Realtors fined for delaying possession of design studio
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, July 2
Chandigarh Overseas Private Limited and Greenfield Sites Management Private Limited have been penalised for “delaying the possession of a design studio” to a New Delhi-based complainant.

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum has directed the companies to jointly pay Rs 7,50,000 to the complainant, Sandeep Saxena, on account of buy-back option and Rs 6,250 per month for the delay in giving possession.

The forum also directed the opposite parties to pay Rs 50,000 towards compensation for mental agony and harassment and Rs 5,000 towards litigation costs.

As per the complainant, he had applied for a unit in the Fashion Technology Park, Sector 90, Mohali, launched by the opposite parties. The total cost of the unit allotted to the complainant was Rs 5 lakh. The complainant deposited a sum of Rs 1,25,000. Thereafter, the complainant was allotted a unit of 125 sq ft bearing Studio No. 15 (No. 10) on the sixth floor of the Block A-1 in the Industrial Knowledge Fashion Technology Park.

He paid Rs 4.75 lakh and accepted the offer of buy-back option at the rate of Rs 7.5 lakh per unit, the complainant alleged. However, the possession was delayed.

As none of the opposite parties turned up for hearing in the case, ex-parte proceeding were initiated against them.

Two held for issuing fake degrees

Chandigarh, July 2
The Operations Cell of the UT police today arrested two persons for issuing fake certificates of a UP-based University. Following complaint by Baljit Singh, a resident of Raipur Khurd, an inquiry was conducted by the Operations Cell. Complainant stated that Narinder Sharma, a resident of Hallomajra village, took Rs 50,000 from him and gave him mark sheets of BA-1st, 2nd and 3rd year of Monad University, Hapur (UP). He had suspicion that the mark sheets were fake.

Police verified the documents (mark sheets) issued by Narinder Kumar from Monad University, Hapur (UP) and the same were found fake. After an inquiry, an FIR under Sections 420, 467, 468, 471 of the IPC was registered and accused Narinder Kumar was arrested. During interrogation accused Narinder Kumar disclosed that Naveen Kumar, a resident of Palam Enclave-I, Zirakpur (Punjab) was supplying the fake certificates to him and he was further supplying the same to other people. Accused Naveen Kumar was then also arrested.

During further investigation, it has come to light that accused Naveen Kumar is a habitual criminal and a case had already been registered against him for supplying the fake educational certificates last year.

Both the accused were produced in court today and remanded to three days in custody. — TNS

crime briefs
Two held with pistol

The UT police arrested two persons for carrying a country-made pistol and one live cartridge on July 1. Manoj and Sanjay of Dadu Majra village were arrested from Dhanas Lake. The police have registered a case under Sections 25-54-59 the Arms Act at the Sector 11 police station.

75-yr-old killed in accident

In a hit-and-run case, a 75-year-old man was crushed to death near village Mankeyan in the Chandimandir area this morning. The victim identified as Babu Ram had gone for a walk when the incident took place. He was rushed to the General Hospital, Sector 6, where he was declared brought dead. The post-mortem examination confirmed tyre marks on the body of the victim.

Car stolen in Sec 32

A black Pajero car was stolen from outside a house in Sector 32 on Wednesday. Bhupinder Singh, who retired as a senior accountant with the Punjab AG Office, reported to the police that his black Pajero car (PB 11 AQ 8364) was stolen from outside his house last night. He has lodged a complaint with the Sector 34 police but the police have not registered any case in this regard till now. — TNS

Dhruv Pandove trophy
Rain washes away city’s hopes
Tribune News Service

Overnight rain in Chandigarh made the match referee to call off the play around 10.30am without a single ball played. Chandigarh team had to content with sharing one point each with Mohali and took their tally to 22 placing them on the 2nd spot.

Match II

Amritsar won the match on the first innings lead basis to attain 3 points against Patiala. The latter started their 2nd innings from the overnight score of 207 for 7 in 50 overs and declared their innings at 315 for 9 in 72 overs. Mayank Markande (79 runs), Ikjot Singh (78 runs) and Sanvir Singh (54 runs) were the main scorers for the side. For Amritsar Rohit Kumar 5 for 101, Abhishek Sharma 3 for 80 and Shivam Sharma 1 for 34 were the main wicket takers.

In reply, Amritsar in their 2nd innings scored 261 for 7 in 87 overs when match ended. Navneet Singh remain the highlight of Amritsar’s innings scoring an unbeaten 130 off 200 balls with 16 fours and one six. He was equally supported by Rahul Kashyap, who scored 65 off 145 balls with 9 boundaries. For Patiala, Ganeev Gogia claimed 4 for 72 whereas S Singh took 3 for 75.

