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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Residents' council's term ends, GMDA yet to set up new panel 6 months on
Gurgaon: GMDA is yet to constitute its new resident advisory council (RAC), more than six months after the last council's tenure ended in Dec – leaving a crucial public consultation platform defunct. The delay has drawn criticism from former council members and RWAs, who say the authority is sidelining public involvement. Established under GMDA Act, 2017, RAC acts as a bridge between residents and GMDA, offering policy suggestions and feedback on infrastructure, traffic, water supply, and other pressing urban issues. You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon The last meeting of the previous RAC was held in July 2024. Last year, the council met only once, as opposed to 2023, when it met three times. In Feb this year, GMDA issued a public notice seeking applications for the new RAC's formation. "The idea behind RAC was to institutionalise dialogue between the authorities and people. But if a body does not exist for over half a year, what message does it send about participatory governance? It's been nearly a year since the RAC last met. The lack of continuity defeats the purpose of the council and weakens transparency and accountability," said Praveen Yadav, former RAC member of GMDA. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo Meanwhile, according to GMDA, the formation of the new council was underway. "The new council will be notified soon," said a senior GMDA official. The council is chaired by GMDA CEO, with members drawn from RWAs and NGOs. The first RAC was formed in 2019, and the second in 2022. Residents argue that in the absence of an RAC, major projects — including road upgrades and drainage works — are being executed without feedback, resulting in planning oversights and execution delays. "Initially, there was some openness, and officials were responsive. But last year, they started diminishing the role of RAC and no action taken reports were shared with members. GMDA Act mandates the council's formation," said DD Sharma, a former RAC member. "It played a crucial role in bringing civic issues to the fore. Ideally, they should have started the process of appointing the new committee before the second RAC's term got over," he added. Sunil Sareen, vice-president of Imperial Gardens in Sector 102, said, "These days, GMDA not communicating with residents. Earlier, everything was in the public domain and in live streaming of GMDA's meetings, residents could share their feedback. We are the eyes and ears of the authorities, but they have shut the door on us," he said.
Hindustan Times
23-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Three arrested in Raipur Rani firing case
The district police crime branch has apprehended three key accused in connection with an attack by alleged mining mafia on a mining officer and his team. The incident, involving firing and assault, took place at a screening plant zone near Tangri Bridge in Raipur Rani on Tuesday. Police and mining department personnel were on duty at a checkpoint in Raipur Rani to curb illegal mining when, around 3 am on May 20, a group of young men approached the team on foot. One of them fired a pistol, with the bullet narrowly missing an official's head. Three individuals then physically assaulted the staff, severely injuring Praveen Yadav, before fleeing while issuing death threats. DCP (crime) Amit Dahiya informed that the three arrested accused are Ankit from village Sultanpur, Gurdeep alias Pehlwan, from village Rampur, Raipur Rani and Rajiv Kumar from Joli village, Panchkula. All three have criminal histories. Accused Ankit Rana has a total of six serious cases registered against him, including attempted murder and violations of Arms Act. Gurdeep has two extortion cases, and Rajiv has one extortion case registered against him. A case was registered against them under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Arms Act on Tuesday. The trio was presented before the local court on Thursday and remanded for three days to aid in the recovery of the weapon and to identify others who were involved.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Time of India
3 accused of attack on mining officials, police held
Panchkula: Three persons were arrested here Thursday for attacking mining department officials. Police claimed to have nabbed them within 15 hours of the incident. The incident took place on the morning of May 20 near the screening plant zone by the Tangri bridge in Raipur Rani. Mining officials and police personnel were stationed there to prevent illegal mining. Around 3am, a group of young men walked up to them, and one of them opened fire with a pistol — the bullet narrowly missed, passing just above an officer's head. The attackers also assaulted officials at the site. One officer, Praveen Yadav, was seriously injured in the attack. After issuing death threats, the culprits fled the scene. The attackers have been identified by the police as Ankit Rana from Sultanpur village, Gurdeep alias Pehalwan from Rampur village in Raipur Rani, and Rajiv Kumar from Jolly village here. All three have criminal records. Ankit has six serious cases against him, including attempt to murder and violations under the Arms Act. Gurdeep and Rajiv were charged with extortion earlier. For the assault on the mining officials, police have slapped BNS sections 115(2), 3(5), 109(1), 121(1), 132, 221, along with Section 25(1) of the Arms Act on them. The case has been registered at Raipur Rani police station. They were produced in court Thursday, which remanded them to three days of police custody.
