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DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2013 (PAGE 9) Problem in Nirbhay cruise Political leaders meet Prez, seek Ansari expresses strong missile identified: Antony justice for '84 riots victims displeasure over disruptions in RS NEW DELHI, May 8: NEW DELHI, May 8: dren were murdered, women Sanjeet Kumar (JMM), Namo NEW DELHI, May 8: lar disruptions of the proceed- taken up on 21 days in the Upper Scientists have identified the Seeking justice for the vic- were murdered, old people were Nageshwar Rao (TDP), Expressing strong displeas- ings. House in this session due to pan- problem in Nirbhay cruise mis- tims of 1984 anti-Sikh riots, murdered, (but) not a single per- Chaudhary Ranveer (INLD), ure over the total wash out of the "Has the membership of this demonium or disruptions. The leaders of various political par- son has been put behind bars," Vishwamohan Kumar, sile, which led to its malfunction second part of the Budget ses- august body assessed the impact discussion on general budget, ties today met President Pranab Punjab's deputy chief minister Kaushalendra Kumar and V of disruptive behaviour on pub- and appropriation bills related to during the first test flight last sion, Rajya Sabha Chairman Mukherjee and sought his inter- Sukhbir Badal told reporters Mahato (all JD-U), all Akali and lic opinion?" he asked. both the general and railway month, and corrective design is Hamid Ansari today asked MPs vention in directing the after meeting the President. BJP MPs from Punjab, MLAs The Chairman also posed as budget also could not take place. being implemented, Defence whether they have assessed the Government to order a Supreme Today's meeting came and Ministers besides some to whether time had not come to Similarly a discussion on Minister A K Antony today said. "impact of disruptive behaviour Court-monitored SIT probe into against the backdrop of the pub- other leaders of various parties. bridge the "growing gap" atrocities on women and girl In a written reply in Rajya on public opinion". Sabha, he said, "Scientists have the violence. lic outcry over the acquittal of Sukhbir Badal said leaders between the rules of procedures child listed in the wake of the Top leaders of BJP and Congress leader Sajjan Kumar and representatives of nearly all "The record of the work identified that Inertial and the need felt by different Delhi child rape case also Shiromani , alongwith in an anti-Sikh riots case by the political parties of this country done, and not done, is in the Navigation System has malfunc- remained inconclusive due to those of Shiv Sena, Samajwadi court. Sikhs are protesting met the President of public domain and in no need of sections of the House to voice tioned and corrective continuous disruptions of the Party, TDP, JMM, INLD, BJD and against his acquittal and requesting for justice to the vic- commentary...The experience of their opinion on matters of con- design/modification are being cern. proceedings. JD-U handed over a memorandum demanding reopening of the tims of the 1984 riots in which this session, and particularly of Senior Congress leader implemented." He noted that this has to be to President Mukherjee, asking case against him along with thousands of sikhs were killed in second half, should induce cogi- , who is a member On whether the missile him to direct the Central govern- action against the other guilty of the aftermath of former Prime done in an orderly manner to achieved only partial success, Antony said, "Yes. Except for cov- tation on a number of matters of the Upper House from Delhi, ment for acceptance of their 1984 riots. Minister 's killing. arising out of situations in which preserve the dignity of the said, "When Parliament ering the full range by flying in all way points, all the objectives demands in addressing the griev- The delegation of leaders "We requested the President House. set for the cruise missile functionality have been met fully." the House finds itself in its daily becomes dysfunctional, the ances of the Sikh community. demanded that an appeal be filed that it is not a matter of just one Ansari's remarks suggesting Maintaining that the missile had a perfect launch with the nav- functioning," the Chairman said nation becomes dysfunctional." The leaders including L K by the State immediately against community or of Punjab or of the need for some change in pro- igation systems correctly touching the "first way point", he said, before adjourning the House Singh, who had been the Advani and , the acquittal of Sajjan Kumar any one single political party. It cedures are significant in the Chairman of the Ethics "Deviation was observed while going to second way point. When who came together at the initia- and government takes steps to is an issue which involves the sine die. backdrop of a number of disrup- Committee of the Rajya Sabha the deviation extended the safety limit, mission abort command tive of Punjab Chief Minister ensure day-to-day hearing and complete nation," he said. Posing three questions tions in proceedings in recent in the past, recalled that he had was issued from the ground and the destruction