Community News Capsule

ambala cantt

nDate: 08 June 2008

Venue: 2, Shiv Pratapnagar

Attendance:  14 members

In Chair: Sh. M.S. Vaid.

The minutes of the last meeting were read out by Secretary HFO M.L. Dutta and approved by the house.

The President regretted the low attendance of members and that too, without prior intimation.

He raised the matter regarding the plot purchased by the sabha and construction of boundary wall with the available funds. However, the point was again deferred.

The President requested the members to furnish the particulars of their wards scoring 75% or more marks in 10th and 10+2 Board Exams, in order to forward the same to GMS for the award of the Pratibhashali Vidhyarathi Samman 2008. Only one eligible candidate approached, i.e. Ms. Swati Mehta d/o Shri Naresh Vaid, whose form had been filled up fulfilling all requisite formalities.

The meeting concluded with the permission of the Chair.

nDate: 06 July 2008

Venue: 134, Vashisht Nagar

Attendance:  10 members

In Chair: Sh. P.V. Vaid (Vice-President).

The minutes of the last meeting were read out by HFO M.L. Dutta Secy. and approved by the house.

All the members were shocked and grieved to learn that Shri Jatinder Dutta s/o Shri Ved Prakash Dutta of Mukerian, and nephew of M.L. Dutta Secy. had sustained severe head injuries in a road accident near Sugar Mills Mukerian, on the 2nd July 2008. Presently he is in coma in the ICU at “Satyam’’ Hospital Jalandhar City. The house prayed the Almighty for his speedy recovery and safe return home.

Smt. Usha Chhibber, active member of the sabha, had attended the Mohyal Mela at Kurukshetra on the 22nd June 2008 and donated Rs.201/- from the sabha. All members appreciated her participation at the function. The details of the function were read out to the members.

Shri P.V. Vaid, Vice-President again reminded the house that, in case any student was eligible for Pratibhashali Vidhyarathi Samman award 2008, the names be forwarded to GMS before 15 July 2008.

The house adjourned with the permission of the Chair.

HFO M.L. Dutta, Secretary

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ambala city

nDate: 03 August 2008

Venue: Residence of Sh. Brij Mohan Mehta, V-President.

Attendance:  29 members

In Chair: Sh. J.P. Mehta President.

Proceedings of the monthly meeting of July 08 were read out and were confirmed.

Welcome to Sh. Upinder Singh Datta & others: Sh. Upinder Singh Datta of Village-Panjlasa Teh. Naraingarh Distt. Ambala was warmly welcomed as he had specially come to the residence of his brother-in-law Sh. Brij Mohan Mehta (host) to attend the meeting of the sabha.

President Sh. J.P. Mehta & Istri Wing President Smt. Savita Dutt reminded Sh. Upinder Singh Datta that the team of office-bearers of Mohyal Sabha Ambala City had visited him and other Mohyals of Naraingarh Teh. to form the Mohyal Sabha at  Naraingarh. In fact, the MS Naraingarh was formed but it could not be continued because of some reasons. Sh. J.P. Mehta requested him to again form the MS Naraingarh for which the Inter-action Committee of GMS will fully support the efforts of local Mohyals.

Shri Upinder Singh Datta assured that he shall try his best for the formation of MS at Naraingarh.

Shri Dinesh Mehta, Smt. Suraksha Mehta, Sh. Sunil Mehta, Veenu Mehta & Karan Mehta were also welcomed at the meeting.

Sad News: The house mourned of death of the following Mohyals and prayed to Almighty God to grant peace to the departed souls:

1. Brig. Ravi Datt Mehta (Dutt) Military Attache in Indian Embassy in Kabul. He was nephew of the late Sh. Kanwal Mehta (Dutt) of Kanshi Nagar. Brig. Mehta was killed in recent blast in Indian Embassy Kabul.

