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Blurry start to ban on tint
HC directs compliance within two weeks
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Government order fails to move slack MC
Former spy back in hospital
Sarpanches, panches join Congress
Students’ union stages protest in JU
Poonch SP convenes police-public meeting
Annual day celebrated at Kendriya Vidyalaya
AKS Club lift hockey tourney
Thumping win for JKP
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Blurry start to ban on tint
Jammu, May 4 Vehicle owners as well as traffic policemen seemed confused about the apex court order. Legal experts said the compliance of the Supreme Court ruling would take some time to enforce in the state, owing to its separate Constitution under the Article 370. “Until the authorities create awareness among the general public about the court ruling in right perspective, it will not yield desired results. Even the traffic policemen are confused about what the court ruling actually means. They are still unclear whether the court has enforced a complete ban or exempted films with lighter tint,” a traffic policeman said. A Bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice SH Kapadia had banned the use of tinted glasses, restricting visions beyond permissible limit as fixed under the Motor Vehicles Act, in vehicles. The court haxd given its judgement on a plea seeking ban on the use of tinted films on car windows, including vehicles used by VVIPs. It was alleged that several crimes were committed by people using cars with tinted windows. The court, however, exempted certain categories of VVIPs from the ban for security reasons. When The Tribune team visited car accessory outlets in the city, it found car owners busy replacing films having dark tint with lighter ‘permissible’ films on their car windows. Some shop owners were confused about the court verdict. Ajay Sharma, a government employee, said: “I came to know about the ban on tinted films from one of my friends. I fail to understand the logic behind holding car windows tinted by car manufacturers legal but not tinted films of the same visibility. As the mercury has started to rise, driving will surely get tough in summer.” Welcoming the apex court ruling, Raman Sharma, an RTI activist, said the implementing agencies (police and transport department) should first penalise their officials for the offence. “It’s a popular maxim that charity begins at home. The police and the the transport department will have to set an example before acting against the The activist said it was the responsibility of the transport department as well as the traffic police to make people aware about the law. Manmohan Singh, Senior Superintendent of Police (Traffic), Jammu, said they had started a drive to prosecute any vehicle found with tinted film on the window. “We are currently undertaking the drive for two hours during evening. We will intensify it in the days to come and if somebody resists the removal of film, his vehicle will be impounded,” he added. Apex court ruling
On April 27, a Bench of the Supreme Court, comprising Chief Justice SH Kapadia, AK Patnaik and Swatanter Kumar, in its ruling: Prohibited the use of black films of any Visual Light Transmission (VLT) percentage or any other material upon the safety glasses, windscreens (front and rear) and side glasses of all vehicles throughout the country Allowed manufacturers to produce vehicles with tinted glasses with 70 pc VLT for safety glasses on windscreen (front and rear) and 40 per cent VLT for side glasses Allowed police officers concerned to grant exemption to VVIPs like those enjoying “Z” and “Z plus” category security |
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HC directs compliance within two weeks
Jammu, May 4 Petitioners Dr Davinder Singh Jasrotia and others had sought the implementation of the Supreme Court verdict through a public interest litigation. The Bench, while passing mandatory directions, observed: “The counsel for petitioners has placed on record the copy of a latest judgment of the apex court issued on April 27, 2012 in which, while taking a serious note of alarming rise in heinous crimes like kidnapping, sexual assault on women and dacoity by taking advantage of black films on vehicles, it has prohibited the use of black “Although the state does not require any reminder on the score that there is no alternative for it but to comply with the decisions of the court, having been seized of the case, we find no option but to ensure compliance in two weeks,” it stated
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Government order fails to move slack MC
