration for a long time. It is being probed as to how many policemen posted elsewhere in the state own houses, plots or flats in Noida and Greater Noida. The question assumes all the more gravity and significance in the light of ever-increasing crimes in GB Nagar district. The administration feels that the policemen are more concerned about making money, procuring property and tend to pay less attention to their duties. According to an official assessment, over 40 per cent policemen in this district have links with property dealers. Additional district general of police Arvind Kumar Jain says that he has information that most of the policemen are hand-in-glove with property dealers. These policemen were being identified and action would be taken against them, said Jain. Policemen are supposed to routinely furnish their property information to their department. Whenever they are posted to a new station, they furnish their fresh property details to the police department.
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Kiran exhorts youth to help Alzheimer’s patients
New Delhi, September 22 Speaking at the inauguration of a two-day function organised by the Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders Society of India (ARDSI) on the occasion of World Alzheimer’s day today, Bedi said that youth should fulfil their social responsibility in dealing with the disease and offer help to Alzheimer patients in the country. She suggested that training programmes be organised for the youth in this regard. Helpage India’s M M Sabbarwal regretted the government’s apathy towards this issue and said if adequate steps were not taken now, it would have serious repercussions. The stigma which is attached to the disease adds to the woes of the patient and his/her family members. India, which is reported to have the world’s second largest elderly population, has millions of people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. This number is likely to increase following the rise in life expectancy. Nuclear families, migration of youngsters, globalisation and changing values have an adverse impact on the health of the elderly, particularly those with chronic conditions such as Alzheimer(dementia). Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic degenerative disease of the brain which manifests with loss of memory, intellectual decline and often behavioural problems. Despite the vast number of affected people, there is gross ignorance, and neglect. Most people with dementia go undetected. |
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Ministers may supervise Games projects
New Delhi, September 22 According to the sources, CWG issue was not on the agenda, but was discussed at length in the cabinet meeting held today, as the Chief Minister is upset after the government was severely criticised by the president of the Commonwealth Games Federation due to the behind-schedule preparations. It was also said that construction works of the Games projects were behind the schedule due to multiplicity of authorities and red-tapism. Some of the Games projects are being carried out by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), some by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and some by the government. To end the multiplicity of authorities, the union government is thinking to handover the powers of the MCD to the state government. As far as the government projects like Thyagraj and Chhatrasal stadiums, Apsara border, Barapulla flyovers and Ring Road bypass were concerned, the government would monitor them itself. Some roads surrounding the CWG Village, Ring Road and roads connecting airport with the Game venues would also be monitored by Delhi ministers, sources said. However, the government is yet to decide on who should be given which project, the sources added. |
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Games panel signs pact to facilitate trade
New Delhi, September 22 The OC chairman and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Suresh Kalmadi and FICCI secretary general Amit Mishra signed the MoU. “The Commonwealth Games in 2010 would provide an opportunity to foreign partners launch their businesses in India. We are confident the Commonwealth Business Club India will help showcase India as a destination for business investments. The members would meet businessmen of different commonwealth countries during the Queen’s Baton Rally (QBR),” said Kalmadi. He said the MoU had been signed to achieve strategic aims of each organisation and to encourage and support the Indian business community’s involvement, marketing and promotion of Indian sports. The kick-off ceremony of QBR, which will pass through 71 countries before arriving in Delhi in October 2010, will be held next month. “We are happy to lend a hand to the IOA in their effort to make Commonwealth Games successful,” said Mitra. “FICCI is also planning to impart skills to volunteers of the mega event and organise business networking events enroute the QBR that will last for 340 days,” Mitra added. |
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Killer of Dadri traders’ chief has confessed: Police
Noida, September 22 On the basis of the information provided by Ravana, the police has seized the car, .9mm-bore pistol and some cartridges that Ravana used to kill Goel. Meanwhile, Ravana has been sent to Dasna Jail. The police is trying to nab his other accomplices. Ravana along with his accomplices had allegedly shot dead Dadri Vapar Mandal president Vinode Goel on August 30. According to the police, Ravana had used an Accent car and had fired from a .9mm-bore pistol on Vinode Goel. When Ravana realised that the police was suspecting him and had been keeping a vigil on his movements, he surrendered in Delhi. The Noida police had taken him on a five-day remand from a Delhi court. According to Gautam Budh Nagar SP (rural) Surinder Kumar Verma, Ravana has confessed to the crime and had disclosed to the police his modus operendi, hideouts, people who used to provide him shelter, names of his accomplices, the arms they used and from where they used to procure them. Verma added that having obtained the details about the gang, the police was planning to nab Ravana’s accomplices.