2. Smt. Shanti Devi Mehta w/o the late Sh. Jawahar Singh of H.No. 81, Kabir Nagar Ambala City.

3. Smt. Shakuntla Datta w/o Sh. Baldev Raj Datta of H.No.81, Kabir Nagar Ambala City.

4. Smt. Bimla Mohan w/o the late Mehta Ranbir Mohan of Chhachhrauli.

5. Shri Rajinder Parkash Chhibber of Prem Nagar Ambala City who expired on 22nd July 08. He was the uncle of Sh. Venod Chhibber Manager S.B.I. and maternal grand father of Sh. Navdeep Datta President Mohyal Youth Wing Ambala.

Happy News

Birthday of Rzd. B.D. Bali: The house was enthusiatic about the forthcoming birthday of the darling of the community and their national President Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D Bali, whose 78th birthday falls on 11th Aug. 08. They all wished a very very happy birthday to Rzd. B.D Bali and desired that Sh. J.P. Mehta President & Sh. Ashwani Bakshi Gen. Secy. should convey the greetings of the house to Bali Sahib when they go to Delhi to attend the GMS meeting.

Birthday of Ch. S.N. Dutta President MES: The house wished happy birthday to Ch. S.N. Dutta who will be 83 yrs. young on the Independence Day. The house appreciated the services of Ch. S.N. Dutta for the betterment of Mohyal Education School & Mohyal Ashram Haridwar.

Smt. Raj Dulari Mehta w/o the late Sh. Jagdish Chander Mehta, mother of our Vice-President Brij Mohan Mehta, celebrated her 78th birthday on 2nd Aug. 08. She was present at the meeting and the house wished a very happy birthday to her Sh. Brij Mohan Mehta donated Rs.151/- to MS Ambala City on the birthday of his mother.

The house wished a very happy birthday to Nalini Datta d/o Sh. Manmohan Datta Zonal Secy. & Smt. Neeru Datta Vice-President Istri Wing, on her forthcoming birthday on 14th Aug., 08 She is pursuing her MBA at Pune. Smt. Neeru Datta donated Rs.101/- to MS Ambala City.

The house wished Rakhi Mehta d/o Advocate Dinesh Mehta a very happy birthday on her forthcoming birthday on 8th Aug. 08. She was born on Rakhi day and that is why she is called ‘Rakhi’. Shri Dinesh Mehta donated Rs.101/- to MS Ambala City.

Other Donations: 1. Shri Sardari Lal Datta had celebrated his marriage anniversary on the eve his birthday on 24.06.08 at 675 New Model Colony Ambala City. He had celebrated his 50th marriage anniversary on 24th June 1998. He donated Rs.2000/- for the construction of Mohyal Bhawan Ambala City & Rs.150/- each to GMS and MS Ambala City.

2. Sh. Upinder Singh Datta of Vill.-Panjlasa Teh. Naraingarh the special guest at the meeting donated Rs.201/- to MS Ambala City. The house appreciated the gesture of Sh. Upinder Singh Datta.

Pratibhashali Vidyarathee Samman: Shri Ashwani Bakshi Gen. Secy. informed the house that the function to award the Pratibhalsali Vidyarathee Samman will be held at GMS in Oct. 2008 and appealed to parents and students to attend the function in full strength.

Mohyal Divas: Sh. Ashwani Bakshi also informed that the Mohyal Divas will be celebrated by GMS on 9th Nov. 08 at New Delhi. President Sh. J.P. Mehta appealed to members to attend the function in large number.

Grand Matrimonial Mela: The Gen. Secy. further informed that the Grand Matrimonial Mela will be held by GMS on 14th Dec. 2008. Sh. J.P. Mehta President appreciated the efforts of Smt. Krishan Lata Chhibber, Secy. Istri Wing GMS & Convenor Matrimonial Mela, for working for Community Wedding (Samuhik Vivah). In fact all the members of the Chhibber family were giving selfless service to the Mohyal Community for materimonial services, as a mission. The house was requested to make the Matrimonial Mela a great success by sending particulars of marriageable boys and girls to Smt. Krishan Lata Chhibber.

