IMPORTANT
CABINET DECISIONS OF
THE STATE GOVERNMENT IN THE YEAR--- 2011 |
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27December,2011 |
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its Meeting held here today approved concessional
TD timber rates to the right holders under TD Policy for the year 2011-12.
Fixation of rates of TD Timber shall be on the basis of specie-wise weighted
average sale rates of converted timber per cum (average gross auction rates)
obtained by the HP State Forest Development Corporation Limited, in the open
auction during the preceding year for calculation of TD rate. In case,
weighted average sale rate(s) of any specie are not available, TD rate of
that specie will be calculated by taking into account the TD rate(s) or
weighted average sale rate(s) of species which is nearer in utility and
quality to that species. The BPL families will be provided additional
concession so that they could avail of the facilities within their limited
resources. |
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It has been decided that the Department of Industries will set up a
Bio-Technology Park by at Aduwal, Nalagarh in district Solan over an area of
33 acres at a cost of Rs 33.66 crore under PPP Mode. Keeping in view the
factuality the Industry Department will provide for infrastructural facilities
for speedy development of BT Park which in turn will provide employment to
unemployed educated youth of the State. |
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It has been approved to extend the time period for submission of Detailed
Project Report (DPR) in respect of Small Hydro Electric Projects upto 5 MW of
capacity from 24 months to 36 months from the date of issuing consent letter
for the projects in Lahaul and Spiti by amending the Hydro Policy. Extension
upto one year shall be permissible subject to payment of extension fee of Rs.
10,000 per MW per month. |
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It has also been decided to facilitate Himachalis who have been allotted HEP
of 2 to 5 MW of capacity to allow them sale of 49 percent of their equity
shares to Non-Himachalis at any stage after allotment of a project. However,
transfer/dilution of shares by Himachali allottee to Non-Himachali will be
subject to the condition that the original allottee shall retain the
controlling interest i.e. 51 percent equity in the new entity upto two years
after actual commissioning of project. |
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It has been approved to allow change in location/elevation of 13 Small Hydro
Electric Power Projects below the capacity of 5 MW. The IPPs enhancing
generation capacity by more than 20 percent shall be liable to provide 3
percent additional free power Royalty to the State besides Upfront Premium
Pro-rata basis and capacity Addition. Rate of Rs. 1.00 lakh shall be payable
for enhancement upto 0.50 MW; Rs. 2.00 lakh for projects with enhancement in
capacity between 0.50 to 1.0 MW and Rs. 5 lakh per MW for enhancement of over
1 MW capacity. |
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It has been approved to cancel 1.5 MW Dholera Small Hydro Electric Project in
district Kangra. |
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It has been decided to provide 4757.77 MT apple procured under Market
Intervention Scheme – 2011 free of cost to HPMC for manufacturing of juice in
different Units of the Corporation. |
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It accepted the proposal to convert 92 daily wage Patwaris as contract
employees in the Department of Settlement. |
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It has been decided to hand over the possession of the Children Library in
Children Park, Solan alongwith created posts to Education Department for
operation and maintenance in future. |
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It has been decided to Amend the Recruitment and Promotion Rules of Child
Development Project Officer in Social Justice and Empowerment Department. |
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2December,2011 |
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its Meeting held here today granted approval to
the Eco-Friendly Organic Farming Policy to benefit small, medium and large
farmers, by making efficient use of local/renewable resources, improve
fertility of the soil, maximize circulation of plant nutrients and motivate
farmers to avoid use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides etc. Policy aims at
providing support services to farmers switching over to organic farming.
Critical cadres of scientific manpower with knowledge of organic agriculture
will be built up. Scientists of Dr. Y.S.Parmar University of Horticulture and
Forestry, Nauni, Solan and Chaudhary Sarvan Kumar University of Agriculture,
Palampur, will be carrying exhaustive research in organic farming besides
introducing Diploma/Certificate Courses in Organic Agriculture. |
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Approval has been granted for the procurement of citrus fruits during the
intervening period from November 21, 2011 to February 15, 2012, under Market
Intervention Scheme, through 54 Procurement Centres to be established in
different areas and per kilogram procurement price for Kinnow/Malta/Santra
fixed at Rs. 5.85; Malta for Grade B and Rs. 5.25 for Grade C respectively.
Galgal procurement price fixed at Rs. 4.15. HPMC, HIMFED and HP Agro
Industries Corporation will be designated agencies for procurement of the
fruit. Handling charges for Kinnow/Malta/Santra will be Rs. 3.50 per kg and
Galgal Rs. 1.50 per kg. |
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Approval has been granted to the Draft Mukhya Mantri Grameen Parivahan Scheme
to generate self employment to the educated unemployed youth by generating
opportunities to operate transport vehicles on various routes, besides
providing transportation facility to the villagers who have so far not been
availing the benefit of regular transport service. Vehicle owners granted
permits will be covered under Special Road Tax. Private operators plying
buses on routes not covered by HRTC buses and carrying pass holders will be
eligible for financial incentives from the State Government. 29, 22 and 17
seater bus operators, on giving undertaking of carrying pass holders, @ Rs.
2,200, Rs, 1,500 and Rs. 1,000 per month as financial incentive respectively
from the State Government. Unviable routes shall also be included on need
basis. |
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Cabinet decided to enhance the superannuation of faculty members of Medical
and Dental Colleges in the Medical Education Department in the State of
Himachal Pradesh from existing 58 to 62 years. |
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It has been decided to make Rain Water Harvesting System from the roof tops of
the buildings compulsory in the planning areas of the State by carrying
amendment in the Himachal Pradesh Town and Country Planning Rules, 1978 so
that optimum use is made of the same for non-consumption purposes. |
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Draft Himachal Pradesh Disaster Management Rules, 2011 has also been granted
approval. |
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Approval has been granted to the Amendment in fixation of circles rate for
determining stamp duty and registration fee for sale and purchase of the land
in the State. |
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It has been decided to accept the bid of M/s Ropeway and Resorts Limited,
Kolkata, for execution of Palampur-Neugal Ropeway Project in district Kangra
for construction of the same on BOT basis. |
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The selection of 150 persons for the posts of Patwari candidates in Revenue
Department. |
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It granted approval to fill up 100 posts of Junior Engineers in Public Works
Department to strengthen the field work force in the department. |
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Approval has also been granted to fill up 20 posts each of the Surveyor and
Steno-typists in Public Works Department through direct recruitment on
contract basis. |
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It has been decided to regularize the services of 5 daily wagers working in
HIMUDA as Peon/Chowkidar, on fulfillment of mandatory conditions. |
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Approval has also been granted to the revision of the provisions in the
Himachal Pradesh Land Record Manual for issuing computerized certificates
for various requirements and also simplify procedure for mutation. |
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Cabinet approved cancellation of MOU with Himachal Indage Limited for setting
up of Wineries in Nagwain in district Mandi and Pragati Nagar in district
Shimla forthwith. |
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It granted permission to put nine small mineral mines falling in Neugal Khad
of Palampur in district Kangra to public auction. |
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Approval has been granted two settlement of liabilities by HP Financial
Corporation of to the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
amounting to Rs. 67.15 crore on payment of Rs. 40 crore in 19 quarterly
instalments. |
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It granted approval to changes in location/elevation in respect of 17 Small
Hydro Power Projects as per the conditions laid down in the present Power
Policy. |
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It has been decided to upgrade the Institute for Disabled Children at Sunder
Nagar to plus two level. This will serve the hearing impared and visually
impaired children.. |
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It has been decided to open 5 Government Polytechnics in the districts of
Sirmour, Bilaspur, Kullu, Kinnaur and Lahaul and Spiti. |
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It granted permission to fill up vacancies of six Naib Tehsildars, in the
Revenue Department in Shimla Division through direct recruitment through HP
Public Service Commission. |
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It granted approval to the Amendment in the Himachal Pradesh Motor Vehicles
Rules, 1999 by incorporating provision that no vehicle owner shall paint or
exhibit any particulars or insignia other than the registration mark in the
Registration Plates of their vehicle. |
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It granted approval to the rationalization of Token Tax of public and private
transport vehicles by amending the Himachal Pradesh Motor Vehicle Rule, 1999,
Schedule-I aimed at checking traffic congestions and pollution problems. |
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It approved Amendment in Himachal Pradesh Registration of Societies
(Amendment) Act, 2011, by bringing Sports Societies also into the ambit of the
Act and raise the annual balance sheet limit from Rs. 5 lakh to Rs. 20 lakh
for publication of the same in the newspapers and save the small societies
from financial liabilities. |
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It has been decided to create one Irrigation and Public Health Division for
Finna Singh Medium Irrigation Project at Sadhwan, Nurpur, district Kangra. |
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It has been decided to transfer ownership of PWD Rest House in Main Bazar,
Hamirpur to the local Municipal Committee. |
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18November,2011 |
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its Meeting held here today granted approval to
Himachal Pradesh Public Services Guarantee Rules, 2011 aimed at providing time
bound notified services to the people by different departments by maintaining
transparency, accountability and responsiveness in the administration. The
Rules guarantee delivery of notified public services to the citizens and
penalize the officials/officers in the case of delay for non delivery of
services in critical departments such as Health, Forests, Panchayati Raj,
