Bijender sharma/Shimla--Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its Meeting held here today approved constitution of a Cabinet Sub-Committee under the Chairmanship of Revenue Minister and comprising of Education, Irrigation and Public Health, Industries, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Transport Ministers, Chief Secretary as its Members and Principal Secretary (Personnel) as Member Secretary, to submit its recommendations regarding Implementation of the Constitution (85th Amendment) Act, 2001 and assignment of seniority to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Government servants on promotion by virtue of rule of reservation/roster.
Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister, presided over the Meeting.
It granted approval for filling upn of 225 posts of Shastri, 450 posts of Language Teacher, 200 posts of Art Teacher and 125 posts of Physical Education Teacher in the Department of Elementary Education in accordance with old as well as new Recruitment and Promotion Rules. However, the selected teachers had to acquire requisite educational qualification in accordance with the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 within the specified period of time to become eligible for future benefits.
It approved cancellation of allotment of Raula (1.25 MW); Pher (1.75 MW); Nalian (0.80 MW); Bourar (0.40 MW); Mallan (1.00 MW) and Uhl-II (1.00 MW).
In an endeavour to make Himachal Pradesh a ‘Polythene Free’ State of the country, it decided to impose ban on storage and use of non-biodegradable disposable plastic products i.e. plastic cup, plate and glass etc.. in the State from August, 15, 2011 and any offence committed shall be liable to get fined Rs. 5,000 for littering of non-biodegradable waste by any institution/commercial establishment and Rs. 1,000 for littering of non-biodegradable waste by individuals in the premises of any private or commercial establishments.
It approved naming of Reckong Peo Chowk against the name of late Shri Thakur Sen Negi as ‘Thakur Sen Negi Chowk’.
It granted sanction to filling up of one post Joint Labour Commissioner; two posts of Excise and Taxation Officers in the Department of Excise and Taxation; 12 posts of Civil Judge Junior Division for Subordinate Courts in the State; 8 posts of Clerks and two posts of Stenographers in HP Public Service Commission. Cabinet also granted permission to fill up 4 posts of Deputy Director, 11 posts of Welfare Organiser, 5 posts of Clerks and 2 posts of Steno Typists in the Sainik Welfare Department.
It accepted the proposal to enhance VAT on Tobacco and Tobacco Products from 13.75 percent to 16 percent and bring ‘beedies’ under goods taxable at special rate under new Schedule ‘E’ of HP VAT Act, 2005.
It consented to authorize HP Board of School Education to hire taxi on government approved rates to inspect private educational institutions for affiliation.
It agreed to shift National Highway Sub-Division of HP Public Works Department from Bilaspur to Shillai in district Sirmour to oversee the construction work of the new National Highway passing through the area.
It approved framing of Recruitment and Promotion Rules for the post of Senior Lecturer, Information Technology (Class-I Gazetted) and Amendment in the Recruitment and Promotion Rules for the post of Senior Lecturer, Applied Science and Humanities (Class-I Gazetted) in the Department of Technical Education.
It granted approval to the Amendment in the Himachal Pradesh Lokayukta Act, 1983.
Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister, presided over the Meeting.
It granted approval for filling upn of 225 posts of Shastri, 450 posts of Language Teacher, 200 posts of Art Teacher and 125 posts of Physical Education Teacher in the Department of Elementary Education in accordance with old as well as new Recruitment and Promotion Rules. However, the selected teachers had to acquire requisite educational qualification in accordance with the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 within the specified period of time to become eligible for future benefits.
It approved cancellation of allotment of Raula (1.25 MW); Pher (1.75 MW); Nalian (0.80 MW); Bourar (0.40 MW); Mallan (1.00 MW) and Uhl-II (1.00 MW).
In an endeavour to make Himachal Pradesh a ‘Polythene Free’ State of the country, it decided to impose ban on storage and use of non-biodegradable disposable plastic products i.e. plastic cup, plate and glass etc.. in the State from August, 15, 2011 and any offence committed shall be liable to get fined Rs. 5,000 for littering of non-biodegradable waste by any institution/commercial establishment and Rs. 1,000 for littering of non-biodegradable waste by individuals in the premises of any private or commercial establishments.
It approved naming of Reckong Peo Chowk against the name of late Shri Thakur Sen Negi as ‘Thakur Sen Negi Chowk’.
It granted sanction to filling up of one post Joint Labour Commissioner; two posts of Excise and Taxation Officers in the Department of Excise and Taxation; 12 posts of Civil Judge Junior Division for Subordinate Courts in the State; 8 posts of Clerks and two posts of Stenographers in HP Public Service Commission. Cabinet also granted permission to fill up 4 posts of Deputy Director, 11 posts of Welfare Organiser, 5 posts of Clerks and 2 posts of Steno Typists in the Sainik Welfare Department.
It accepted the proposal to enhance VAT on Tobacco and Tobacco Products from 13.75 percent to 16 percent and bring ‘beedies’ under goods taxable at special rate under new Schedule ‘E’ of HP VAT Act, 2005.
It consented to authorize HP Board of School Education to hire taxi on government approved rates to inspect private educational institutions for affiliation.
It agreed to shift National Highway Sub-Division of HP Public Works Department from Bilaspur to Shillai in district Sirmour to oversee the construction work of the new National Highway passing through the area.
It approved framing of Recruitment and Promotion Rules for the post of Senior Lecturer, Information Technology (Class-I Gazetted) and Amendment in the Recruitment and Promotion Rules for the post of Senior Lecturer, Applied Science and Humanities (Class-I Gazetted) in the Department of Technical Education.
It granted approval to the Amendment in the Himachal Pradesh Lokayukta Act, 1983.
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