Patiala/ Chandigarh
Punjab State Women Commission Chairperson Raj Lali Gill today expressed concern over the increasing number of live-in relationship cases, calling them a worrying trend for society. Addressing a Lok Adalat at the Patiala Police Lines, she stated that not only young men and women but also some married individuals are engaging in such relationships, which are weakening the social fabric. She emphasized the need to curb this issue and announced that she would recommend legal amendments to the state government on the matter.
During the Lok Adalat, Chairperson Mrs. Gill heard around 35 cases and directed police officials to reinvestigate several complaints. She also took up new cases, reaffirming the commission’s commitment to ensuring a fair hearing and timely justice for women. She highlighted that many women are unable to visit thecommission’s office in Mohali, which is why such Lok Adalats are organized across districts.
Interacting with the media after the event, Mrs. Gill reiterated the commission’s strict stance against derogatory language towards women. She urged both public figures and ordinary citizens to refrain from using offensive remarks against women. Addressing concerns regarding political pressure on the commission, she clarified that the commission operates independently, ensuring justice for victims through mediation without external influence.
Mrs. Gill further informed that since assuming charge in March 2024, the commission has received nearly 2,500 cases, of which 70% have already been resolved. These cases primarily involved marriage disputes, property conflicts, NRI marriages, dowry harassment, exploitation of women, live-in relationships, and domestic violence.
Expressing concern over growing intolerance within families, she remarked that minor disagreements are now escalating into major disputes, leading to increased family tensions and conflicts. She also pointed out that the rising number of old-age homes is another alarming trend for society.
The Lok Adalat was attended by SP (City) Harbant Kaur, Deputy Director of the Women Commission Nikhil Arora, District Revenue Officer Navdeep Singh, DSP Manoj Gorsi, SI Gurjeet Kaur, and Sakhi One Stop Centre Incharge Rajmeet Kaur.PA Mohan Kumar was also present at the event.
Last date for registration of plots without NoC extended till 31st August
Accepting strong demand of people, time extended for six months: Mundian
Bhagwant Singh Mann-led government committed to welfare of people
Chandigarh, February 28-
In accordance with the commitment of the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led State Government to ensure the convenience of the common people in availing various services, the Housing and Urban Development Department has decided to extend the last date for the facility of registration of plots without NoC to 31st August.
In a press statement issued here today, Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardip Singh Mundian said that in response to the strong demand of the people, it has been decided to extend the last date for six months. Earlier, as per the decision taken by the State Government, the time range given for registration of plots without NoC was from 1st December 2024 to 28th February 2025. Now this facility can be availed from 1st March 2025 to 31st August 2025.
Mr. Mundian said that the historic Punjab Apartment and Property Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2024 did away with the practice of No Objection Certificate (NoC) for registration of land deeds. He further said that as per the amendment any person who up to July 31, 2024, for an area up to five hundred square yards situated in an unauthorised colony, has entered into a power of attorney, agreement to sell on stamp paper, will not require any No Objection Certificate for registration of land.
The Minister further said that this amendment aims to ensure stringent control over the illegal colonies besides giving relief to the small plotholders. This is a major reprieve for the common man as the Government aimed to overcome the problem being faced by the general public in the registration of their plots and to put a check on the development of unauthorised colonies.