Revenue, Industries, Irrigation and Public Health Department, Agriculture,
Animal Husbandry, Social Justice and Empowerment Department, Home (Fire
Services) MPP& Power, Urban Development and Town and Country Planning. Every
citizen, if eligible, shall have a legal right to demand that the notified
public services are provided to him within the prescribed time limit. In case
the service is wrongfully denied or delayed, the applicant has recourse to
remedial measures under the Act/Rules including monetary compensation and
disciplinary action against the defaulting officials/officers. |
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It approved guidelines under Section 13(1) of the Right of Children to Free
and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, to simplify the admission procedure to
educational institutions in the State and to ensure that all schools follow a
system of random selection out of the applications received for admission in
class I or pre-primary class as the case may be. Each school should formulate
a policy under which admissions will take place. This Policy should include
criteria for categorization of applicants in terms of the objectives of the
school on a rational, reasonable and just basis. There shall be no profiling
of the children based on parental educational qualifications. The Policy
should be placed by the school in the public domain, given wide publicity and
explicitly stated in the school prospectus. There shall be no testing or
interviews for any child/parent falling within or outside the categories and
selection would be on a random basis. Admission should be made strictly on
above basis. |
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It has further been decided that all private educational institutions upto
middle standard shall now be recognised by the Education Department instead of
obtaining affiliation from HP Board of School Education. Schools fulfilling
prescribed norms shall be inspected by competent authorities within three
months of the self declaration made by them which shall be published by
respective District Education Officer/Deputy Director of Elementary Education
within a fortnight thereafter. The renewal period for recognition shall of
five years on payment of annual fee of Rs. 500. Each of the self declaration
and recognition application shall be admitted on payment of Rs. 5,000 for
primary and upper primary schools, class I to V and VI to VIII and Rs. 10,000
for schools having classes from I to VIII standard. |
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It agreed in principle to explore possibility of developing of Aerial Ropeway
Transportation System for transportation of Apple from Apple Belt (Apple
Growing Areas) in the State to prospective markets through Private Sector
participation and initially get conducted a pre-feasibility study in the area,
by appointing Consultant through open competitive bidding by Himachal Pradesh
Infrastructure Development Board. In the first instance the study may be
limited to the major apple growing areas of Shimla district and the scope of
work/terms and conditions of the assignment shall be finalised by the Board in
due course of time. |
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It approved Guidelines for hiring services of Cook-cum-Helper under Mid Day
Meal Scheme by the School Management Committee in the state owned educational
institutions to ensure that the students are served nutritious, fresh and
hygienic food on school days. |
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It has been decided to extend the date for submission of Annual Returns under
Himachal Pradesh Value Added Tax Rules, 2005 to November 30, 2011 to
facilitate the traders in filing their returns. |
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It granted approval to the Recruitment and Promotion Rule for the post of
Senior Lecturer (Pharmacy) (Class-I Gazetted) in the Department of Technical
Education. |
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It sanctioned four gypsies to the Department of Forest, Farming and
Environment in replacement of old vehicles. |
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9November,2011 |
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its Meeting held here today granted permission to
open 198 Timber Depots on need basis besides re-opening 57 Imported Timber
Depots, to market Imported Timber of the species which are not available in
the State. The decision has been taken in view of the timber requirement of
the users which would go a long way in saving the forest wealth of the State.
It would also help in giving boost to self employment ventures of the people
engaged in furniture manufacturing activities and reopen 301 furniture shops
closed down since August 1, 2010. |
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It approved enhancement in the loan procurement limit of Himachal Pradesh
State Electricity Board Limited from Rs. 4,000 crore to Rs. 5,000 crore and
also provide guarantee to procure Bonds worth Rs. 1,200 crore from Banks and
Financial Institutions. |
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It granted permission to permit use of distinctive flag by Chairman, Himachal
Pradesh Finance Commission on his official vehicle and red beacon and
distinctive flag by the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wild Life) on
the analogy of its counterpart in the State. |
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It approved continuation of 20 posts of Assistant Engineers upto March 31,
2012 in Public Works Department and granted permission for filling up of 8
posts of different categories on deputation and 4 posts on contract basis in
the Department of Environment, Science and Technology; 5 posts of different
categories in Himachal Pradesh Technical University on secondment basis and
one post of System Analyst by outsourcing; one post of Assistant Director
(Physics and Ballistics) in the State Forensic Laboratory, Junga through
direct recruitment on contract basis; besides upgrading the post of Senior
Law Officer (Hindi) to Assistant Legal Remembrance and Under Secretary (Law)
in the Department of Law. |
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It approved re-demarcation of jurisdiction of Nagar Panchayats of Rewalsar and
Sarkaghat in district Mandi for planned and regulated development of the area. |
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It also approved renaming of Ropari Chowk and Ropari-Jaisinghpur road via
Harot in district Kangra after Shaurya Chakra Awardee, Martyr Subedar Kehar
Singh, and Bhatoli-Malyavar road in Ghumarwin, district Bilaspur after Vir
Chakra Awardee late Shri Sukh Ram, who hailed from respective areas. |
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It granted approval to the amendment in the Himachal Pradesh Fire Department
Uniform Rules, 2005 and Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction
Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2008. |
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18October,2011 |
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its meeting held here today decided to check
monkey menace more effectively by setting up 25 Monkey Sterilization Centres
equipped with state of the art equipments to be manned by trained manpower to
achieve sterilization target of 2 lakh monkeys by June 30, 2012 and provide
cash incentive of Rs. 500 per monkey captured. Forest Guards will also be
eligible to reap benefits under the Scheme. People feeding monkeys on wayside
will be dealt with stern as per the prevalent legal provisions. The Scheme
will be implemented under the control of Wild Life Wing of Forest Department. |
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It was observed by the Cabinet that the judgement delivered by the Hon’ble
Supreme Court of India on 11th October, 2011 in the case of Suraj Industries
Private Limited V/S State of Haryana and Punjab, declaring transfer of land
through General Power of Attorney as illegal was a landmark judgement. It has
been decided to issue necessary instructions to all the Registrars and
Sub-Registrars to implement the decision in letter and spirit and implement
the provisions under Section 118 of the Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land
Reforms Act, 1972 strictly. Violation of the law laid down by the Hon’ble
Supreme Court and the provisions of Land Reforms Act will be personal
responsibility of the concerned Registrar/Sub-Registrar. |
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It approved enhancement in the daily allowance of Home Guard Volunteers from
Rs. 170 to Rs. 200 benefitting 8,000 volunteers while those deployed in tribal
areas will be getting 25 percent additional allowance. |
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With a view to preserve and honour the rich cultural heritage of the State it
has been decided to declare Winter Carnival of Manali, district Kullu, as
National Level Festival; Dussehra Festival of Jaisinghpur in district Kangra,
as State Level Festival, Fateh Divas in Nadaun in district Hamirpur, Rishi
Markandeya Krishak Vikas Avam Pashupalak Sayar Mela, of district Bilaspur,
Historic Piplu Mela of Bangana in district Una and Ekadasi Mela Devthi,
Majhgaon in district Sirmour as District Level Fairs. |
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It sanctioned creation and filling up of 8 posts of different categories in
Civil Hospital, Nurpur in district Kangra, 7 posts of different categories
in the Centre of Excellence in Dravya Guna and Medicinal Plant Project at
Joginder Nagar under Department of Ayurveda, 5 posts of Lecturer/PGT
(Commerce) in Backward Educational Blocks of Tissa, Mehla, Salooni, Pangi in
district Chamba and Shillai in district Sirmour. One post of Junior Analyst
in Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, is also allowed to be
filled up on contract basis. |
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It granted permission to Import the Brands of IMFL (EDP) upto Rs. 2,000 per
case and levy of lease/sub-lease fee on Distillery/Bottling Plant of IMFL
located in the State of Himachal Pradesh. |
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It granted approval to construction of an Inspection Hut (Rest House) of
Irrigation and Public Health Department at Thana Kalan in district Una. |
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It allowed change of ownership and possession of estate and 1771 kanal
landed properties from the name of Technical Education Department at Hamirpur
to the name of National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur. |
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It has been decided to transfer the post of Editor Gazetteer from the
Department of Language, Art and Culture to Revenue Department. |
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It approved issuance of the Letter of Intent in favour of Marketing Times
Education Foundation, New Delhi to set up Dhauladhar Hills University in
district Mandi. |
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It granted approval to Himachal Pradesh Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules,
2011, providing for renewal for 5 years in place of 2 years. |
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It granted approval to the Training and Examination Rules of Himachal Pradesh
Subordinate Accounts Services (General Branch) |
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dggIt granted approval to the Recruitment and Promotion Rules for the post of
Nursing Superintendent, Class-I, Gazetted in the Department of Health and
Family Welfare. |
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10october,2011 |
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its Meeting held here today granted approval to
execute an Agreement with Power Trading Corporation (PTC) India Limited to
extend the validity by one year, from October 31st, 2011 to October 31, 2012,
for sale of Government of Himachal Pradesh’s entitlement of free and equity
share of power in all existing and upcoming hydro projects and authorized
Principal Secretary (Power) to execute the Agreement on behalf of the
Government of Himachal Pradesh with Power Trading Corporation India Limited.