Jammu, May 4 Sources say no action has been taken against the contractors who were assigned work to complete the Rs 1.43-crore project, under the centre-sponsored Basic Services to Urban Poor (BSUP) Scheme, three years ago at Bhagwati Nagar. Under the project, 90 per cent funds were provided by the Centre, while the remaining 10 per cent were borne by the state government. During an inspection of the colony a few months ago, Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand had ordered an inquiry into the use of substandard material and directed the MC to file a detailed report so that action could be initiated against those involved in the alleged misappropriation. “The directions have remained on paper only as no action has been taken. Even the report sought by the Deputy Chief Minister has not been submitted, putting the lives of those The old colony was established in 1970 by the state government to provide a separate living space to people afflicted by leprosy. A new colony was constructed, keeping in view the dilapidated condition of the old one. However, in spite of spending over Rs 1 crore on the project, contractors siphoned off a major chunk of funds by using substandard material in the construction of the units. At least 34 families who are to be shifted to the new units are already upset at the long delay in the completion of the project. According to officials, the new dwelling units spread over 13 kanals were to be equipped with all basic facilities like running water, separate bathroom and well-ventilated rooms. MC Commissioner KL Khajuria said he was not aware of any such inquiry. “I have joined recently and do not know about the issue. I will look into the matter,” Khajuria said. He, however, claimed that the housing unit was in its last stage of completion and would be handed over to the people living in Lepers Colony soon. “The work on all 36 units has been completed and the families will be handed over the possession by May-end,” he said. The old colony has a school, dispensary, temple and a mosque but the houses are in dilapidated condition. Under the scheme, the new colony was set up so provide better living conditions to the inmates. “We have already been branded social outcasts and even those living around this locality seldom want to interact with us. We hope people will pay more attention to us once we shift to new units,” said Chunni Lal, an inhabitant of the colony. Deputy CM had ordered probe
Deputy Chief Minister Tara Chand, during a recent inspection of the Lepers Colony, had ordered an inquiry into the use of substandard material and directed the MC to file a detailed report so that action could be initiated against those involved in the alleged misappropriation
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Former spy back in hospital
Jammu, May 4 An indecisive state administration once again forcibly shifted the 59-year-old spy to Government Medical College and Hospital last night around 11.30 PM. It may be recalled here that Sawhney, who had been on fast-unto-death since April 20, had been forcibly shifted to the same hospital on April 21, but on May 1 he deserted the hospital and had resumed his fast outside the Press Club. “Last night around 11.30 PM, a magistrate accompanied by a police officer forcibly shifted me to the hospital. The magistrate had assured that in the morning Sanjeev Verma, Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, or KL Khajuria, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) Commissioner, will visit me in the hospital to handover orders of allotting a shop to me,” said Sawhney. “Its 7 PM now, but none has come to meet me. Only doctors came in the morning to check my health,” he said. Though IV fluids were being administered to the former spy, this correspondent didn’t find any medical file near his bed. The spy has now lost all hopes and wants to get rid of his life. “Enough is enough. They are playing games with me. If they can’t help me for my patriotism and service to the country, then I request them to declare me a traitor and hang me before deciding anything about Afzal Guru and Ajmal Kasab, on whom the government is spending lakhs of rupees on their security,” he said. The vital parameters of Sawhney have already started malfunctioning. On an empty stomach since April 20 and surviving only on water, his heart and kidneys have also developed some complications. Sanjeev Verma, Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, said after going through the case file of Sawhney he had already recommended his case for the allotment of a permanent space on humanitarian grounds. It was now the duty of the commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation, to handover the allotment letter to Sawhney, he said. Sanjeev further said the former spy was shifted to the hospital last night because of his deteriorating condition. KL Khajuria, Commissioner, JMC, said he had identified two to three places in the city for the former spy, which could be used by him to eke out his living. |
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Sarpanches, panches join Congress
Rajouri, May 4 Sharma said: “The politics of opportunism and exploitation in the name of religion, region and caste being pursued by some political parties is a threat to the unity and integrity as well as progress and development of the country.” He urged people to strengthen the party for the overall progress and prosperity of the country and the state. He asked the local administration, especially officials of the PHE Department, to meet the drinking water requirements of the area during the summer. He held meetings with officers of different departments to address the issues raised by the public representatives. Sharma expressed concern over losses incurred by cocoon rearers of the area and demanded immediate inquiry into the causes and extent of losses suffered by the farmers/cocoon rearers. A number of sarpanches, panches and local leaders of the party attended the functions.
