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Government in a fix over BBMP reservation list

Thursday, 17 December 2009 06:17 administrator
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Deccan Herald 17.12.2009

Government in a fix over BBMP reservation list
Bangalore:Dec 16,DHNS:

The State government seems to be in a fix over releasing the revised list of the reservation of Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) wards.
  


The State Urban Development Department had prepared a list of the reservation of wards, which was based on Assembly-wise population. However, the High Court scrapped the reservation of wards saying that the Government should reserve wards on the basis of overall population.

Sent for clearance
According to sources in the Government, the Urban Development Department prepared the new list a few days after the High Court quashed the previous list and sent it to the Government for clearance.


However, the ruling BJP is dilly-dallying on the release of the reserved wards, fearing a serious backlash in the party, which is already witnessing bitter infighting.

Enormous pressure
The sources said, the Government is facing enormous pressure from the partyworkers, aspiring for tickets in the BBMP elections.


The BJP workers from the general category are after the MLAs and ministers to prevent reservation of the respective wards.


The sources said, “We did our job and are waiting for the Government’s nod.”

State ready with revised version
The State government is ready with the revised reservation list for BBMP wards. However, there is time until December 23 to submit the list to the High Court.


Principal Secretary of Urban Development Department on Wednesday said, “The department has revised the reservation list as per the High Court’s direction and can be submitted at anytime. The Government will later take a decision on it.”


The Government had allocated reservation for SC and ST categories considering their population in each of the Assembly constituencies in BBMP limits.


The High Court objected to it and ordered the Government to accord reservation considering their population in each ward.

 

 

 

 
 

Termination notice to 125 MCD staffers

Thursday, 17 December 2009 02:49 administrator
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The Hindu 17.12.2009

Termination notice to 125 MCD staffers

Staff Reporter

NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has issued termination notices to 125 employees working in its health department on the grounds of seeking employment through forged documents. In addition, an MCD upper division clerk U. C. Sharma who facilitated the appointments has been suspended.

According to the civic body, 225 employees had been appointed in the department in the year 2000. However, in 2006 an audit department investigation revealed that these appointments were illegal as they had been done on the basis of forged documents. With the approval of the then Municipal Commissioner these employees were handed out termination notices by the civic body.

However, of the 225 employees, 125 then approached the Delhi High Court following which the civic body was asked to reinstate these employees on the grounds that they had been denied a chance of a fair hearing.

As per the court directions, the MCD re-instated these employees and served them a show-cause notice asking them to produce the original documents, failing which the civic body has finally issued them a notice for termination of their services. Delhi Mayor Kanwar Sain, who looked into the issue, recommended the action.

Last Updated on Thursday, 17 December 2009 02:51
 

Corporation to promote stargazing

Thursday, 17 December 2009 02:40 administrator
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The Hindu 17.12.2009

Corporation to promote stargazing

Thiruvananthapuram: Schoolchildren and the general public will be prepared for a glimpse of the celestial spectacle unfolding in the skies on New Year eve. City Corporation Council on Wednesday approved a proposal to provide facilities for the public to view the partial lunar eclipse marking the end of the year 2009 and the solar eclipse on January 15. The project estimated to cost Rs.10 lakh seeks to install telescopes in schools and public places and popularise the study of astronomy. The project envisages the preparation of modules for the study of basic astronomy.

– Special Correspondent

Last Updated on Thursday, 17 December 2009 02:41
 
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