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2 Hizb militants arrested in Bandipora

Srinagar, Jan 02: Police said on Thursday that it arrested two Hizbul Mujahideen militants from Bandipora district of north Kashmir. Acting on a tip-off, Special operation group (SOG) of police and army’s 27 RR raided at Putshai area of Kulusa in the district last evening resulting in arrest of two Hizbul Mujhadeen militants identified as Zahoor Ahmad See Hizb on pg 11

Police, civil officers asked to stay at Hqrs

Jammu, Jan 02: The government has enjoined upon all Deputy Commissioners, District Superintendents of Police not to leave the Headquarters without prior permission of the designated authority. In fresh instructions, the General Administration Department, while referring to the previous circular See Hqrs on pg 11

Inside story Helicopter service for Dachhan, Marwah, Wadwan

The Minister of State for Home, Industries and Commerce Mr. Sajad Ahmad Kichloo today took stock of the measures taken to restore the vehicular movement on SrinagarJammu and other National Highways besides interior roads blocked following recent heavy snowfall here today at a high level meeting . The Srinagar – Jammu National Highway is likely to be thrown open for one way traffic

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Elections to Gurdwara Prabandhak committees postponed The State Government today announced the postponement of elections for Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee following the recent heavy snow fall in various parts of the State and representations by various quarters belonging to the

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On Edit Page High time to gear up the administration Just one snowfall and the whole administration crumbled like dry leaves putting the people of the valley to large inconveniences and difficulties. The tall claims of the administration that every thing is ready to cope up with any situation and the earlier meetings including the meetings of disaster management proved futile and useless. For two days the whole

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WEATHER

FORECAST FOR NEXT 24 HRS: Weather will be mainly dry and cold over the state. FORECAST OF SRINAGAR: Mainly clear sky. Maximum & Minimum temperatures will be around 9°C & -4°C respectively.

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MAXIMUM 5.6 0C MINIMUM -2.1 0C SUNSET ON(FRIDAY.) 05:35 pm SUNRISE ON (SATURDAY) 07:38 am

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Directs IRCS to set up Blood Banks in Srinagar and Jammu

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Army Commander reviews security situation in Valley Srinagar, 02 Jan: At the backdrop of recent heavy snowfall in the areas along the Line of Control, Lt Gen Sanjiv Chachra, Army Commander Northern Command visited the forward areas of Kashmir Valley to review the winter preparedness and winter strategy for counter infiltration and counter terrorism operations. He arrived in Srinagar today and headed straight to the forward areas of frontier Kupwara Division. The Army Commander, along with Lt Gen Gurmit Singh, Chinar Corps Commander visited Hajipir Brigade where he was briefed on the counter infiltration grid. The operational preparedness of the formation for the coming months was also discussed.

Heavy snowfall diminished chances of infiltration: Police Baramulla, Jan 2: Deputy Inspector General North Kashmir Thursday said that heavy snowfall along Line of Control has come as a great breather to security agencies as the possibility of infiltration has diminished to a great extent. DIG North Kashmir J.P.Singh told CNS that due to heavy snowfall there are no chances of infiltration along Gurez, Keran, Gulmarg, and Nowgam sectors this winter. He however said that Uri sector did not witness too much snowfall and militants may use that sector to infiltrate into this part of Kashmir.“Security See Police on pg 11 Thereafter, the Army Commander carried out the aerial reconnaissance of forward areas to get the view of the snow levels and how the troops deployed in the snow bound areas are bravely operating. Army Commander commend-

ed the troops for recent operational successes resulting into recovery of huge cache of arms and ammunition in the Farkiyan Gali area along the Line of Control and expressed his satisfaction over the preparedness and synergy between the

security forces for ensuring sustained peace in the Valley. The Army Commander called on the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Omar Abdullah and briefed him on the prevailing security situation in the Valley. The Hon’ble Chief Minister appreciated the successful joint operations conducted by the Army and the JKP recently and commended the restraint exercised by the troops during the conduct of the operations ensuring that there were no collateral damages. The Army Commander assured the Hon’ble Chief Minister that the operations will be conducted in a surgical manner, ensuring zero collateral damage and no human rights See Army on pg 11

Highway remains closed on 3rd day

Likely to open on Friday Srinagar, Jan 02: The crucial JammuSrinagar highway remained closed for third day Thursday, even as the officials announced to throw it open for vehicular traffic on Friday if the weather remains pleasant.

Official sources told Global News Service that 300-km long Srinagar-Jammu highway remained closed for vehicular traffic for the third day today. Over 500 vehicles are stranded at the highway, See Highway on pg 11

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Essential commodities becoming scarce Srinagar, Jan 2: Due to heavy snowfall and continuous blocking of Srinagar-Jammu Highway, essential commodities in Kashmir valley have become scarce while hoarders are making quick bucks

taking advantage of the situation. Reports said that people are finding it hard to get essential commodities like milk, chicken, cooking gas, kerosene, fresh vegetables at See Scarce on pg 11

Omar asks DDCs to Valley continuous to reel under darkness concentrate on public needs Snowfall aftermath:

Anti-PDD and govt protests continue Reviews restoration of services Srinagar, Jan 2: Amid chill, hundreds of people in different areas of Kashmir Valley staged massive protests against Power Development Department over the worsening power scenario in Valley. Reports said that residents of Gopalpora and Wathoora in Chadoora blocked traffic for hours and raised anti-government and anti-PDD slogans. The protestors targeted the National Conference-Congress coalition for failing to ensure regular supply of electricity despite the biting cold conditions in the Valley. Angry protestors did not allow any vehicle to ply on the road and refused to disperse even after the assurances given by police and district administration. Protestors including men, women and children spent hours on road and threatened to launch an agitation against the government. “This government is a total failure and its approach towards the people are negative. Not speaking of winters, we even not get electricity in summer,” Reyaz Ahmed a

PDP trying to appease BJP: Congress Srinagar, Jan 2: Coming down heavily on Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehboba Mufti over her recent remarks on Modi and Rahul Gandhi, the state Congress termed the move appeasement to BJP. Senior Congress leader and the state minister, Taj Mohi-ud-din Thursday stated that the Mehbooba’s remarks over Rahul Gandhi that he had the opportunity to be at the forefront of the anti-corruption movement, but he squandered the opportunity, are baseless and sans logic. Taj maintained that it was the Congress that introduced Right to Information act (RTI) in India and that the same government got the Lok pal bill passed in the parliament. “I think the statements she (Mehbooba) is making, must not be taken seriously. They are now playing the power politics.” The PDP President had earlier stated that the “general impression” about BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi in Jammu and Kashmir is that he is “divisive”, a section of people feels that he will be able to take “certain tough decisions... maybe positive ones” (on the Kashmir issue). Taj stated that the statement wherein See Congress on pg 11

protestor of Gopalpora told CNS. People also protested in Mehjoor Nagar area of Srinagar against the continuous nonavailability of electricity in the area. The protestors alleged that the area is reeling under darkness after the few inches of snowfall. In South Kashmir’s Kadipora in Anantnag, people alleged that PDD has failed to restore the electricity in different parts of the town. Protests against PDD were also reported from Pakharpora in Central Kashmir and Tahab in Pulwama. “During elections National Conference had promised to supply continuous electricity, water and build good roads, but they have failed on all the three fronts,” said an angry protestor, Fayaz Ahmed, of Tahab Pulwama. People also staged a protest and blocked the road at Omar Abad Zainakot alleging that the area is reeling under darkness from past three days while PDD See Snowfall on pg 11

