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HC directs Khurda collector to dispose of trust plea against eviction within 1 month
Cuttack: Orissa high court on Tuesday directed the Khurda district collector to dispose of within a month a grievance petition filed by a temple trust regarding eviction proceedings from the Khandagiri caves located on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar. Justice S K Panigrahi ordered that "no coercive action shall be taken against the petitioner till the disposal of the grievance petition", restraining eviction proceedings initiated by the authorities. The dispute arose after Maa Barabhuja Temple Managing Trust, which oversees worship and welfare activities in the area, submitted a grievance petition to the commissioner-cum-secretary of the general administration (GA) department on Oct 28, 2024, seeking alienation or lease of 0.156 acres of scheduled land across five plots in use by the trust. Despite its cultural and religious significance, eviction notices were served on the trust by the authorities on Nov 8 that year. The Khandagiri caves, protected by the Archaeological Survey of India since 1912, are a heritage site dating back to 2nd century BC and associated with Jainism. However, over the decades, the caves have also become the site of Hindu religious practices. Cave numbers 8 and 9 are used for the worship of Barabhuja Thakurani and Mahavir (Hanuman), while Jangleswar Mahadev is worshipped in another cave. The annual 'Magh Saptami Mela', organised every Feb by the state govt in collaboration with the trust and local organisations, draws thousands of devotees, including monks who stay in the caves. The trust, recognised by the commissioner of endowments, also manages free facilities such as toilets, kitchens and rest areas at the base of the hill. Despite the the Board of Revenue forwarding the trust's petition to the Khurda collector on Dec 6, 2024, no action has been taken, the trust stated in its petition. Taking note of the facts and submissions, Justice Panigrahi disposed of the petition with a directive to the collector to take appropriate action "within one month from the date of production/presentation of a certified copy of this order". The order comes as a temporary relief to the trust and the local religious community, allowing the continuation of their longstanding activities while their claim is under official consideration.
Business Recorder
14-06-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
KP allocates record Rs547bn under ADP
PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has earmarked a record allocation of Rs547billion under the Annual Development Program for Financial Year 2025-26, showing an increase of more than 40 percent as compared to the last fiscal year. Of the total allocation, Rs195 billion are earmarked for settled districts — reflecting a 21 percent increase from the previous year. For the tribal districts, Rs294 billion are proposed to cover both current expenditures and development work, according to the budget documents. The ADP for financial year 2025-26 includes 1342 ongoing and 810 new development schemes. A sum of Rs7,251.442 million has been allocated to complete 46 schemes in the agriculture department including 28 ongoing and 18 new schemes. KP govt to present Rs2trn budget today However, an amount of Rs1,563.961 million has been set aside to complete 31 schemes in the departments of auqaf, hajj, religious & minority affairs, including 18 Ongoing and 13 new projects. Also, a sum of Rs 1,631.997 million has been allocated to complete 31 schemes in Board of Revenue including 21 ongoing and 11 new projects. Likewise, an amount of Rs45,600 million has been allocated to complete four schemes in district ADP. An amount of Rs10,859.223 million has been earmarked to complete 74 schemes in drinking water and sanitation sector including 50 ongoing and 24 new projects. Under the ADP fiscal year 2025-26, a sum of Rs13,513.127 million has been tagged to complete 96 schemes in elementary and secondary education including 67 ongoing and 29 new schemes. An amount of Rs 4,797.802 million has been earmarked to complete 59 schemes of energy and power department including 41 ongoing and 18 new projects. Similarly, a sum of Rs Rs93.261 million has been set aside to complete 5 schemes in the environment department including three ongoing and two new projects. An amount of Rs1,219.705 million has been allocated to complete 24 projects in establishment and administration departments including 15 ongoing and 9 new projects. Also, a sum of Rs248.181 million has been allocated to complete 12 schemes in excise, taxation and narcotics control department, including five ongoing and seven new projects. An amount of Rs338 million has been allocated to complete 4 ongoing projects in the finance department. For the food department, a sum of Rs338.001 million has been earmarked to complete eight projects including 6 ongoing and two new schemes. An amount of Rs4,239.615 million is tagged to complete 62 projects in the forestry department including 33 ongoing and 29 new projects. A huge chunk of Rs27,240.244 million has been allocated to complete 182 projects in the health department including 89 ongoing and 93 new projects. For higher education, Rs6,274.241 has been allocated to complete 63 projects including 49 ongoing and 14 new projects. For the home department, Rs 6,997.224million has been allocated to complete 46 ongoing and 22 new projects. For the housing department, Rs817.463 million has been earmarked to complete 11 ongoing and five news projects. For the industries department, Rs2,853.865 million has been allocated to complete 18 ongoing and 22 new projects. A sum of Rs81 million has been allocated to complete six projects in the information department including four ongoing and two new projects. For the labour department, Rs210.430 million has been allocated to complete three ongoing and 3 new projects. An amount of Rs6,460.661 million has been allocated to complete 42 projects in the Law and Justice Department, including 32 ongoing and 10 new projects. For Livestock & Dairy Development, an amount of Rs4,078.87 million has been set aside to 23 ongoing and 22 new projects. For the Local Government department, a sum of Rs5,978.676 million has been allocated to complete 13 ongoing and 11 new projects. For the Mines & Minerals development, an amount of Rs290.173 million has been allocated to complete five ongoing and eight new projects. For Multi Sectoral Development, Rs 54,279.801 million has been allocated to complete 71 ongoing and 60 new projects. For the Population Welfare department, Rs 646.27 million has been earmarked to complete four ongoing and four new projects. For the Public Private Partnership, Rs250.000million has been allocated to complete one ongoing scheme. Under the ADP 2025-26, for relief & rehabilitation, a sum of Rs 3,200.214 million has been earmarked to complete 26 schemes including 22 ongoing and four new projects. For the roads and infrastructure development, an