PTC shall ensure 100 percent scheduling of power with take or pay liability,
obtain most competitive price at 100 percent scheduling, ensure optimal
scheduling of power to minimize impact of Un-utilised Interchange (UI);
undertake total accounting of Government of Himachal Pradesh power and for
this purpose reconciliation of energy accounts with HPSEB Limited/HPSIDC shall
periodically carried out to identify the quantum and rate of power governed
under UI. Subsequently, reconciliation of payments shall also have to be
carried out with the Directorate of Energy on quarterly basis. PTC shall take
upon itself the payment obligation of the State Government towards SJVNL for
equity power as well as payment of long term and short term open access
charges and the UI claims beside ensuring fortnightly payment to the State
Government irrespective of receipt/non-receipt of payment from the buyer
utilities/customers, including HPSEB Limited. |
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It granted approval to notify revised minimum wages to the labourers working
in private sector under Minimum Wages Act, 1948 from Rs. 110 to Rs. 120 and
bring them at par with the labourers working in Government Sector. |
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It approved enhancement in the Honorarium (Samman Rashi) of the Freedom
Fighters in the State from Rs. 4,000 to Rs. 5,000 per month. |
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It has been decided to formulate a Scheme to honour the officers and officials
of different departments engaged in construction activities of various
projects for achieving the completion target of the projects ahead of their
scheduled time and for saving on estimated cost as well so that good workers
are encouraged and time and money also saved. |
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It has been decided to decentralize the power conferred by section 8-A of the
Himachal Pradesh Village Common Lands Vesting and Utilization Act, 1974 and
authorize all the District Collectors/Deputy Commissioners to change pool of
land vested in the State Government under the provisions of the said Act,
strictly in accordance with the provisions of Section 8-A read with section 8
of the Act, ibid, in their respective jurisdiction so as to minimize the time
taken in transfer of such lands. |
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Cabinet approved filling up of 16 vacant posts of Patwari candidates out of
the trained candidates in Revenue Department on contract basis. Three Patwaris
of district Kinnaur will be given option to opt for other district till the
vacancies become available in Kinnaur. |
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It has been decided to regularize the temporary Weighing Barrier at Barotiwala
in district Solan and sanction one post of Assistant Regional Transport
Officer, one post of Senior Assistant, two posts Clerks and 3 daily wage Home
Guards to man the same. |
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It accorded approval to the rates of High security Registration Plates for the
implementation of Rule 50 of Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 and Motor
Vehicles (New High Security Registration Plates) Order, 2001. The new High
Security Registration Plates will be tamperproof and non-removable and can
only be affixed by the approved manufacturer in the presence of Registering
Authority. The said Scheme will be applicable to the new vehicles in the
coming month and two years of grace period is allowed to old vehicles which
are already registered. |
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It granted approval to the Amendment in the Section 27 of the Punjab Excise
Act, 1914 as applicable to the State of Himachal Pradesh and to issue
ordinance thereof so that the owner of reputed brand could bottle their
produce within the State of Himachal Pradesh. This will generate additional
employment besides enhancing the revenue of the State. |
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It has been decided to declare the State Level Renuka Jee Fair as that of
International Level. |
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It approved re-designation of the post of the Chief Architect in HP PWD as
Architect-in-Chief. |
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It granted approval to the Recruitment and Promotion Rules of Section Officer
(Class-I Gazetted), Accounts Officer (Class-I Gazetted) in Environment,
Science and Technology Department; Principal Nursing Officer (Class-I Gazetted)
in the Department of Health and Family Welfare. |
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24,September,2011 |
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its Meeting held here today decided to conduct
Socio-Economic and Caste Census-2011 in the State in two phases from October
12 to November 17, 2011 in the case of Tribal Areas and from 14th November to
19th December, 2011 in non-tribal areas of the State as per the decision of
the Government of India. The Census would help in formulation of policies and
programmes for the benefit of the weaker sections of the society as also
identify the really deserving families to be covered under various poverty
alleviation programmes of the Government. Economic status of different
sections of the society would also be ascertained and ineligible persons
debarred from taking undue advantage of various social welfare schemes. |
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It granted approval to discontinuation of Board Examinations of plus one
examination in the State and the same would be conducted by the Department of
Education at its own level. |
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It decided to transfer the operation of 2,322 Rural Water Supply Schemes to
local Panchayats authorizing them to engage Jal Rakshak (Water Guards) to
undertake the smooth and regular supply of water and operational tasks where
the expenditure would be borne under NRDWP allocations/State funds. |
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It decided to renew the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) for next three
years from March 1, 2012 to February 28, 2015 besides bringing other eligible
categories under the Insurance fold. |
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It granted approval to signing of Memorandum of Understanding between Tourism
and Civil Aviation Department and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism
Corporation to provide quality catering services in the newly opened Tourist
Information Centres at Shimla (Bye-Pass), Solan, Nahan and Suketi in district
Sirmour on competitive rates. The State Government is creating a strong
network of way side amenities where besides catering services local artifacts
and gift items etc. would be made available to the tourists thereby creating
retail outlets to the local people of the respective area and generate income
avenues to them. |
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It approved amendment in the Himachal Pradesh River Rafting Rules, 2005 to
adopt new Himachal Pradesh River Rafting (Amendment) Rules, 2011 and open
Lahaul and Spiti area for river rafting water sports which till date are being
organized in Kullu-Manali on river Beas and Tattapani on River Sutlej. With
the inclusion of Lahaul-Spiti district water sports adventurers would be able
to experience virgin locations on the waters of Lahaul and Spiti valleys for
such activities. Since the construction work of Rohtang Tunnel is in progress
and on completion the land locked Lahaul valley would be opened to the
tourists all through the year and the river rafting would be an added
attraction. |
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It approved construction of bus stands at Parwanoo, Hamirpur and Una, extend
construction period from 12 to 18 months in the State on Public Private
Participation (PPP) Mode and extend the concession period to 40 years, to all
future projects, including bus stands under construction at Rohru and Palampur. |
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It approved permanent absorption of 8 employees of different categories of
AIPL and Agro Industries Corporation in Agriculture Department and allowed
filling up of ten posts of clerks and three posts of Welfare Organisers in the
Sainik Welfare Department besides elevating 29 Water Carriers to the post of
Cook in Police Department by granting them one time relaxation in the
educational qualifications of the candidates. 14 posts of different
categories have also been created in the newly created departments of
Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, OBC and Minorities and Women and Child
Development Departments to make them functional on priority. It approved
opening of Ayurvedic Health Centre at Bathara in district Shimla and setting
up of a Fire Post at Amb in district Una. |
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It also decided to upgrade the 10 bedded Ayurvedic Hospital at Una to 30
bedded hospital. |
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It granted approval for revival of the post of Divisional Engineer (Soil
Conservation) with a view to strengthen the agriculture sector. |
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It granted approval to the Draft National Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation
and Resettlement Bill, 2011. |
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It granted approval to the amended Recruitment and Promotion Rules of Joint
Director (Agriculture) in Agriculture Department, Superintendant Grade-I (Gazetted
Class-I) in the Department of Information and Public Relations and framed
Recruitment and Promotion Rules for the post of Lecturer Engineering
(Polytechnic) (Class-I Gazetted) besides approving amendment in Recruitment
and Promotion Rules for the post of Lecturer Applied Sciences and Humanities
(Class-I Gazetted), in the Department of Technical Education. |
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9 September,2011 |
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its Meeting held here today decided to adopt
revised guidelines regarding Local Area Development Fund (LADF) in relation
to Hydro Power Projects. The existing guidelines issued under the State Hydro
Policy, 2006, needed change to address some gaps and difficulties being faced
by the local areas, power producers and district administration. |
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The most important feature of the new guidelines is a provision for the manner
in which 1 percent free power to be made available by the power producer in
addition to the 12 percent free power to the State Government, shall be
allocated. This one percent free power will be distributed annually as a cash
transfer to every family in the project affected area of the project to the
extent of 85 percent. The balance 15 percent will be distributed as addition
to all the BPL families in the project affected area. This cash transfer to
each family will be based on the receipts from sale of the free power by the
Directorate of Energy every year. It will result in life long benefit to all
the families in project affected areas. It sis expected that this will give
boost to hydel project development by creating a direct interest amongst local
stake holders in the project completion. It is for the first time that such a
step has been taken by any State in the Country and it is in keeping with the
best practices of benefit sharing internationally. |
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Among other changes brought out about its revision in the Local Area
Development Fund Guidelines is a concept of separate Committees under the
district administration for each project with the project developer as Member
Secretary instead of one Committee for the entire district. Concerned MLA
shall be represented on all these Local Area Development Committees. The
guidelines enhance the autonomy of Gram Panchayats to decide on schemes to be
taken up out of the initial funding to Local Area Development Fund and in the
selection of implementation agencies. They clarify the concept of project
affected area and project affected zone and make a provision of normative
allocation of funds for schemes in the project area during construction of a
project. For smaller projects, care has been taken to ensure that wards of
Gram Panchayats alone can be defined as Project affected areas so that funds
are not spent in other places. The flexibility of number of instalments and
timing of contribution to Local Area Development Fund in the existing
guidelines has been removed and a classification based on project size has
been introduced to impart a clear focus to Committee functions, schemes that
can be taken up and the people who can benefit. |
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It has been decided launch ‘Mukhya Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojna’ (Model Village),
aimed at integrated development of selected two villages in each of the
Assembly Segment the State having more than 40 percent Scheduled Castes and
Scheduled Tribes population (a minimum of 200 souls), to create
infrastructural facilities of road network, water supply, sanitation and
street lights etc.. Rs. 10 lakh will be provided for infrastructure
development to each assembly segment under the Scheme, in addition to regular
budget provisions, and, all other government activities/schemes will be
converged to ensure that it becomes a model of development. |
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It granted approval to the revised Service Charges of Government Services
under Lok Mitra Project in the State. Revised Service Charges for
electricity bill collection would be Rs. 5 per domestic bill to be shared by
consumer and Board equally; for Nakal Jamabandi charges would be Rs. 10 per
page to be borne by the applicant while redressal of grievance/demand through
e-Samadhan would be charged at Rs. 10 per page to be borne by the citizen.
