News for 'Redressal'

Land buy: Rehab policy not fool-proof

Land buy: Rehab policy not fool-proof

Rediff.com1 Sep 2007

The group of ministers on the rehabilitation policy has devised separate solutions for the two set of people affected by the acquisition of land by industry.

Patent board to hear Novartis' Gleevac case

Patent board to hear Novartis' Gleevac case

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

The venue of the battle by Swiss multinational Novartis AG against the rejection of its patent application for blockbuster cancer drug Gleevac will now shift to the Patent Appellate Board's office.

Kejriwal to hold public hearing at new civil lines home

Kejriwal to hold public hearing at new civil lines home

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will be holding his public hearings at his official civil lines residence from next week.

SC warns Amrapali homebuyers on dues

SC warns Amrapali homebuyers on dues

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

A bench of Justices Arun Mishra and U U Lalit said, if home buyers are not ready to pay their outstanding amount, then the court will have to bundle up the projects.

Panel set up to probe sexual harassment complaints in courts

Panel set up to probe sexual harassment complaints in courts

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

A committee has been set up to look into complaints of sexual harassment at the workplace in Allahabad high court, its bench in Lucknow and district courts across the state.

'SEZs are the law of the land'

'SEZs are the law of the land'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2007

G K Pillai, chairman of India's Board of Approval for SEZs, demystifies SEZs and the controversy surrounding them.

Why SEZs are good for India

Why SEZs are good for India

Rediff.com21 Feb 2007

G K Pillai, who heads the government's SEZ panel, demystifies SEZs and the controversy surrounding them.

Armed Forces Tribunal to be set up by govt

Armed Forces Tribunal to be set up by govt

Rediff.com29 Sep 2005

It is an important move because 7,300 cases of Armed Forces personnel are pending before the High Courts and Supreme Court.

143-cr medical negligence case dismissed

143-cr medical negligence case dismissed

Rediff.com1 Jun 2006

The National Consumer Commission on Thursday dismissed a medical negligence claim to the tune of Rs 143 crore filed by a US-based doctor who had alleged that his wife died because of negligence at a Kolkata hospital.

SC to Sahara: Explain why properties are not auctioned

SC to Sahara: Explain why properties are not auctioned

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

The Supreme Court has given troubled conglomerate Sahara a month's time to explain why a receiver should not be appointed to auction off its properties.

SBI associate banks' staff to go on strike tomorrow

SBI associate banks' staff to go on strike tomorrow

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

The All India Bank Employees Association had called for a strike on June 24,

West Bengal doctors end strike after meeting Mamata

West Bengal doctors end strike after meeting Mamata

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

The move came after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee directed Kolkata Police commissioner Anuj Sharma to deploy a nodal police officer in every hospital.

BSE to implement electronic facility for investor complaints

BSE to implement electronic facility for investor complaints

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

With an aim to reduce paper work, leading stock exchange BSE will introduce from next month (February) an electronic facility to deal with customer grievances against its trading members.

New parole norms leave Maharashtra govt trapped

New parole norms leave Maharashtra govt trapped

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

A week after formulating stringent guidelines for granting parole to the convicts, Maharashtra government appears to be in a dilemma with reports of some convicts at Yerwada central prison near Pune threatening to launch a protest.

Minorities commission gets 1st Jain member

Minorities commission gets 1st Jain member

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Social activist from Uttar Pradesh Gayarul Hasan will be the NCM chairperson, while activist and BJP leader from from Kerala George Kurian, former Maharashtra minister Sulekha Kumbhare, Jain representative from Gujarat Sunil Singhi, and Vada Dasturji Khurshed, chief priest of the Udvada Athornan Anjuman, are its other members.

I-T dept website to get a face-lift, invites suggestions

I-T dept website to get a face-lift, invites suggestions

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

The Income Tax department is set to overhaul its official website for better taxpayer interface and has invited suggestions from public in order to make the portal more user friendly.

Nurses, radiologists too on indefinite strike from Friday

Nurses, radiologists too on indefinite strike from Friday

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The nurses want redressal of issues related to pay and allowances, whereas the radiologists announced the strike after failing to reach a 'resolution with the Centre on Thursday over outstanding issues'.

'Insurers can't reassess vehicle value'

'Insurers can't reassess vehicle value'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

A consumer court has ruled that the insurance companies are not allowed to re-assess the market value of an insured vehicle, once a policy for a specific amount is issued against the requisite payment.

Blacklisting no solution, NGOs call for reform

Blacklisting no solution, NGOs call for reform

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

The recent blacklisting of 600 NGOs by the Union rural development ministry was meant to stem the rot in the functioning of its autonomous body called Council for Advancement of People's Action And Rural Technology or Capart.

