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COURTS

Bar Assn election: Sidhu, Lakhanpal in the race for president’s post
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, April 19
Less than a week from now, more than 3,600 advocates will be choosing the office-bearers of the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association. So far, senior advocate Anmol Ratan Sidhu and advocate Ranjan Lakhanpal are contesting the post of president of one of the oldest and leading bar associations of the country.

The elections, scheduled to be held on April 24, are also expected to witness a keen contest for the post of secretary between advocate Govinder Brar and Saurav Khurana.

While sitting president Sidhu has been soliciting votes in the name of development, Lakhanpal has been harping on issues such as transparency in the bar and upholding the dignity and prestige of the legal profession.

Talking to The Tribune, Sidhu, a five-time president of the advocates’ body, said the association witnessed initiation and completion of development works, including renovation of washrooms, during his tenure. Besides, the association was committed to bring the high court on a par with the international institutions. International bids for mega projects such as multi-level parking were being invited, he said.

As of now, the bar has around 5,000 advocates. Around 3,647 are eligible to vote for the posts of president, vice-president, secretary, joint secretary and treasurer.

CRIME

Staff of paid parking held as car goes missing
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, April 19
The Chandigarh Police have arrested two employees of a paid parking lot in Sector 26 from where a car was stolen yesterday. In his complaint to the police, the car owner, Amarjit Singh, a resident of Sector 33, stated that he visited the Grain Market in Sector 26 for shopping and parked his car in the paid parking.

The complainant stated that though the fee mentioned on the parking slip was Rs 5 he was charged Rs 20 by the employees. On return, Singh was shocked to find his car missing and he reported the matter to the police.

The complainant alleged that his car, valued Rs 3.5 lakh, got stolen due to negligence of the parking employees, identified as Lalit Kumar and Nanmoon, both residents of Bapu Dham Colony in Sector 26.

A case under Sections 379 (theft) and 406 (criminal breach of trust) of the IPC has been registered against both the parking employees at the Sector 26 police station.

The police said the accused were being interrogated.

SPORTS

Chandigarh Golf Club elections on April 27
Contesting members in high spirits
Deepankar Sharda
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, April 19
To elect the new president, 1,800 members of the Chandigarh Golf Club will conduct ballot on April 27 from 11.30 am to 5 pm. Tegvir Singh Sibia, who also contested the election for the same post last year, is standing against Birinder Singh Gill, a member of the club since past 29 years. Sibia, an agriculturist, and Gill, a lawyer, have promised to bring transparency in the club and have also laid stress on finalising the issue of lease. Besides these two, there are 21 members contesting for the elections for the 11-member executive-body committee. Last year, the club witnessed a record turnout with a total of 1,142 members casting their votes, making it to the highest polling ever since the formation of the club.

We have two members for the post of president and a total of 21 members for the post of 11-member executive committee. Earlier, there were 23 members and two among them have withdrawn their names because of personal reasons. Like previous year, the polls will be conducted keeping in mind all rules and regulations.
— Lt Col RS Mangat, returning officer

Birinder Singh Gill “My emphasis will be to bring the Chandigarh Golf Club course among the top 10 golf courses of India. Lifting existing infrastructure and improving facilities are my main objectives.

During my previous terms, I had worked for the welfare of members and uplifting the standards of this club.

I will stress on increasing social interaction of the members and would make sure to build a golfing environment.

Social events, related to golf, will be organised to entertain all the members.

Another thing, including increase in footfall of members and revision of bar and restaurant rate, will remain on the top of my preference lift.

As the club has produced North India’s best of the golfers, I will also provide new exposure for the budding golfers. I have worked for the welfare of the club and, in future, my main motive will remain to work for the same.” — Birinder Singh Gill

“Past is past. In 2014, I am sure of winning the elections. During my previous tenures, I have worked towards improving the status of the Chandigarh Golf Club. It’s a fact that, during my tenure, the club attracted tremendous financial and infrastructural improvements.

Also, a new computerised irrigation system was introduced. My actions speak louder than words. I will stand by my words and promises. We have ‘Roll on Plan’ and with all intention of putting a ‘Think Tank’, my team will carry forward the name of the club in the list of best clubs.

Resolving issues pertaining to ongoing lease problem, providing good services at bar and restaurant, providing good health services, making greens more exploring and exciting, better golf-playing environment, taking care of caddies-infrastructure-facilities and junior golfers will be my main motive.” — Tegvir Singh Sibia

Dell XI beat Placement Guru by 8 wickets
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, April 19
Dell XI defeated Placement Guru by 8 wickets in the ongoing 1st Ashok Kumar Vij Memorial Corporate Cup. After electing to bat first, the losing side posted 130 runs in 14 overs with Manoj (41 runs off 18) and Varun (35 off 14) scoring a lion’s share. For the bowling side, Parmod remained the pick of the day by claiming 4 for 18 whereas his counterpart Pardeep took 2 for 8.

In reply, the winning side posted 133 runs in 16 overs. Dheeraj with his 58-run knock off 46 balls and Amit with his 45 runs innings off 32 balls scripted the team’s win. For the bowling side, Sameer claimed 1 wicket for 28 runs.

In the second match, Kudos XI overpowered ATS limited by 89 runs. After electing to bat first, the winning side posted a healthy total of 191 runs in the allotted slot. Rajesh contributed the most, with his quick-fire innings of 38 runs off 14 balls. He was equally supported by Rajbeer, who chipped in 35 off 23 balls.

For ATS bowling attack, Samrat (3 for 36) remained the most successful bowler. Chasing the target, ATS bundled out on 101 runs with Samrat (32 runs off 18 balls) and Vikas (13 runs off 20 balls) being the main scorers.

For Kudos, Sumit (3 wickets for 21 runs), Hussain (3 wickets for 9 runs) and Rajeesh (2 wickets for 25 runs) performed most of the damages.

Shuttlers Mili, Bhavya clinch titles
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, April 19
Sub-junior player Mili Verma defeated Devika Singh in the finals of (U-10) girls’ category to lift the title of the Li-ning Tricity Junior, Sub-Junior Badminton Tournament at the badminton hall of Sports Complex in Sector 42, here today.

Mili registered a 26-24 and 21-8 (2-0) victory over her rival. In the finals of (U-13) girls’ category, Hritika Sharma defeated Garima Singh by 21-14 and 21-14 (2-0) to clinch the title. In the (U-15) girls’ category, Ishita won the title by defeating Hritika by a score of 21-18 and 21-17 (2-0).

In the finals of boys’ category, Bhavya Batra, Karan Negi and Abhishek Saini won the titles of their respective age groups.

Results

(U-10) boys’ singles final: Bhavya Batra beat Sidharth Modi- 21-19, 21-19; (U-13) boys’ singles final: Karan Negi beat Shivam Mittal- 21-8, 21-8; (U-15) boys’ singles final: Abhishek Saini beat Amit Bansal- 21-18, 19-21, 21-12

(U-10) girls’ singles final: Mili Verma beat Devika Singh- 26-24, 21-8; (U-13) girls’ singles final: Hritika Sharma beat Garima Singh- 21-14, 21-14; (U-15) girls’ singles final: Ishita beat Hritika- 21-18, 21-17.

(U-10) boys’ semi-finals: Sidharth Modi beat Adhiraj- 21-16, 14-21, 21-13 and Bhavya Batra beat Kushan Tyal- 21-16, 21-18; (U-10) girls’ semi-finals: Devika Sihag beat Ariaolne- 21-8, 29-9 and Mili Verma beat Ayushi- 21-10, 21-5.