Provision of additional G2C services will also be available at Lok Mitra
Kendras. |
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It granted sanction to create 40 posts of Junior Coach in Youth Services and
Sports on contract basis and re-designate two posts of Life Safe
Guard-cum-Coach and one post of Sports Coach as Junior Coach to give renewed
momentum to the sports activities in the State, especially in rural areas and
28 posts of different categories in the office of Advocate General, Himachal
Pradesh. 4 posts of Principal (College Cadre to be filled up on direct
recruitment basis) in Higher Education Department through HP Public Service
Commission. |
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It granted approval to convert 8 B.Ed. qualified EGS Instructors as Gram Vidya
Upasak (EGS). |
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It approved relaxation of 5 percent in the minimum qualifying marks to the SCs/STs,
OBCs and Handicap categories of candidates in State Teachers Eligibility Test. |
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It granted approval for construction of multi-storey parkings at Chhota Shimla,
Sanjauli and Lift of capital town of Shimla, facilitating parking of 250,
388 and 700, respectively, total capacity of 1,338 vehicles. It would go a
long way in easing traffic congestion created by road side parking in the town
besides catering to the parking requirements of vehicles entering the capital
town from different directions. |
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It approved new Recruitment and Promotion Rules of Assistant
Director/Assistant Controller (Gazetted—Class I) in Finance Department. |
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vfggh It sanctioned vehicles for and Chairman, 4th State Finance Commission,
Director, newly created Women and Child Development Department and
Sub-Divisional Officer (Civil), Karsog. |
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18 August,2011 |
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its meeting held here today decided to expand the
scope of Integrated Scheme for Persons with Disabilities under ‘SAHYOG’ by
making the same more beneficial to the eligible physically challenged persons
and provide them better facilities of Scholarships, Vocational Training and
enhancing Incentives for Marriage etc.. Funds shall be provided for research
and development projects on disability down to block level through various
organizations and NGOs besides Universities and Medical Colleges. It has been
decided to enhance Scholarship amount to the eligible disabled and provide Day
Scholars scholarships ranging between Rs. 350 to Rs. 750 per month and
Boarders Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 2,000 per month. The income limit to avail
scholarship benefits has been enhanced from Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 2.5 lakh per
annum to bring more people under the fold of the Scheme. Marriage incentives
of disabled persons have also been enhanced substantially. Now marrying a
disabled with 40 to 74 percent disability the spouse would get Rs. 15,000
instead of Rs. 8,000 as incentive and others with 75 to 100 percent disability
the incentive amount has been enhanced from Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 25,000. In case
of couple with disability both of them will be eligible to get the
incentives. Outstanding NGO doing commendable job in the field will also be
awarded a cash prize of Rs. 10,000 and a citation. |
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It granted permission to recruit 1,293 JBT qualified teachers from 12 DIETs of
the State and 20 Teachers Training Course qualified candidates from St. Bede’s
College of 2008-10 batch, as per the existing Recruitment and Promotion Rules
and following the reservation roster including that for ex-servicemen, on
contract basis. |
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It granted approval to construct Bus Stands at Rohru and Palampur with
multi-storey parking and Shopping Mall under PPP Mode. In future the
concession period in such projects would be 40 years. |
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It approved the proposal to exempt ‘Aerial Rope Way’ for 5 years from payment
of Entertainment Duty from the date of commercialization and to reduce
Entertainment Duty on Aerial Rope Ways from existing 25 percent to 15 percent
besides bringing DTH under the ambit of Entertainment Duty. |
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It accepted the proposal to cancel allotment of the four Self Identified Mini
Hydro Electric Projects for non-compliance of the laid down norms under the
Power Policy of the State. |
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It also approved amendment in Section 26 in the Himachal Pradesh Excise Bill,
2009. |
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It restored the 10 Bedded Hospital status to Government Ayurvedic Health
Centre at Sulyali in tehsil Nurpur of district Kangra. |
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8 August,2011 |
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its meeting held here today decided to launch the
ambitious ‘Mata Shabri Mahila Sashaktikaran Yojna’ in the State and provide 50
percent subsidy to 5,100 eligible women of scheduled caste category belonging
to BPL families against the proposed target of 5,000, on purchase of LPG Gas
connection thereby relieving them from collecting fuel wood for cooking
purposes and save forests of the State. |
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It has been decided to launch a scheme for providing alternate
self-employment opportunities to sex workers in the State and name the same
suitably. The Scheme aims at providing them vocational training to make them
self dependent; rehabilitate through Skill Development Initiative Scheme (SDIS)
based on Modular Employable Skills by a network of it is identified by the
Department of Technical Education; assist in securing loans for establishing
self-employment ventures to women trained under the Scheme; provide back-ended
capital subsidy on loans provided through HP “Mahila Vikas Nigam” and to
arrange retail outlets for the products manufactured by them. |
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It granted approval to the introduction of Himachal Pradesh Special Court
Bill, 2011 and include attachment of disputed property of the accused acquired
through corrupt means, during trial period of the case, and lay the same on
the floor of the House during ensuing Monsoon Session of Himachal Pradesh
Legislative Assembly. |
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It granted extension to non achiever of established milestones IPPs executing
hydro electric projects in different parts of the State, on payment of
extension fee of Rs. 10,000 per MW per month with a view to enable IPPs obtain
clearances and start construction work within the permitted time frame with no
further extension thereafter. |
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It granted sanction to open Primary Health Centres at Churag, in Karsog
Sub-Division of district Mandi; Guru Ka Lahor in district Bilaspur; Bheri in
district Kangra and upgrade Community Health Centre at Manali to Civil
Hospital (50 bed capacity) and sanctioned 12 posts of different categories
to make the same functional. |
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It sanctioned 22 posts of different categories to make newly sanctioned
Industrial Training Institutes at Khundian in district Kangra and Dalash in
district Kullu to make both of them functional on priority. |
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Cabinet approved Amendments in the Himachal Pradesh Taxation (on Certain Goods
Carried by Road) (Amendment) Bill, 2011; Himachal Pradesh Passengers and Goods
Taxation (Amendment) Bill, 2011; Himachal Pradesh Tax on Luxuries (in Hotels
and Lodging Houses) Bill, 2011, providing traders facility of e-filing of
their returns and e-payment of tax and approved draft of Himachal Pradesh Tax
on Entry of Goods into Local Area Act, 2011, for laying the same on the floor
of the House during forthcoming Monsoon Session of HP State Legislative
Assembly for approval. |
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It decided to provide an opportunity to class IV employees of different
departments seeking promotion to Class III, to quality type test on computer
instead of manual typewriter. |
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It granted permission to Coastal Projects Limited to set up a stone crusher in
mohal Katinda, tehsil Jubbal, district Shimla to supply grit to Sawra-Kuddu
Hydro Electric Power Project as a special case. |
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It granted approval to the implementation of Food Safety and Standard Bill,
2011. The designated officers in the district shall function under the
overall supervision of District Magistrate/Collector of the district
concerned. |
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It approved Amendment in Document Writers Licensing Rules, 1971 with a view to
generate employment avenues to more educated unemployed youth in the State. |
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It approved Amendment in the Himachal Pradesh Land Revenue Act, 1954 and
Himachal Pradesh Appropriation (No. 3) Bill, 2011 for laying in ensuing
Monsoon Session of Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly. |
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It repealed the existing Recruitment and Promotion Rules of the Assistant
Professor (College Cadre) of Government Degree Colleges in Higher Education
Department; Assistant Professor (Computer Engineering) Class-I (Gazetted) in
Jawaharlal Nehru Government Engineering College, Sundernagar; Deputy Director
(Statistics) Class-I (Gazetted) in the Department of Animal Husbandry. |
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It sanctioned one car to Land Acquisition Officer, Shimla, to facilitate
frequent field visits. |
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27July,2011 |
The Grant of permission under section 118 of land by non-agriculturists in
Himachal Pradesh has been a matter of public debate and has also been raised
in the Hon’ble High Court. The Cabinet which met here under the Chairmanship
of Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister, approved Amendments in Rule
38-A(a)(2) of the Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reform Rules, 1975 with a
view to: i)
Bring in guidelines to ensure only eligible persons acquire land within strict
limits and after due diligence to ensure it is appropriate for the concerned
purpose.
ii) Plug loopholes resulting in excessive revenue loss, and
iii) Curtail discretion in the grant of permission
iv)
Ensure that persons living in Himachal Pradesh from generation to generation
will not face any hurdle in securing permission for acquiring land for a
dwelling unit or shop. |
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The amended Rule provides that for all purposes, other than for a dwelling
unit or shop, any non-agriculturist seeking to acquire land with permission
under section 118, shall need an essentiality certificate (EC) from the
concerned Department that will certify his eligibility, clearly state land
required is as per norms and that NOCs from all relevant departments and
authorities including Local Bodies have been obtained. In effect, for certain
purposes like agriculture/horticulture use where no EC was required, this has
been brought in and in cases like tourism and industry, relaxations with
regard to NOCs have been removed. |
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In the case of permission for purchase of land for dwelling unit, the
permission will be given only to person living and working in Himachal Pradesh
prior to 1972 to persons working in Himachal Pradesh for over 30 years and
duly recommended by concerned local body and to employees possessing bonafide
Himachali Certificate, to Gallantry or Padma Award Winners and to persons who
have achieved eminence in the sphere of health, education, culture, research,
public service, sports and business and are recommended by a Committee of
Principal Secretaries. |
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In the case of built up houses and flats, Section 118 is not attracted in case
of lease upto 99 years. Consequently many transactions are occurring for
flats and storeys in buildings on 99 year lease. These are registered at a
fraction of the cost of transfer by sale. The amended Rules will allow for
transfer by sale of such properties provided they are registered with the Town
and Country Planning Department. This will enable the full stamp duty to be
realized on these transactions. |
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These amended Rules and streamlined procedure will bring relief to both long
term residents of Himachal Pradesh and outsiders, by clarifying the position
on the situations where permission will be granted and where it will be
refused. |
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It was decided to repeal the HP Pre-Emption Act, 2010, which has been
attracting widespread criticism for holding up transactions relating to sale
of land. |
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It has been decided to amend the HP Land Revenue Act, 1954, to provide for:
i) Service of summons by way of publication in newspaper in
case service can not be affected at known address (this will facilitate
speedier disposal of revenue cases, specially partition cases).
ii) Option of having mutation based on documents, entered and
attested at Tehsil/Sub-Tehsil level instead of in Patwar Circle. This will
facilitate immediate mutation of registered sales and other transactions and
provide relief to persons residing away from Patwar Circle due to employment
or other reasons. |
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It was decided to amend the HP Ceiling of Land Holding Act, 1972, to increase
the ambit of activities qualifying for exemption from ceiling limit.
