Haryana Right to Service Commission Issues Directions in Property ID Case, Orders Compensation to Complainant

Chandigarh, February 27 — The Haryana Right to Service Commission, after considering all facts and circumstances in the case related to issuance of a new property ID to Ambala resident Smt. Surjit Kaur, has issued necessary directions. During the review of the matter, the Commission emphasized the need to make the administrative process more effective and transparent.

It came to the notice of the Commission that the complainant’s appeals had been rejected at the level of the First Grievance Redressal Authority (FGRA). Subsequently, following an interim order passed by the Commission on 09.02.2026, the concerned property was shown under the authorized category.

Earlier, in its reply submitted on 04.02.2026, the Municipal Corporation had stated that the plot was not authorized. However, after the Commission sought detailed facts, it was clarified that the property is located on the boundary between the village limits and the authorized area.

In its observations, the Commission also noted that under the Haryana Right to Service Act, 2014, FGRA and SGRA are required to dispose of appeals within 30 working days. The Commission suggested that citizens’ grievances should, as far as possible, be resolved at the initial level itself so that they are not compelled to approach higher authorities.

The Commission has issued show-cause notices under Regulation 10 of the Haryana Right to Service (Management) Regulations, 2015 to the then FGRA who rejected the appeal on 09.10.2025 and to the officer who rejected the appeal on 01.12.2025.

Both officers have been asked to explain under Section 17(1)(d) of the Act why a recommendation for departmental action should not be made to the State Government.

Taking in to account the inconvenience caused to the complainant, the Commission has directed payment of ₹5,000 as compensation in accordance with the provisions of the Act. The amount will initially be paid from the funds of the Municipal Corporation, Ambala, and may be recovered from the concerned officials as per rules.

The Commission further directed that if the compensation is not paid by 13.03.2026, action will be initiated under Section 17(2) of the Act, and additional penalty and compensation may also be imposed, if necessary.

The Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Ambala, has been directed to submit a compliance report by 16.03.2026. The concerned FGRA has also been sent a copy of the order and asked to submit an explanation by 09.03.2026.

It is noteworthy that the State Government has made it clear that strict action is being taken, and will continue to be taken, against officers who show negligence or cause unnecessary delay in providing citizen services.

The Commission reiterated that the State Government is committed to ensuring that citizen services are delivered in a timely, transparent, and effective manner, and that all officers should act in accordance with this spirit.

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Chandigarh, February 27 – Haryana Health Minister, Ms. Arti Singh Rao said that Sub-Health Centres will be constructed in several villages falling under the Assandh Assembly constituency.

The Health Minister was responding to a question raised by a member during the Budget Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha here today.

Ms. Arti Singh Rao said that the tender for the construction of the Sub-Health Centre Rahra, under Assandh Sub-Divisional Hospital, was allotted on February 16, 2026. The construction work will begin soon.

She further informed that the only Sub-Health Centre in village Thal is currently functioning from a privately rented building. Administrative approval for the construction of its own building has already been issued; however, suitable land has not yet been made available. Further action will be taken once the land becomes available.

She said that sub-health centres will also be constructed in villages Kherisarafali and Assandh-II of this Assembly constituency. However, suitable land for construction has not yet been made available in these villages as well. Further action in both cases will be taken after the availability of land.

Replying to another question raised by a member regarding the upgradation of the Primary Health Centre in village Amin, under the Thanesar Assembly constituency, to a Community Health Centre (CHC), the Health Minister said that as per the existing norms, a CHC cannot be established there at present. However, the matter will be reviewed again, and if required, upgradation may be considered.

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Chandigarh, February 27 – Haryana Health Minister, Ms. Arti Singh Rao said that the construction of Primary Health Centres in villages Sagga and Samana Bahu, which fall under the Nilokheri Assembly constituency, will be completed at the earliest.

The Health Minister was responding to a question raised by a member during the ongoing Budget Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha here today.

Ms. Arti Singh Rao said that in village Sagga, the construction work of the Primary Health Centre building had been stopped by the agency after completing approximately 38 percent of the work. The Public Works Department terminated the contract of the concerned agency on July 5, 2023. After the revised administrative approval, the tendering process is expected to be completed within three months, and the remaining construction work of the PHC building is likely to resume within six months.

Responding to another question regarding the stalled construction of the PHC building in village Samana Bahu, the Health Minister informed that the contract agency had stopped work after completing 70 percent of the construction and had filed a petition in the High Court due to a dispute with the Public Works Department. The department terminated the agency’s contract on June 20, 2024. She assured that it may take approximately six months for the construction work of this PHC building to resume construction, and thereafter around 12 months to complete it.