Mohyal Youth Camp: It was decided that GMS may be approached to allow MS Ambala City to hold the next Mohyal Youth Camp at Ambala City. Sh. J.P. Mehta and Sh. Ashwani Bakshi were authorised to approach the GMS in this regard.

Smt. Savita Dutt President Istri Wing MS Ambala City thanked the host Smt. Raj Dulari Mehta, Sh. Brij Mohan Mehta, Smt. Suraksha Mehta, Sh. Dinesh Mehta, Sh. Sunil Mehta & Veenu Mehta for their hospitality.

The meeting ended with Shanti Path by the evergreen & ever present baby Vani Datta.

J.P. Mehta, President

Ashwani Bakshi, Gen. Secy.

amritsar

nDate: 03 Aug. 2008

Venue: Bali Photographer, Hall Bazar.

Attendance:  No figure

In Chair: Not indicated.

The agenda of the meeting was to increase the presence of the biradari members at the meetings. It was decided that there should be Havan performed at every monthly meeting. The purpose behind the havan is Welfare of the Society. All biradari members are being requested to come along with their family members and put the Ahuti in the havan.

The next agenda is to make the Mohyal Directory of Amritsar.

Thereafter, the members dispersed.

Puneet Dutta, Gen. Secy.

dehradun

nDate: 13 July 2008

Venue: Maj. K.R. Bali Mohyal Nursery School Mohyal Bhawan Karanpur.

Attendance:  16 members

In Chair: Sh. N.K. Dutta, President.

Sh. S.K. Chhibber, Secy. read out the minutes of the last meeting for approval.

Mohyal Milan 2008: A detailed discussion was held on the subject. The house decided to nominate Shri Parmod Mehta, a young advocate, to be Convenor of the Mela. He will be assisted by S/Shri Rajesh Mohan and L.P. Mehta. It was one of the encourging moments that young Mohyals accepted the responsibilities to organise the Mela. The house applauded their acceptance. The Secretary requested all to contribute liberally to make the function a success.

Sad News: Secretary informed the house of the demise of Sh. A.P. Dutta, father of Sh. Rajiv Dutta. He also informed of the untimely demise of Akshye Chhibber s/o Sh. Vipin Chhibber at the young age of 24 years. For the parents, the death of the young son was a too-shocking, heart-rending and calamitous tragedy. The house observed two minutes’ silence and prayed to God to grant peace to the departed souls and courage to the families to bear the loss.

The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.

S.K. Chhibber , Secretary

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P.S.:- While writing the minutes of the meeting, the Secretary got a call from Prof. Kamal Rattan Vaid that his father-in-law, Maj. K.L. Bakshi, had expired and that cremation will take place on 16.7.2008 at Haridwar. The members of the Biradari assembeld at his residence and the President Sh. N.K. Dutta placed a wreath on behalf of the community. Secretary, Sh. S.K. Chhibber, attended the funeral at Haridwar.

 —S.K. Chhibber

faridabad (s/e)

nDate: 8th June 2008

Venue: H.No. 372, Sector-6, Faridabad.

Attendance:  No figure

In Chair: Sh. Raj Kumar Dutta, President.

Coincidentally, the Barsi of the late Smt. Indira Mohan, who was the sabha’s Patron, also fell on the same day.

President Shri Raj Kumar Dutta narrated a few incidents of Mohyali spirit and love for the Biradari of Smt. Indira Mohan after which all members paid rich and floral tributes in the memory of Smt. Mohan. Havan and Braham Bhoj had been arranged by her children.

The meeting the ended with the permission of Chair and a vote of thanks to members who attended the meeting in large numbers.

Harish Mohan Mehta, Secy.

gurgaon

nDate: 6th July 2008

Venue: Residence of Sh. P.K. Dutta, H-133, Residency Green, Sector-46, Gurgaon.

Attendance:  No figure

In Chair: Col. B.N. Bali, President and Chief Patron.

