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New Indian Express
18 hours ago
- General
- New Indian Express
Village-led forest guards protect Buruma jungle in Jharkhand's Khunti for over 100 years
RANCHI: In one of its kind initiatives taken towards conservation of forests since ages, a meeting of Gram Sabha is held every year, during which a group of forest guards are appointed to protect the Buruma jungles under Murhu block of Khunti. Out of the seven revenue villages under Hetegoa Panchayat, a Gram Sabha is held in each of the four villages, to which this Buruma Forest belongs to, deputing one person from each of the households who will protect the forests from felling of trees. And if any one of those appointed persons fails to discharge his duties properly, he is imposed a fine ranging from Rs 150-200, depending upon the decision taken by the respective Gram Sabha. Buruma forest is spread over about 400 acres around four villages of Murhu block area. According to Mukhiya Jagmohan Singh Munda, this is a unique initiative taken to protect the forests which was taken long back by the Gram Sabha in the wake of rampant deforestation taking place in the area. They have been protecting the forest without any government help. The Mukhiya informed that they have been protecting their forests traditionally, but some changes have been made as per the requirement. People found cutting trees are imposed a fine of Rs 5000 by the Gram Sabha. 'Those appointed by the Gram Sabha for the protection of forests have the responsibility to protect the forests from felling of trees and theft from the jungles. Earlier, people from the adjoining villages used to cut the trees and take along with them without any obstruction due to which forests were diminishing. When the matter came to the notice of the Gram Sabha, it was decided to protect the forests and appoint people from within the village for the same,' said Mukhiya Jagmohan Singh Munda.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Gorhe Budruk to become Maha's first ‘village of caricatures'
PUNE: After Bhilar village in Satara district was declared Maharashtra's first 'village of books', it is now the turn of Gorhe Budruk located in Haveli taluka of Pune district to become the state's first-ever 'village of caricatures'. Gorhe Budruk to become Maha's first 'village of caricatures' Borrowing a leaf from Bhilar's transformation, the Gram Panchayat of Gorhe Budruk has approved a resolution to develop the village into a dedicated space for caricature art. The resolution was officially signed by gram sevak S P Dhotre, deputy sarpanch Sushant Khirid, and sarpanch Sharda Khirid. The proposal was submitted by Dhanraj Garad of the Yuva Social Foundation, and received the villagers' full support during the Gram Sabha meeting held last month. Whereas work on the project will soon begin in the village. Dhotre said, 'The village will feature a dedicated art gallery showcasing caricature art. Every Saturday and Sunday, the village will host exhibitions focused on caricature and satirical art. The works of both national and international caricaturists will be displayed in large formats. The initiative also aims to put the spotlight on rare and overlooked caricature artworks, drawing the public's attention to them. Additionally, regular workshops for caricature artists will be organised.' While caricaturist and key visionary behind the project, Garad, said, 'For the past two years, we've been organising an international caricature festival in Pune through which, we've collected a large number of artworks. All of these will be displayed in the art gallery at Gorhe Budruk. We encourage anyone who owns rare caricatures to share them with us; we will ensure that they receive appropriate recognition and space in the gallery.' Another caricaturist, Unmesh Shahane, said, 'This initiative gives caricaturists like us the chance to build a village similar to the one we saw in childhood television shows such as Malgudi Days. This will not only be Maharashtra's but perhaps the world's first such village dedicated entirely to caricature art. It will be a place where people can immerse themselves in the pure joy of creativity.' About the initiative, sarpanch Sharda Khirid said, 'Gorhe Budruk has always welcomed progressive and culturally enriching ideas. When the proposal to develop our village as the state's first 'village of caricatures' was presented, we saw it as an opportunity to preserve and promote an important form of artistic expression. Caricature art is not only entertaining but also holds a mirror to society that is both humorous and insightful. Our entire Gram Sabha unanimously supported this vision. The Gram Panchayat will extend every possible support, be it land allocation, infrastructure, or coordination to bring this initiative to life. We want Gorhe Budruk to become a cultural destination where art breathes in the open and inspires visitors from all walks of life.' Gorhe Budruk is strategically located near Khadakwasla dam and Sinhagad fort, with Panshet nearby. The area houses the studio of Marathi film icon, late Dada Kondke, making it a cultural and artistic hub. The region is frequented by artists and enthusiasts, many of whom have farmhouses here. The village's scenic beauty, tourism potential, and art-friendly atmosphere make it an ideal choice for such an initiative.
