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Hindustan Times
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Akali MLA's disqualification: Will plaint be heard on July 29, HC asks Vidhan Sabha
The Punjab and Haryana high court has sought to know whether a disqualification complaint against Banga MLA Sukhwinder Singh Sukhi, would be dealt with by the Punjab Vidhan Sabha on July 29. The two-time MLA switched from the SAD to the AAP in August last year. According to the 10th Schedule of the Constitution, also known as the anti-defection law, a member can be disqualified if he or she voluntarily gives up membership in a party. Acting on a public interest litigation (PIL) by lawyer, HC Arora, the bench presided over by chief justice Sheel Nagu directed the state's counsel to seek instructions observing whether on July 29 the petition filed seeking disqualification of the MLA would be heard or not, since the same is being adjourned 'for the last about 10 months.' The court has listed the matter for further hearing on August 8. According to the 10th Schedule of the Constitution, also known as the anti-defection law, a member can be disqualified if he or she voluntarily gives up membership in a party. Advocate HC Arora had filed a petition in September 2024 before the assembly speaker seeking disqualification of the MLA and subsequently moved the high court in September alleging that, the assembly speaker did not fix any date of hearing. The PIL was disposed of in February with the observations that the court hoped the process of hearing would conclude as expeditiously as possible. However, claiming that the matter was not being heard by the speaker, Arora had filed a fresh application seeking the court's indulgence earlier this month.
Hindustan Times
05-07-2025
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Chandigarh: Acid attack victims to get ₹10K monthly
The Chandigarh administration has informed the Punjab and Haryana high court (HC) that acid attack victims in the city will receive a lifetime monthly pension of ₹10,000. The information was given during a hearing of a contempt petition filed by advocate HC Arora against the UT administration earlier this year. (HT photo for representation) In an affidavit submitted in the HC, secretary, social welfare women and child development, AS Chagti said that concurrence for the same has been received from the finance department and funds are available. The scheme 'Support and Assistance for Healing Acid Survivors' has been prepared and sent for the approval of competent authority. It is under this scheme that monthly pension will be provided, she told the HC, adding that notification in this regard would be issued shortly. It was further submitted that this pension will be over and above the other financial assistance provided to such victims. The information was given during a hearing of a contempt petition filed by advocate HC Arora against the UT administration earlier this year. Arora had alleged that in a PIL filed by him, UT administration had undertaken to pay monthly financial assistance to acid attack victims at the rate it is paid by Punjab and Haryana, but it did not keep its promise while Punjab was paying monthly a pension of ₹10,000 since 2016.
Time of India
04-07-2025
- Time of India
Chandigarh administration to provide monthly financial aid to acid attack victims
Chandigarh: The UT administration has decided to pay Rs 10,000 per month as financial assistance to acid attack victims in Chandigarh. This assistance will be given to the victims for their lifetime. Formal information in this regard was made on Friday before the Punjab and Haryana high court by Anuradha S Chagti, secretary, social welfare women & child development, Chandigarh. A scheme, 'SAHAS' (Support and Assistance for Healing Acid Survivors), has been prepared and sent for final approval to the competent authority. Under this scheme, the monthly financial assistance of Rs 10,000 will be provided to acid attack victims. The concurrence from the finance department, Chandigarh, has been received, the UT informed the court. The Chandigarh administration filed this reply in response to a contempt of court petition filed by advocate and rights activist H C Arora against the home secretary. The affidavit filed by the administration was also accompanied by a draft notification. The HC was assured that the final notification would be issued in a day or two after it is signed by the administrator. Arora alleged that in a PIL filed by him, the UT administration undertook to pay monthly financial assistance to acid attack victims at the rate it is paid by Punjab and Haryana, but it did not keep its promise. Punjab has already been paying a monthly pension of Rs 10,000 since 2016. Taking cognisance of the contempt petition, the HC asked the UT administration to file a reply for the alleged defiance of the assurance given to the court.
