How did you open customer’s locker without consent? U’khand HC to bank

How did you open customer’s locker without consent? U’khand HC to bank

Pankul.Sharma@timesofindia.com 16.04.2025

Dehradun : Uttarakhand high court on Tuesday asked a public sector bank to clarify which rules permit its officials to break open a customer’s locker without consent. It came after a complaint by an 86-year-old woman, Sushila Devi, who said her locker at the Bank of Baroda’s main branch in Dehradun was opened and jewellery removed in her absence in 2022. Her son, Anoop Kumar, said, “My mother kept 730 grams of gold and 950 grams of silver jewellery in the locker. Despite filing an FIR, police have not taken any action.” Kumar, the coholder, visited the bank in 2024 and discovered the locker had already been forced open. 

When he enquired about the contents, bank officials failed to give a satisfactory explanation, prompting him to file an FIR against them. Subsequently, an employee from the bank approached the court seeking to quash the FIR. His counsel said the locker was opened after multiple notices went unanswered, and that an inventory of contents was prepared and sealed at the head office. 

However, Kumar said they never received any such communication from the bank. “When I asked bank officials, they said the documents have been misplaced,” he told TOI. Kumar added that the jewellery included 21 ornaments “of high sentimental value”, some dating back to 1875. An FIR was registered in Jan this year at Dalanwala police station, alleging robbery by the concerned bank officials. During the hearing, justice Pankaj Purohit asked the bank staff ’s counsel to present the rules authorising forcible opening of locker and explain how the valuables would be returned to the complainant

‘Release PG medico’s certs as TN delayed bond service’

‘Release PG medico’s certs as TN delayed bond service’ 

TIMES NEWS NETWORK 16.04.2025

Chennai : State govt cannot withhold the certificates of an in-service candidate who was not issued a bond service within the stipulated two-year period, Madras high court has said. It also directed the state to release the certificates of a candidate who was n ot allotted bond service even after the expiry of four years. Justice N Mala passed the order on a plea moved by H P Prince, seeking a direction to the Tamil Nadu govt to return his original certificates produced at the time of joining a postgraduate higher specialty course at Madras Medical College. 

According to the petitioner, he joined the super-specialty course of Doctor of Chirurgiae (MCh) in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Madras Medical College, Chennai. He completed the course in Dec 2020 and obtained the professional degree from Dr M G R Medical University on Dec 14, 2020, as a non-service postgraduate (higher speciality) of 2020 from Tamil Nadu.

He submitted that some of his colleagues were issued call letters for counselling on Dec 15, 2021, for 79 higher specialty non-service postgraduates of the 2020-2021 batches, but he was not issued the same. He understood that there was no post vacant in the postgraduate higher specialty qualification of MCh, and so he was not offered a posting, though he was ready to comply with the bond condition. 

Recording the submissions, the judge relied on a division bench judgment of the court, which held that the bond period is coterminous with the candidates concerned. Therefore, if within the bond period of two years no offer of employment is issued for whatever reason by the govt, then the candidates cannot be held for any further period and are hence entitled to the return of their certificates.

Teen riding two-wheeler leaves 76-year-old man bedridden

Teen riding two-wheeler leaves 76-year-old man bedridden

Sindhu.Kannan@timesofindia.com 16.04.2025

Chennai : A 76-year-old man, who once led an active life, now lies confined to his bed after being struck by a scooter driven by a minor at Saligramam. The minor, who caused the accident four days ago, has been sent to a juvenile home for violation of the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Rules and his mother was arrested and later released on bail. At 7.30pm on April 11, the victim, Sampath, a resident of Kambar Street, was on his way to buy some groceries when the accident took place. 

Eyewitnesses said Sampath was walking on the side of the road when the 16-yearold boy lost control of the vehicle and rammed him, flinging him into the air. Neighbours rushed to his aid and took him to a nearby private hospital, where he was kept under observation for two days. Sampath is now bedridden. Family said doctors have diagnosed him with a brain clot, a fractured nose and hand after the accident. "My father does not have any major health issues. He took care of me and my mother, Radha. This accident has turned our lives upside down," said his son, S R Chakaravarthy, a former video jockey and character artist. “He will have to use some medicines for the rest of his life,” he said. “Many teens fail to understand the gravity of such accidents. Lack of strict enforcement has allowed them to continue using vehicles without valid licences,” he said. 