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Business Standard
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Delhi govt abolishes NOC, land status report requirements in most cases
The Delhi government has abolished the mandatory requirements for no objection certificate (NOC) and land status report (LSR) for most land registration cases, officials said on Thursday. The move is aimed at enhancing ease of living and ease of doing business, officials said. Under the new system, NOCs and LSRs will now be required only in specific cases governed by legal provisions -- namely Section 8 of the Delhi Lands (Restrictions on Transfer) Act, 1972, and Section 30 of the East Punjab Holdings (Consolidation and Prevention of Fragmentation) Act, 1948, an official statement said. In all other instances, permissions from the revenue department will no longer be necessary. Sub-registrars will register documents strictly in accordance with the Indian Registration Act, 1908, only on legally prescribed grounds, the statement said. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the government has been working consistently over the past five months to simplify governance and improve service delivery for Delhi's residents. She highlighted that citizens often face unnecessary hurdles and delays at patwari, tehsildar, SDM and DM offices when dealing with land and revenue matters -- even in cases where such documentation is not legally required. People had to wait in long queues for NOCs, causing avoidable inconvenience. This reform is intended to eliminate such redundant requirements, she said. A 'Buyer Beware' clause will be enforced, placing the responsibility on the buyers to verify land status and ownership independently, the statement said, adding that land-related information will be regularly updated and made available on official government portals. To prevent misuse and ensure safeguards against fraud, the government is introducing a range of protective measures, the statement said. Lands falling under Gram Sabha, forest areas, acquisition zones or restricted categories will remain protected, and any fraudulent transactions will attract stringent legal action. Additionally, monitoring systems will be strengthened through the use of GIS technology and an integrated patwari network, it said. By eliminating unnecessary paperwork and bureaucratic red tape, we are making governance more accessible and accountable. This will offer significant relief to the public and enhance trust in the administration, Gupta said.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Delhi to streamline land registration process; NOC, LSR to be required only in specific cases: CM
Delhi Chief Minister (CM) Rekha Gupta, in a bid to streamline the land registration process in the national capital, has announced that No Objection Certificates (NOCs) and Land Status Reports (LSRs) will no longer be required for most land registration cases. The move is aimed at enhancing ease of living and ease of doing business, the CM said, adding that people often face unnecessary hurdles and delays at the offices of the patwari, tehsildar, SDM and DM in cases related to land and revenue — even when such documentation is not legally required. Now, under the new system, NOCs and LSRs will be required only in specific cases governed by legal provisions — Section 8 of the Delhi Lands (Restrictions on Transfer) Act, 1972, and Section 30 of the East Punjab Holdings (Consolidation and Prevention of Fragmentation) Act, 1948. In all other instances, permissions from the Revenue department will no longer be necessary. Sub-registrars will register documents strictly in accordance with the Indian Registration Act, 1908, and only on legally prescribed grounds, said officials. Assuring transparency and security in the implementation of this reform, CM Gupta also said: 'A 'Buyer Beware' clause will be enforced, placing the responsibility of verification of land status and ownership on buyers, independently. Land-related information will be regularly updated and made available on official government portals.' To prevent misuse and ensure safeguards against fraud, she said, the government will introduce a range of protective measures so that the lands falling under Gram Sabha, forest areas, acquisition zones or restricted categories remain protected. She also warned of stringent legal action if fraudulent transactions are detected. Additionally, monitoring systems will be strengthened through the use of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology and an integrated Patwari network, Gupta said. 'This reform marks a decisive step towards a transparent, efficient and citizen-friendly land registration regime in Delhi. By eliminating unnecessary paperwork and bureaucratic red tape, we are making governance more accessible and accountable. This will offer significant relief to the public and enhance trust in the administration,' the CM added.
Time of India
30-07-2025
- Time of India
After HC directives, govt restrains cops from contacting parties, lawyers of pending cases directly
Prayagraj: After the directives and concerns issued by the Allahabad High Court, the Uttar Pradesh govt has issued circular restraining police personnel from directly contacting parties and lawyers in pending matters. The development came when 90-year-old petitioner – Gauri Shankar Saroj of Jaunpur-- alleged that local police personnel had threatened him to withdraw his petition against alleged encroachment of Gram Sabha land. It was further alleged that the police had also raided his house in retaliation. In the circular dated July 25, the state govt issued a comprehensive statewide guideline to prevent police interference in sub-judice (pending) matters. These guidelines strictly prohibit police personnel from contacting petitioners, or their advocates concerned with pending matters without lawful authority and prior sanction from a competent officer or court. Earlier, the high court had taken a serious note of the allegations made by the petitioner. Subsequently, on July 15, the state had sought 10-day time to formulate statewide directions on the issue. During the course of hearing on July 28, the state govt informed the court that it has issued a comprehensive circular in this regard on July 25. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Libas Purple Days Sale Libas Undo Taking the personal affidavit filed by principal secretary (home), UP on record, Justice JJ Munir termed the guidelines as 'commendable'. However, the court also voiced concerns about their implementation. "This court, not without reason, has apprehensions that the guidelines, like many others, would be forgotten in course of time. They would gather dust with the bureaus of district officials, where they are meant to be implemented," the court observed. In this backdrop, the court also directed the additional chief standing counsel to consult state officials and then make suggestions about how to implement these guidelines. The court in its order dated July 28 also took on record an affidavit by the superintendent of police, Jaunpur regarding disciplinary action against the officers allegedly involved in the intimidation of the petitioner and his lawyer. The court has directed to hear this matter on July 31.