President informed the house about the passing away of Smt. Subhadra Mehta, w/o the late Bakshi Tej Bhan Mehta and mother of Sh. Ravinder Mehta (Bhimwal), New Colony, Gurgaon, on 1st July 2008. The members stood in silence for two minutes to pay their respectful homage. (Later at the Kriya ceremony on 11th July 08, attended by Col. B.N. Bali and members of the sabha, a Condolence Resolution, on behalf of the sabha, was handed over to the bereaved family, who donated Rs.1100/- to the sabha).

The President then conveyed the happy news of the engagement of Vinit Bali, son of Shri L.R. Bali (who could not attend the meeting due to personal reasons).

The members were also informed about the sudden ailment of Col. S.K. Dutt, Chairperson North Zone and Sh. S.P. Mohan, Secretary Gen. due to which they could not be present at the meeting. All present wished them well and prayed for their speedy recovery.

The minutes of the last meeting held on the 4th May 2008 were deemed to be read and were confirmed unanimously.

The accounts for the quarter ending 30th June 08 could not be presented as the Secy. Fin. was out of station. The same will now be presented at the next monthly meeting.

The President recalled that, at the last meeting presided over by Shri Kailash Chhibber, the Senior Vice-President, an important decision had been taken to close the long pending case with regard to deputing a representative member of our choice in the Managing Committee of GMS. He proposed that Sh. P.K. Dutta, already a member of GMS Managing Committee, may be deputed to represent the sabha in the GMS Managing Committee. After detailed discussion, the proposal was unanimously approved. Sh. P.K. Dutta thanked the house for this honour.

To ensure better representation of members from various parts of Gurgaon at the meetings of the sabha, the following decisions were unanimously taken:-

(a) All future formal meetings each month will be held at a central place with sufficient space for accommodating at least 50 members at a time. The Hall of the School at Mohyal Colony, Jharsa, Gurgaon was proposed in this regard. Shri Kamal Chhibber, President and Sh. I.P. Dutta, Secretary of Mohyal Colony, gave their consent to the proposal.

(b) The meetings of the sabha will be sponsored, in rotation, by each zone of the sabha and be organized by the respective Zonal Chairperson.

(c) Each Zone will organize door-to-door contact with Mohyal families residing in their respective zones. In addition, the Zonal Chairpersons will organize exclusive monthly meetings for the Mohyal residents of their respective zones to discuss any matter of general interest and share each other’s happy and sad news/occasions.

(d) To ensure circulation of important communications among the Mohyal families of Gurgaon, a detailed list of all such families should be updated through Zonal Chairpersons and other office-bearers/representatives and widely distributed among each and every Mohyal family of Gurgaon. Till then, on the basis of the current list of Mohyal families, the communications will be sent to them, through courier, which would also enable the sabha to update the list.

(e) It was very gratifying that Sh. P.K. Dutta volunteered, not only to bear the expenses, but also arrange, through his good offices, to prepare and despatch all such communications to the Mohyal families of Gurgaon every month.

On the above happy note, the meeting concluded with thanks to the Chair. The hosts Sh. P.K. Dutta, Smt. Prabha Dutta and other family members were thanked for their kind hospitality.

Col. B.N. Bali (Retd.)

President

gurdaspur

nDate: 27 July 2008

Venue: Residence of Shri Dharam Paul Dutta, President

Attendance:  About 15-16 ladies and gents.

In Chair: Shri Dharam Paul Dutta.

Some members enquired about the status of the flooring in the Hall and galleries attached to the Samadhi of Baba Thakker Ji Maharaj. The President informed them that the marble flooring of the Hall and galleries has been completed in all respects.

All the members went to the site and, after seeing the flooring work, were very happy. The renovation work of the holy Samadhi of Baba Thakker ji Maharaj remained which will be completed after the coming Basant Panchami.

The house paid homage to Sh. Narinder Dutta s/o the late Diwan Abinashi Ram Dutta of Village-Sidhwan, on his sad demise, and conveyed its condolences to his wife, Smt. Saroj Dutta, r/o Rulia Ram Colony, Gurdaspur.

