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Hindustan Times
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Suspended sarpanch's self-immolation bid foiled in Ambala, detained
Ambala police on Wednesday detained a suspended sarpanch trying to immolate herself in Shahzadpur. The deputy commissioner said in his suspension order that he thoroughly inspected the affidavit given by the sarpanch and the report by duty magistrate and also heard it personally. (File) She was later released, police said. Officials said that on Tuesday, Ambala deputy commissioner Ajay Singh Tomar suspended her from the post of sarpanch, days after Shahzadpur block development and panchayat officer informed the DC about an affidavit submitted by the Sarpanch before him that if two encroachments are not removed by the administration before July 2, then she will commit self-immolation at Triveni Chowk Shahzadpur on Wednesday at 11 am. Earlier, on June 24, Naraingarh SDM had ordered removal of the encroachment in respective village and on behalf of the block office as duty magistrate, two officers were present at the spot to remove the encroachment. However, the duty magistrate informed the SDM that the sarpanch did not show the marked place from where the encroachment was to be removed, nor did she provide any list of the owners. 'Apart from this, she did not submit the documents to show whether any notice was given to the encroachers or not. In the absence of which, the action of removing the encroachment could not be carried out,' officials said. In a statement, DC said that under Section 18 of the Haryana Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, the sarpanch is the custodian of the movable and immovable property of the gram panchayat and under Section 24(1) of the same Act, the gram panchayat is responsible for removing encroachment from any road etc. 'Again, the sarpanch neither sought police assistance/duty magistrate through a resolution to remove illegal encroachments nor fixed a date for removing the encroachments. Whereas it was the duty of the sarpanch to take action as per the rules instead of giving such threats,' he said. The deputy commissioner said in his suspension order that he thoroughly inspected the affidavit given by the sarpanch and the report by duty magistrate and also heard it personally. 'It is against the rules for the sarpanch to threaten by giving such an affidavit, while being on a constitutional post that expresses a serious misconduct and by not resolving the matter from the administrative point of view, she tried to put unnecessary pressure on the administration and made herself liable for disciplinary action. Accordingly, she was suspended from the post of sarpanch with immediate effect under Section 51(1)(b) of the Haryana Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, and has also been barred from participating in any proceedings/meeting of the gram panchayat under Section 51(2) of the Act,' the statement read. SP Ajit Singh Shekhawat said that she was detained and presented before the SDM, where she was released after formalities and an assurance that she won't get indulged in such an act again.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Suspended sarpanch removed over mining in protected Nuh Aravalis
Gurgaon: Nuh district administration on Tuesday dismissed the suspended sarpanch of Basai Meo gram panchayat for "dereliction of duties". The dismissal of Mohd Hanif comes in the wake of the ongoing crackdown on illegal mining in the Aravalis region. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Nuh deputy commissioner Vishram Kumar Meena said, "Hanif was found guilty of failing to discharge the duties assigned to a sarpanch and the gram panchayat." The action comes amid serious findings against Hanif, including failure to uphold his responsibilities as a sarpanch and alleged complicity in enabling illegal activities. The order references key findings documented in a Central Empowered Committee (CEC) report. CEC has been monitoring and reporting illegal mining in ecologically sensitive zones, including Basai Meo. Basai Meo has been under scrutiny following revelations illegal road construction and mining were carried out in forest and agricultural land, directly violating Supreme Court directives and environmental norms. The CEC report confirmed the illegal construction of a 1.5km road, allegedly created to facilitate transportation for illegal stone mining. The committee also noted inaction from the local panchayat and raised questions about the role of elected representatives. The removal was carried out under Section 51(3)(e) of the Haryana Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, based on a detailed factual investigation report submitted by ADC and the regular inquiry officer. Hanif's dismissal comes under sections 19, 21, 49 and 50 of the Act. These sections pertain to the sarpanch's responsibility to safeguard public land, ensure lawful governance, prevent environmental damage and enforce accountability at the village level. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The DC's action follows a series of high-level investigations in Nuh district, especially in the Ferozepur Jhirka block, which has emerged as a hub of illegal stone mining. In June, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested multiple officials of the land consolidation department linked to similar violations in Basai Meo. The DC used the powers vested in him to remove the suspended sarpanch, signalling a clear message of zero tolerance for elected representatives found aiding or abetting illegal acts. Meena said, "Ensuring transparency and accountability in the Panchayati Raj system is a top priority for the district administration and any negligence of assigned duties by public representatives will not be tolerated." Sources suggest more suspensions and removals could follow as investigations continue in villages such as Rava, Pathrili and Mandikhera, where similar patterns of illegal mining have been observed. SC has explicitly prohibited mining in the ecologically sensitive Aravali region, which includes parts of Nuh, to prevent further environmental degradation.
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Haryana constitutes 7th state finance commission, former CS Sanjeev Kaushal named chairman
CHANDIGARH: The Haryana Government has constituted the 7th state finance commission (7th SFC) to examine and recommend the distribution of financial resources between the state government and local self-governing bodies. A notification to this effect was issued here today by the Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi. As per an official notification, former Chief Secretary of Haryana, Sanjeev Kaushal, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Commission. Anshaj Singh, IAS, will serve as the Member Secretary. The Commission has been constituted under the provisions of Articles 243-I and 243-Y of the Constitution of India, Section 213 of the Haryana Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, and Rule 3 of the Haryana Finance Commission Rules, 1994. The purpose of the Commission is to make recommendations on key fiscal matters concerning Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), thereby improving decentralised governance and financial autonomy at the grassroots level. The commission's mandate includes recommending principles for the distribution of net proceeds of taxes, duties, tolls, and fees levied by the State between the Government and the PRIs—namely, Zila Parishads, Panchayat Samitis, and Gram Panchayats. It will also advise on the taxes and fees that may be assigned to or appropriated by these rural local bodies, along with grants-in-aid to them from the Consolidated Fund of the State. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like ¿Padece una enfermedad renal crónica (ERC)? Trialbee Más información Undo Furthermore, the Commission will suggest measures to strengthen the financial health and revenue-generating capacity of PRIs. Similarly, the Commission will make recommendations regarding the urban local bodies. These include the distribution of State tax proceeds between the government and Municipalities, the taxes that may be assigned to Municipalities, the structure of grants-in-aid to them, and the steps needed to bolster their financial sustainability. While formulating its recommendations, the Commission is required to take into account several important considerations to ensure fiscal responsibility and equity. These include the need to maintain a balance between the State's receipts and expenditures and to generate sufficient surplus for capital investments. The Commission must also assess the overall resource availability of the State Government and the various demands on those resources, particularly expenditure related to civic administration, maintenance and upkeep of public infrastructure, recurring costs of plan schemes, and other committed financial liabilities. Additionally, the financial requirements, resource-raising potential, and scope for expenditure rationalization of the Panchayati Raj Institutions and Municipalities will be carefully evaluated to strengthen their fiscal autonomy and efficiency. The commission has been directed to submit its final report to the governor of Haryana by March 31, 2026. The report will cover a five-year fiscal period, from 2026–27 to 2030–31, and its recommendations will play a critical role in shaping local governance finances during this timeframe. The headquarters of the Commission will be located in Panchkula.