mechanism inside Parkash Singh Badal, demanded disposal of the appeal within Badal said since 1984 there before the members, which he times by members, who wanted given a report but "it was the missile was activated." an independent and impartial three months. has been a continuous effort by said need to be addressed, to raise a particular issue that respected more in the breach In reply to a separate question, the Minister said DRDO has proposed probe through a Special The leaders demanded that the police and the present gov- Ansari wondered whether the to set up a missile testing centre and a launch pad at Machilipatnam in Investigation Team(SIT) in the the challan in the FIR of 1987 ernment to protect the people "balance" between delibera- went contrary to the established than in observance". Andhra Pradesh at an estimated cost of Rs 1200 crore. 1984 'sikh genocide'. registered against Sajjan Kumar behind these murders. tions, legislations and accounta- rules. He hoped that such a thing is "The proposal is at a very initial stage. So far, only proposal for They also demanded that the in a riots case in Nangloi police "Rather than putting behind bility has been lost due to regu- Question Hour could not be not repeated in future. (PTI) requirement for land has been initiated with the Government of investigation be monitored by station be filed immediately and bars, what happened recently Andhra Pradesh." (PTI) the Supreme Court and that the probe against another Congress clearly shows how CBI was role of police officers in the riots leader Jagdish Tytler be done clearly misused to save the Over 18,000 Indians in Saudi be also probed, as to how they expeditiously and challan pre- guilty," the Punjab deputy chief Coalgate: Law Minister, did not register FIRs and did not sented against him, as the court minister said. prosecute the guilty properly has already rejected cancellation He said the delegation that led to their acquittal. report against him. requested the President to inter- seek emergency certificate AG should resign, says Sushma "We requested the President Among some of the leaders vene and set up a special SIT that today the whole nation is who were part of the delegation under the direct supervision of NEW DELHI, May 8: every 10 migrant workers. During the talks, both the NEW DELHI, May 8: looking at him, because we feel that met the President included the Supreme Court, which Over 18,000 Indians have There has been widespread sides had agreed to set up a After the Supreme Court's the present government will not Maneka Gandhi (BJP), D should monitor the investiga- approached the Indian perception that the new policy joint working group to address scathing criticism of the CBI in give justice. Since 29 years Mehtab (BJD), Ananth Geete tions into the 1984 riots directly embassy in Riyadh seeking will lead to denial of job "all immediate problems" fac- connection with the probe into when this murder of thousands and Bhawna Gawli (both Shiv in a time-bound manner and the 'emergency certificate' to leave opportunities for a large num- ing the Indian community of people took place in Delhi. Sena), Shailender Kumar and guilty should be prosecuted ber of Indians working there. alleged irregularities in 2006-09 Saudi Arabia amid concerns including issues related to Innocents were murdered, chil- Neeraj Shekhar (both SP), immediately. (PTI) Over two million Indians coal blocks allocation, BJP leader about possible job losses due overstaying Indian workers are currently working in Saudi Sushma Swaraj today demanded to implementation of a new and the new labour law. Arabia. The Saudi government that Law Minister Ashwani Kumar labour law "Nitaqat" that seeks Ravi said Government has to reserve 10 per cent jobs for was implementing the Nitaqat waived the fee of 7 Saudi and Attorney General G E CBI registers 31 graft cases against IAS, IPS officers: Govt law to cut unemployment in locals. Riyals for contribution to the Vahanvati resign immediately. the country. "ASG blamed Attorney General. NEW DELHI, May 8: State for Personnel, Public Services (Disciplinary and The Indian workers have Indian Community Welfare applied for issuance of Ravi said as per the Indian Fund by those who applied for Now Attorney General blames Law As many as 31 corruption Grievances and Pensions V Appeal) Rules, 1969, only such Mission in Riyadh, Certificate (EC) to EC and even asked the mission Minister. The fact is that all three of cases were registered by the CBI Narayanasamy told disciplinary cases against IAS increase in the number of leave the country as they had to bear processing cost of 40 them have misconducted them- against IAS and IPS officers in a written reply. and IPS officers working in the applications seeking EC was selves," Ms Swaraj tweeted. Of these 31 cases, 13 have state government that have given their passports to the Saudi Riyals (Rs 600) per since 2011, the Government said sponsors. due to Saudi authorities' cam- The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said Haren Raval had today. been disposed from investiga- imposition of penalty of dis- paign against foreign workers application. resigned as the Additional Solicitor