Srinagar, Jan 02 : Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah who is here to monitor the restoration of important public services hit by heavy snowfall in the Val-

of the restoration status of power and water supply, road clearance, distribution and availability of essential commodities and fuel, functioning of

essentials. They said that market vigil has also been intensified and hoarders and unscrupulous elements warned of severe action if found indulg-

ley, Thursday reviewed the pace on progress of restoration operation of affected services in South Kashmir which witnessed heaviest snowfall. In a video conference with the District Development Commissioners and senior officers of Pulwama, Anantnag, Kulgam and Shopian Districts here this morning, the Chief Minister enquired

hospitals, plying of traffic on various routes and other related matters. The District Development Commissioners briefed the Chief Minister on all aspects of the restoration operations and said that there is sufficient stock of essential commodities and fuel including LPG in all the districts and strict vigil has been focused on supply and distribution of

ing in black-marketing, hoarding and creating difficulties for people. The Chief Minister was told that maximum restoration work has already been achieved and the rest is attended on warfooting. The District Development Commissioners also briefed the Chief Minister about the development scenario in See Omar on pg 11

Alliances used to keep Abdullah family in Power: PDP Aghast at Govt’s ‘failure’ to handle snow aftermath Srinagar, Jan 2: PDP while reacting to the recent statements of NC and Congress that the party is appeasing BJP for Power, Thursday stated that the party has its own vision and track record to chanalize the aspirations of the people of the state. PDP chief spokesman Naem Akhtar told KNS that the only reason the party came into existence was to represent the aspirations of the people of the state and safeguard their interests at large. ”Whether it was the coalition of NC-BJP or the Congress- NC, NC has always used alliance for the survival of Abdullah family in power.” Akhtar added that PDP is seeking ‘decisive’ mandate from the people of the state as has been seen in other states like UP, Tamil Nadu, Rajastan, Madya Pradesh where people took the strong decision to make strong

government that can fight for the rights within the union. Reacting to the recent statement of Congress that PDP is trying to appease BJP, PDP said, “There is no Question of any appeasement as we don’t feel that it is anybody except the people of Jammu and Kashmir who must make or break the governments.” Meanwhile, lashing out at ruling coalition government, the main opposition, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Thursday said that the government has failed miserably to meet the crises that arose due to the snowfall in Kashmir valley. Addressing a press conference Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) leader and former finance minister, Tariq Hamid Kara said, the Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was expected to visit and address the problems of the people but ‘he has worsened the situation by calling the officers for the meaningless meetings’. “No concrete work is visible on ground. Government has failed on its claims as the Chief Minster and his officers prefer to stay in their cozy rooms,” he said. According to KNS correspondent See PDP on pg 11

Aroma Transfer Device Latest innovation from a Kashmiri youth Srinagar, Jan 2: Believe it or not! Now you can transfer Smell (Aroma) to anywhere in the Globe. A Kashmiri youth from Srinagar’s Molvi Stop Lal Bazar area has developed an Aroma Transfer Device. This is the 5th consecutive innovation of Kashmir youth Engineer Mirza Muhammad Idreesul-Haq Beigh who is just 26 years old. In June 2005, Idrees was awarded the Rajya Puruskar (Governor’s Award) by then Governor S K Sinha in the field of social services but renounced it on 19th July 2013 on Human Rights violation in Gool Ramban Jammu. While talking about the working of Aroma Transfer Device (ATD), the young innovator Idrees Beigh told CNS that, “Aroma Transfer

Device is a device, which is used to transfer any Aroma from one place to another in any corner of the world. In simple language, we can send the fragrance of anything electronically to any person and you will get feedback from him how it smells,” he said. The Aroma Transfer Device (ATD ) is entirely different, it comprises of Aroma detecting sensor’s mounted of a vertical limb which is used to get aroma through a series of spectral analysis of which the combination of Hydrogen, oxygen and carbon bonding structure is individually determined, analyzed, memorized & then transmitted into an electronic signal. These signals are entirely in coded forms See Aroma on pg 11

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essential commodities are available in the state, while special attention was being paid to ensure smooth distribution of the same among the people.

Army...... violations. The General Officer also highlighted that the Army’s people friendly operations and initiatives to help the people in distress due to snow conditions and severe winters will also continue.

Police...... agencies are alert and are in no mood to take any chances,” he said adding that there are at least 40 militants active in North Kashmir amoung which some top commanders are from Hizbul Mujhadeen. Singh said that at least 6 top rank militants are active in North Kashmir’s Sopore town while police and security agencies are trying their best to neutralize them so that the town could be made militancy free zone. “Militants keep on changing their hideouts but police has efficient intelligence network and are capable to track them,” he said.

Highway...... as the Beacon officials were able to clear the highway of snow and landslides. “No vehicle was allowed to ply on the highway. A major portion of the road has been cleared. The highway will be thrown open if weather remains good,” a senior official of Traffic Police told GNS. Earlier, the Minister of State for Home, Industries and Commerce Sajad Ahmad Kichloo took stock of the measures taken to restore the vehicular movement on Srinagar-Jammu and other Highways besides interior roads blocked following recent heavy snowfall here today at a high level meeting . “The Srinagar – Jammu National Highway is likely to be thrown open for one way traffic movement tomorrow as the clearance of stranded vehicles, including goods carrier and passenger buses enroute 300 KM artery road would be completed by this evening,” an official spokesman in a statement issued here said. Kichloo was informed that the Qazigund-Jawahar Tunnel stretch of the National Highway has been cleared today morning, the road stretch between Ramban - Batote would be cleared by 11.30 a.m. today. The Jammu-Patnitop sector of the National Highway has already been opened for vehicular movement. Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Shantmanu, Inspector General Traffic, Muneer Khan, Inspector General of Police, Jammu Sunil Sharma DIG Traffic, Shafqat Watali, Superintendent of Police Traffic, Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, S. P Traffic, Rural and concerned officers attended the meeting. The meeting was also told that the traffic movement on national highways connecting Erstwhile Doda District, border districts of Poonch Rajouri would also be restored fully by tomorrow. “It was informed that clearance of landslides near Thathri, which caused blockade of this road section of the Batote-Kishtwar National Highway, will be completed today positively. The post-snow status in Poonch and Rajouri district was also reviewed in the meeting,” the official spokesman added. The meeting also reviewed stock and supply position of essential commodities and restoration of essential public service in the snowbound areas of the State.