Currently this is available only for hydel projects, industry and tea
gardens. Given the expanding scope of economic, social and cultural
activities, it is proposed to extend this to IT Parks, BT Parks, Tourism
Units, religious or spiritual organisations and bodies or organizations active
in the sphere of education and sports. This Act once passed by the Vidhan
Sabha will be sent to Government of India for the assent of the President of
India. |
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The Cabinet also considered the HP Lease Rules relating to Lease of government
land to rectify the shortcomings and defects pointed out by government
departments, public and concerned organisations. The new Rules streamline
purposes for which lease can be granted so as to restrict it to public
purposes of infrastructure, social and cultural activities and those with a
location specificity such as hydel projects, ropeways etc.. The Lease rates
have been standardized to 5 percent for a 99 year lease and 3.5 percent for
lease upto 40 years, with a provision for periodic revision. Sub lease of
shops in bus stand areas, parkings, etc. have been provided for to enable such
infrastructure to come up on a self sustaining basis. |
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The Cabinet also approved two amendments in the Registration Manual. The
First one does away with the requirement of an identifier where the persons
seeking to register a document possesses a photo identity card of a category
notified by the Government. The Second one seeks to prevent cash dealing by
registration clerks in revenue offices to avoid the kind of incident of
embezzlement that took place in Paonta Sahib recently. It has been approved to
present photo identity proofs of PAN Card; ADHAR Card; Photo Identity Card
issued by Central or State Government Department or a Central or State
Government Undertaking; Valid Passport; Driving License (with photo); Photo
Debit/Credit Card or Electoral Identity Card, in original by an executant or
an identified to meet the requirements of Section 103 of the Registration
Manual. This will be in addition to the existing system of identification. |
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It has been approved to enhance the taxable quantum from Rs. 2.00 lakh to Rs.
4.00 lakh in respect of small traders like halwai, dhaba owners and similar
other catering houses of small scale as also introduce electronic facilities
to the traders in the State to help them file their returns etc. conveniently
by amending the Value Added Tax Act. |
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It approved creation of Himachal Pradesh Police Fund for utilization in
improvement of traffic system/traffic signals and installation/maintenance of
electronic equipments such as CCTV etc. For this, an amount of Rs. 83 lakh
stands allotted to the Police Department. |
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It granted sanction to create 12 posts of different categories to make the 4th
State Finance Commission functional, 15 posts of technical and non-technical
categories for State Load Dispatch Centre and fill up nine posts of Junior
Auditors through direct recruitment by the Local Audit Department by carrying
recruitment of three Junior Auditors in each of the coming three years. |
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It granted sanction to construct one new Rest House by Public Works Department
at Nandpur village in Tehsil Jubbal in district Shimla to facilitate
convenient movement of field functionaries. |
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It approved 25th Annual Report of Lokayukta Himachal Pradesh for the year 2010
for presenting the same in the forthcoming Monsoon Session of Himachal Pradesh
Legislative Assembly. |
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It approved Recruitment and Promotion Rules for the post of Deputy Legal
Remembrancer-cum-Deputy Secretary (Law) (Class-I-Gazetted). |
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It sanctioned one Scorpio in replacement of the old condemned vehicles for
Animal Husbandry Department. |
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18July,2011 |
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its Meeting held here today decided to implement
Market Intervention Scheme for Apple fruits to ensure growers remunerative
price of their produce in various terminal markets and check their
exploitation at the hands of middlemen. It has been decided to procure ‘C’
grade apple fruits @ Rs. 5.25 per kg. under the Market Intervention Scheme
with effect from July 20 to October 31,2011 through 259 apple procurement
centres and HPMC, HIMFED and HP Agro Industries Corporation would be
designated procurement agencies. |
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It authorized Principal Secretary (Tourism and Civil Aviation) to the
Government of Himachal Pradesh to sign the Loan Agreement on behalf of the
State Government of Himachal Pradesh with the Asian Development Bank
authorities and procure $ 95.16 million for developing tourism infrastructure
for the State. |
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It decided to implement the condition of 15 percent release of water
immediately down stream of diversion structures of Hydel Power Projects in the
State vigorously and for the purpose of determination of minimum discharge,
the threshold value of not less than 15 percent of the minimum inflow observed
in the lean season shall be considered. |
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In view of the report of Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited,
discrepancy of elevations, preliminary stage of the 261 MW Yangthang- Khab
Project, socio-economic aspects, local preference, environmental concerns and
the technical suitability of sites, the domain of the project has been granted
approval by the Cabinet to FRL - 2,763, TWL - 2,537 meters and Gross Head 226
meters as against the allotted domain of FRL - 2,805 TWL – 2,600 meters and
Gross Head 205 meters. |
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Cabinet granted approval to introduce a Bill called ‘The Himachal Pradesh
Public Services Guarantee Bill, 2011’ before the Himachal Pradesh State
Legislative Assembly during ensuing Monsoon Session aimed at bringing about
transparence, accountability and responsiveness in the administration. The
proposed Bill will provide guarantee of the delivery of basic public services
to the citizen within a stipulated time frame and sets in place an
accountability mechanism for non delivery of notified services. |
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It approved regularization of 219 class IV daily wagers in Irrigation and
Public Health Department, who have completed 8 years of service, 240 working
days in each year, by granting them one time relaxation in educational
qualifications. |
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Cabinet granted approval to forwarding Amendment proposal of Himachal Pradesh
Lease Rules, 1993, to the Cabinet Sub Committee already constituted for the
purpose for considering changes in the Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land
Reforms Rules, 1975, and give its recommendations over the same. |
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It has been decided to provide electronic facilities to the traders in the
State by amending the Himachal Pradesh Value Added Tax Rules, 2005 which will
facilitate them in quick filing of their returns without hassles. |
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It sanctioned 30 posts of Junior Engineers (Civil, Mechanical and Electrical)
to be recruited through the Himachal Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection
Board in Irrigation and Public Health Department; 9 posts of different
categories in the Drugs Control Wing, one post of Statistical Assistant in
Municipal Council, Sundernagar; one post of Principal, 3 posts of Training
Instructors and 2 posts of Clerks in the Panchayati Raj Training Centre coming
up at Thunag in district Mandi. |
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It approved one time relaxation in the prescribed age limit as a Special Case
in favour of 9 applicants for the post of pharmacists in Health and Family
Welfare Department. |
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It approved Amendment in the Recruitment and Promotion Rules of Excise and
Taxation Officers. |
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8July,2011 |
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its Meeting held here today decided to provide 8
kgs. of wheat/wheat flour and rice per person to all ration card holders
residing in tribal and backward areas (Dodra Kwar area of district Shimla and
Bara Bhangal area of district Kangra), in relaxation of the norms of Public
Distribution System of providing 35 kgs. of ration per family per ration card
holder during the period of July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012. |
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It approved ‘Protsahan Chhatravriti Yojna’ for all categories of students
travelling a distance of over 5 kms. daily to attend government schools from
their permanent residences. Every eligible student covering a distance of 5
to 8 kms. daily will be eligible to get scholarship of Rs. 200 per month while
others travelling over 8 kms. to get Rs. 300 scholarship per month. The
Scheme is likely to benefit 22,500 students. |
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It granted approval for the policy to take over all 95 percent government
aided private schools or staff under government control subject to fulfillment
of the stipulations therein. |
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It approved hike of Rs. 300 in the monthly remunerations of the
Tailoring/Embroidery Teachers serving at gram panchayat level centres, by
increasing the same from existing Rs. 1100 to Rs. 1400 per month benefitting
2095 teachers in the State. |
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It approved the recommendations of the Committee constituted to determine the
transportation rates for ACC, Brmana, Gujrat Ambuja Cements, Darlaghat, JP and
Ambuja Cements, Nalagarh and approved transportation rate of Rs. 27.20 per
quintal for initial distance of upto 40 KMs and Rs. 68 paise per quintal for
every additional kilometer beyond 40 KMs. distance. |
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Cabinet decided to constitute a Cabinet Sub-Committee to give its
recommendations with regard to carrying amendment in the Himachal Pradesh
Tenancy and Land Reforms Rules, 1975. Shri Gulab Singh Thakur, PW and Revenue
Minister will be the Chairman of the Committee while Shri Ravinder Singh Ravi,
IPH Minister, Shri Kishan Kapoor, Industries Minister, Dr. Rajiv Bindal,
Health Minister, Shri Jai Ram Thakur, Panchayati Raj and Rural Development
Minister and Shri Mahender Singh, Transport Ministers will be its Members and
Financial Commissioner (Revenue) will be Secretary of the Committee. |
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Cabinet approved amendment in the Part Time Water Carrier Recruitment Policy
2009 to fill up 966 vacancies in Higher and Elementary Education Department on
monthly remuneration of Rs. 1200. It has been decided to include BPL also
with SC/ST/OBC and constitute selection committees under the Chairmanship of
concerned Sub-Divisional Magistrate. |
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It approved the recommendations of the Committee constituted under the
Chairmanship of Principal Secretary (Transport) to the Government of Himachal
Pradesh to give its recommendations on use of Red/Blue lights on vehicles and
decided to also allow Additional Commissioner and Joint Commissioner of Income
Tax to use red light on their vehicles. |
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It approved in principle financial model, concession period, bidding parameter
and RFP for construction of bus stands under PPP mode. |
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It approved amendment in planning upcoming ISBT Complex at Tuti Kandi, Shimla. |
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It approved bifurcation of Librarian Cadre and approved Recruitment and
Promotion Rules of the Librarian (College) Cadre and Librarian, Public Library
(State Cadre). |
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It approved fresh rules for Lecturers ( College Cadre) in Government Sanskrit
Colleges under Higher Education Department of the State by relealing the
existing Recruitment and Promotion Rules. |
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It approved amendment in Common General Direct Recruitment and Promotion Rule
for the posts of Steno-Typists (Junior Scale) and Stenographers (Senior Scale)
in different departments of the State Government. |
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27 June,2011 |
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its Meeting held here today decided to reduce VAT
on Diesel from 14 percent to 9.70 percent and zero VAT on kerosene with a
view to provide relief to the consumers from the recent price hike made by the
Centre on Petroleum products. |
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State Government has been implementing Marketing Intervention Scheme for Mango
fruits so that the growers may get remunerative price of their produce in
various terminal markets and to ensure that the exploitation by middlemen in
the trade is checked. The State Government has decided to procure ‘seedling’
and ‘grafted’ varieties of mango fruit @ Rs. 4.60 and Rs. 5.25 per kg.
