LIC Housing slapped Rs 20,000 fine

Failure to issue sale certificate to a Mohali resident

Chandigarh, February 5

District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum-I has slapped a fine of Rs 20,000 on LIC Housing Finance Ltd. (opposite party no. 1) for its failure to issue the sale certificate to a Mohali resident.

The forum, comprising president PD Goel and members Rajinder Singh Gill and Madanjit Kaur Sahota, has also directed the opposite parties to issue the sale certificate in favour of the complainant alone in respect of the properties and to further register the same in the office of the Sub-Registrar, Dera Bassi. The respondents have been directed to pay Rs 10,000 as litigation costs.
The complainant, Satish Kumar Saini, submitted that he, along with Jasbir Kaur, a resident of Sector 40-B, Chandigarh (opposite party no. 2), in response to the sale notice for the sale of six residential properties of opposite party no. 1 situated at Dera Bassi on June 19, 2007, showed their interest in purchasing the same on March 15, 2008. However, the opposite party no. 2 changed her mind and backed out of the aforesaid proposal. Consequently, the opposite party no. 1 entered into an agreement with him on April 15, 2008, and paid the entire consideration amount whereupon the opposite party no. 1 issued the “No Due Certificate” in his favour on March 31, 2009.
He alleged that the opposite party was supposed to issue and execute the sale certificate in his favour, which they failed to do, despite repeated requests. It was also averred that he had further executed an agreement to sell in favour of Ram Piari, a resident of Dera Bassi (opposite party no. 3), on February 7, 2011, and he could not execute the sale deed in favour of the opposite party no. 3 which was due on April 30, 2011.
The counsel for the opposite party no. 1 pleaded that the opposite party no.2 never backed-out from the proposal executed on March 15, 2008 and had written various letters showing her interest to get the sale deed registered in her name. She had paid Rs 8 lakh on April 29, 2008, out of the total consideration amount of Rs 12,75,770. It was alleged that the complainant had manipulated the original documents, as the opposite party had already issued the full and final payment certificate on April 18, 2009, jointly in the name of the complainant as well as the opposite party no 2. It is further clarified that the various sale certificates in the joint name of the complainant and the opposite party No. 2 were ready; but they did not turn up to receive them.
The opposite party no. 2 pleaded that there was no occasion for her to back out from the deal. She was the co-owner in the property to the extent of 2/3rd share, as she had paid a sum of Rs 8 lakh, out of the total sale consideration of Rs 12,75,770, whereas, the complainant had paid only an amount of Rs 4.55 lakh. It was asserted that the agreement to sell, dated 15.4.2008, and No Due Certificate dated 31.03.2009, are forged and fabricated documents.
The opposite party no. 3 initially appeared in person but subsequently did not turn up. Therefore she was proceeded against exparte vide order dated April 26, 2011. The forum said once the opposite party no. 1 had issued the No Due Certificate, then they were legally bound to execute/issue the sale certificate in favour of the complainant in respect to the properties. 

Indian-origin woman in Canadian Senate

Dr Asha Seth with Canadian
 Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Ottawa - Dr Asha Seth, an obstetrician and gynaecologist based in Toronto, has become the first-ever Canadian woman of Indian origin to be nominated to the Senate, the Upper House of the Parliament of Canada. Nominated by the ruling Conservatives, she becomes the second Canadian of Indian origin after Vim Kochar to be nominated to the Senate.

An alumnus of Lucknow's prestigious King George Medical College, Asha Seth will remain Senator till December 15, 2014, as Canadian convention requires members of the Upper House to retire on attaining the age of 75 years. Her predecessor, Vim Kochar, an engineer and business manager, had, however, a shorter tenure as Senator. He was appointed on January 29, 2010 and retired in September last year. Both Vim Kochar and Asha Seth, who represented Ontario, have been the choice of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, who, of late has been able to break the Liberal stronghold in Ontario and get Conservatives a firm base in the province.Vim Kochar,

 who was born in Lahore in pre-partition India, had created history on his nomination to the Senate as no one at that time expected a technocrat-turned-businessman to be chosen for the honour. And now, Asha Seth has become the second professional, a doctor, to fill the slot and represent 1.5 million strong Indo-Canadian community in the Senate. Incidentally, both Vim Kochar and Asha Seth got the honours when they had crossed the age of 70.