The Pondy Bazaar traffic investigation wing regis tered an FIR and arrested the minor and his mother. While the teen was booked on the charges of rash and negligent driving and his mother was facing charges for allowing him to ride the vehicle. The boy has been sent to an observation home, while his mother was released on bail. Sampath's family says they are now grappling with mounting hospital bills. Chakaravarthy also expressed concern over the growing number of underage riders in his locality, urging police to take stricter action to prevent such incidents. 

Careful parents, you’ll be caught too 

Chennai : Parents or guardians can face up to three years in jail and a fine of ₹25,000 if their underage child is involved in a road accident as per the Tamil Nadu Motor Vehicles Rules, implemented since 2022, city police said. The child will be sent to a juvenile home. On April 9, a 14-year-old boy, who drove his father’s car hit two pedestrians. One of them, Mahalingam, an elderly succumbed to the injuries at a hospital. Police arrested the boy’s father and sent the minor to an observation home. 

With summer vacation in full swing, authorities are urging parents to be extra vigilant. “Children often take vehicles without permission during holidays. If any minor is caught driving, we will take strict action against the parents,” said deputy commissioner of police, traffic, south, P Kumar. Parents will be held directly accountable for any negligence, he said. “We are not just looking at enforcement but prevention of accidents,” he added. TNN

Retirement Age Hike: CM increased the retirement age of these employees by 3 years, now they will retire at 65 years

Retirement Age Hike: CM increased the retirement age of these employees by 3 years, now they will retire at 65 years

By Shyamu Maurya

April 13, 2025

Retirement Age Hike CM increased the retirement age of these employees by 3 years, now they will retire at 65 years

Retirement Age Hike: When specialist doctors retire at the age of 58, they will be given an extension till the age of 65. That is, specialist doctors can work on contract for 7 years if they want.

Retirement Age Hike 2025: There is good news for professors of medical colleges in Punjab. The Bhagwant Mann government of the state has increased the retirement age by 3 years, after which the retirement age has increased from 62 to 65 years. This important decision was taken in the meeting of the Bhagwant Mann cabinet of Punjab on Friday.

According to the cabinet decision, the retirement age of professors teaching MBBS and MD students has increased from 62 to 65 years. 41 professors will benefit from this decision. The retirement age of medical officers i.e. specialist doctors in the health sector, which was earlier 58 years, has been increased to 65 years.

These doctors will get an extension of 7 years

The Bhagwant Mann cabinet has also decided that when specialist doctors retire at the age of 58, they will be given an extension till the age of 65. That is, specialist doctors can work on contract for 7 years if they want. Keeping in mind the last salary of these specialist doctors at the age of 58, salary will be given while giving extension on the contract.

This ordinance also approved

The cabinet meeting has approved the ordinance to amend the Punjab Law Officers (Engagement) Act, 2017. The purpose of this amendment is to give relaxation in income criteria to the candidates of Scheduled Caste community for appointment as contract based law officers in the AG Office, Punjab. Through this amendment, this reservation will now be applicable on 58 posts in the AG Office, including the posts of Senior Advocate General, Additional Advocate General, Senior Deputy Advocate General, Deputy Advocate General, Assistant Advocate General or Advocate General.

Subject: Completion of BCMET (Basic Course in Medical Education & Technology)-reg.

N-P050(20)/3/2024-PGMEB-NMC-Part(9) 1/3758365/2025 दूरभाष / Phone : 25367033, 25367035, 25367036 : 0091-11-25367024 फैक्स/Fax ई-मेल / E-mail : pgmeb_section@nmc.org.in पॉकेट -14, सेक्टर-8, द्वारका, फेस 1-, नई दिल्ली77- Pocket-14, Sector-8, Dwarka,Phase - 1, New Delhi-77 राष्ट्रीय आयुर्विज्ञान आयोग 

National Medical Commission 

Postgraduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) N-P050(20)/3/2024-PGMEB-NMC-Part(9) 

To 

1. Principal Secretary/Secretary (Health) of all States/UTS 

2. Directorate of Medical Education (DME) of all States/UTS 

Subject: Completion of BCMET (Basic Course in Medical Education & Technology)-reg.