Scarce...... fixed rates as prices have touched to sky after the snowfall. People are complaining that essential commodities are being sold in black market as there is no check on market from the authorities. “A cylinder of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) which normally costs Rs. 440, after the present snowfall is being sold at Rs 650 in the blackmarket. Kerosene has also disappeared from the retail outlets as it is being sold in the black-market at Rs 20 per litre”, Javid Ahmed a resident of Chanapora told CNS. Before the fresh snowfall, the authorities had claimed that enough stocks of LPG cylinders were available in the valley to ward off any crisis caused by the closure of the Jammu-Srinagar highway. According to reports, the prices of mutton, chicken and other eatables have also increased by 30 to 40 per cent while auto rickshaw drivers have doubled the charges from passengers in Srinagar city and other major towns. The government has said that there is no shortage of essential commodities in the Valley. A Government official told CNS that buffer stocks of

Snowfall...... authorities are taking no steps to restore the electricity. The protestors also complained of water logging and said that despite repeated pleas, Srinagar Municipal Corporation is showing no interest address the problems of people. When contacted a top official of PDD told CNS that due to continuous snowfall, several electric poles were uprooted as a result electricity was snapped in different party of Kashmir valley. He said that electricity would be restored by evening on Thursday.

Omar...... their districts and highlighted some issues pertaining to the 4-laning of National Highway, replacement of transformers, establishment of fruit mandies and construction of roads including the Rs. 5 crore Pulwama Circular Road. While talking to the District Development Commissioner, Srinagar, the Chief Minister directed him to upgrade the process of de-watering in the water logged areas of Srinagar putting in place additional pumps and machinery wherever needed. The Chief Minister asked the officers to be alert and responsive to the public needs in the present hour of challenge as also fully prepared for any future eventuality of this and other natures.

Congress...... Modi is being praised by PDP vindicates that the party wants to appease BJP and those who used to be their foes are now turning out to be their friends.

PDP...... while referring to the breakdown of services like electricity, water, and road connectivity in the wake of snowfall Qara said that the authorities have failed to restore the power and road connectivity in the valley. “Though in some parts of Srinagar and other districts the electricity and roads are restored but most of the Valley still reels under complete darkness and many areas are still not connected, “he said. “We received many calls from different areas where people complained lack of action by the administration about the restoration of damaged electric poles, transmission lines and road connectivity, “he added. Recalling that in 2003 the state received heavy snow fall and the system was restored without any delay. “It is the lack of accountability that has resulted in chaotic handling of even routine challenges, “he said. “The Government should start making proper use of control rooms, snow cutters so that all the roads in the districts get cleared including the link roads and the roads in the higher reaches. The snow has caused medical emergencies which are unattended and large chunks of population in rural areas are still not able to move from one place to another,” he added

Aroma...... thus can be send from one place to other. On the other hand the carbon, hydrogen present inside the air is trapped by disintegrating the air into its components and the similar ratio of the memorized and transmitted structure is made with the help of a device present at the other end, thus the smell is transmitted easily. Besides an innovator, Beigh an ardent RTI activist said that the ATD is a gen next gadget and is unique in its working. “It can be used in multiple works from Aroma Tests in humans, Aroma Therapy, and to detect the usage of Bio Chemical Weapons. It is matter of pride for Kashmir that I am getting my software solutions from a software corporate namely, ‘Ample Designing and Development Solutions New Delhi which is owned by a Kashmiri resident Suhail Nazir Mahajan. This software company made my work easy by providing the software solutions on negligible amount as a kind gesture for the valley based innovators. I have also requested to them to open its office at Srinagar so that my other fellow peoples and interested software/web lovers could take advantage

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of this software company, he said. When asked where from he got the Idea to research on ATD, Idrees told CNS that, “It was in Ramadhan, I heard in a nearby Masjid that ‘Rozadhar ki khushboo Allah ko pasand hai’ (Aroma of one on fast is liked by Allah) It struck in my mind and I concluded with that the Aroma is transferred from one place to another. Besides designing ATD, Idrees has also presented research paper on E-Governance in J&K, Self charging of cell phone, SMS based non-convo-geothermal based AC systems, SMS based non conventional water pump and the concept of Solar kangri. Responding to a query, Idrees said that, “although I am not getting any sponsorship or scholarship from the government agencies but the constant moral support of few people especially Omar Abdullah, Dr. Shashi Tharoor, VC Kashmir University Prof Talat Ahmad, Amitabh Mattoo (Director Australia India Institute Melbourne) consistently makes me to achieve more in this field. “Innovations are my secret wishes. Change your wish into reality and make your state proud,” Idrees told CNS in his message to youth.

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Bhat and Manzoor Ahmad Ganai of Tral, Pulwama, a police official told Global News Service. The duo, according to the police official were active in the north Kashmir district for over seven month and were allegedly planning to carry out strikes in the district.“Two hand Grenades, one Chinese made pistol along with 3 rounds and a magzine were recovered from their possession”, the official said. “A case Fir No 01/2014 under section 7/25 AI Act has been registered against the duo,” the official added.

Hqrs...... instructions and the latest one issued under Circular No. 17 GAD of 2013 dated 20.08.2013, has asked all the concerned to comply with the directions. According to GNS, the circular further directs that the Divisional Commissioners and Inspectors General of Police of the respective divisions and Zones shall also not leave the Headquarters without permission of the Chief Secretary. However, the office of the Chief Minister shall be kept apprised accordingly.