From Lucknow she went to England where she completed her resident training in obstetrics and gynaecology at the Royal Berkshire Hospital. Upon moving to Canada, she continued her training at St Joseph's Health Centre and Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Since then she has been in Toronto.

As a committed Conservative, she not only vitalised several Conservative candidates in the last Parliament elections. She hosted and spearheaded the fundraising for Parm Gill, who successfully contested against chiropractor and glamour girl of Canadian politics, Ruby Dhalla. for the riding of Brampton Springdale. With Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenny as chief guest. Later she exclusively hosted every member of the Conservative Party of Canada and Senate to recognise Jason Kenny for Calgary Southeast.

Asha Seth became the first South Asian woman to be appointed in 2004 as Chair of the Province of Ontario Medal for Police Bravery Advisory Council, a position she still holds. She also is a member of the Firefighter Bravery Advisory Council of Ontario.

As an active philanthropist, Asha Seth is also involved in a number of charities serving local and international communities. She founded the NIMDAC Foundation, which raised funds for organisations such as the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Foundation for the Physically Disabled Persons, the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. She is also National Board Director of the CNIB.

Asha Seth resides in Toronto with her husband Dr Arun Seth. She has two daughters, Anila Seth Sharma, an endocrinologist and Angie Seth, an award winning journalist and news anchor, and four grandchildren.

Ludhiana boy in Georgian jail, Centre’s help sought

Chandigarh, February 4
Centre's help seek for the release of Ludhiana boy Rohit Kumar, who has been languishing in a Georgian jail for the past several months.

Rohit's mother had received a call from Georgia recently.

The caller, who identified himself as Dilbagh Singh and a friend of Rohit, told her that she should arrange to send Rs 20,000 in Georgia so that Rohit's lawyer could be paid. He said that Rohit was in jail and there was a need to hire a lawyer.

Khaira asked the MEA to instruct the Indian Embassy officials to contact Dilbagh Singh to ascertain the whereabouts of Rohit.

Sealed immigration companies includes WWICS, Career Overseas, AEIS, Sri Balaji, Conex, CSA, and Global Visas

Chandigarh - In India, the Special Investigating Team of the UT police has sealed 20 immigration firms in the city in a case of work permit fraud. As per the police case, the companies had been sending aspirants abroad on work permit visa without obtaining licence from the Protector of Emigrants, Chandigarh.
DSP (SIT) Anil Joshi said innocent persons had been cheated of lakhs by these companies, which grabbed huge amounts for preparation of various documents. The police sealed the companies after booking those in a case under Sections 188 and 420 of the IPC and Section 24 of the Immigration Act.
These companies included World Wide Immigration Consultancy Services in Sector 22, Career Overseas in Sector 17, Immigration Private Limited in Sector 17, Ray Numbes Consultant in Sector 22, Sri Balaji in Sector 17, NS Consultant in Sector 44, GEC Consultant in Sector 44, Conex in Sector 34, Pacific Consultant in Sector 34, JA Enterprises in Sector 34, Rapid Growth in Sector 8, Global Visas Consultancy in Sector 8, Visa Ways Immigration Consultant in Sector 8, Pacific Immigration Consultant in Sector 8, Future Wings Consultant in Sector 37, Palta Travels in Sector 40, CSA Immigration in Sector 35, AEIS Consultant in Sector 34, Ezy Gateway Visa Consultant in Sector 8 and Pennacle Career Consultant in Sector 8.

20 immigration firms sealed in Chandigarh

Chandigarh, February 2

The Special Investigating Team of the UT police has sealed 20 immigration firms in the city in a case of work permit fraud. As per the police case, the companies had been sending aspirants abroad on work permit visa without obtaining licence from the Protector of Emigrants, Chandigarh.