Brief scores

Patiala (1st innings): 182 all out in 73 overs

Amritsar (1st innings): 206 all out in 61 overs

Patiala (2nd innings): 315 for 9 declared in 72 overs (Sanvir Singh 54, Karan Pathak 22, Ikjot Singh 78, Mayank Markande 79 and S Singh 36, Rohit Kumar 5 for 101, Abhishek Sharma 3 for 80 and Shivam Sharma 1 for 34)

Amritsar (2nd innings): 261 for 7 in 87 overs (Navneet Singh 130 not out, Rahul Kashyap 65

S Singh 3 for 75 and Ganeev Gogia 4 for 72)

Match III

Jalandhar team also won their match against Ludhiana to garner full points on basis of 1st innings lead of 51 runs. Ludhiana started their innings from the overnight score of 86 runs for 3 in 29 overs and went to score 227 in 58.5 overs. Nikhil Chaudhary (80 runs), Dipin Chitkara (39 runs), Kashish Panseja (39 runs) were the main scorer for the team. For Jalandhar, Rohit Chouhan claimed 4 for 70 while Mohit Maria took 2 for 75.

Brief scores

Jalandhar: 278 all out in 114.2 overs

Ludhiana: 227 all out in 58.5 overs (Dipin Chitkara 39, Kashish Panseja 39, Nikhil Chaudhary 80 and Vishvanath Saini 20 not out,Manpreet Bhullar 3 for 47, Rohit Chouhan 4 for 70 and Mohit Maria 2 for 75).

Points Tally

Amritsar: 23 points

Chandigarh: 22 points

Patiala: 18 points

Mohali: 16 points

Jalandhar: 4 points

Ludhiana: 1 point

Swimming tourney begins
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, July 2
Swimmers Raghav Lall, Dhruv Gupta and Parth, won top three positions in boys (U-8) 25 mts free style category during the opening day of swimming championship for junior and sub junior swimmers, orgnaised by UT Sports department, at the all-weather swimming pool, Sector 23,here today. Raghav claimed the top spot with completing the water patch in 0.21.34 seconds followed by Dhruv Gupta, who completed his way in 0.21.90 seconds. Parth finished third with completing the water-race in 0.24.82 seconds.

Results

Girls (Under-8 years)- 25M Freestyle: Tista Tewani - 1st (0.20.60), Nandini Singh - 2nd (0.21.83), Inayat Sidhu - 3rd (0.25.01) & Kaavya Nayyar – 3rd (0.25.01); Boys (Under -10 years) 100M Freestyle: Rishi Nayyar- 1st (1.25.52), Akshaj - 2nd (1.27.90), Rayaan Grewal - 3rd (1.29.19); Girls (Under-10 years)- 100M Freestyle: Manasvini Dwivedi- 1st (1.43.31), Smaira Guleria - 2nd (1.48.98), Pankit Shah - 3rd (1.53.59); Boys ( Under-12 years) 100M Freestyle: Asav Kumar - 1st (1.10.93), Dhruv - 2nd (1.18.36), Adit Gupta - 3rd (1.18.71); Girls (Under-12 years) 100M Freestyle: - Thwisha Gupta - 1st (1.17.06), Tishya Kapur - 2nd (1.18.57), Preena Kaur - 3rd (1.22.51); Boys ( Under-14 years ) 100M Freestyle: Samar Toor - 1st (1.02.58), Ritik Lall - 2nd (1.14.50), Shubham Arya - 3rd (1.18.33); Girls (Under-14) 100M Freestyle: Jasmeet Kaur - 1st (1.09.54), Khush Noon - 2nd (1.16.95), Simrat Kaur - 3rd (1.19.32); Boys (Under-17 years) 100M Freestyle: Tejinder Singh - 1st (0.57.83), Mukesh Trar- 2nd (1.00.83), Jastaran Toor - 3rd (1.1.33); Girls ( Under-10 years )- 50M Breast Stroke : Samaira Guleria - 1st(1.04.53), Saher Cheema - 2nd (1.14.71), Kaavya Indrayan - 3rd(1.15.05); Boys (Under-10 years )- 50M Back Stroke : Anhat Singh - 1st (0.45.97), Akshaj - 2nd (0.48.21), Rishi Nayyar - 3rd (0.48.95).