Sham releases Dogri Book “Jangle Di Sair”

Calls for collective efforts to promote local language, culture JAMMU, JANUARY 02 – Minister for PHE, Irrigation & Flood Control, Sham Lal Sharma today released a Dogri Book titled “Jangle Di Sair” authored by Smt. Sudesh Raj at a glittering function organized by Dogri Sanstha at Abhinav Theatre, here today. A large number of Dogri writers, poets, scholars including, Prof. Lalit Magotra, President Dogri Sanstha, Prof. Veena Gupta, General Secretary, Dogri Sanstha and Prof. Shashi Pathania were present on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister appreciated the effort of the author for producing the Dogri book for the younger generation. He said the work of the writer will help the Dogri speaking people of Jammu region to know more about the language and encourage the children to remain connected with their roots. He exhorted the writers to work hard to promote the Dogri language and culture which is the rich heritage of this region. He also appreciated the efforts of the Dogri Sanstha for its efforts to revive the age old traditions and preserving the rich ethos

of Dogra culture, said the Minister. The Minister strongly advocated for introduction of Dogri subjects in the schools from the elementary level as the language has been included in the 8th Schedule. He said the language should get its prominence at all levels. He also stressed that parents should freely interact with their children in local language to promote it from the homes. He said children must have knowledge of all languages, but mother language is must to carry on the traditions and culture and density. “We should make collective efforts to protect our rich culture and language for the coming generations as language is our identity”, Mr. Sham maintained. The Minister suggested earmarking more slots for Dogri programmes in the local channels and Doordarshan for the benefits of people. He also called for proper marketing of Dogri books to create interests among the readers as also to encourage the writers. All the leading libraries must possess the books written in local languages so that more and more people can take benefits of

Aggarwal reviews R-Day arrangements JAMMU, JANUARY 02:-To ensure smooth and colorful celebration of Republic Day, 2014, a meeting of senior officers of various departments was held under the chairmanship of Director General Youth Services and Sports, Naveen Aggarwal at Directorate of Youth Services, here today. The meeting was attended by Director Information, Tasaduq Jeelani, Executive Director Mubarak Mandi Heritage Society, Soujanya Sharma, Joint Director Information, Jammu, Smita Sethi, Joint Director, Youth Services and Sports, Madan Lal, Deputy Director YSS, Kanchan Bala, Additional Secretary, JKAACL, Savita Bakshi besides senior officers from Education, Radio Kashmir Jammu, Doordarshan and other concerned departments. The meeting had a detailed discussion regarding selection, preparation and display of cultural programmes, march past and display of tableaus by educational and other institutions as well as by government departments. Mr. Aggarwal asked the different departments to work with synergy and close coordination to make the national event a grand success. He laid stress for organizing cultural programmes in a planned and synchronized manner. In addition to this other programmes like ladies cultural programme, All India Urdu Musharia, Gojri Musharia and other cultural programmes would also be organized on different days to celebrate the republic day and make it a grand success.

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these, said the Minister. In his address, Prof. Lalit Magotra analysed the book and appreciated the efforts of the writer for producing the book in modern style. He said the book will prove very useful among the children as the writer has tried to spread the messages about Dogri tales and old traditions of Dogras. He hoped that the book will be liked by the children and they will enrich their knowledge in the culture and traditions. Director Tourism, Mr. Soujanya Sharma, Prof. Shashi Pathania and Assistant Director, Doordarshan, Ms. Anjali Sharma also spoke on the occasion and deliberated on the effort of the author. They strongly called for intensifying the efforts for promoting the Dogri culture and language and honouring the Authors to encourage them. Smt. Sudesh Raj, author expressed gratitude to the Dogri Sanstha for the encouragement. She said she got inspiration from the great scholars of the region to produce this book. She also expressed thanks to the audience and chief guest for the honour.

Jeelani assumes charge, reviews Info functioning JAMMU, JANUARY 02: The newly posted Director Information, Mr. Tasaduq Jeelani assumed the charge of Director Information. Immediately after assuming charge, he held a meeting of subordinate officers and reviewed the functioning of the Department. He impressed upon the officers to work with renewed zeal and highlight the achievements and programmes of the Government so that the benefits of the same percolate down.He assured the employees of the Department that he would ensure that their genuine problems are redressed at the earliest.

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Helicopter service for Dachhan, Marwah, Wadwan to airlift stranded passengers, patients soon: Kichloo Takes stock of post-snow scenario in state JAMMU, JANUARY 02: The Minister of State for Home, Industries and Commerce Mr. Sajad Ahmad Kichloo today took stock of the measures taken to restore the vehicular movement on Srinagar-Jammu and other National Highways besides interior roads blocked following recent heavy snowfall here today at a high level meeting . The Srinagar – Jammu National Highway is likely to be thrown open for one way traffic movement tomorrow as the clearance of stranded vehicles, including goods carrier and passenger buses enroute 300 KM artery road would be completed by this Highway has already been opened tional Highway, S. P Traffic, Rural evening, the meeting was told. for vehicular movement. and concerned officers attended the It was informed that theNews Qazi-Agency Lone Kangan Khan meeting. News Agency Ganderbal Divisional Commissioner, gund-Jawahar Tunnel stretch of the Jammu,Soura Mr. Shantmanu, Inspector Gulzar News Agency Zahid Book Chadoora TheDepot meeting was also told that National Highway has been cleared General Traffic, Mr. Muneer Khan, traffic movement on national Tariq News Hawal Bashirthe News Agency Nowhatta today morning, the road stretch be-Agency Inspector General of Police, Jammu highways connecting Erstwhile tween Ramban - Batote would Ali be News Muzaffar Agency Alamgari Bazar Budshah News Agency Lal ChowkDoda Mr. Sunil Sharma DIG Traffic, Mr. District, border districts of Poonch cleared by 11.30 a.m. today. The JamAbdullah NewsShafqat AgencyWatali, Lal Chowk News Agency Lalrestored Chowkfully Superintendent Sikendar of Rajouri would also be mu-Patnitop sector of the National Police Traffic, Srinagar-Jammu Na-

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Gupkari News Agency Lal Chowk Raina News Agency Gund Kangan Khan News Agency Regal Chowk Rashid News Agency Dalgate Sheikh News Agency Hyderpora Hilal News Agency Budgam Lone News Agency Tangmarg Bhat News Agency Chadoora Bhat News Agency Magam Zargar News Agency Kunzar Dar News Agency Beerwah Bashir News Agency Sumbal Reshi News Agency Safapora Saleem News Agency Pattan Basharat News Agency Bandipora Reyaz News Agency Pampore Altaf News Agency Pulwama Javaid News Agency Qazigund JAMMU, JANUARY 2: informed about the training be- should be significantly strengthJeelani News Agency News Sopore ing givenBaramulla to Red Cross VolunteersG.Mened. HeAgency also desired that urgent Shah GenerNews Agency Kupwara News Agency Handwara Ms. Roma Wani, Honrary to equip them with the necessarySultan action should be taken to ensure al Secretary, Indian RedYounis Cross Sociskills to render aid during any emer-Sheikh that News an increasingly larger number News Agency Langate Agency Islamabad ety, State Branch, Mr. R.C. Puri, Sec- gency situation. of generic drugs are made available Reshi News Agency Islamabad Three Way News Agency Tral retary Regional Red Cross Society, Governor complimented to the public through these Stores. News Agency Bijbehara Jammu branch and Dr.Turray Yogeshwar Ms. WaniTral and her colleagues for theBadru News Agency Reviewing the progress Gupta, Treasurer Indian RedNews Cross Agency effortsKulgam underway to strengthen RedMalik of construction of State HeadquarRahi News Agency Arwani Society called on Mr. Rah N.N.News VohraAgency Cross Byepass activities in the State. He ad-Shaheen ter of News the Society at Srinagar, Agency Kargil the

by tomorrow. It was informed that clearance of landslides near Thathri, which caused blockade of this road section of the Batote-Kishtwar National Highway, will be completed today positively. The post-snow status in Poonch and Rajouri district was also reviewed in the meeting. The meeting also reviewed stock and supply position of essential commodities and restoration of essential public service in the snowbound areas of the State. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Kichloo took stock of the preparedness of the state administration in case of further snowing and asked the concerned authorities to be vigilant and pro-active to meet any eventuality. He said people in the snowbound areas have high expectations from the present government adding that no stone should be left unturned to restore road connectivity, electricity