amount of Rs 53,641.613million has been allocated to complete 583 schemes including 362 ongoing and 221 new projects. For the royalties & cess development, a sum of Rs6,500.84 million has been allocated to complete 11 projects including four ongoing and seven new projects. An amount of Rs1,548.590 has been earmarked to complete 22 schemes in the Science and Information Technology department, including 15 ongoing and seven new projects in the next financial year. For the social welfare department, an amount of Rs1,785.737 has been allocated to complete 32 schemes including 24 ongoing and eight new projects. For the sports department, a sum of Rs8,883 million has been earmarked to complete 51 schemes including 32 ongoing and 19 new projects. For the tourism development, an amount of Rs4,466.126 million has been set aside to complete 60 projects including 37 ongoing and 23 new projects. An amount of Rs1,285.195 million has been allocated to complete 10 schemes in the transport department including five ongoing and five new projects. For urban development, an amount of Rs44 9,345.238 million has been allocated to complete more than 44 projects including 35 ongoing and 9 new projects. For the water sector, an amount of Rs25,105.204 million has been allocated to complete 220 projects including 151 ongoing and 69 new projects in the upcoming fiscal year. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
12-06-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Sindh CM Murad calls pre-budget meeting on June 13
Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad has called the provincial cabinet's meeting on Friday, June 13, 2025, to discuss the annual budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, as well as supplementary and development expenditures. According to a notification issued by the Services, General Administration and Coordination Department (Cabinet Section), the meeting, will now be held in the Committee Room of the Chief Minister's Secretariat, Karachi. The meeting's agenda includes confirmation of minutes from previous cabinet and finance committee meetings, presentation of the annual and supplementary budgets, and discussion of the Annual Development Program (ADP) 2025-26. Sindh govt to allocate 'substantial budget' for e-taxis, scooters Key agenda items also include deliberation on the Finance Bill and proposed relief measures, with inputs expected from the heads of departments such as the Board of Revenue, Sindh Revenue Board, Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control, Local Government, Agriculture, and Irrigation. The Finance Secretary will present the annual and supplementary budgets, while the Chairman of the Planning and Development Board will lead the briefing on the development programme. Sindh govt says will launch new mega projects in upcoming budget All cabinet members, relevant department secretaries, and senior officials have been requested to ensure their presence and come prepared with working papers and presentations, as per the notification signed by Section Officer (Cabinet) Sarang Ali Shaikh. The notification also calls on officials to observe formal dress code and notes that 55 sets of documents must be submitted ahead of the session.
Business Recorder
12-06-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
CM Murad calls pre-budget meeting on June 13
Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad has called the provincial cabinet's meeting on Friday, June 13, 2025, to discuss the annual budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, as well as supplementary and development expenditures. According to a notification issued by the Services, General Administration and Coordination Department (Cabinet Section), the meeting, will now be held in the Committee Room of the Chief Minister's Secretariat, Karachi. The meeting's agenda includes confirmation of minutes from previous cabinet and finance committee meetings, presentation of the annual and supplementary budgets, and discussion of the Annual Development Program (ADP) 2025-26. Sindh govt to allocate 'substantial budget' for e-taxis, scooters Key agenda items also include deliberation on the Finance Bill and proposed relief measures, with inputs expected from the heads of departments such as the Board of Revenue, Sindh Revenue Board, Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control, Local Government, Agriculture, and Irrigation. The Finance Secretary will present the annual and supplementary budgets, while the Chairman of the Planning and Development Board will lead the briefing on the development programme. All cabinet members, relevant department secretaries, and senior officials have been requested to ensure their presence and come prepared with working papers and presentations, as per the notification signed by Section Officer (Cabinet) Sarang Ali Shaikh. The notification also calls on officials to observe formal dress code and notes that 55 sets of documents must be submitted ahead of the session.
Business Recorder
12-06-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Punjab to present ‘tax-free budget' on 16th: minister
LAHORE: The Punjab government will present its annual budget for the fiscal year 2025–26 on June 16, following a short delay from the initially announced date of June 13. Finance Minister Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman confirmed the change during the Punjab Revenue Authority performance review meeting on Wednesday. He also reiterated that the expansion of the tax net will be ensured to increase revenue in the next fiscal year. Meanwhile, according to the sources, the upcoming budget will be tax-free, and no new taxes will be introduced. Estimated at over Rs1,200 billion, the new fiscal plan is expected to feature a record-breaking development outlay emphasising health, education, infrastructure, and tourism. The new budget will include over 850 development schemes and the key projects include the expansion of Nawaz Sharif Medical City in Lahore where new hospitals will be constructed under a public-private partnership model. The government also plans to roll out extensive sanitation and clean drinking water initiatives throughout Punjab. Infrastructure development remains a central priority. Moreover, the provincial transport network will be expanded to additional cities, while road and urban infrastructure projects are planned for 66 cities across the province. These initiatives reflect the government's strategy to improve public services and promote inclusive growth without imposing new tax burdens on citizens, said sources. The sources also confirmed that proposals for new taxes, submitted by the Board of Revenue and the Punjab Revenue Authority, were rejected by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. The government is instead reviewing the current tax structure to identify adjustments in existing rates where necessary. The Punjab Assembly is scheduled to convene on June 16 for the formal presentation of the budget. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
