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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Eight liquor shops fined 21 lakh for price violations
Indore: The Indore district excise department levied fines totaling Rs 20.82 lakh on eight liquor shops for overcharging by selling alcohol at rates higher than permitted. The department's extensive investigation revealed evidence of price violations at 18 different liquor establishments. Following notices issued to all implicated licensees, the cases were presented by assistant excise commissioner Abhishek Tiwari to collector Asheesh Singh for resolution. Collector Singh resolved eight of these cases, imposing the aforementioned fine of Rs 20.82 lakh. This information was updated on the e-Excise portal by the Assistant Excise Commissioner. The remaining cases are expected to be resolved swiftly. The liquor shops on which fines were imposed include Composite Liquor Shops located at Palasia, Lasudia, Bengali Chauraha, Girota, Machhi Bazaar, Sanyogitaganj, Borsi, and Todi. The excise department reiterated that every liquor shop in the district is mandated to display a rate list and a QR code. Consumers can scan this QR code to view the maximum and minimum selling prices for various brands and labels of liquor, ensuring transparency and preventing price manipulation.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
PUC centres mandatory at all petrol pumps of Swachh city
I Tired of too many ads? go ad free now ndore: Indore district administration has instructed all petrol pumps on Friday to establish pollution under control (PUC) testing centres in its bid to combat air pollution. Failure to comply will result in punitive action. Also, a rigorous campaign will be launched to inspect fitness certificates of commercial vehicles, unfit ones will face strict action. The directive came during a meeting of district-level monitoring and implementation committee chaired by collector Asheesh Singh. The collector emphasised the need for a joint action plan and its effective implementation by all departments to improve air quality. As decided, strict action will be taken against industrial units causing pollution. Coal-operated industrial units have been directed to shift to PNG within a stipulated time, else strict action will be taken. Unfit vehicles and those without proper PUC certificates will be targeted. Singh stressed that fitness certificates must not be issued without thorough inspection of vehicles. He also directed that PUC certificates should be portal-based, ensuring transparency and accuracy. Action will be taken against PUC operators issuing offline certificates without proper checks. The collector said that strict action would be taken against open burning of biomass and garbage. Besides, hotspot areas with high dust levels will be identified for mechanical sweeping and regular water sprinkling. "Continuous monitoring will be maintained to prevent stubble burning in fields around urban and rural areas. Challans will be issued for violations. It was reported that effective action already took place against stubble burning, with 25 FIRs registered and fines exceeding Rs 18 lakh imposed on 837 individuals," he said.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Indore launches spl drive to clear pending revenue cases
Indore: Indore district administration initiated a rigorous campaign to resolve all pending revenue cases by July 15, 2025. This ambitious drive targets cases pending as of May 31, 2025, promising disciplinary action for negligence and rewards for excellent performance. Collector Asheesh Singh announced the initiative on Monday during a review meeting on time-limit (TL) cases and CM Helpline applications. Under this drive, if a case remains unresolved by the deadline, applicants who report it will receive a Rs 5,000 reward. This amount will be recovered from the concerned revenue officer's salary, ensuring strict accountability. Singh emphasised that this mechanism aims to foster timely action and responsibility among officials. The campaign will employ AI-based cameras to monitor the timely presence of officials in revenue courts, promoting transparency and discipline. Collector Singh stated that this initiative is not just about clearing backlogs but also about setting new standards for administrative accountability. The step came in light of a farmer consuming 'toilet cleaner' in an ADM's cabin during the last weekly public hearing and dying as his around 2.25 bigha land was allegedly encroached and his application was reportedly not heard by the officials concerned. Following a probe, the then Naib Tehsildar, Patwari, and a clerk were suspended. Besides, a departmental inquiry was ordered against them, along with a revenue inspector. During the meeting, Collector Singh also reviewed CM Helpline applications, urging swift and positive resolution, especially for cases pending over 50 days. He also assessed the progress of the proposed transfer of the Cantonment Grain Market.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Complete registration for cashless treatment scheme in three days, hosps told
Indore: In a significant move to ensure immediate and free medical care for road accident victims, Indore district administration on Saturday informed city-based hospitals about Cashless Treatment Scheme-2025 of Centre. This scheme allows anyone injured in a road accident to receive cashless treatment, with a maximum cover of Rs 1.5 lakh. Collector Asheesh Singh, in a meeting with hospital operators in district, issued directives for effective implementation of the scheme. He stressed that providing prompt and free treatment to critically injured road accident victims must be a priority. All hospitals are required to complete their registration for the scheme within the next three days. He urged hospital operators to adhere to prescribed procedures under the scheme and to coordinate closely with the district road safety committee. All departments, hospitals, and institutional heads concerned have been directed to ensure compliance with the Cashless Treatment Scheme so that every person injured in a road accident receives timely and appropriate treatment. He reiterated that providing timely treatment and assistance to the injured is a priority for the state govt. In addition, the state govt has also implemented Rahvir Yojana. Under this scheme, individuals who transport road accident victims to a hospital for treatment will receive Rs 25,000. The collector stated that all hospitals must register within the next three days, allowing the scheme to be fully operational within the next seven days. The meeting clarified that under this scheme, if a person is injured in a motor vehicle accident, they will receive cashless treatment at a designated hospital for a maximum of seven days. Treatment at any other hospital after an accident will only be permitted for stabilization procedures, after which the patient must be transferred to a designated hospital for further treatment. The scheme provides a maximum of Rs 1.5 lakh in cashless treatment per victim. The smooth implementation of the scheme will be monitored by the district road safety committee, constituted under Section 215(3) of the Motor Vehicles Act-1988.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
17 modified food vehicles get licence cancellation notices for blocking traffic
Indore: In a concerted effort to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety, Indore regional transport office has issued notices to 17 modified vehicles being used for selling juice and other food items on city streets, to cancel their licences. These vehicles, often parked on side walks and roadsides, significantly impede traffic. The action was taken on the directives of collector Asheesh Singh during a recent road safety committee meeting, where he called for strict measures against illegally modified vehicles. Following the order, the municipal corporation provided the transport department with a list of 17 such vehicles seized during anti-encroachment drives. Consequently, the transport department issued notices to owners of these vehicles, demanding a response within seven days. Vehicle owners are required to appear at transport office with their vehicles and documents within the stipulated period. If a vehicle is found to be illegally modified during inspection, its registration will be cancelled. Vehicle owners must also present all relevant documents. ARTO Rajesh Gupta confirmed that notices have been issued to all vehicles on the list received. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Вот что поза во сне говорит о вашем характере! Удивительные Новости Undo Among the vehicles identified, six are registered in other states, specifically Gujarat and Maharashtra. ARTO Gupta stated that information regarding these interstate vehicles has been retrieved from the 'Vahan' portal. To facilitate registration cancellation, letters will be sent to the respective transport departments in those states. All vehicle details have been extracted from the portal, and notices have been dispatched to their registered addresses. This initiative is part of a broader directive from the district administration to take action against all vendors selling goods from vehicles on city footpaths and roads. Going forward, modified vehicles found in violation will be seized, and their registrations will be cancelled. Collector Asheesh Singh specifically ordered this action during the ongoing crackdown on footpath encroachments.
