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SGPC criticises ‘anti-party’ activities

Chandigarh: The incharge of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) election for Chandigarh unit of Shiromani Akali Dal Charanjeet Singh Villy Unit on Sunday condemned former SGPC members for their anti-party activities. Two former members of SGPC were denied ticket by the party this time. Villy alleged that the two were working against the present candidate Harjinder Kaur,who is a former Mayor and councillor of Municipal Corporation. A few days back the observer for the elections for the party Bubby Badal had warned any leader against anti-party activity. Meanwhile Harjinder Kaur continued with her campaign. She went to Sector 22 for nam simran programme and later to Sector 38. Campaigning was also held at the Gurdwara in Kajheri village.

Two booked for cheating

CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh Police,on Sunday,booked two owners of a company – Ultratech Fuel and Pollution Control – operating from Sector 17 for allegedly duping a Ludhiana resident of Rs 5 lakhs. The duo took the money in lieu of a deal for selling their product. However,the product turned out to be ineffective,as claimed by the accused,in reducing fuel consumption as a result of which the dealer suffered loss. A case of cheating and breach of trust has been registered in Police station,Sector 17,Chandigarh.

Delhi-based travel agency fined

CHANDIGARH: The Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed Anuga Holidays,New Delhi,to refund Rs 40,000 to a city-resident for not guiding him properly regarding the documents to be submitted for his family tour abroad,due to which the visa application was rejected by the French embassy. It directed the travel agency to pay Rs 30,000 to the complainant for the harassment caused to him,and Rs 5,000 as litigation costs.