Replying to a question raised by another member, she said that at present there is no proposal under consideration to construct a 50-bed hospital in Sector-56, Faridabad. A re-investigation will be conducted into the matter and further action will be taken if required.

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Chandigarh, February 27 — Haryana’s Public Works (Buildings & Roads) Minister, Sh. Ranbir Gangwa, said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, the state has witnessed historic progress in the road sector. Works related to road widening, strengthening, and four-laning are being carried out at a rapid pace across the state, ensuring smoother traffic flow and accelerating regional development. He said the government’s objective is to connect every district with a better and safer road network.

Public Works (Buildings & Roads) Minister Sh. Ranbir Gangwa was replying to a question asked by MLA Mohd. Ilyas during the ongoing Budget Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha.

Sh. Gangwa informed that the road connecting Hodal to Pataudi, which is an important traffic corridor in South Haryana, is under consideration for four-laning. The project will be implemented in two phases.

He stated that in the first phase, administrative approval amounting to ₹616.01 crore has been granted under the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) for four-laning the road from Hodal to Bilaspur Chowk via Nuh, from km 0.00 to km 71.00. Approximately 80 hectares (197.6 acres) of land is required for this work, which is currently under process with the Forest Department. Tenders will be invited after obtaining forest clearance and loan approval from NCRPB.

He further informed that in the second phase, administrative approval of ₹476.07 crore has been granted for four-laning the stretch from Bilaspur Chowk to Kulana via Pataudi, from km 71.00 to km 96.00. This proposal is presently under consideration of the Standing Finance Committee. Around 27 hectares (66 acres) of land is required for this stretch. After securing forest clearance and loan approval from NCRPB, the tendering process will be completed and the four-laning construction work will commence at the earliest.

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Chandigarh, February 27 – Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Sh. Shyam Singh Rana said that under the Cotton Production Incentive Scheme in the state, farmers cultivating desi cotton are being provided an incentive amount of Rs. 3,000 per acre.

The Minister was responding to a question raised by a Member during the Budget Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha here today.

He said that during Kharif 2025, an area of 8 lakh 90 thousand acres under cotton crop was verified, while under desi cotton, 16,801 acres were verified on the “Meri Fasal Mera Byora Portal.”

The Agriculture Minister said that in Haryana, procurement of desi cotton and BT cotton is undertaken by the Cotton Corporation of India at the Minimum Support Price from registered and verified farmers through the “Meri Fasal Mera Byora Portal,” subject to the produce meeting the prescribed fair average quality standards. He added that most of the time, the market price of desi cotton remains higher than the Minimum Support Price, due to which farmers consider it more suitable to sell their produce to private traders.

Sh. Rana further said that the State Government is continuously making efforts to promote crop diversification in order to reduce excessive cultivation of rice. For this purpose, through various schemes and incentives, farmers are being provided Rs. 8,000 per acre as incentive for cotton, maize, pulses and other less water-intensive crops. Besides this, under the Cotton Production Incentive Scheme, farmers cultivating desi cotton are also being provided Rs. 3,000 per acre as incentive.

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Chandigarh, February 27 – Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Sh. Vipul Goel informed the House that compensation for crop losses from the year 2022 to 2026 has been distributed by the government.

During the ongoing budget session of Haryana Vidhan Sabha here today, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Sh. Vipul Goel was responding to a question raised by a member.

He stated that due to natural disasters causing crop damage in the state, an amount of approximately ₹494.05 crore was approved as compensation during 2022–23, which was sanctioned to the Deputy Commissioners for distribution through the manual mode. In 2023–24, ₹720.29 crore was approved for crop loss in the state. From Rabi 2023 onwards, the compensation amount has been distributed directly to beneficiaries through DBT via the Kshatipurti Portal.

In 2024–25, ₹265.57 crore was approved for crop damage, while in 2025–26, ₹168.74 crore was approved for crop loss.

He further informed that in some cases, compensation could not be disbursed to certain farmers due to errors, non-submission of bank account details, or other reasons. However, the department has instructed Patwaris to ensure that such errors are rectified promptly so that the allocated amount can be disbursed.

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Dabwali Stadium to Be Renovated – Minister of State for Sports Gaurav Gautam

Chandigarh, February 27 – Haryana’s Minister of State for Sports, Sh. Gaurav Gautam, said that for the renovation of the stadium in Dabwali city, district sports officer has prepared an estimate of ₹1 crore and sent it to the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP). The proposal has been forwarded, and the renovation work of the stadium will be undertaken soon.