General. tion or enquiry and 18 of them Over 18,000 applications He said government has "According to the informa- missal from service, removal for issuing 'Emergency staying in the country without "ASG has resigned. Attorney General and Law Minister should tion provided by the CBI, 31 are at different stage of investi- from service, and compulsory fulfilling laid down conditions asked the mission to provide also resign forthwith," she added. gation, he said. Certificates' to return to India temporary accommodation and cases (26 regular cases and five retirement are referred to the have been received till May 2, and not due to Nitaqat. The BJP has been demanding Prime Minister 's The CBI is awaiting sanction food to the needy Indians in preliminary enquiries) have central government. Overseas Indian Affairs "This drive affects not only resignation and removal of the Law Minister for 'interference' in CBI's for prosecution in eight cases. Saudi Arabia. been registered against IAS and Besides, disciplinary cases Minister Vayalar Ravi said in a illegal workers from India, but coal scam probe. There are also disciplinary More than 200,000 foreign- IPS officers in the country dur- in respect of all IAS and IPS written reply to a question in also from all countries from Amid the deadlock, the Budget Session of Parliament ended two ers have been deported from ing the last two years i.E. 2011, cases against 82 officers of officers on deputation at the Lok Sabha. where immigrant workers have days ahead of schedule. 2012 and current year 2012 (up Indian Administrative Service Centre are dealt by the central The embassy had started come to Saudi Arabia," he the country over the past few The Opposition had disrupted proceedings demanding the resigna- months as part of labour mar- to March 31, 2013)," Minister of and Indian Police Service. government. receiving applications for said. tions of the Prime Minister, the Law Minister and Railway Minister According to All India A delegation led by Ravi ket reforms aimed at putting Pawan Kumar Bansal. "Presently, there are discipli- issuance of EC since last week nary cases against 47 such IAS of May. had visited the Gulf nation two more Saudi nationals into pri- Mounting another scathing attack on the Congress-led UPA gov- weeks back during which it vate sector jobs, where they ernment in the alleged Coalgate scam, the Supreme Court this after- Firm action should be taken officers and 35 such IPS offi- The 'Nitaqat' law makes it expressed India's concern now make up only a tenth of noon again came down heavily on the Centre and described the CBI as cers," Narayanasamy added. mandatory for local companies a "caged parrot with many masters". (PTI) to hire one Saudi national for about the Nitaqat law. the workforce.(PTI) The apex court also expressed concern over political interference for insulting National Song: BJP in CBI investigation in coalgate scam. The court also expressed the hope that government shall legislate NEW DELHI, May 8: to make the agency independent or else the court will step in. Deploring the act of a BSP MP walking out of the Lok Sabha Mr Vahanvati defended his conduct in the case and said, "I did not see the final status report and I never summoned CBI director to my during playing of the National Song, BJP today said the Speaker office." should act "firmly" on the issue. CBI Director Ranjit Sinha in his affidavit filed on May 6 had stat- "Members have no right to insult the National Song especially ed that the draft status report submitted in the court on March 8 was when they have taken oath. The Speaker has taken the right move seen and vetted by the Law Minister, the PMO, the Attorney General by naming the MP. He has insulted Parliament," party leader and the Coal Ministry officials. (UNI) Shahnawaz Hussain told reporters outside Parliament. Supporting Speaker Meira Kumar for taking the name of BSP 'India, EU yet to reach consensus MP Shafiqur Rahman Barq, he said, "The Speaker should be more strict on this and act firmly." Barq, BSP member from Sambhal in Uttar Pradesh, was seen walking out of the House as Vande Mataram was being played on vexed issues for FTA' with all members standing in attendance. NEW DELHI, May 8: Taking exception to the incident, Kumar said, "One honourable India and the EU, which are negotiating a free trade agreement member walked out when Vande Mataram was being played. I since 2007, have yet to reach a consensus on vexed issues including take very serious view of this. I would want to know why this was duty cuts in automobile sector, Parliament was informed today. done. This should never be done again." (PTI) "Final positions are to emerge as the negotiations across various Appx 'A' to GE Kargil letter No sectors including cars are ongoing," Minister of State for Commerce 8000/GE/K-09/2013-14/04 /E8 and Industry D Purandeswari said in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha. dated 23Apr 2013. While the 27-nation bloc is pressing hard for a significant duty cut MILITARY ENGINEER SERVICES in automobile sector in the proposed Broad based Trade and Garrison Engineer Kargil, C/O 56 APO on behalf of The invites applica- Investment