respectively during the year 2011. This scheme will be implemented in the
State with effect from 1.7.2011 to 15.8.2011 and HPMC, HIMFED and HP Agro
Industries Corporation would be designated procurement agencies. 34 mango
fruit procurement collection centres would be opened which, if need be, will
be increased as per the demand. |
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Cabinet approved Policy Guidelines to provide compensation to the farmers for
damage to their crops during construction activities by Hydro-Electric
Projects in the State as relief and rehabilitation measure. |
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Cabinet decided to incorporate one female Member in the State Review Board
constituted to consider cases relating to Pre-Mature Release and Mercy
Petitions of the prisoners as also consider the cases relating to convicts
undergoing life and short term imprisonment. It approved four cases for
pre-mature release and two cases of mercy petition to forward the same to HE
the Governor for approval. |
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In fulfillment of the announcements made by the Hon’ble Chief Minister,
Cabinet granted approval to opening of 7 Ayurvedic Health Centres in the
State. The new Centres will be opened at village Viyunt Shardaghat in
district Shimla; village Samtehan, GP Tarsooh (Gwalthai) in district Bilaspur;
village Khaggal, GP Neri in district Hamirpur; village Dugilag, tehsil Manali
in district Kullu; village Tanbol, in district Bilaspur; village Arki in
district Solan and village Lounga, GP Thanadhar in district Shimla.
Permission was granted to make all of them functional by creating and filling
up the four posts of Ayurvedic Medical Officers on contract basis. |
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Cabinet agreed in principle to execute Inter-State Memorandum of Understanding
and approved the draft for setting up of ropeway between Sri Anandpur Sahib
(Punjab) to Sri Naina Devi ji (Himachal Pradesh). |
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Cabinet approved Amendment in the Recruitment and Promotion rules of Himachal
Pradesh Forest Services (HPFS) (Assistant Conservator). It also approved
fresh Recruitment and Promotion Rules for the post of Reader-cum-Ahalmad (Gazetted
) Class-I; System Analyst (Gazetted) Class-I; Section Officer (Gazetted)
Class-I and Private Secretary (Gazetted) Class-I, in the Himachal Pradesh
State Information Commission. |
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18 June,2011 |
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its Meeting held here today granted approval to
‘The Himachal Pradesh e-Stamping Rules, 2011’ for implementation in the State
to collect stamp duty electronically in addition to physical pre-printed stamp
papers for greater convenience and accountability. Authorized Collection
Centres will be set up for collection of stamp duty. The new system will
benefit the customers by fast deposit of money getting their documents
registered under one roof and avoiding repeated visits to Treasury and Bank or
Stamp Vendors. It will help in checking the pilferages.
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Cabinet approved the mechanism for running of ‘Himachal Seva Sadan’ being
constructed at a cost of Rs. 10.50 crore, in Sector 25, Chandigarh, consisting
of 23 double bed suites, attached toilets and kitchenette, 15 six bedded and 3
number 3 bedded dormitories (total 99 beds) besides one transit room of 6 bed
capacity, completely air-conditioned, to facilitate the patients and their
attendants visiting Chandigarh for treatment in PGI etc. with quality boarding
and lodging facilities at reasonable costs.
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It granted sanction to create 8 posts of Assistant Engineer (Civil) in
Irrigation and Public Health Department on regular basis. Adequate number of
posts were approved to make Himachal Pradesh Private Education Institutions
Regularity Commission functional. |
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Cabinet also granted approval for creation of 23 numbr of posts of teaching
and non-teaching categories for Government Polytechnic, Talwar, in Jaisinghpur
Sub-Division of district Kangra. |
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Cabinet granted approval for renewal of Smart Cards under National Health
Insurance Scheme upto February 28, 2012. |
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Negotiation Committee was approved for expeditious acquisition of private land
for Indo-Tibetan Border Police to raise a battalion of National Disaster
Reserve Force in Mohal Uprid, Mauja Kopra, Tehsil Nurpur, District Kangra was
also approved. It was also decided thatsimilar Negotiation Committees will be
constituted for all Departments to deal with similar cases. |
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The Cabinet also approved rationalization of Entry Tax
whereunder all Industrial inputs will now be taxed at a uniform rate of 1
percent. |
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26 May, 2011 |
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its Meeting held here today decided that
henceforth all the Ministers alongwith concerned Secretaries would convene
regular monthly Press Conferences to highlight the programmes and achievements
of the State Government in their respective departments. |
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It granted permission to reduce capacity of Shalvi Small Hydro Power Project
from 7 MW to 4.75 MW and transfer the project to HIMURJA for execution. |
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It granted permission to extend the period of Shah Nehar Project Division,
Chandran, district Kangra, alongwith its three Sub-Divisions from March 31,
2011 to March 31, 2012 as also transfer one Sub-Division Anuhi from Siddhatha
Medium Irrigation Project to Nurpur to undertake execution of Finna Singh
Medium Irrigation Project in district Kangra. |
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It also permitted filling up of two posts of Drug Inspectors in Health
Department on contract basis. |
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Cabinet accepted the Parking Development Plan of Shri Guru Singh Sabha
Gurudwara in Up-Mohal, Krishna Nagar, Cart Road, Shimla. |
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It sanctioned one Mahendra Bolero Jeep in replacement to the old Gypsy to
Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Paonta Sahib in district Sirmour, for more mobility
and one Scorpio for Director Sainik Welfare, Himachal Pradesh, Hamirpur. |
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It approved amendment in the H.P. Allotment of Government Residences (General
Pool) Rules, 1994. |
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It also approved pitch a stone in the memory of Shaheed Kehar Singh at
Government Middle School, Ropari in Tehsil Jaisinghpur, District Kangra. |
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Himachal The Cabinet also decided to constitute a Committee of Officers,
including Aviation Experts to consider and recommend the appropriate course
of action to meet the helicopter needs of the State Government |
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9 May, 2011 |
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its Meeting held here today decided to recruit
5,000 teachers of different categories in various educational institutions of
the State, in fulfillment of the Budget Assurance given by Prof. Prem Kumar
Dhumal, Chief Minister, in the HP Legislative Assembly, while presenting the
Budget Estimates for current financial year, 2011-12. It further decided to
introduce Informatics Practices as compulsory subject in the arts stream and
as optional subject in other streams in the Government Senior Secondary
Schools and to create 970 posts of Post Graduate Teachers to teach the subject
through rationalization. |
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It approved to compensate the farmers of Una and adjoining districts on
account of the loss caused in wheat production by high incidence of Yellow
Rust on different varieties of PBW-343 and PBW-502. |
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It decided to bring about uniformity in the salary and commission of all the
528 bus conductors (Bus Sahayaks) deployed with HRTC and JNNURM buses and
provide them Rs. 2000 per month as retaining fee with 2 percent commission
thereby ensuring a minimum of Rs. 3,500 to each of the bus conductors. It
granted approval for filling up of 307 posts of Class IV in all the Deputy
Commissioner and its subordinate offices in the State by secondment from the
surplus pool. |
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It granted permission to fill up 15 posts of Extension Officer (Industries) on
secondment basis from HP State Financial Corporation. |
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It decided to absorb 137 employees of closed Nahan Foundry in different
departments of the State on secondment basis. |
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It sanctioned 7 posts of teachers and 7 posts of non-teachning staff and to
fill up on contract basis except for 2 posts of peon and one post of chowkidar
which will be filled up from surplus pool and the post of sweeper will be
filled up by outsourcing to make the newly sanctioned Government Degree
College at Haripur Dhar in district Sirmour functional. |
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It approved enhancement of borrowing limit of HP State Electricity Board
Limited from Rs. 3000 crore to Rs. 4,000 crore. |
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It approved change in elevations and capacity enhancement in 23 small hydro
electric projects and to charge the Free Power Royalty etc. in accordance with
the Power Policy where the capacity enhancement is more than 20 percent. |
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Cabinet decided to allow IPPs to dispose off the power from the Project(s)
after allowing royalty in the shape of free power to the State Government, in
any manner they like in accordance with the provisions contained in the
Electricity Act, 2003 and the rules and regulations made there under. In case
of projects where capacity enhancement has already been approved, the IPP, who
have already signed the Implementation Agreements with the different clause of
mode of sale of power, will be at liberty to sign open access clause hereafter
subject to above conditions. |
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It decided to sell free power share in Karchham-Wangtoo Hydro Electric Project
through Power Trading Corporation till the project starts regular generation. |
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It granted approval to lease out State owned outdoor stadium at Nurpur for
development as Cricket Stadium to the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association for
maintenance and operation activities for a period of 30 years and further
granted approval to lease 1.61 hectares of land at Mohal Gumma, Tehsil Kotkhai,
District Shimla of HP Youth Services and Sports Department to the Himachal
Pradesh Cricket Association for development as Cricket Stadium. |
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It approved the Himachal Pradesh Private Educational Institutions (Regulatory
Commission) Rules, 2011. |
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25 April, 2011 |
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, which met here today, decided to construct modern
bus stands at Hamirpur, Chintpurni, Una, Baddi, Parwanoo, Manali and Dhalli in