Consumer forum finds Kotchi firm at fault, imposes penalty
Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, July 2
Orell Techno System (India) Pvt. Ltd, Kotchi (Kerala), was penalised by Chandigarh District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum for not providing detailed invoice of purchase of English teaching lab equipment to a Panchkula-based complainant. The company has been directed to pay Rs 20,000 to the complainant towards compensation for mental harassment and deficiency in service and Rs 7,500 towards litigation expenses, in addition to refund of amount of Rs 58,500.

Satpal Singh Rana, the complaiant, alleged that he planned to start a coaching centre to earn his livelihood by means of self employment. He learnt about a latest system of English teaching lab equipments and softwares available in the market and contacted Orell Techno Systems at Kochi in Kerala. A representative of the company gave a short demo of the software to complainant “but did not show the complete working/operation along with the equipments,” the complainant stated.

Later, the opposite party (Orell) agreed to supply the software and material at the price of Rs 65,000 and further agreed to get the software and lab equipments installed and provide all the relevant support in making the lab operational, the complainant stated.

As per the agreed terms, Orell was to supply the entire material software and hardware equipment. The complainant handed over the payment amounting to Rs 58,500 and an amount of Rs. 6,500 was withheld, which was to be paid at the time of complete installation. “On inspection, it was found that the material — software, one CD, hardware, web camera, head phones, catalogues and typed matter— on letterheads was supplied by the representative. However, the invoice for a sum of Rs 65,000 was raised only for one CD and no billing was done on rest of the material supplied in the said invoice.

He was told the unbilled material was complimentary so it could not be billed,” it was stated.

Despite requests, the invoice was not corrected, the complainant stated. “The complainant purchased the software with the open eyes after taking demo and also purchased the same after negotiations,” stated Orell.

“ We are of the opinion that the conduct of the opposite party points out towards unfair trade practice and deficiency in service on its part because as per request of the complainant, it should have issued a detailed invoice containing the rates charged for individual items,” the forum ruled.

Skating prodigy Aditya aims big
Deepankar Sharda
Tribune News Service

Aditya Dabas pratises at a skating rink. A Tribune photograph

Chandigarh, July 2
Aditya Dabas, a student of Bhavan Vidyalaya, Panchkula, is moving at a fast pace in the arena of skating and working hard to fulfill his dream of making it big in the world of skating. Practicing skating for past three years and successfully making his mark, the 11-year-old skater has won laurels in almost all the tournaments he participated.

Notably, he has also represented Panchkula district and Haryana state in many national level competitions and won medals in boys (8 to 10 years) quads age group. This year, he is competing in the upper age group. “He is performing well and putting up a good show in his upper age category. He hardly misses any practice session and stays good in road races. He is a dedicated student and has bright future,” said Chander Singhal, his coach.

Aditya Dabas has won 72 medals in a short span of 3 years. His medal tally of 72 includes 32 gold medals, two group level trophies of Speed State Champions, won while representing Haryana and his district in three National Skating Championships and four silver medals, state level competition won 4 gold and 2 silver, in CBSE zonal level-four, he claimed 2 gold, 2 silver and one silver in Level-1 championship. He was awarded a total cash reward of Rs 2 lakh for participating in national level games of federation, CBSE Nationals and Zonal tournaments.

“It takes lot of hard work and determination to be a good skater. My success is all because of my good luck, hard work, support and advice from friends, coach and my parents,” said Aditya. Mentioning about his club, Rolling Tigers, he added, “The club provides a learning environment for the budding skaters. Since my childhood, I push myself relentlessly to learn skating in these same rinks of Rolling Tigers Club,” said Aditya.

City golfer clinches second place

Chandigarh, July 2
Chandigarh’s Harendra Gupta and K Prabagaran of Sri Lanka attained second spot with scores of six-under-64 during the opening day of the J&K Bank PGTI Pahalgam Masters at the Lidder Valley Golf Course. K Prabagaran made an eagle, five birdies and a bogey in his opening round to be placed joint second with local Harendra Gupta, who produced seven birdies and a bogey in round one.

Pawan Verma of Delhi emerged as the leader with a bogey-free eight-under-62 to take the clubhouse lead. Indian star Jyoti Randhawa shot a score of five-under-65 to be tied fourth along with another seasoned professional Mukesh Kumar of Mhow. Gurgaon-based Arshdeep Tiwana, Bangalore’s Khalin Joshi and Om Prakash Chouhan of Mhow joined Randhawa and Mukesh in joint fourth place. Raghav Wahi of Jammu fired a one-under-69 to be placed tied 20th. — TNS