Day: December 8, 2023

By Rishi Pal Sharma2 min read

Unauthorized storage, transport, use, or sale of animal manure within the district of Patiala has been banned.

Additional District Magistrate, Patiala, Anuprita Johal, in exercise of powers under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Act No. 2 of 1974) for unauthorized storage, transport, use, or sale of cattle semen within District Patiala. Banned.
It has been said in the order that due to the sale of artificial cement at various places, there is a fear of spoiling the improved breed of livestock of the state, and in case this happens, the entire efforts made by the department for the improvement of the breed of cattle for a long time will be cancelled and will become useless. Incidents of the sale of fake and unauthorized cement are coming to light at different places in the state of Punjab. The use of semen sold or purchased in an unauthorized manner as per this prohibitory order is not appropriate as per the state breeding policy, as doing so may adversely affect the productivity of the state’s livestock with immediate effect. It cannot be known, but its effect will be seen in the near future, and if this happens, the entire efforts made by the department for the improvement of the breed of animals for a long time will become useless. Thus, selling unauthorized SIMs is a very serious issue. These orders will remain in force until February 5, 2024.
This order applies to the Animal Husbandry Department, all Veterinary Institutions of Punjab, including Animal Hospitals, Dispensaries, and Polyclinics; the Animal Husbandry Department, Punjab Milkfed; and Artificial Insemination Centers run by the College of Veterinary Science, Gadvasu Ludhiana. Any other Artificial Insemination Centers that are Animal Husbandry Department processing and supplying or using bovine semen imported from Punjab shall not be applicable to members of the Progressive Dairy Farms Association, Punjab, who have imported bovine semen solely for the use of their cattle.

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By Rishi Pal Sharma2 min read

Prohibition of carrying licensed firearms in marriage palaces at the time of marriage

Patiala, December 7:
Additional District Magistrate Anuprita Johal, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Act No. 2 of 1974), has ordered all marriage palaces, hotels, community halls, and places where marriage programs or events are held within the limits of District Patiala. Parties are organized, and a total ban has been issued on the carrying of firearms by any licensed person on the occasion of the event and firing in the sky for public display. These orders will remain in force in the district until February 5, 2024.

It has been said in the order that it has become a common sight that some people in marriage palaces carry their licenses with firearms during weddings and during functions. After drinking alcohol, etc., these persons take weapons and fire while performing Bhangra on the stage. There are those who become a threat to the lives of the people present in the palace; many people have lost their lives in such incidents. It is worth mentioning that there are written boards regarding carrying weapons in the palaces, but no one is following these boards. Hence, it has to be ensured to prevent any person from bringing licensed firearms into the marriage palaces or hotels so that no untoward incident takes place in the marriage palaces or hotels in the future. Therefore, it is necessary to take appropriate steps to maintain law and order and protect people’s lives and property.
Owners, managers, and administrators of all marriage palaces, hotels, and community halls located in Patiala District shall ensure compliance with these orders.

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By Rishi Pal Sharma1 min read

In Patiala district, a 500-meter area around jails has been declared a no-drone zone.

Patiala, December 6:
Additional District Magistrate Anuprita Johal, using the powers conferred under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Act No. 2 of 1974), has declared the area of jails and 500 meters around the jails as a no drone zone in Patiala district. These orders will remain in force until February 3, 2024, and legal action will be initiated against the violators.
Drones are becoming more well-liked and accessible to the general public, which is raising concerns about potential security breaches and threats, according to a letter from the Director General of Police in Punjab. The potential misuse of drones for unauthorized surveillance near prisons, smuggling of narcotics (mobiles, drugs, weapons, etc.), facilitating escape attempts, and even terrorist attacks aimed at challenging state sovereignty can’t be denied. Such unauthorized drone flights near prisons pose a serious threat, exposing prisons to security breaches. Keeping the security of the jails in mind, it is necessary to declare the area of the jails and the 500-meter area around the jails as a no-drone zone.

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By Rishi Pal Sharma1 min read

Ban on the sale of drugs in different flavors

Patiala, December 7:
Additional District Magistrate Anuprita Johal, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Act No. 2 of 1974), seized gutka, pan masala, and other edibles, including tobacco and nicotine, within the limits of District Patiala, or by selling or serving drugs in different food and drink items or by mixing these drugs in different flavors, etc., to any hookah bar, hotel, restaurant, etc., and running such hookah bars. A complete ban has been issued. This order issued by the Additional District Magistrate will remain in force until February 5, 2024.

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By Rishi Pal Sharma2 min read

Member Secretary of Punjab Legal Services Authority inspected the office of District Legal Services Authority Patiala

Sh. Manjinder Singh, Member Secretary, Punjab State Legal Services Authority, SAS Nagar, visited the Alternative Dispute Redressal (ADR) Centre, District Courts Complex Patiala, to supervise its work. He inspected the records being maintained in the Legal Aid Defense Counsel system as well as the front office, DLSA office, and Patiala. During this visit, he interacted with retainer lawyers in the front office as well as legal aid defense counsels. Ms. Manni Arora, Chief Judicial Magistrate-cum-Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Patiala, was also present there.

On this occasion, he said that the National Lok Adalat pertaining to pre-litigative cases and all types of pending cases in the courts and tribunals, i.e., cheque bounce cases, money recovery cases, labor and employment disputes cases, electricity, water bills, and other bill payment cases, maintenance cases, cases of criminal compoundable offenses, MACT cases, land acquisition cases, service matters relating to pay and allowances and retirement benefits, revenue cases, and other civil cases (such as rent, easmentary rights, injunction suits, specific performance suits, etc.), is going to be held in District Patiala on 09.12.2023. For this purpose, benches of judicial courts will be constituted at Patiala, Rajpura, Samana, and Nabha.