Governor directs IRCS to set up Blood Banks at Srinagar and Jammu

here at Raj Bhavan today. This was the first meeting of Mr. R.C. Puri and Dr. Yogeshwar Gupta with the Governor, after their recent appointments and assumption of duties. Ms. Wani briefed the Governor about the initiatives being taken by the Society to mobilize funds for augmenting its activities and to remain prepared for supporting the District Administration in the State in the event of any emergency or disaster. The Governor was also

vised the Honorary Secretary General to urgently examine and finalize action for Blood Banks being set up at Srinagar and Jammu, to begin with, as this much needed facility is sorely lacking in the State. The Governor also asked for Blood Donation Camps being organized on regular basis in all the Districts. The Governor directed that a large number of Jan Aushadhi Stores should be set up in the hospitals in the State and the existing ones

Governor asked the Honorary Secretary General to take urgent action to review the design and cost estimates of the proposed complex and, therefore, take action to call for offers from major business houses, banks and others to participate in the financing of the complex on the basis of assured space allotment, as it would not be possible for the State Government to allocate the estimated cost of Rs. 17 crores in the obtaining financial environment.

Gurezi directs for expeditious snow clearance on Bandipor, Gurez roads Asks PHE to restore water supply to snowbound areas JAMMU, JANUARY 02: Minister of State for PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control Mr. Nazir Ahmad Gurezi has directed the district administration Bandipora to gear up men and machinery to ensure expeditious snow clearance from all main and link roads in the district Bandipora and Gurez Tehsil to avoid inconvenience to the people. He also directed them to restore power and drinking water supply in the affected areas of the district.The Minister also asked SDM Gurez to ensure availability of adequate stocks and supply of essential commodities in Tehsil Gurez. He also directed the administration to alert people about the avalanche threat adding that there was a need to set up an alert system to save human lives and property.Mr. Gurezi asked the engineers of PWD and Mechanical departments and other concerned agencies to gear up men and machinery to keep the Bandipora- Gurez road open for the vehicular movement.The Minister also asked the Chief Engineer PHE Kashmir to activate its field agencies for restoration of drinking water facility in snowbound areas of the Valley so that people may not face any difficulty on this account. He also asked him to issue instructions to all senior functionaries to ensure that the field-staff remain available round the clock at their respective areas.

Mian Altaf visits Kangan constituency Takes stock of power scenario, healthcare facilities, essential commodities

Div, District heads asked not to leave headquarters without prior permission JAMMU, JANUARY 02: The government has enjoined upon all Deputy Commissioners, District Superintendents of Police not to leave the Headquarters without prior permission of the designated authority. In fresh instructions, the General Administration Department, while referring to the previous circular instructions and the latest one issued under Circular No. 17 GAD of 2013 dated 20.08.2013, has asked all the concerned to comply with the directions. The circular further directs that the Divisional Commissioners and Inspector Generals of Police of the respective divisions and Zones shall also not leave the Headquarters without permission of the Chief Secretary. However, the office of the Chief Minister shall be kept apprised accordingly.

SRINAGAR, JANUARY 2: The Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment, Mian Altaf Ahmed, along with a team of officers, today visited several areas of Kangan constituency and took stock of the situation arisen following the resent snowfall in the valley. The Minister was apprised about the damage caused to power infrastructure including transformers, roads and other services. The Minister issued on-the-spot instructions to the engineers of PDD to repair snags and replace all damaged transformers to restore power supply to all the effected villages. The Minister was informed that adequate stocks of essential commodities are available in the district while snow on all the routes has been cleared. He was also informed that power and water supply have been restored in the constituency on the same day.

and drinking water supply in the affected areas on war-footing. He said officers and engineers in their respective jurisdiction should be more responsive to the needs of the people in this hour of need and there should be no laxity in this regard. He directed the Inspector General Traffic to act tough against the trucks, load carriers which travel on National Highway during night hours in violation of the guidelines. Later, on the directions of the Chief Minister, Mr. Omar Abdullah, Mr. Kichloo and Minister for R&B Mr. Aabdul Majid Wani accompanied by Divisional Commissioner Jammu Mr. Shantmanu and Inspector General of Police, Jammu flew to Banihal, Kishtwar and Doda to ascertain measures taken by the concerned district administrations for restoring public services in snow affected areas and mitigating their difficulties. They asked the concerned Deputy Commissioners to keep vigil on the hoarding and black-marketing to keep market price under check. Mr. Sajad Ahmad Kichloo said that helicopter service would be started for Dachhan, Marwah and Wadwan areas of Chenab Valley to airlift the stranded passengers and patients from these cut off areas.

Zahoor chairs Ethics Committee Meet

The Minister appreciated the district administration for timely clearance of snow from the roads and restoration of services including power and water supply. The Minister also visited PHC Wusan and Maternity hospital Watlar and took stock of the healthcare facilities available

SP Handwara chairs Police –Public meeting Srinagar, January 02: SP Handwara Sh. Maqsood ul Zaman chaired a Police Public meeting today in which large number of respectable and members of civil society of District Handwara participated. A police public meeting was held at Environmental Hall, Handwara in which more than 200 respectable and civil society members including representatives of Trader Federation, Transporters, Sarpanches, Namberdars of District Handwara participated. Since this was the first Police Public meeting held by the newly posted SP Handwara Sh. Maqsood ul Zaman so the meeting started with a formal introduction by the members of civil society. The participants highlighted the problems faced by the public in District Handwara. The SP Handwara assured them that their genuine problems will be looked into on top priority basis without any delay and the rest pertaining to other Government departments shall be brought in the notice of senior formations and concerned departments for immediate action.The participants showed their satisfaction on the behavior of Handwara Police at Police Station level. They whole heartedly welcomed the incumbent SP Sh. Maqsood ul Zaman and assured him full support on all fronts.

there. He asked the Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal to arrange suitable residential accommodation for the doctors to ensure their round the clock presence at the health centers. He also asked concerned health authorities to make heating arrangements in the health centers for the convenience of the patients.