Indian Express
04-07-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Post-HC directions, Chandigarh drafts Rs 10,000 monthly aid scheme for disabled acid attack survivors
In response to the Punjab and Haryana High Court's directions for ensuring meaningful rehabilitation of acid attack survivors, the Chandigarh Administration has submitted that it has framed a scheme, SAHAS – Support and Assistance for Healing Acid Survivors, to provide Rs 10,000 per month as financial aid to survivors who have been rendered disabled. According to the draft scheme, only residents of Chandigarh will be eligible for this aid. The affidavit was filed by Anuradha S Chagti, Secretary (Social Welfare), Women and Child Development Department, stating that the scheme has been finalised and sent for approval to the competent authority. 'The concurrence from the Finance Department has been received and the funds are available under the state budget to extend the necessary support,' the administration said. SAHAS provides for a monthly financial assistance of Rs 10,000 sent to beneficiaries' bank accounts through Aadhaar-based direct benefit transfer (DBT). The affidavit was submitted in response to a contempt petition filed by advocate H C Arora, who had sought implementation of long-pending court directions for victim support. Submitting its response to the court, the administration concluded: 'The deponent has the highest regard for this Hon'ble High Court and cannot ever think of disobeying its orders.' It requested dismissal of the contempt petition in the light of the steps taken. The administration stated that medical aid and interim relief are already available for survivors under an earlier scheme notified by the home department, and SAHAS is an additional initiative. Applicants must provide a disability certificate or a Unique Disability Identity Card (UDID) confirming the disability was caused by an acid attack. Applications can be submitted by the survivor or, in cases of severe disability, by a family member or legal heir. Other required documents include a copy of the FIR, Aadhaar card, proof of residence, bank account details, and an annual life certificate. The administration said all applications will be processed within a month, and the payments will begin from the first day of the following month. The scheme also allows for appeals in case an application is rejected. Aggrieved persons can approach the secretary of the social welfare department for redressal.
Indian Express
04-07-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
Chandigarh admin drafts Rs 10,000 monthly aid scheme for disabled acid attack survivors, Punjab & Haryana HC informed
In response to the Punjab and Haryana High Court's directions for ensuring meaningful rehabilitation of acid attack survivors, the Chandigarh administration submitted Friday that it has framed a scheme titled SAHAS – Support and Assistance for Healing Acid Survivors – to provide Rs 10,000 per month as financial aid to survivors who have been rendered disabled. According to the draft scheme, only residents of Chandigarh will be eligible for this aid. The affidavit was filed by Anuradha S Chagti, secretary, social welfare, women and child development, stating that the scheme has been finalised and sent for approval to the competent authority. 'The concurrence from the Finance Department has been received and the funds are available under the state budget to extend the necessary support,' the administration said. SAHAS provides for a monthly financial assistance of Rs 10,000 sent to beneficiaries' bank accounts through Aadhaar-based direct benefit transfer (DBT). The affidavit was submitted in response to a contempt petition filed by advocate H C Arora, who had sought implementation of long-pending court directions for victim support. Submitting its response to the court, the administration concluded: 'The deponent has the highest regard for this Hon'ble High Court and cannot ever think of disobeying its orders.' It requested dismissal of the contempt petition in light of the steps taken. The administration stated that medical aid and interim relief are already available for survivors under an earlier scheme notified by the home department, and SAHAS is an additional initiative. Applicants must provide a disability certificate or a Unique Disability Identity Card (UDID) confirming the disability was caused by an acid attack. Applications can be submitted by the survivor or, in cases of severe disability, by a family member or legal heir. Other required documents include a copy of the FIR, Aadhaar card, proof of residence, bank account details, and an annual life certificate. The administration said all applications will be processed within a month, and the payments will begin from the first day of the following month. The scheme also allows for appeals in case an application is rejected. Aggrieved persons can approach the secretary of the social welfare department for redressal.