He further said that the primary objective of the Lok Adalats is to settle disputes amicably through compromise, so as to save the time and money of the parties and reduce personal enmity between them. Except for non-compoundable criminal cases, all kinds of cases, even at the pre-litigative stage, can be brought before Lok Adalat for amicable settlement. He also said that when a case is settled in Lok Adalat, its award becomes final and no appeal lies against it. Moreover, court fees (if any) are refunded to the parties, and parties to a dispute get speedy disposal of their dispute as well, as per their own mutually settled terms. So, there is a win-win situation for both parties.

As such, an appeal is made to the public to put forward their pending disputes before the upcoming Lok Adalats so as to save their valuable time and hard-earned money. For this purpose, every litigant willing to settle through Lok Adalat can request the presiding officer of the concerned court where his case is pending. Even in compoundable criminal cases, a party can file an application for bringing up the matter in Lok Adalat. In case of a pre-litigative matter, a request can be made to the Ld. Secretary, District Legal Services Authority, Patiala. Detailed information in this regard can be obtained from the website www.pulsa.gov.in or from the toll-free helpline no. 1968 and the District Legal Services Authority, Patiala, contact number 0175-2306500.

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By Rishi Pal Sharma2 min read

PSPCL Director Admin Jasbir Singh Sur Singh meets with representatives from several organizations.

December 7, Tarn Taran:

Jasbir Singh Sur Singh, the Director of Administration of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), held talks with representatives from various circles to improve and maintain continuous energy supply.

The aim of these continuous conversations, spearheaded by Power Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO and Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is to continuously enhance power distribution and offer superior electrical services to consumers. Director Admin Jasbir Singh Sur Singh met at the highest level with representatives from Tarn Taran, Amritsar City, Civil Subdivision Amritsar, and P and M Circle Amritsar as part of this project.

The introduction of feeder-wise metering in Tarn Taran was discussed throughout the sessions, with an emphasis on initiating the installation of prepaid meters. Preparing the plan to include those who have installed single- and three-phase private transformers in the PSPCL system was another topic of discussion.

In addition, officials were urged to compile information on the computers needed in the workplace for the benefit of patrons and to forward the information to the IT department.

Additionally, Director Admin talked about the potential for the Border Zone area to host a solar installation program. Sur Singh also addressed the issue of open posts in the Tarn Taran Circle’s part-time cleaning crew and gave officials instructions to submit the necessary information so that the positions may be filled.

In addition, he investigated the status of moving the tubewells that are linked to the municipal feeders and requested information on them.

Sur Singh received information on the current state of authorized and unapproved maintenance projects in the Civil Subdivision under the Border Zone. Along with learning the current state of the power outages in the Patti and Bhikhiwind regions, he also looked at ways to reduce them.

Sur Singh checked the progress of the new building being built at Hall Gate and asked about the PSPCL property’s demarcation in the village of Bharariwal, both of which fall under Amritsar City.

Er Mohtam Singh Dy, CE circle Tarn Taran, Er Sukhraj Bahadur Singh Marhala, ASE O&M Tarn Taran, Er Simar Pal Singh, ASE Hakima Gate, Er Sarabjit Sharma, ASE East Amritsar, Er Guriqbal Singh, ASE Civil, construction division Amritsar, and others attended the meetings. Er Satinder Sharma is the CE BORDER zone representative for Amritsar.

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By Rishi Pal Sharma1 min read

The Additional District Magistrate has issued an order to maintain security in the district.

Patiala, December 7:
Additional District Magistrate Anuprita Johal, using the powers vested under Sub-section 1 of Section 3 of the Punjab Village and Small Town Patrol Act, 1918, inspected villages, railway tracks, canal bridges, canals, drains, and culverts within Patiala district. , Indian Oil Pipeline, Important Plants, Gas Pipeline Property, Electricity Transmission Lines, Granaries, Petrol Pumps, Banks, Post Offices in Rural and Urban Areas, Government and Non-Government Property, etc. Adults have been issued orders to maintain proper vigilance. The Additional District Magistrate has ordered that adults in sound health in all villages should be guarded against damage to power stations and supply lines, railway tracks, water supply schemes, canals, and drains, and to protect life and property. Corrective duty will be done by guarding. These orders will remain in force until February 5, 2024.
Order issued regarding strict vigil at religious places:
Additional District Magistrate, Patiala, Anuprita Johal, using the powers conferred under Section 3 of the Punjab Villages and Small Towns-Patrol Act, 1918, and Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, within the limits of Patiala district, conducted regular vigil at all places of worship in Patiala district. For installation, responsibility has been given to group panchayats of villages and heads of committees, boards, and trusts of religious places to keep proper vigil. These orders will remain in force in the district until February 5, 2024.

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By Rishi Pal Sharma1 min read

A prohibition order was issued on carrying ammunition, explosives, and sharp weapons in public places in the district.

Patiala, December 7:
Anuprita Johal, Additional District Magistrate, Patiala, exercised her powers under Section 144 of the Penal Code, 1973 (Act No. 2 of 1974) within the limits of District Patiala to maintain law and order in the district and maintain peace in the public interest. Carrying firearms, ammunition, explosives, inflammable items, and sharp weapons like maces, spears, tridents, etc. in public places is prohibited. These orders will remain in force in the district until February 5, 2024. This order shall not apply to disabled or elderly persons (who cannot walk without the support of a walking stick) or security personnel or police personnel on duty.

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