JAMMU, JANUARY 02: The Committee on Ethics of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was held here today under the Chairmanship of MLA Mir Zahoor Ahmad . Detailed discussion was held on study tour conducted by the Ethics Committee recently of different States of the Country. The Committee members Prof. Gharu Ram Bhagat, Mr. Sukhnandan Kumar, Mr. Bharat Bushan and Mr. Baldev Raj Sharma briefed the Committee about the experiences shared by them during interaction with Parliament members at the National Capital, besides state Assembly members of Andhra Pradesh and Kerala States. The panel informed that the Committee also visited Kerala Assembly Complex.

Elections to Gurdwara Prabandhak committees postponed

New dates to be announced later: Saifullah JAMMU, JANUARY 02: The State Government today announced the postponement of elections for Gurdwara Praband-

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Mir Saifullah here, in which Financial Commissioner Revenue, Dr. Arun Kumar, Principal Secretary Finance, Mr. B. B. Vyas, Secre-

mittees under the J&K Gurdwaras and Religious Endowments Act 1973, following which it was decided that the elections would be postponed and new dates shall be

SRINAGAR | FRIDAY

03. 01 .2014

HOROSCOPE Aries

March 21-April 19

Plans for a party or group gathering of some kind could take up much of your time and energy, Aries. You might have a lot of letters to write, phone calls to make, or other communications to take care of, but this is likely to prove to be a great excuse for getting in touch with your friends. Today could prove to be a kind of party-before-the-party, which is right up your alley. Enjoy your day!

Taurus April 20-May 20

Though you might wake up today feeling a little feverish, Taurus, as the day progresses you’ll be your old self again. You should be putting a lot of effort into work, particularly mundane chores and tasks that you’d rather not do. Get them out of the way and then move on to projects that interest you and can fire your ambition and motivation. Work hard in the morning and enjoy the rest of the day.

Gemini May 21-June 21

This is a great day to start any project that concerns writing, acting, or speaking, Gemini. Your creative energies should be flowing freely and abundantly today, and you should enjoy the rush of new ideas that keep popping into your head. A number of stimulating conversations with close friends should keep your energies churning. Expect to spend a lot of time on the phone, or perhaps in the car dropping in on these friends.

Cancer June 22-July 22

If you aren’t already into real estate, gardening, or interior decorating, Cancer, today you might discover a talent for one or all of these fields and decide to pursue it. You might have it in mind as a possible future source of income, and therefore you could consider looking into getting some formal training in the field. Which one you choose, if any, is of course up to you. Consider them all carefully and then decide which is best.

Leo

July 23-August 22 Your energy and enthusiasm for life should be operating at a very high level today, Leo. You may therefore want to get together with some of your friends, and might even organize an impromptu social event of some kind. Exciting news and stimulating conversation should keep your mind busy for a long time. At some point you’ll want to work off some of that physical energy, perhaps by taking a brisk walk or another kind of workout. Enjoy your day.

Virgo

August 23-September 22

A chance to make some extra money could come today through someone you know slightly, Virgo, perhaps from a social event you both once attended. You might not be totally familiar with the type of work involved, but today your mind is sharp and so you’ll probably pick it up quickly. The only downside is that you could work harder than you need to, and therefore there’s a danger of tiring yourself out. Take care of yourself.

Libra

September 23-October 23 A social event or group meeting could ignite your enthusiasm about new goals, Libra. These goals may involve giving you a chance to use your creative talents as well as enjoy the companionship and camaraderie of your fellow group members. Therefore, whatever events are scheduled today might all prove to be both satisfying and enjoyable for you. Don’t hesitate! Move on ahead, do something worthwhile, and enjoy yourself.

Scorpio

October 24-November 21 Today, Scorpio, you might begin work on a project that you’ve wanted to do for a long time. This may be career related or personal, but either way it should advance you in whatever direction that you want to go. The only downside is that you might be a bit too hard on yourself and far too critical of your work. Try to be objective and view your own work as fairly as you would view the work of others.

Sagittarius November 22-December 21

Today, Sagittarius, you’re expanding your horizons. You and a friend could plan a vacation that you’re really excited about. It could involve a trip by air, perhaps across the ocean. The trip is mainly for pleasure, but it probably involves a place you’ve always been interested in and are anxious to see, so it’s an educational trip as well. You have a lot to look forward to. Make the most of it and have fun.

Capricorn December 22-January 19

Some good news may reach your ears via the grapevine regarding your career. This might involve a raise in salary, Capricorn, or it could be new benefits, new profit sharing plans, or anything that may involve investments or money that comes your way above and beyond a paycheck. Contracts or other legal papers that are executed today should definitely work in your favor, so if you’ve been putting off signing any, do it today!

Aquarius January 20-February 18

A new and exciting potential love relationship could pop into your life today, Aquarius. This is apt to be the kind of instant attraction that sets your nerves tingling and your blood boiling! Whether or not you decide to pursue this attraction, of course, depends on your situation, but whatever you decide, you’re likely to enjoy feeling the thrill of it today. Therefore, make sure you look your best when you go out! You’ll be glad you did.

hak Committee following the recent heavy snow fall in various parts of the State and representations by various quarters belonging to the Sikh Community. The decision followed deliberations during a high level meeting, chaired by Minister for

tary Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Mr. Mohammad Ashraf Mir and other officers were also present. Detailed deliberations were held on several issues related to the conduct of elections to Gurdwara Prabandhak Com-

announced later in due course of time. The Minister said as per the Court directions regarding delimitation of the constituencies, fresh exercise for the same would be conducted by the Financial Commissioner Revenue.

Pisces

February 19-March 20 Today, Pisces, you should be feeling especially energetic and enthusiastic. Therefore, this is a great day to start a new enterprise, perhaps involving your home, or just about any kind of life enhancement. More than one opportunity could present itself to you. One could entail creative activities and the other might be more mundane. Undoubtedly, whether you decide to take both or only one, you’re going to be busy for a while. Work hard!