Shimla on Design, Build, Operate and Transfer (DBOT) basis under PPP Mode
and approved the financial model, concessionaire period, bidding parameters
and Request for Proposal (RFP) for Development of Modern Bus Terminus and
Commercial Complex document for execution of the proposed projects. |
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Cabinet decided to continue with present policy of cost subsidy and
transport subsidy on fertilizer. It decided to initiate effective and
concrete steps to promote organic farming amongst agriculturists and
horticulturists of the State. |
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It granted approval to recruit 150 Supervisors in the Social Justice and
Empowerment Department on contract basis and 37 posts of different categories
to make the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Institute of Engineering and
Technology at Pragati Nagar in district Shimla functional on priority. |
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It sanctioned Rs. 1,27,56,689 for purchase of 11 number of chassis for Advance
Water Tender vehicles and 3 Quick Response Vehicles/Mini Water Tenders, to
strengthen the fire fighting network in the State and equip the Fire Services
Department with latest machinery and equipments. |
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It approved upgradation of Veterinary Dispensary, Lohardi (Chhota Bhangal) in
district Kangra to Veterinary Hospital and fill up the vacancies through
internalization. |
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It approved Recruitment and Promotion Rules of Personal Assistants in
all the Departments of the State Government. |
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8 April, 2011 |
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its meeting held here today decided to increase
the honorarium of part time water carriers in Education Department from Rs.
1000 to Rs. 1200 per month with effect from 1st April, 2011. This follows
budget announcement made by the Chief Minister in his budget speech for the
year 2011-12 in Vidhan Sabha on 9th March, 2011. |
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The Cabinet approved grant of salary during leave period to teachers,
lecturers, Primary Assistant Teachers, Gramin Vidya Upasaks and para teachers
appointed on contract basis from academic session 2011-12. This is also
budget announcement made by the Chief Minister while presenting the budget. As
many as 12385 teachers would benefit from this decision of the Government
which would have financial implication of Rs. 24 crore on the State exchequer
annually. |
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The Cabinet after discussing the proposal of Health Department decided to fill
up 150 posts of doctors on regular basis and also gave approval to fill 100
posts of doctors on contract basis through Walk in Interview by Director,
Health Services. |
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The Cabinet also gave its approval to renew the contract of 64 dental doctors
appointed in the year 2007 on contract basis for next six months. |
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The Cabinet also gave its approval to fill up 11 posts of Assistant Professors
in IGMC Shimla and one post of Associate Professor and six posts of Assistant
Professors in Dr. Rajendra Prasad Medical College, Tanda by way of direct
recruitment through H.P. Public Service Commission. |
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The Cabinet also approved to continue the existing nine Fast-Track Courts as
such State Scheme. |
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The Cabinet also gave approval for cancellation of allotment of small hydro
electric Projects viz. one MW Parvati Hydro Power Project in Kullu district
signed with M/s Modline Construction Private Ltd, Chandigarh, 1.5 MW Bhent
Sanghni in district Chamba singed with M/s Modline Construction Private Ltd,
Chandigarh, 1.80 MW Panchpul in district Chamba signed with M/s Janak Machines
Private Ltd, Batala, Punjab, 2.80 MW Chhatri-I and 3 MW Chaini power projects
both in Chamba district signed with Ms. Pitambar Hydel Power Project district
Kangra for not complying with requirements of the MoUs. |
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The Cabinet decided to issue Letter of Indent in favour of M/s Kot Ghai
Winery Private Ltd. Jhandewala Extension, New Delhi for setting up of Fruit
based wine and cider manufacturing industry in Jaisghati of Theog teshil in
Shimla district. All conditions necessary to set up such industries would also
be applicable for this industry. |
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The Cabinet also approved rationalization of tax structure of Himachal Pradesh
Passengers and Goods Taxation. According to rationalization Car/vehicles upto
1000 CC would be charged Rs. 1350 per annum, above 1000 CC upto 1500 CC Rs.
2400 per annum and above 1500 CC Rs. 2800 per annum. |
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The Cabinet also approved the upgradation and change of nomenclature of Health
Educator in Dr. Rajendra Prasad Medical College, Tanda to Health Educator cum
Lecturer. |
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The Cabinet also gave its approval to start BBA, MBA, B.Tech, BBA and LLB
courses by ICFAI University in Atal Shiksha Kunj, Kalu Jhanda, Baddi in Solan
district as per Evaluation Report as well as Compliance Report submitted by
the Inspection Committee and Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of
India Hyderabad respectively subject to the conditions that in subsequent
years University has to seek approval of the Government to start other courses
keeping in view available infrastructure and faculty as per the norms. |
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26 Feb, 2011 |
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its Meeting held here today granted approval to
the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education, Act, 2011, making it
mandatory for every child in the age group of 6 to 14 years of age to get them
free education and for providing congenial academic atmosphere while banning
rustication and torture etc.. Every child will be eligible to take benefit of
education near to his home while all mandatory infrastructural deficiencies
will be removed in next three years. Adequate number of teachers will be made
available to students. All such norms will be applicable to the private
educational institutions as well where mandatory 25 percent seats would be
mandatory to be made available to wards of weaker and backward sections of the
society as per the State policy provisions. All under-qualified teachers
would be required to meet the minimum eligibility conditions in next five
years while Central and State Level Advisory Committees would be constituted
to monitor the implementation of the Act. |
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It granted approval to HP State Litigation Policy outlining broad guidelines
on litigation strategies to be followed by the State Government or its
agencies with a view to reduce litigation, saving avoidable costs on
unproductive litigation, reducing litigation load on judiciary with respect to
government induced litigation which is further aimed at ensuring dispensing of
timely justice to the aggrieved parties. |
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It consented to amend the Recruitment Policy for the police constables to
rationalize the procedure and make it more transparent, practical and provide
opportunity to maximum number of youth to take part in the recruitment
process, especially youth from Gorkha Community which would henceforth be
eligible to compete for such posts with relaxed mandatory physical standard
norms on the analogy of the recruitment to Armed Forces. |
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It approved Amendment in the Policy to open GNM and BSc. Nursing training
institutes in the State. |
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It approved Amendment in Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service Rules, 1973. |
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It approved absorption of 10 surplus employees of Public Works Department and
HPMC in Treasury, Accounts and Lottery Department on secondment basis. |
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It granted approval to fill up one vacancy of District Controller, Food, Civil
Supplies and Consumer Affairs through direct recruitment. |
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It approved establishment of a new Toll Barrier at Ratyor in Tax Revenue
District, Baddi. |
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15 Feb, 2011 |
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its meeting held at Dharamshala granted approval
to recruit 165 Panchayat Sahayaks in the Department of Panchayati Raj on
contract basis by following the roster system for smooth functioning of the
gram panchayat offices and to provide educated unemployed youth employment
opportunities. |
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It granted approval to creation of 12 posts of different categories to manage
the ‘State Climate Change Centre’ at Shimla, under HP State Science,
Technology and Environment Council. |
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It approved Amendment in Articles of Association of the Himachal Pradesh Power
Corporation Limited and fixed the maximum number of Directors at nine and
further authorized the Corporation to avail loan/borrow money from Asian
Development Bank in excess of the paid up capital and free reserves of the
Company, to the extent of Rs. 3,500 crore for execution of various Hydro
Electric Projects allotted to the Corporation. |
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In order to implement the provisions of Energy Conservation Act, 2001 and to
utilize State Energy Conservation Fund for the purposes of efficient use of
energy and its conservation within State, the Government of Himachal Pradesh
decided to frame the Himachal Pradesh State Energy Conservation Fund Rules,
2011. |
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It approved the Draft Governor’s Address to be delivered by H.E. the Governor,
Himachal Pradesh, on the inaugural day of the Eleventh Session of the Himachal
Pradesh Eleventh Vidhan Sabha. |
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It approved construction of Additional Block at Circuit House, Dharamshala,
limiting its estimated cost to Rs. 2.46 crore. The proposed block would also
accommodate Ministers during the Winter Session of Assembly and save on extra
expenditure being incurred on boarding and lodging in private hotels. |
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It authorized the Department of Excise and Taxation to carry auction
proceedings for collection of tolls at Toll Barriers under the H.P. Tolls Act,
1975 for the year 2011-12 beginning from April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012. |
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It granted approval to leasing out of land at Bilaspur and Mashobra in
district Shimla for setting up of Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETI)
by UCO Bank, on a token lease payment of Re.1/- per month for 33 years. |
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It granted approval to absorb five drivers working under secondment from
different Department/Board/Corporation in the HP Secretariat and making
Amendment in the Recruitment and Promotion Rules for future recruitments in