Sir/Madam, 

Many representations have been received from faculty of medical colleges/institutes regarding the delayed availability of slots for the BCMET (Basic Course in Medical Education & Technology) from the designated institutions. Moreover, as per the representations received from the faculty, the Medical Colleges do not follow any clear norms or seniority criteria for nomination to the limited slots for BCMET courses. 

As a result, many faculty members are not getting promoted from their due date due to the delayed completion of the BCMET course. 2. In view of the requirement of the BCMET course for promotion, it is clarified that if a faculty member completes the BCMET course after the due date of promotion and submits the completion certificate, then he should be promoted from the due date of promotion. 

N-P050(20/3/2024-PGMEB-NMC-Part(9) dated 12-04-2025 

Yours faithfully, 

 (C.K. Ramaswamy) Director 

Digitally signed by Anupam Anish Chauhan Date: 12-04-2am Anish Chauhan 22:53:01 Deputy Secretary (IT, P&C) NMC

Students seek centralised intake for PharmD course

Students seek centralised intake for PharmD course 

TIMES NEWS NETWORK 15.04.2025

Ahmedabad : With Class 12 results expected soon across Gujarat, the admission process for various degree programmes is about to commence, highlighting a persistent issue with the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) programme. Unlike other technical courses in the state, the five-year PharmD course offered by Gujarat Technological University (GTU) and 31 other colleges currently operates with a decentralized admission process, raising concerns among students and parents. 

Currently, each of the 31 colleges independently conducts admissions for the PharmD programme, setting its own criteria and fee structure as the course is not regulated by the fee regulatory committee (FRC). 

This stands in stark contrast to courses like engineering, pharmacy (other than PharmD), MBA, and MCA, where admissions are managed centrally by the admission committee. Sources suggest that bringing PharmD admissions under the purview of the centralized admission committee would significantly simplify the process for students. 

It would allow them to apply through a common platform and secure admission in their preferred college without the burden of visiting multiple institutions. 

The lack of a standard policy also leads to variations in fees and application procedures, creating confusion and additional burden for aspiring students. Experts believe that including the PharmD course under the centralized admission system could ensure transparency, uniformity, and ease of access for students.

Stalin to chair meeting with V-Cs, Registrars on April 16

Stalin to chair meeting with V-Cs, Registrars on April 16

The Hindu Bureau

Chennai 14.04.2025

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin will hold a consultative meeting with Vice-Chancellors (V-Cs) and Registrars of all State universities at the Secretariat on April 16.

An official release said the agenda of the meeting would be about improving higher education in the State.

This comes in the wake of the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling last week that various Bills pertaining to universities, re-adopted by the Assembly and pending with the President, were deemed to have been granted assent.

The meeting has been called a day after the State government notified 10 university-related Acts. They were the first Bills to become laws without the assent of the President or the Governor. Though the Chief Minister had chaired meetings with V-Cs of State-run universities in the past too, the upcoming meeting assumes significance in the light of the Supreme Court judgment.

It is to be noted that the demand for grants for the Higher Education Department for 2025-26 is scheduled to be taken up for discussion and approval in the Assembly on April 24.

Meanwhile, officials of the department said that the notification of the Acts was expected to ensure that V-Cs, who were appointed by Governor R.N. Ravi, adhered to the government’s directions. There were instances where some V-Cs refused to pay heed to directions of the Higher Education Department.

Moreover, Mr. Ravi, during conferences, strongly advocated for implementing the National Education Policy (NEP). “The Governor hailed the NEP 2020 as a comprehensive, revolutionary and transformative policy. His advocacy of the NEP was at variance with the stand of the Tamil Nadu government, which constituted its own committee to draft an exclusive State Education Policy,” an official said.