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Zabarwan Times Friday, 03 January 2014

High time to gear up the administration

ust one snowfall and the whole administration crumbled like dry leaves putting the people of the valley to large inconveniences and difficulties. The tall claims of the administration that every thing is ready to cope up with any situation and the earlier meetings including the meetings of disaster management proved futile and useless. For two days the whole valley was plunged into darkness, the water supply was badly affected, the road and air connectivity was snapped and the black marketing hoarding and sky rocketing prices made the life of common man a hell. As soon as the news of blockade of national highway spread the tomatoes which were selling at a cost between Rs 20to30 were sold at Rs 80 per kilogram in the evening. Similarly all the essentials were either hoarded and sold on high prices or were taken out of the shops with the purpose of hoarding and black marketing. It was as if the highway was closed for several days that every thing was in shambles in the valley. Regarding the snow clearance every body had his complaints as the number of machines was so less that for two days these machines could only clear the main urban areas. The villages particularly the far off places are still reeling under the snow and the patients are facing lot of difficulties to reach to towns and get life saving drugs. The situation like this has once again indicated that the administration has no vision and no clues as to what should be done when there is such a weather problem during the months of winter. Though the stranded vehicles from national highway were cleared yesterday the highway still remains closed for general traffic. The Chief Minister who held a meeting at Srinagar was mislead about the restoration of essential services as he was told that eighty per cent of the same have been either restored or will be restored by the evening. Strange that the two public broadcasters Radio and Doordarshan were without electricity supply for two days. If such is the situation after one snowfall what will happen if God forbid some natural calamity hits the state. It is high time that the state administration rises to the occasion, understands its responsibilities and initiates steps to rectify its weaknesses.

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Development of Poultry

oultry development has been a household activity in India. However, scientific poultry production in India gained momentum during the last four decades due to concerted efforts of the Government of India through policies, focused research and the initiatives taken by the private sector. The poultry sector has emerged from entirely unorganized farming practice to commercial production system with state-of-the-art technological interventions. Poultry sector, besides providing direct or indirect employment to people, is also a potent tool for subsidiary income generation for many landless and marginal farmers. It also provides nutritional security especially to the rural poor. Poultry sector in the country has shown steady progress over the years. Currently egg production is around 66.45 billion. The poultry meat production is estimated to be around 2.5 million tonnes. The current per capita availability of eggs is around 55 eggs per year. Exports of poultry products were around Rs.457.82 crore in 2011-12 as per the report of Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).

Central Poultry Development Organizations The Central Poultry Development Organisations (CPDOs) located at four regions viz. Chandigarh, Bhubaneswar, Mumbai and Hessarghatta have played a pivotal role in the implementation of the policies of the Government with respect to poultry. The mandate of these organizations has specially been reoriented to focus on improved indigenous birds, which lay on an average 180-200 eggs per annum and have vastly improved Feed Conversion Ratio in terms of feed consumption and weight gain. In these CPDOs, training is also imparted to the farmers to upgrade their technical skills. Besides, CPDO, Hessarghatta is also imparting trainers' training to in-service personnel from within the country as well as overseas. Diversification with species other than chicken like ducks, turkey, guinea fowl and Japanese quail is also undertaken. The Central Poultry Performance Testing Centre (CPPTC), located at Gurgaon is entrusted with responsibility of testing the performance of layer and broiler varieties. This Centre gives valuable information relating to different genetic stock available

in the country. Novel Scheme A novel scheme has been launched for the all round development of poultry sector. It has three components namely, 'Assistance to State Poultry Farms', 'Rural Backyard Poultry Development' and 'Poultry Estates'. Rural Backyard Poultry Development This component is expected to cover beneficiaries from Below Poverty Line to mainly enable them to gain supplementary income and nutritional support. During 2012-13 (till Dec 2012) around Rs.21 crore has been released for assistance to nearly 95,000 BPL beneficiaries. Assistance to State Poultry Farms It aims at strengthening existing State poultry farms so as to enable them to provide inputs, mainly in terms of providing improved stocks suitable for rural backyard rearing. In 2012-13, seven farms have been assisted so far (partly) taking the total tally of assisted farms since inception to 233. Poultry Estates Entrepreneurship skills are to be imparted through setting up of Poultry Estates. They are meant primarily for educated, unemployed youth and small farmers with some

margin money for making a profitable venture out of various poultry related activities in a scientific and bio-secure cluster approach. Two poultry estates have been selected on pilot basis, one in Sikkim for broiler farming and another in Odisha for layer farming. Operations in the first stage will commence after infrastructure and input services are set-up, beneficiaries are selected and trained. Poultry Venture Capital Fund The main objective of the scheme is to encourage entrepreneurship skills of individuals in various poultry activities. The scheme is now being implemented from 2011-12 on capital subsidy mode. Under the scheme the components like hybrid layer and broiler poultry units, technology upgradation, extension of component of breeding farms for low technology input birds to individuals are included. Establishing poultry breeding farms with low input technology birds, feed go-down, feed mill, feed analytical laboratories, marketing of poultry products (specialized transport vehicles, cool room storage facilities and retention sheds for birds etc), egg grading, packing and storage for export capacity are already part of the scheme.

LTU- Single Window Facilitation For Large Taxpayers T

he Union Finance Minister in his Budget Speech 2005-06 announced the proposal to set-up Large Taxpayer Units (LTUs) in the country, which would act as a single window facilitation centre for all large entities paying excise duty, corporate tax/income tax and service tax. The first LTU was set-up at Bangalore which commenced operation from 3rd October, 2006 followed by three more LTUs operating at Chennai from 1st December, 2007 in Mumbai from 27th March, 2008 and in Delhi from 2nd June, 2008. What is an LTU? LTU is a self-contained tax administration office under the Department of Revenue which acts as a single window clearance point for all matters relating to central excise, income tax/corporate tax and service tax. Entities would be able to file their excise return, direct taxes returns and service tax return at such LTUs and for all practical purposes will be assessed to all these taxes at these LTUs. Such units are equipped with modern facilities and trained manpower to assist the tax payers in all matters relating to direct and indirect tax/duty payments, filing of documents and returns, claim of rebates/refunds, settlement of disputes etc. The scheme aims at reducing tax compliance cost and delays, and bringing about uniformity in the matters of tax/duty determination. An eligible taxpayer can opt to avail of the facility of LTU scheme. Establishment and Administration of LTUs A Large Transfer Unit is headed by a Chief Commissioner. There are Commissioners posted in LTU, who hold executive and appellate charges. The powers and duties are similar to that of other field commissioner. The Chief Commissioners, LTU assigns a Client Executive for each taxpayer from among the Additional/Joint/Deputy/Assistant Commissioner posted in LTU, and the said Client Executive is to be the single point interface with the large taxpayer for all purposes. The officers posted in LTU have All India jurisdiction in respect of all registered premises of a large taxpayer registered in that particular LTU. The erstwhile Central Excise or Service Tax Commissionerate officers have concurrent jurisdiction. However, the interaction with these units is limited to specific function requiring physical presence of the officers for purposes such as warehousing, sealing or any other work as assigned by the LTU. The LTU performs all the statutory functions presently mandated under the Income Tax Act, 1961, Wealth Tax Act and Rules made there under (in respect of direct tax matters), under the Central Excise Act, 1944 and Rules made there under (in respect of central excise matters), Customs Act/Rules (in respect of functions handles by excise authorities), and under the Finance Act, 1994 and Service Tax Rules