The Sports Minister was replying to a question raised by a member of the House during the Budget Session on Friday.

He stated that in Sirsa district, there are Shaheed Bhagat Singh Sports Complex and Chaudhary Dalbir Singh Indoor Stadium. In Dabwali, Shri Guru Gobind Singh Sports Complex, and in Chautala, Chaudhary Sahib Ram Stadium function as sub-divisional level sports stadiums.

He further informed that in Sirsa district, there is one residential sports nursery and 50 sports nurseries. There are 21 coaches and junior coaches in Sirsa. A facilitation centre is also operational at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Stadium in Sirsa.

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Chandigarh, February 27 – Haryana Social Justice and Empowerment Minister, Sh. Krishan Kumar Bedi said that the Government of India, on September 08, 1993, had fixed the criteria for excluding the creamy layer from the Other Backward Classes (OBCs). The income and property limits have been revised from time to time, while no changes have been made in the other criteria.

The Minister was responding to a question raised by a member during the Budget Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha here today.

Sh.Bedi said that in the year 2017, the Government of India revised the income limit for the creamy layer to Rs. 8 lakh per annum. Accordingly, the Haryana Government also fixed the income limit at Rs.8.00 lakh per annum through a notification dated July 16, 2024.

He informed the House that, as per the directions of the Central Government, the State Government is providing all types of benefits to people belonging to the Other Backward Classes.

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Chandigarh, February 27 – Haryana’s Irrigation and Water Resources Minister, Smt. Shruti Choudhry, clarified in response to a question asked in the Assembly that there is no fixed practice of carrying out annual desilting of rivers before every monsoon season in the state.

She stated that in recent years, continuous heavy rainfall and flood situations have led to large-scale accumulation of silt in the rivers. Keeping this in view, desilting work was undertaken during 2025 as a special developmental activity to enhance the water carrying capacity of the Tangri and Markanda rivers and to reduce the risk of floods. Before June 30, 2025, approximately 5.50 lakh cubic meters of soil was removed from the Tangri river and about 37,500 cubic meters from the Markanda river.

In addition, prior to the monsoon of 2026, it has been proposed to remove approximately 53.85 lakh cubic meters, 10.94 lakh cubic meters, and 0.60 lakh cubic meters of silt from the Tangri, Markanda, and Begna rivers, respectively. The tendering process for these works is currently underway.

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Chandigarh, February 27 – Haryana Medical Education and Research Minister, Ms. Arti Singh Rao said that efforts will be made to start Guru Brahmanand Nursing College in village Dherdu, which falls under the Pundri Assembly Constituency, during this year.

The Health Minister was responding to a question raised by a member during the Budget Session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha here today.

Ms. Arti Singh Rao said that the department is exploring the possibility of running this college under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) mode from the upcoming academic session.

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Chandigarh, February 27 — Haryana’s Public Works (Buildings & Roads) Minister Sh. Ranbir Gangwa said that the Haryana Government is continuously taking concrete steps to strengthen railway-related infrastructure in the state and to provide better transportation facilities to the public. Efforts are being made to reduce traffic congestion and enhance road safety through the construction of underpasses and overbridges at various railway crossings across the state. In this sequence, the process for construction of an underpass on Kachcha Beri Road is being taken forward.

Public Works (Buildings & Roads) Minister Sh. Ranbir Gangwa was replying to a question asked by MLA Sh. Bharat Bhushan Batra during the Budget Session of the Haryana Legislative Assembly.

He informed that the proposal for constructing an underpass at the railway crossing located on Kachcha Beri Road is under consideration. In this regard, the General Arrangement Drawing (GAD) has already been approved by the Railway Department. The work will be executed by the Railway Department as a deposit work on behalf of the State Government.

He further stated that administrative approval amounting to ₹1,346.60 lakh has already been granted for the construction of the underpass. The project also involves 1 kanal 17 marla of land belonging to the Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board (HSAMB). The process of transferring this land in the name of PWD (B&R) is underway. Once the land is made available, tenders will be invited and the construction work will commence shortly.

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Chandigarh, February 27 — Haryana’s Public Works (Buildings & Roads) Minister Sh. Ranbir Gangwa said that the State Government is continuously working to accelerate the development of roads and bypasses in Haryana.

He stated that land is required for the construction of any road or bypass, which the government purchases through the e-Bhoomi portal.

Public Works (Buildings & Roads) Minister Sh. Ranbir Gangwa was replying to a question asked by MLA Sh. Bharat Bhushan Batra during the Budget Session of the Haryana Legislative Assembly.

