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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Ex-min Senthilbalaji urges SC to expunge remarks in 2022 order
Former Tamil Nadu minister Senthilbalaji has urged the to expunge certain remarks in its Sept 2022 order restoring criminal complaints against him in the cash-for-job scam. On Sept 8, 2022, the top court set aside the order quashing complaints against the former minister on the basis of settlement between parties. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The top court said there was evidence of corrupt practices to secure employment in the Transport Corporation during Senthilbalaji's tenure as minister in the Tamil Nadu government (during 2011-2015) and set aside the high court's order saying that the court cannot deal with cases involving abuse of official position and adoption of corrupt practices, like suits for specific performance, where the refund of the money paid may also satisfy the agreement holder. Senthilbalaji said the observations made in the Sept 8, 2022 verdict could influence the trial court in the case and affect his right to fair trial. The top court observed in its 2022 verdict, "We are constrained to say that even a novice in criminal law would not have left the offences under the PC Act, out of the final report. The attempt of the IO (investigating officer) appears to be of one 'willing to strike but afraid to wound'." It said the state ought to have undertaken a comprehensive investigation into the entire scam, without allowing the accused to fish out one case as if it was a private money dispute. Senthilbalaji contended the trial court was likely to be prejudiced since the top court made the observations against him and it would be a violation of his right to free and fair trial under Article 21 of the Constitution. On April 27, Senthilbalaji resigned from the M K Stalin-led state cabinet after being pulled up by the top court. The apex court on April 23 asked Senthilbalaji to make a choice "between post and freedom" as it warned him of cancelling bail if he did not step down as minister in Tamil Nadu. PTI
India Gazette
07-07-2025
- India Gazette
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami flagged of 20 new AC UTC tempo traveller
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], July 7 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday flagged off 20 new air-conditioned UTC Mini (Tempo Traveller) being operated by Uttarakhand Transport Corporation at a function organised by the Chief Minister's Camp Office. He said, 'This will prove to be a very important step towards strengthening the state's transport system. With this initiative, not only will our tourists be able to enjoy the seamless facility while travelling, but this will also infuse new energy into the economic and tourism activities here... Due to Char Dham yatra, or any other occasion, Dehradun witnesses a large number of footfall...' Out of these, 10 Tempo Traveller vehicles will run on the Dehradun-Mussoorie route and 10 Tempo Traveller vehicles on the Haldwani-Nainital route. This will also reduce the problem of jams between Nainital-Haldwani and Dehradun-Mussoorie. The Chief Minister said that if this initiative is successful, the number of such services will be increased further. On this occasion, the Chief Minister also travelled from the camp office to the GTC helipad by Tempo Traveller. 'Based on its results, we will carry this initiative further and will also increase the number of mini travellers... This traveller is very convenient, and everyone will be able to enjoy the trip at an affordable price. For better transportation, we are soon going to purchase 100 more buses', he added. The Chief Minister said that the air-conditioned Tempo Traveller will prove to be important in strengthening the transport system of the state. These will provide safe, smooth and economical travel to the passengers and will also promote the economic and tourism activities of the state. He also added that the government is trying to connect every area of the state with better road networks and reliable transport services. Today, the Transport Department is providing easy travel to the public through services like digital ticketing, online booking, and tracking systems. The CM highlighted that continuous work is being done towards strengthening the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation. As a result, the Transport Corporation has been in profit for three consecutive years. The Chief Minister also added that electric buses will also be included in the bus fleet of the Transport Corporation soon, for which the process of purchasing buses is in progress. The government has resolved many problems for its employees and drivers-conductors. Be it increasing DA, implementing the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission or increasing human resources through recruitment in the corporation, work is being done for their welfare with full commitment. (ANI)