Agreement (BTIA), Indian industry is strongly opposed to tion from eligible enlisted Contractors of MES and enlisted/unenlistecl Contractors working such a move. with other Govt Departments meeting eligibility criteria for selection of Contractors for issue of tender of under mentioned work (s) India, Purandeswari said, is seeking "a good package on services Name Repairs to retaining walls at North & including cross border flow of IT and ITeS, movement of Indian pro- South of Suru River at Kargil. fessionals and grant of data secure status". Estimated Cost of Work(s) ` 14.00 Lakhs Completion Period 06 months Negotiations across a number of tracks including trade in goods Amount of Earnest Money ` 28,000.00 and services; investment, sanitary and phyto-sanitary measures (deal- for Contractors not enlisted ing with basic rules for food safety and animal and plant health stan- with MES. Cost of Tender For ` 500/- in the shape of DD/Banker Cheque from any dards); technical barriers to trade, trade remedies, government procure- Nationalized/Schedule Bank in favour of Garrison ment, customs cooperation and trade facilitation, dispute settlement, Engineer Kargil, Payable at Kargil for each contract. competition and intellectual property rights are underway, she said. Last date of Receipt of 13 May 2013 The Minister said so far 15 round of negotiations have been held Application Eligibility Criteria :- Class 'E' Category-" a (i) since the launch of the talks. (a)For MES Enlisted (i) Meeting enlistment criteria of MES with regard The Minister hoped that the BTIA would help in boosting bilateral Contractors to having satisfactorily completed requisite value works, trade in goods and services between India and EU. Annual turn over, (b)For other Contractors Working Capital, Fixed Assets etc. "Enhanced bilateral trade in goods and services and investment (ii) No Recovery outstanding in Govt Dcptt. flows would result from this BTIA," she added. Date of issue of Tender on or after 14 May 2013 The negotiators of India and European Union (EU) are likely to meet Dated of Receipt of Tender 04 Jun 2013 Notes:- on May 15 here in a bid to resolve contentious issues creating a road- I. Application not accompanied by requisite value DD/Bankers Cheque towards Cost of Tender shall not be considered for issue of tender. block in inking of the FTA, ahead of their ministers meeting in June. 2. Contractors not enlisted with MES will be required to enclose necessary documents to prove their eligibili- Besides in automobiles, EU is pressing for duty cuts in wines and ty as given above including Affidavit for no recovery outstanding. 3. In case of rejection of application for issue of tender, the applicant shall be refunded the cost of tender. spirits and dairy products, hike in FDI cap in the insurance sector and However, Contractor may appeal to next higher Engineer Authority i.e HQ CWE Leh, C/O 56 APO for a strong intellectual property regime. rejection of his application for issue of tender whose decision shall be final and binding and Contractor shall not be entitled to any compensation what so ever for non issue of tender. On the other hand, India wants liberalised visa norms for its profes- 4. Full Notice of Tender IAFW-2162 & Enlistment Criteria is available in all Offices of MES. sionals, data secure status and market access in services and pharma- (SPS Singh) ceuticals sector. (PTI) AGE (Contract) For Garrison Engineer

Appendix ‘A’ MILITARY ENGINEER SERVICES Garrison Engineer, 862 Engineer Works Section on behalf of President of India, invites applications from eligible enlisted contractors of MES and enlisted/un-enlisted contractors working with other Govt Departments meeting eligibility criteria for selection of contractors for issue of tender of under mentioned works :- Ser Name of work Estimated Earnest Cost of Last date of Eligibility criteria Date of issue Date of No. cost in lakhs Money tender receipt of for MES of tender receipt of application Contractors, tender Class/Category 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2. Special repair to bldg No T-43 14.50 29000.00 500/- 21.05.2013 ‘E’/a(i)&b(i) 22.05.2013 18.06.2013 & T-45 (Offrs living Accn) of 625 EME Bn at Rajouri NOTE : 1. The contractors enlisted in one class below the “Eligibility Criteria’’ given above may also apply. Accepting Officer may consider such applications in the event of inadequate response from eligible contractors. 2. Applications not accompanied by requisite value DD/Bankers cheque towards cost of Tender shall not be considered for issue of tender. 3. Contractors not enlisted with MES will be required to enclose necessary documents to prove their eligibility as given above including Affidavit for no recovery outstanding. 4. In case of rejection of application for issue of tender, the applicant shall be refunded the cost of tender. Contractor may appeal to next higher Engineer Authority i.e CWE Rajouri regarding rejection of his application for issue of tender whose decision shall be final and binding. However contractor shall not be entitled to any compensation what so ever for non issue of tender. Sd//- (Jaswant Singh) AGE (Contracts) For Garrison Engineer