He informed that for the construction of the Kosli Bypass, the government in 2024 decided to purchase 23.09 acres of land at the rate of ₹60 lakh per acre through the High-Level Land Purchase Committee. So far, 67 percent of landowners from Shahadat Nagar village and 51 percent from Dhania village have submitted their affidavits. Some land in Dhania village is still pending.

He appealed to the MLA to coordinate with the landowners and facilitate the availability of land so that the bypass construction work can commence at the earliest.

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Chandigarh, February 27 – Haryana’s Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister, Sh. Rajesh Nagar, said that the State Government is procuring the produce of all crops of Haryana farmers at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) through a transparent and online system. The procurement of paddy is carried out by government agencies in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Government of India.

Minister of State Sh. Rajesh Nagar was replying to a Calling Attention Motion in the Haryana Legislative Assembly today.

He informed that the government has been closely monitoring the paddy procurement process from the very beginning. In all districts of the state, joint committees were constituted and during the months of October and November 2025, physical verification of paddy stored in rice mills was conducted during the procurement process itself. Irregularities related to shortage of paddy detected during the physical verification were taken seriously.

After preliminary inquiries in the concerned districts, wherever prima facie irregularities were found, a total of 12 FIRs were immediately registered against the concerned officers/employees, commission agents (arhtiyas), and rice millers. Additionally, departmental inquiries have been initiated against 75 officers/employees by the Food Department, procurement agencies, and the Marketing Board.

He further stated that through the efforts made by the State Government, a recovery of approximately ₹6.37 crore has been made from rice millers and deposited into the government treasury. Sh. Nagar reiterated that the government is fully committed to safeguarding the interests of farmers.

For the upcoming Rabi season 2026–27, the procurement process in the state is being further strengthened through measures such as revision of yield data, geo-tag/QR code-based gate passes via a mobile app, automatic vehicle capture, geo-fencing of mandis/procurement centers, warehouses and rice mills, installation of cameras at entry and exit gates of mandis, and biometric verification of farmers.

The Minister informed the House that during the upcoming Kharif procurement season 2026–27, in addition to the above reforms, physical inspections of rice mills and warehouses will also be conducted through the mobile app to further strengthen the procurement process.

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State Government Considering Service Security for Contractual and Part-Time Teachers in Haryana Universities: Education Minister

Higher Education Department has constituted a committee and initiated the process

Chandigarh, February 27 – Haryana Education Minister Sh. Mahipal Dhanda stated that the State Government is considering preparing a draft “Service Security Bill” for professors working on a contractual basis in state universities. Consultations in this regard are being held with other concerned departments.

Sh. Dhanda was replying to a question raised by two members during the ongoing session of the Haryana Legislative Assembly.

The Education Minister informed that the department had received representations from the Haryana Universities Contractual Teachers Association (HUCTA) and the Haryana Universities Part-Time Teachers Association (HUPTTA). These organizations have demanded the enactment of a law on the lines of the 2024 Service Security Ordinance. The proposal seeks to provide service security to teachers up to the age of 60 years.

Sh. Mahipal Dhanda stated that the State Government has taken the matter seriously and initiated further action. With the approval of the Chief Minister, a committee was constituted, appointing the Vice-Chancellor of Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak as Chairman; the Registrar of the same university, the Registrar of Gurugram University, and the Dean Academic Affairs of Kurukshetra University were nominated as members.

He informed that the committee was assigned the responsibility of preparing a detailed report covering all aspects related to service security of the concerned teachers. After receiving the report, the matter was again sent to the Chief Minister for consideration. Subsequently, on July 29, 2025, an important meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister’s OSD to deliberate on the issue. After detailed discussions, it was decided that comprehensive data of the entire academic staff working in state universities should be collected in a prescribed format.

The Education Minister further stated that the Directorate of Higher Education issued a letter to all state universities on July 30, 2025, seeking the required information. The data received from the universities was compiled and the complete report was forwarded to the Chief Minister for further action.

Thereafter, the Chief Minister suggested that the recommendations of the committee should also be examined by other concerned departments. Accordingly, on December 9, 2025, suggestions and comments were sought from various departments including the Medical Education and Research Department, AYUSH Department, Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Department, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department, and the Sports Department, in order to formulate a comprehensive policy.

He added that the required information was not received from all departments within the stipulated time. Therefore, reminders were sent to the concerned departments on January 29, 2026. The government is currently awaiting the necessary inputs from all departments, and once the information is received, the matter will again be placed before the Chief Minister for further decision.

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