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Students’ union stages protest in JU
Jammu, May 4 The demonstrators urged the Inspector General of Traffic Police to take action against the negligent police officials who forget to remove the diversion boards after the VVIP movement. This has led to many fatal accidents. The student union said they would hold a dharna for a longer period of the time, if the authorities concerned did not take any immediate action in this regard. — TNS |
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Poonch SP convenes police-public meeting
Poonch, May 4 People appreciated the role of police in curbing militancy and controlling the crime rate in the district. They also expressed their concern over rising cases of eve teasing and theft, especially in Surankote and Mendher tehsils. People said the posting of new SP in Poonch would strengthen the police-public relations in Poonch. SP Shamsheer Hussain said the main aim and objective of organising the meeting was to maintain and promote better relations between police and common people. He said police would provide a helping hand to the needy and would help those people who had no access to the higher authorities. He concluded that police would develop a mutual understanding to ensure better relationship with the public. He also assured to the people that he would endeavor his best to implement true policing in Poonch. |
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Annual day celebrated at Kendriya Vidyalaya
Jammu, May 4 Brigadier JS Mann, Commander, 36 Infantry Brigade and Chairman of Vidyalaya Management Committee, was the chief guest on the occasion. Sarabjit Mann, the first lady of the station, was the guest of honour. The event began with the chanting of mantras along with saraswati vandana and lighting of traditional lamp by the chief guest. Principal Usha Shamindra read out the annual report and underlined the achievements of the school during the previous academic session. The students presented glimpses of country’s art and culture. Other performances included qawalli, sufi kalam, tandav nritya, lavani and dandiya. The audience appreciated a dance play titled ‘Kyon Aakhir Kyon’. It was designed by Usha Shamindra. The play presented a heart-rending theme of gender bias and women empowerment. The play depicted that how the male-centric mindset of the society resulted into heinous crimes and sinful acts, including female foeticide, suppression of childhood dreams, illiteracy, eve teasing, character assassination, miseries of widowhood etc. It ended on an optimistic note that woman was the noblest creation of almighty. Later, Sarabjit Mann distributed prizes among the students, who excelled in various fields.
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AKS Club lift hockey tourney
Jammu, May 4 The match went right down to the wire as both teams played outstandingly throughout the match in front of a capacity crowd. After both the teams levelled at 2-2 in the stipulated time, the match was decided through a golden goal. Earlier, Young Hero drew first blood through Varinder Singh in the 20th minute. But, AKS Club equalised the lead through Sartaj in the 27th minute. In the second half, AKS stretched their lead further when Sukhwinder Singh dodged the Young Hero custodian in 47th minute. Varinder Singh struck in the 55th minute for Young Hero to make it 2-2. The organisers provided extra time to the finalist teams. The golden goal was scored by Sukhwinder Singh in the 5th minute of the extra time.
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Jammu, May 4 Batting first, JKP posted a mammoth total of 210 runs in the allotted 20 overs with Hamera scoring 71 runs. Rajesh Gill and Akshay Khajuria contributed 42 runs each. For LCC, Rakesh, Manjit, Shahzad and Kaka grabbed a wicket apiece. In reply, LCC skittled out for 107 runs in 18.1 overs. Shahzad played a gutsy knock of 44 runs but in vain as he ran out of partners at the other end. For JKP, Shahil was the pick of the bowlers with a four-wicket haul, while Sunil and Naushad shared two wickets apiece. — TNS
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The Supreme Court order enforcing ban on four-wheelers with tinted films on windscreen and windows found few takers in the winter capital on the first day, with the authorities turning a blind eye to such violations.
Jammu, May 4
Peeved at the apathetic attitude of the administration, former spy Vinod Sawhney today urged the state government to declare him a traitor and hang him before sending Parliament attack mastermind Afzal Guru and Mumbai terror attacks perpetrator Ajmal Kasab to the gallows.
An indecisive state administration once again forcibly shifted the 59-year-old spy to Government Medical College and Hospital last night around 11.30 PM.
It may be recalled here that Sawhney, who had been on fast-unto-death since April 20, had been forcibly shifted to the same hospital on April 21, but on May 1 he deserted the hospital and had resumed his fast outside the Press Club.
Jammu, May 4
