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Time of India
33 minutes ago
- Time of India
‘Lack of announcements a deficiency in service': Railways told to pay Rs 7,000 to family that missed train
Ghaziabad: The district consumer forum has ruled that failure to provide proper information on train schedule through public announcements constitutes a "deficiency of service" under the Consumer Protection Act. The consumer commission made this observation while ordering the Ghaziabad railway station authorities and senior officials at Northern Railways to pay Rs 7,000 as compensation to a family that missed their train due to inadequate announcements. On Feb 29 last year, Muradnagar resident Anubhav Prajapati, along with his wife Priyanka and two children, missed the Chhattisgarh Express to Jhansi. The family had arrived at Ghaziabad railway station well before the train's scheduled departure at 3.20am and waited in the first-class lounge. After an announcement about a 40-minute delay, they moved to platform 3 at 3.25am. However, they found Ayodhya Express stationed there for over 45 minutes. As the clock ticked, there was no further announcement about their train. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida "I tried to approach the station master, but his room was locked," Prajapati told the forum. He even tweeted about the situation at 5.21am, tagging railway authorities, but received no response. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Around 6am, he came to know that as they waited on platform 3, the Chhattisgarh Express departed from platform number 2. Railway authorities, who failed to furnish a written explanation, made an oral representation at the forum through their counsel. They argued that they could have allowed a ticket refund, but could not as the train wasn't running more than three hours behind schedule — a prerequisite for refunds under railway policy. The commission agreed while refund couldn't be granted on technical grounds, the railway's failure to make proper announcements to inform the family about the arrival of the train and its departure warranted compensation. "Since no evidence on the part of the railways has been presented on record to claim that there was a proper announcement, the commission treats this as a deficiency of service that resulted in missing the train and caused mental harassment to the passenger," the June 23 order stated. The commission asked the station superintendent, station master, divisional railway manager, and general manager of Northern Railway to pay the compensation within 45 days of the order.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Statewide sowing campaign launched at Chinchalli village
Mysuru: Agriculture minister N Cheluvarayaswamy launched the statewide sowing campaign on Thursday at Chinchalli village in Hanur taluk in Chamarajanagar district. The event organised by the district administration, zilla panchayat, and agriculture department aims to promote timely sowing and advanced farming practices. The campaign began with the symbolic sowing of ragi on the farmland of progressive farmer Dayanand. Minister for animal husbandry, sericulture, and Chamarajanagar district in-charge Minister K Venkatesh joined the ceremony, which also included a demonstration of drone-assisted pesticide spraying—a step toward precision farming. As part of the initiative, various agricultural implements were distributed to local farmers. Beneficiaries received equipment such as power tillers, rotavators, chaff cutters, power weeders, and oil extractors through the agriculture department. Speaking at the event, Cheluvarayaswamy emphasised the benefits of integrated farming, which he said can significantly boost farmers' income. "With just one acre, a farmer can earn up to Rs 10 lakh annually by combining vegetable cultivation, farm ponds, fishery, and livestock rearing," he said, citing real-life success stories. He urged farmers to gradually reduce dependence on chemical fertilisers due to their long-term health impacts and advocated for organic and natural farming practices. "The govt is committed to promoting sustainable agriculture through increased subsidies for micro-irrigation systems and organic inputs," he added. The minister also highlighted the importance of crop insurance, encouraging farmers to enrol under the scheme to protect themselves from crop losses due to climate variability and other risks. "Paying a small premium today can safeguard your future in times of adversity," he remarked. The Krishi Bhagya scheme, previously limited to select regions, has now been extended to all 224 taluks across the state. Cheluvarayaswamy encouraged farmers to leverage govt subsidies, adopt modern technologies, and follow the guidance of the agriculture department and universities. Venkatesh reiterated that while agriculture is a demanding profession, it can be highly rewarding with consistent effort. He encouraged farmers to take advantage of govt initiatives and modernise their farming methods to reduce labour costs and increase productivity. He also mentioned that the state cabinet recently convened in the district, where several key development schemes were approved, and will be implemented shortly. Hanur MLA MR Manjunath noted that the majority of Hanur's population relies on agriculture. He commended the growth in dairy farming and horticulture in the region, especially the cultivation of bananas, turmeric, and onions. He stressed the importance of ensuring adequate electricity and irrigation support to empower the farming community.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Chandigarh MC to fine kanal house owners without TT water connection
1 2 Chandigarh: Since the day UT administration notified the amendment to the water supply byelaws last week, making it mandatory for houses measuring one kanal and above to connect to the Tertiary Treated (TT) water supply, 2,850 out of 7,385 such houses have taken the connection. Also, 154 out of 234 institutions have opted for TT water connections through the public health wing of the MC's engineering department. "Since TT water supply lines have already been laid in many parts of the city, the authority is making sincere efforts to encourage residents to take TT connections. This will help promote the use of TT water for non-potable purposes and conserve drinking water. In the coming days, information, education, and communication (IEC) activities will be conducted to raise awareness about TT water," said an official. According to records from the municipal corporation currently generates 20 million gallons per day (MGD) of TT water, of which 7.5 MGD is being used daily for non-potable purposes. As the TT water supply and its usage are under the direct monitoring of the Chandigarh administration and the National Green Tribunal (NGT), the MC is planning to issue notices to ensure compliance. As per the notification, occupants of houses measuring one kanal and above who do not take TT connections will be charged an additional 7.5% on their total water bill. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Gold Is Surging in 2025 — Smart Traders Are Already In IC Markets Learn More Undo The use of TT water has also been recommended for construction, chilling plants, air conditioning cooling units (after softening), and other industrial uses such as washing. The authority has fixed a nominal charge of Rs 7 per kilolitre for TT water. The general house of the MC had discussed the amendment to the Chandigarh Water Byelaws in its monthly meeting a couple of months ago to promote TT water usage. The proposal was then sent to the administration for notification. With this nominal charge, the civic body aims to achieve two goals: encouraging maximum TT water connections for non-potable use and reducing the consumption of potable water for such purposes. Sources in the MC revealed that before the notification, the MC was charging 1.5% of total water consumption for construction purposes. However, this was not effective in conserving potable water, and in many cases, people managed to evade the charge through various means. One Kanal and above houses: 7,385 TT Water connection takers: 2,850 Institutes eligible to take TT connections: 234 Institutes which have taken TT connections: 154 MSID:: 122209242 413 |
