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Time of India
9 hours ago
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- Time of India
Despite rights panel nudge, PU yet to build ramp for PwDs
Chandigarh: Despite being flagged by the Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC) and receiving a perfect score in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024 for "facilities for physically challenged students", Panjab University (PU) still lacks a basic access ramp at the fee counter inside the on-campus SBI branch — a facility nearly every student visits while studying at the campus. Over seven months after the PSHRC issued a notice to PU, the university claims that the responsibility of building the ramp lies with the bank. A university official said the layout plan was prepared by the PU architect office and cost estimates were submitted to SBI representatives in Jan. "We are now awaiting action from the bank," the official said. In its reply to the commission dated Nov 11, 2024, PU had stated that it was working with SBI on finalising a revised ramp layout, after which construction would begin. The university also listed a campus-wide accessibility audit, a Rs 755 crore compliance estimate under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, and a funding proposal under the Centre's SIPDA scheme. But even after these claims, there is no physical progress on the ground. While PU maintains that most buildings are accessible "up to the plinth level" and that ramps and accessible washrooms are built "on request," the lack of basic access at a high-footfall service like the fee counter has raised repeated questions about the gap between official paperwork and lived campus reality. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Unsigned reply draws flak As per information received, the document submitted to the PSHRC was unsigned and carried no name or designation of any responsible official. The commission then directed PU to file a signed reply at least a week before the next hearing — May 29, 2025. With no response received, the matter has now been adjourned to Sept 23. Registrar Prof Y P Verma said the earlier reply was prepared by the equal opportunity cell for PwDs which was sent to the commission. "It generally has a cover letter mentioning the office from which it is issued. But if the commission is specifically seeking a signed reply, we will submit it again," he said.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Time of India
Rights body acts on complaint of sexual abuse, neglect by 19-year-old from Hoshiarpur
Chandigarh: The Punjab State and Chandigarh Union Territory Human Rights Commission has taken cognisance of a complaint filed by a 19-year-old girl from Hoshiarpur, alleging prolonged sexual abuse , neglect, and police inaction . The complaint, received by the Commission on April 11, outlined allegations against the victim's stepmother and a village resident, who also served as the local sarpanch. According to the complainant, she endured repeated instances of rape and physical abuse since the passing of her biological mother in 2020. Her father, who later remarried and moved abroad, left her and her younger brother in the care of their stepmother. The girl further alleged that her stepmother was complicit in the abuse and that she was forcefully administered abortion pills. Threats involving the circulation of objectionable images and a consistent lack of police response despite multiple appeals to senior officers were also cited in the complaint. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo In response to the seriousness of the allegations, the Commission directed that the complainant be presented before the senior superintendent of police (SSP), Hoshiarpur, on April 16, for the recording of her statement and medical examination. She has been temporarily accommodated at Nari Niketan, Sector 26, Chandigarh, under protective custody. On April 21, the Commission received a follow-up report from the assistant inspector general (AIG), PSHRC, confirming that the girl appeared before the SSP and that her medical examination was completed. Based on the findings, an FIR was registered the same day under relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act at the police station concerned. The complainant continues to remain under protection at Nari Niketan and is being provided legal assistance. A request from her father to meet her was approved by the Commission, with the girl's consent, and the meeting was held within the Commission's premises. The matter is now scheduled for further hearing on May 12. The SSP, Hoshiarpur, has been instructed to submit a copy of the FIR along with an updated status report on the investigation before the next hearing. MSID:: 120552148 413 | Chandigarh: The Punjab State and Chandigarh Union Territory Human Rights Commission has taken cognisance of a complaint filed by a 19-year-old girl from Hoshiarpur, alleging prolonged sexual abuse, neglect, and police inaction. The complaint, received by the Commission on April 11, outlined allegations against the victim's stepmother and a village resident, who also served as the local sarpanch. According to the complainant, she endured repeated instances of rape and physical abuse since the passing of her biological mother in 2020. Her father, who later remarried and moved abroad, left her and her younger brother in the care of their stepmother. The girl further alleged that her stepmother was complicit in the abuse and that she was forcefully administered abortion pills. Threats involving the circulation of objectionable images and a consistent lack of police response despite multiple appeals to senior officers were also cited in the complaint. In response to the seriousness of the allegations, the Commission directed that the complainant be presented before the senior superintendent of police (SSP), Hoshiarpur, on April 16, for the recording of her statement and medical examination. She has been temporarily accommodated at Nari Niketan, Sector 26, Chandigarh, under protective custody. On April 21, the Commission received a follow-up report from the assistant inspector general (AIG), PSHRC, confirming that the girl appeared before the SSP and that her medical examination was completed. Based on the findings, an FIR was registered the same day under relevant sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act at the police station concerned. The complainant continues to remain under protection at Nari Niketan and is being provided legal assistance. A request from her father to meet her was approved by the Commission, with the girl's consent, and the meeting was held within the Commission's premises. The matter is now scheduled for further hearing on May 12. The SSP, Hoshiarpur, has been instructed to submit a copy of the FIR along with an updated status report on the investigation before the next hearing. MSID:: 120552148 413 |