The police said innocent persons had been cheated of lakhs by these companies, which grabbed huge amounts for preparation of various documents.

The police sealed the companies after booking those in a case under Sections 188 and 420 of the IPC and Section 24 of the Immigration Act. Two persons, Mahesh Gupta of Conex in Sector 34 and Nitin Gupta, proprietor of AEIS Consultant at Sector 34, were arrested. The companies had been booked for not abiding
by the orders of the District Magistrate under Section 144 of the CrPC, which had made it compulsory for companies to furnish information to the police. The police said 153 companies furnished information with the police and only 17 were found to be having valid licence.

Dirty twenty

The 20 companies included World Wide Immigration Consultancy Services in Sector 22, Career Overseas in Sector 17, Immigration Private Limited in Sector 17, Ray Numbes Consultant in Sector 22, Sri Balaji in Sector 17, NS Consultant in Sector 44, GEC Consultant in Sector 44, Conex in Sector 34, Pacific Consultant in Sector 34, JA Enterprises in Sector 34, Rapid Growth in Sector 8, Global Visas Consultancy in Sector 8, Visa Ways Immigration Consultant in Sector 8, Pacific Immigration Consultant in Sector 8, Future Wings Consultant in Sector 37, Palta Travels in Sector 40, CSA Immigration in Sector 35, AEIS Consultant in Sector 34, Ezy Gateway Visa Consultant in Sector 8 and Pennacle Career Consultant in Sector 8.

Tackling Power Bills: Wildrose releases Commitment to Power Consumers

Before and after, the new Wildrose logo.

FORT SASKATCHEWAN, AB (January 31, 2012): Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith released the first Wildrose Commitment to Albertans today in Fort Saskatchewan detailing a plan that will help lower power bills for Alberta families and seniors.

The Wildrose will release five Commitments in key policy areas between now and the next provincial election.

The Wildrose Commitment to Power Consumers will help lower power bills for Alberta families by:

• Repealing Bill 50 so consumers will have their say on transmission lines
• Reducing transmission costs by having new generators pay a share of future line construction
• Creating a level playing field so local generators can compete with distant generators
• Reforming how electricity is bought and sold in the market
• Protecting consumers who choose the regulated rate by having short- and long-term pricing to allow for hedging
• Encouraging energy efficiency measures

“The electricity system we currently have in place just isn’t working for Alberta families. They’re paying more for electricity and nothing has been done to protect them,” Wildrose Leader Danielle Smith said. “Alberta families need a government that is on their side and working for them to help lower the cost of living. I’m confident our Commitment to Power Consumers will do that.”

Wildrose Candidate for Fort-Saskatchewan-Vegreville Shannon Stubbs said families in her constituency are looking for help in reducing their power bills, especially in the winter months. She says residents in the constituency have also had to deal with massive transmission lines cutting through their property.

“It’s a double-whammy for the residents of this community,” Stubbs said. “The policies and practices of this government when it comes to electricity have put a big dent in people’s pocketbooks. By reducing the burden of transmission costs for consumers, the Wildrose is putting families first.”

The Wildrose Commitment campaign sets out new and innovative policy initiatives aimed at the interests and concerns of hardworking Alberta families.

For more information on the Wildrose Commitment to Power Consumers, or other Wildrose policies, visitwww.wildrose.ca/commitments

The Wildrose stands for free enterprise, less government, increased personal freedom and democracy.

Avtar Singh Mullanpuri died of heart attack

Mullanpur Dakha, January 31

Avtar Singh Mullanpuri, Akali leader and close aid of senior SAD leader Balwant Singh Ramoowalia, died following a heart attack at his residence this morning. He was about 60 years of age. He is survived by two children and a wife.

Starting his career in journalism, he later joined the Lok Bhalai Party led by Balwant Singh Ramoowalia. Some time back when Ramoowalia joined the SAD, Mullanpuri, too, followed suit.