Cabinet nod for steps to boost liquidity in realty sector

Cabinet nod for steps to boost liquidity in realty sector

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, allowed contractors to move to the new, speedier arbitration process, approved the release of 75 per cent of the amount in dispute against bank guarantees and provided for a conciliation board comprising independent domain experts in new contracts.

Air Deccan to pay Rs 75,000 compensation for delay

Air Deccan to pay Rs 75,000 compensation for delay

Rediff.com28 Dec 2006

Air Deccan has been asked by the state consumer commission to pay Rs 75,000 as compensation to members of two families who were left stranded at the aiport here owing to flight delays due to technical problem.

No substance found in BSF jawan's allegations: MHA

No substance found in BSF jawan's allegations: MHA

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

The home ministry conveyed to the PMO that there was no shortage of rations at any post in paramilitary forces and quality check is being conducted regularly.

RBI wants code of conduct for banks on customer rights

RBI wants code of conduct for banks on customer rights

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

The RBI is thinking of a model code of conduct for banks, to ensure customer rights in line with the earlier charter it had framed in this regard.

Good Governance Day: Modi promises open-door administration

Good Governance Day: Modi promises open-door administration

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

On 'Good Governance Day', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said efforts are being made for "re-engineering" of government processes as part of the promise to provide an "open and accountable administration".

Citibank told to pay Rs 50,000: deficient service

Citibank told to pay Rs 50,000: deficient service

Rediff.com14 Sep 2006

Holding the bank responsible for deficiency in service, the Delhi State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has asked it to pay the compensation amount within a month.

Priests are not workmen under ID Act: HC

Priests are not workmen under ID Act: HC

Rediff.com11 Sep 2006

"It is clear that a pujari in a temple does not do any manual, unskilled, skilled, technical, operational, clerical or supervisory work," Justice Shiv Narayan Dhingra said setting aside an order passed by the Industrial Disputes Redressal Tribunal.

Infosys's Mysore expansion hailed

Infosys's Mysore expansion hailed

Rediff.com4 Feb 2006

Hurriyat ready for talks with Centre: Mirwaiz

Hurriyat ready for talks with Centre: Mirwaiz

Rediff.com9 Jan 2006

However, he said the Centre needed to fulfil its previous commitments.

BCCI inducts Sorabjee, Ray for Ganguly case

BCCI inducts Sorabjee, Ray for Ganguly case

Rediff.com16 Jul 2005

The country's leading legal brains will prepare a watertight defence for India's skipper before the ICC-appointed arbitrator Justice Albie Sachs.

When justice fails, instant justice steps in

When justice fails, instant justice steps in

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

'We may have the finest criminal laws, but of what use are they when it can ensure neither a quick, time-bound trial nor punishment?' 'The outcome, then, will be extra-judicial solutions like what the Telangana police has hit upon,' argues Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

'BJP could do better fighting on local issues'

'BJP could do better fighting on local issues'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

'You have to work for the development of the people; stay connected with them; be available for your voters so they can come to you for redressal of their problems and don't rely on the brand equity of the central government.'

Should petrol pumps go on strike? Tell us

Should petrol pumps go on strike? Tell us

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

Do you think the petrol dealers are right in their demands? Or should they not go on a strike? Or is the Maharashtra government to blame for this crisis?

Start-ups get major boost in Sitharaman's first Budget

Start-ups get major boost in Sitharaman's first Budget

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

To resolve the so-called 'angel tax' issue, the start-ups and their investors who file requisite declarations and provide information in their returns will not be subjected to any kind of scrutiny in respect of valuations of share premiums, she said.

Mediclaim covers newborn child's bills: court

Mediclaim covers newborn child's bills: court

Rediff.com18 Nov 2005

A consumer court has directed an insurance company to pay compensation to a policy holder, who was refused reimbursement for the treatment of her pre-maturely born baby on the ground that it did not come within the purview of the policy.

Pepsi fined; condom in bottle

Pepsi fined; condom in bottle

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

Soft drink giant Pepsi has been ordered to pay over Rs 1 lakh (Rs 100,000) compensation by a Delhi consumer court after a man found a condom inside a sealed bottle of the company.

Now, live larvae found in Nestle's baby food!

Now, live larvae found in Nestle's baby food!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

In yet another blow for Nestle India, live larvae and worms have been found in their milk powder in Coimbatore.

Call centres: Good, bad or ugly?

Call centres: Good, bad or ugly?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

What is your take on call centres? Post your views on the message board.

Jallianwala Bagh apology: Should we really care?

Jallianwala Bagh apology: Should we really care?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

I can't see what purpose can be served by an apology by a British government that cannot in any way be blamed for one sadistic man running amok 100 years ago, argues Sunanda K Datta-Ray.