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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
New substation to serve 12k consumers in Vasundhara
Ghaziabad: A new 33/11 kV substation, constructed at a cost of Rs 15 crore in Sector 7, is set to energise Vasundhara starting next week. In addition to Sector 7, the substation will also supply power to sectors 1, 2 and 3, as well as parts of sectors 5 and 9. Currently, the substation at Sector 16 supplies power to sectors 1, 2 and 3, and the upcoming substation is expected to alleviate the load on the existing substation. "We will make the new substation in Sector 7 operational by June 3 or 4. Its trials and synchronisation are complete. UP Awas Vikas constructed it and handed it over to usWe are now waiting for its feeder code from the grid, expected by next week, after which we will make the substation operational," said Amit Saxena, executive engineer of the Ghaziabad power department, PVVNL. According to Saxena, the new substation is set to benefit around 12,000 consumers across these sectors.
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Delhi High Court Seeks Response on Plea Challenging Notification Empowering Police to Issue Social Media Takedown Notices
New Delhi: Delhi High Court sought the response of LG VK Saxena on a plea challenging a notification issued by him empowering police to issue takedown notices for social media content. A division bench of Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela issued a notice to LG and the union ministry of electronics and information technology, asking them to file replies within six weeks. The court listed the matter for further hearing on Sept 17. The bench was hearing a plea filed by the 'Software Freedom Law Center' challenging the legality and constitutional validity of the notification issued by LG that designated Delhi Police as the nodal agency under the Information Technology Rules, 2021, empowering it to issue takedown notices for online content. The notification empowers Delhi Police officers to issue takedown orders to social media companies and other intermediaries to remove illegal content under the Information Technology Act. Advocate Talha Abdul Rahman, appearing for the petitioner, submitted before the court that this designation has no basis in law. Neither Section 79 of the Information Technology Act nor the IT Rules, 2021 confer any authority to appoint such a nodal agency. The petition stated that allowing police officers to unilaterally issue takedown notices, without judicial or independent oversight, opens the door to unchecked censorship and arbitrary restriction of constitutionally protected speech. It added that such a move violates Articles 19 and 21 of the Constitution and contradicts the landmark judgments of the Supreme Court, which emphasise the need for legal safeguards and proportionality in actions impacting fundamental rights. "The statutory power to block or remove online content is exclusively vested in the central govt under Section 69A of the IT Act, read with the Information Technology Rules, 2009. The impugned notification, by granting these powers to the police, oversteps constitutional and statutory boundaries and is, therefore, ultra vires the parent legislation," the plea said.
Time of India
21 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Centre announces honorary rank promotion for retiring CAPF, Assam Rifles personnel; check highlights, eligibility & more
Delhi LG VK Saxena with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta leaves from Ministry of Home Affairs after attending a meeting over new criminal laws, in New Delhi The Ministry of Home Affairs has approved honorary rank promotions for retiring CAPF and Assam Rifles personnel below officer rank, effective immediately. This initiative aims to boost morale by awarding a one-level higher rank to those from Constable to Sub-Inspector upon retirement. The honorary promotion will not include any additional financial or pensionary benefits. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Eligibility: Personnel must meet all promotion criteria, maintain a clean service record, and have a minimum of 'Good' rating in their last five years of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs). Integrity must be beyond doubt, and clearance from departmental inquiry and vigilance is mandatory. Personnel must meet all promotion criteria, maintain a clean service record, and have a minimum of 'Good' rating in their last five years of Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APARs). Integrity must be beyond doubt, and clearance from departmental inquiry and vigilance is mandatory. Approval process: The honorary rank will be recommended by the personnel's commanding officer and conferred on their retirement day. The honorary rank will be recommended by the personnel's commanding officer and conferred on their retirement day. Scope: This initiative is applicable only where the honorary rank exists within the personnel's service category and will not affect inter-se seniority. CAPFs Retired Rank Honorary Rank Assam Rifles Retired Rank Honorary Rank Constable Head Constable Rifleman Havildar Head Constable Assistant Sub-Inspector Havildar Warrant Officer Assistant Sub-Inspector Sub-Inspector Warrant Officer Naib Subedar Sub-Inspector Inspector Naib Subedar Subedar In a decision aimed at enhancing the dignity and morale of retiring security personnel, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday approved the conferring of honorary ranks—one level higher—on retiring personnel below officer rank in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles (AR).Effective immediately, this initiative will see retiring personnel from the ranks of Constable to Sub-Inspector being awarded an honorary promotion on their final day of service. However, the move carries no additional financial or pensionary benefits.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
RERA office being shifted to Dharamshala: HP govt in HC affidavit
The state government on Monday told the Himachal Pradesh high court through an affidavit that the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) office was being shifted to Dharamshala to congest Shimla, and it needed time to complete the formalities. The affidavit was submitted by principal secretary (housing) Devesh Kumar to the division bench of chief justice GS Sandhawalia and justice Ranjan Sharma during resumed hearing of a petition challenging a six-month extension granted to chief secretary Prabodh Saxena, filed by one Atul Sharma. The court had questioned the government on the delay in appointments of the RERA chairperson and two members. The case will now be heard on June 20. HC issues notice to CS Saxena The high court issued notice to Saxena. The petitioner contended that the extension was given in violation of the Central Services Rules and guidelines of department of personnel and training (DoPT). The petitioner argued that vigilance clearance can't be granted to an officer who is nominated in a corruption case. The petition pointed out that a chargesheet had been filed before Saxena was granted the extension, Saxena was chargesheeted in the infamous INX Media scam, in which then Union finance minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti are also named as accused. Saxena served as the director of the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) between April 2008 and July 2010. Saxena was considered frontrunner for the RERA chairperson post, but the selection committee, headed by the high court chief justice, had raised objection to his candidature.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta hails VK Saxena on completing three years as LG
New Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday lauded the three-year tenure of Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena , saying the "four-engine" government has shifted Delhi to "top gear" of growth and development. Saxena took charge as Delhi Lt Governor on May 26, 2022. His tenure was marked by a long-running battle with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) dispensation in last three years, over a host of political and governance issues. The BJP ended the decade-long AAP rule in Delhi, by winning 48 of the 70 Assembly seats in the elections held in February. Gupta in a programme held at Bharat Mandapam focused on the achievements of the BJP-led central government the past 11 years, three years of "good governance" under Delhi LG, and 100 days accomplishments of the Delhi government, a statement said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thanh Pho Ho Chi Minh: Unsold Furniture Liquidation 2024 (Prices May Surprise You) Unsold Furniture | Search Ads Learn More Undo She said that the day marked another "significant chapter in the administrative and developmental history" of the capital. "Delhi has shifted to top gear with four-engine government at the helm," Gupta said. Live Events — gupta_rekha (@gupta_rekha) The AAP leadership has attacked the BJP over various issues saying its "four engine" government failed to deliver in Delhi, citing various issues like waterlogging and complaints of rise in fees charged by private schools. Gupta said that under the "visionary leadership" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the "four-engine" government has brought to life the spirit of "development, trust, and nation first." Initiatives like Digital India , Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Ayushman Bharat , and India's "impactful presence" at global platforms like G20 reflect the country's evolving global identity, she said at the programme. "Modi ji's capable leadership has not only strengthened India as a nation but also proved that through missions like Operation Sindoor, India is fully committed to protecting the dignity and lives of its citizens," she was quoted as saying in the statement. The chief minister praised Saxena's three-year tenure, describing it as a "strong step" toward administrative reform and transparency, the statement said. She praised significant measures taken under his leadership, including Yamuna river rejuvenation , action against illegal constructions and implementation of various infrastructure modernisation projects, it added.