(in respect of service tax matters). The Chief Commissioner and Commissioners of an LTU are expected to play a pro-active role in the administration of the LTU. Eligibility for Registration under LTU The large taxpayers who pay direct and indirect taxes above the threshold limit as specified in Notification dated 30.09.2006 are eligible to seek registration under LTU as per the following norms: Any person, engaged in the manufacture or production of goods, or a provider of taxable service, who has paid during the financial year 2004-05 or during the financial year preceding the year of filing of application for registration under LTU, · duties of excise of more than rupees five crores in cash or through account current; or · service tax of more than rupees five crores in cash or through account current; or · advance tax of more than rupees ten crores under the Income Tax Act, 1961, and is presently assessed to income tax or corporate tax under the Income Tax Act, 1961, under certain jurisdictions of Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi and Chennai. Procedure to Seek Registration under LTU A large taxpayer opting for registration under LTU needs to file a consent form to the head of LTU, and thereafter, procedure for acceptance of his form and transfer of jurisdiction follows. This includes, Submission of consent form for registration under LTU, Verification and acceptance of application, Transfer of jurisdiction to LTU and assignment of a chief executive as a single point interface. A large taxpayer may, with intimation of at least thirty days in advance, opt out to be a large taxpayer from the first day of the following financial year. Various Provisions as Applicable to Large Taxpayer When a large taxpayer gets registered under LTU, the provisions of service tax, excise and CENVAT credit would apply to it mutatis mutandis as they apply to other assessees subject to the following: 1. Provisions applicable in relation to selfadjustment of excess duty paid under Rule 12BB of the Central Excise Rules, 2002, whereby a large taxpayer manufacturing excisable goods is permitted to adject excess duty paid by him in the subsequent period. 2. Provisions applicable in relation to transfer of credit under Rule 12A(4) of the CENVAT Credit Rules, 2004, to any of its other manufacturing or service providing units. 3. Provisions in relation to filing of service tax return : A large taxpayer shall submit the individual returns for each of the registered premises (as he was filing prior to registration under LTU). A large taxpayer who has obtained a centralized registration of service tax shall submit a consolidated return for all such premises. However, all the unit returns would be filed with LTU office.

4. Provisions applicable in relation to transfer of intermediate goods/inputs/capital goods under Rule 12BB of the Central Excuse Rules, 2002 and Rule 12A of the CENVAT Credit Rules, 2004. However these relaxation are applicable with certain conditions. 5. Export procedures in relation to sealing of export consignment (for excise duty assesses): Facility of self-sealing of export consignment is available to all the large taxpayers. The processing of accepting the proof of export shall be carried out only in the office of the LTU. However, in no case, export consignment should be held up for want of any procedural formalities. In case of sealing by the jurisdictional officers, the jurisdictional officers, whether of Customs or Central Excise, will continue to render the services of sealing as earlier. Audit norms: A large taxpayer who is liable to be audited every year would not be ordinarily audited annually. As far as possible, the audit of the head office and all the units will be conducted simultaneously. In relation to production of financial records: A large taxpayer, on demand, may be required to make available the financial, stores and CENVAT credit records in electronic media, such as, compact disc or tape for the purpose of carrying out any scrutiny and verification, as may be necessary. Receptibility of the Scheme: LTU scheme started with 28 All India eligible Large Taxpayer. Presently 174 units are registered in the four LTUs. These include Multi-locational clients, Central Excise Registrants and Service Tax Registrants. LTU Bangalore only had an annual revenue collection of Rs. 12029 crore during 2012-13. The collection was Rs. 2369 crore in 2006-07, the first year of its operation. Advantage of Registration under LTU An assessee having registered under LTU enjoys several advantages. These include (i) Filing of documents at a single place since a large taxpayer (single PAN-based entity) can file all his direct taxes, excise and service tax returns as also all other documents, correspondence, intimations such as export/import related central excise documents, bonds, proof of exports, etc. pertaining to all these establishment can be filed with LTUs. (ii) Single point interaction at senior level as upon joining the LTU, an officer of the level of Assistant/ Deputy/ Joint/ Additional Commissioner would be appointed as client executive for assistance in any/all tax matter. This ensures that the taxpayer need not interact with different section/officers of the LTU. (iii) Once a taxpayer opts for the LTU scheme, the erstwhile jurisdictional field officer (including preventive units of the erstwhile Excise Commissionerates) would not suo motu visit its units or interact with them for any issue arising. However certain procedures under the Central Excise Rules, requiring physical control, and verification of premises or documents,

would be carried out by the local Commissioniorates under the express directions of the LTU. (iv) The taxpayer would have the option to transfer any excess CENVAT credit (of central excise duty or service tax) accumulated in one manufacturing unit or service providing unit to any other eligible unit of his choice through a simple mechanism. (v) Movement of capital goods without duty reversal. An LTU taxpayer would have the facility of removing capital goods and inputs from one unit to any other unit of its choice, without payment of duty/reversal of credit through a simple method. Similarly the finished product of one unit can be transferred to another unit, without payment of duty, provided the second unit uses the products as inputs and pays excise duty on the finished goods manufactured using such inputs. (vi) The taxpayers is not be subjected to mandatory audit. The selection of a taxpayer for audit would be based on – risk assessment. The Department ensures that audit schedulers are drawn in consultation with the taxpayers so as to cause minimum inconvenience. (vii) It would be ensured that there is uniformity in the practice as regards classification, valuation, credit availment and similar other issues, for various units of a taxpayer. Trade notices will be issued centrally by the LTU. (viii) The rebate/refund claims would be disposed off in a time bound manner within 30 days, if the claims filed are in order. (ix) Use of Automation: Returns can be filed electronically and payment of taxes also can be made electronically. Greater use of e-mail for communication is encouraged. (x) Interactive approach is adopted for dispute settlement. Before a show cause notice is issued, the matter under dispute is discussed for a resolution, if possible. Joint Committee on LTU A Joint Committee on LTU was set-up in August, 2012 to examine the administrative issues faced by the LTUs with a view and making them more efficient and effective. The major recommendation of the committee included: training officers at the cutting edge level (Su perintendents/Inspectors) in Financial Accounting from reputed institutes like ICAI, IIMS/MDI etc; creation of a Research & Business Intelligence Unit in each LTU to coordinate with intelligence agencies and gather intelligence; constitution of 12 Audit Groups in each LTU administering 50 large taxpayers (with registrations up to 600 under Central Excise and Servicer Tax) for effective audit scrutiny; for auditing multi- locational units, LTU Audit Groups may be formed in major cities to undertake audit of the LTU entities, directly under the supervision of Commissioner (LTU); and additional LTUs may be set-up, one each at Kolkata, Hyderabad, Pune and Ahmedabad as adequate number of large taxpayers is available in these jurisdictions.

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