consultation with Finance and Personnel Departments. |
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It granted approval for filling up of one post of Assistant Professor in Oral
and Maxillofacial Surgery Department of Government Dental College, Shimla. |
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In pursuance of the 74th Constitutional Amendment and Jawahar Lal Nehru
National Urban Renewal Mission requirement of carrying mandatory reforms and
resolutions adopted by the Municipal Corporation, Shimla, it has been decided
to restore possession rights of the Shimla Town forest area with the Municipal
Corporation for its preservation, conservation and maintenance. |
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It decided to issue No Objection Certificate in favour of Jagriti Sabha,
Deodhar, in district Mandi to admit 20 candidates for GNM course as per the
eligibility conditions of the Nursing Council of India. |
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It approved quashing of old and framing of new Recruitment and Promotion Rules
for the post of Senior Ski Instructor in Atal Behari Vajpayee Institute of
Mountaineering and Allied Sports, Manali. |
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It approved The Amendment in Himachal Pradesh Fiscal Responsibility and Budget
Management (Amendment) Bill, 2011. |
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It approved Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj (Extension to the Scheduled Areas)
Rules, 2011. |
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29 Jan, 2011 |
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its Meeting held here today approved constitution
of a Cabinet Sub-Committee under the Chairmanship of Revenue Minister and
comprising of Education, Irrigation and Public Health, Industries, Rural
Development and Panchayati Raj, Transport Ministers, Chief Secretary as its
Members and Principal Secretary (Personnel) as Member Secretary, to submit its
recommendations regarding Implementation of the Constitution (85th Amendment)
Act, 2001 and assignment of seniority to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
Government servants on promotion by virtue of rule of
reservation/roster. |
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It granted approval for filling upn of 225 posts of Shastri, 450 posts of
Language Teacher, 200 posts of Art Teacher and 125 posts of Physical Education
Teacher in the Department of Elementary Education in accordance with old as
well as new Recruitment and Promotion Rules. However, the selected teachers
had to acquire requisite educational qualification in accordance with the
Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 within the
specified period of time to become eligible for future benefits. |
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It approved cancellation of allotment of Raula (1.25 MW); Pher (1.75 MW);
Nalian (0.80 MW); Bourar (0.40 MW); Mallan (1.00 MW) and Uhl-II (1.00 MW).In
an endeavour to make Himachal Pradesh a ‘Polythene Free’ State of the country,
it decided to impose ban on storage and use of non-biodegradable disposable
plastic products i.e. plastic cup, plate and glass etc.. in the State from
August, 15, 2011 and any offence committed shall be liable to get fined Rs.
5,000 for littering of non-biodegradable waste by any institution/commercial
establishment and Rs. 1,000 for littering of non-biodegradable waste by
individuals in the premises of any private or commercial establishments. |
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It approved naming of Reckong Peo Chowk against the name of late Shri Thakur
Sen Negi as ‘Thakur Sen Negi Chowk’. |
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It granted sanction to filling up of one post Joint Labour Commissioner; two
posts of Excise and Taxation Officers in the Department of Excise and
Taxation; 12 posts of Civil Judge Junior Division for Subordinate Courts in
the State; 8 posts of Clerks and two posts of Stenographers in HP Public
Service Commission. Cabinet also granted permission to fill up 4 posts of
Deputy Director, 11 posts of Welfare Organiser, 5 posts of Clerks and 2 posts
of Steno Typists in the Sainik Welfare Department. |
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It accepted the proposal to enhance VAT on Tobacco and Tobacco Products from
13.75 percent to 16 percent and bring ‘beedies’ under goods taxable at special
rate under new Schedule ‘E’ of HP VAT Act, 2005. |
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It consented to authorize HP Board of School Education to hire taxi on
government approved rates to inspect private educational institutions for
affiliation. |
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It agreed to shift National Highway Sub-Division of HP Public Works Department
from Bilaspur to Shillai in district Sirmour to oversee the construction work
of the new National Highway passing through the area. |
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It approved framing of Recruitment and Promotion Rules for the post of Senior
Lecturer, Information Technology (Class-I Gazetted) and Amendment in the
Recruitment and Promotion Rules for the post of Senior Lecturer, Applied
Science and Humanities (Class-I Gazetted) in the Department of Technical
Education. |
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It granted approval to the Amendment in the Himachal Pradesh Lokayukta Act,
1983. |
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6 Jan, 2011 |
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its Meeting held here
today granted permission to create and fill up 536 posts of different
categories in different departments, Boards and Corporations of the State
Government which include 300 vacancies of Constables in Himachal Pradesh
Police through direct recruitment; 155 posts of Clerks in Education and 65
posts of Scientific, Technical and Non-Technical personnel in HP State
Science, Technology and Environment Council etc. to deliver people of the
State efficient and quality services. |
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Cabinet took cognizance of the
complaints received from different quarters and decided to convene Special
Gram Sabha Meetings throughout the State in the month of April, 2011, to
consider the complaints and carry out the additions and deletions in lists of
BPL families in accordance with laid down norms. |
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It decided to authorize the Lok
Mitra Kendras to issue copies of Domicile, Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe
Certificates to the general public by further authorizing the Revenue
Department through Director of Land Records to enter into an agreement with
two Service Centre Agencies (SCAs) approved by the State Government to make
Lok Mitra Kendras functionally operational throughout the State. |
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It approved 3 percent reservation to the
outstanding sports persons for winning Gold, Silver or Bronze Medals in All
India and National Level School Games and National Women Sports Festival
organised under Panchayat Yuva Krida Avam Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA) competitions.
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It approved filling up of 155 posts of Clerks in
the Department of Education from the Surplus Pool of the Boards and
Corporations on secondment basis. |
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It sanctioned 65 posts of scientific, technical
and non-technical categories for more effective functioning of the HP State
Science, Technology and Environment Council. |
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It granted permission to fill up 4 posts of Deputy
Superintendants of Police in the State Police through direct recruitment by HP
Public Service Commission; 3 posts of Assistant Professors in Government
Dental College, Shimla; one post of Scientific Officer in Zonal Forensic
Laboratory at Mandi. |
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Cabinet approved strengthening of the Drug
Controller Administration in the Department of Health and Family Welfare by
sanctioning one post of Drug Controller; 4 posts of Drug Inspectors and also
granted approval to ensure standardized manufacturing of quality medicines in
the State. |
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It approved creation of one post of Land
Acquisition Officer in Directorate of Energy; one post of Deputy District
Attorney, to be filled up on secondment basis; and two posts of Data Entry
Operators to be filled up by outsourcing from DOEACC; in Medical Education
Department; permanently absorb one surplus Personnel Assistant of Agro
Industrial Packaging India Limited against the post of Research Assistant in
the Department of Language and Culture |
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It approved Development Plan for Left Out Area of
Kullu Valley Planning Area to create quality public amenities of Parking lot
and Warehousing Complex at Palchan; Fruits and Vegetable Regulated Markets,
including Truck Terminals at Patlikuhal and Bandrol (Alu Ground), to
facilitate locals and visitors as also to maintain the natural grandeur of the
world famous Kullu-Manali Valley. |
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It approved implementation of Integrated Child
Protection Scheme in the State on the Guidelines issued by the Government of
India, and authorized the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment to sign
MOU with the Government of India on behalf of the Government of Himachal
Pradesh. |
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It granted approval to the Amendments in Himachal
Pradesh Lease Rules, 1993 to provide concessions to the Himachal Pradesh
Independent Power Producers allotted HEPs upto 2 MW capacity for execution, by
reducing existing lease rate from 18 percent to 15 percent. |
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It approved open auction/tender procedure to be
adopted to dispose off land owned by HPMC at Chennai by fixing reserve price
at Rs. 15,60,93,978.It also approved transfer of land owned by Agro
Industrial Packaging India Limited at Pragati Nagar in Kotkhai in the name of
Technical Education Department, free of cost, for opening of an Engineering
College. |
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1It approved setting up of a Fire Post at Theog
in district Shimla alongwith requisite staff, machinery and equipments to
serve residents of the town during emergencies etc.. |
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It granted permission to re-structure the HP
General Industries Corporation Limited to match the prevailing trends in
commercial activities in the open market.It sanctioned two motor-cycles to
Prison Department for better mobility and efficiency in its functioning. |
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Cabinet approved Amendment in the Himachal Pradesh
Panchayati Raj (Finance, Budget, Accounts, Audit, Works, Taxation and
Allowances) Rules, 2002 to authorize Takniki Sahayak to execute original
developmental works-upto Rs. 1.5 lakh; Junior Engineer-upto Rs. 5 lakh;
Assistant Engineer-upto Rs. 10 lakh and Executive Engineer above Rs. 10 lakh
in the Gram Panchayats under different developmental programmes approved by
the State Government from time to time. |
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It approved general Recruitment and Promotion
Rules for the posts of Junior Scale/Senior Scale Stenographers for direct
recruitment for all Government Departments in the State. |
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