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20-yr-old girl falls prey to
H1N1
New Delhi, September 22 The hospital authorities said that the girl was confirmed to be suffering from the pandemic disease after her death today. The tally of fresh cases of H1N1 went up to 108 people today, including 70 children. With the upsurge in the number of swine flu cases in the Capital, the Delhi government has permitted the sale of Tamiflu, the anti-influenza drug, at selective outlets and the decision comes on the lines of directions of the union health department. This means, the medicine would be available at the authorised chemist shops in the Capital. As per the notification received from the union health department, the task of identifying chemists, who have the Schedule X licence for the sale of drug, in every district would be taken up, informed a Delhi health official. Besides, publicity campaign on it would be given priority to make people aware about the availability of Tamiflu drug. With increasing concerns over the number of children being inflicted with the virus (1,018 till date), Delhi health minister has assured that situation is quite under control with 90 per cent of H1N1 cases treated successfully.
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Swine flu: Gzb DPS shuts primary section
Ghaziabad, September 22 “Two students were reported to be infected with the virus. Both are now fine and responding well to the treatment in Delhi hospitals. As a precautionary measure, we have closed the primary section till September 28,” school principal Meeta Rai confirmed. As per school officials, there are around 3,000 students studying in the primary wing of the school. “These cases were reported during the holidays and children were not attending classes. Still we have sought help from the district health department and every possible measure has been undertaken. Things are under control,” Rai said.
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Traffic jam at India Gate
New Delhi, September 22 Lakhs of commuters on their way home were stuck for hours. The waiting time stretched from 40 minutes to 2 hours for mere few kilometers. The traffic police tried hard to manage the traffic but in vain. The reprieve came only after 9 pm. “There is neither blockade nor any other problem anywhere. It is just that there has been sudden rise in the traffic flow causing jam,” said a traffic police. The jams in and around India Gate have become a routine of late. India Gate was one of the worst hit areas during the rain-induced-jams in the past two months. |
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Disabled woman raped in Gzb
Ghaziabad, September 22 “Surya barged into her house around 6:00 am on Tuesday and raped her. He then threatened her and asked her not to reveal the incident to anybody. She, however, decided to approach the police and lodged the complaint,” said a police official. “On the victim’s complaint, a case has been registered against Surya. He has been taken into custody and medical examination of both is being conducted,” circle officer R.K. Gautam said.
— IANS
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8 file papers
Gurgaon, September 22 Ramniwas filed his nomination from Sohna as Lok Janshakti Party candidate, while four independents—Rakesh Bhardwaj from Badshahpur, Pyarelal Kataria from Gurgaon, Basti Ram from Patoudi and Nihal Singh from Sohna—also filed their nominations today. With these nominations, a total of 10 candidates have filed their nominations in the district till date.
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Cocaine seized
New Delhi, September 22 Three persons – African couple, Tonito De Silva (30) and Salaw Volanlu (29), and an Afghan national Asadullah—were yesterday arrested from Lajpat Nagar with 50 grams of cocaine.
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The Delhi government has decided to allot Commonwealth Games (CWG) projects to ministers for monitoring the construction works so that they could be completed in time, say sources. The decision was taken in the cabinet meeting held today, but was not made public.