Dharam Paul Dutta

President 

hisar

nDate: 20 July 2008

Venue: 1326, UE-II, Hisar.

Attendance:  24 members

In Chair: Dr. O.P. Bali, President

The meeting was being held after the gap of many months.

Everybody was enthusiastic to increase the number of members. Some families had failed to turn up though contacted several times.

It was decided to hold the meetings at the residence of the families who do not attend the meetings regularly. It was also decided to contact Shri Parbodh Bakshi and to hold the next meeting at his residence.

It was resolved that re-creational activities may be introduced in the meetings so as to attract the young ones and small children. Prizes may be given to encourage singers, dancers etc.

It was decided that the preparations be made to celebrate the Mohyal Divas in the month of Sept. 2008.

Shri Sai Dass Vaid informed that he and his wife celebrated the Golden Jublee of their marriage on the 6th May 2008. Everybody congratulated them and wished them a long, happy and prosperous married life. Shri Sai Dass Vaid donated Rs.251 to the local sabha, on this occasion.

The meeting ended with happy and lively interaction among the members. Dr. K.K. Mohan gave suggestions to rejuvenate the sabha.

Sumptuous refreshments were served by the host.

O.P. Bali, President

Madhu Bakshi, Secretary

jabalpur

nDate: 22 June 2008

Venue: Residence of Col. T.N. Mehta (Retd.) 7, Pusp Kunj Colony, Gorakpur, Jabalpur.

Attendance:  18 members

In Chair: Col. T.N. Mehta (Retd.) President.

Confirmation of minutes: The minutes of the last meeting held on 16 March 2008 were read out and confirmed.

The house welcomed new member, Sh. Rajeev Mehta and his wife Smt. Rupald Mehta, who were currently posted at Jabalpur from Indore. Shri Rajeev Mehta is working with Phosphate Ltd. (Birla Group Co.) as Asstt. Manager (Marketing).

Tambola: A game of Tambola was played and enjoyed by all.

Conclusion: After recilation of Shanti Path, the meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the host for their warm hospitality, and to the Chair.

Col. T.N. Mehta (Retd.)

President

S.K. Chhibber, Secretary

jodhpur

nDate: 20 July 2008

Venue: Residence of Smt. Neelam Bali.

Attendance:  45 members

In Chair: Maj. J.K. Chhibber-President.

Proceedings of the last meeting held in June, 08 were read out and confirmed.

President drew the attention of members towards the appeal for financial help to Smt. Meena Bakshi for treatment of her husband in MM July issue and requested for donations. A sum of Rs.1200/- was collected and it was decided to remit Rs.2500/- to GMS by adding Rs.1300/- from sabha funds.

Donations: Sh. K.L. Bakshi presented Rs.101/- each to GMS and MS Jodhpur on his grandsons- Master Gaurav Bakshi    s/o Shri Anil Bakshi having passed BE Exam in July 08 and Master Jayant Bakshi s/o Shri Gopal Bakshi having passed the CPT Test and got admission in the Chartered Accountancy Exam.

A game of Tambola was played  & Kitty Draw was taken. A sum of Rs.2200/- each was presented to lucky winners, Kumari Neha Bakshi and Kirti Bali.

The meeting ended with Shanti Path with loud shouts of Jai Mohyal and thanks to the Chair and the hoste Smt. Neelam Bali.

Maj. J.K. Chhibber (Retd.)

President

jaipur

nDate: 20 July 2008

Venue: Gaurav Restaurant Vaishali Nagar hosted by Mr. & Mrs. B.M. Bakshi (Vice-President of MS Jaipur).

Attendance:  No figure

In Chair: Not incidated.

After the Mohyal prayer, led by Mrs. Sharda Bakshi, two minutes’ silence was observed to mourn the sudden demise of Mrs. Sushila Bali w/o Capt. H.P. Bali.

The matter regarding attendance of members was discussed and it was decided that Executive Members may contact the biradari areawise and request for their participation. The Executive Members will be informed of the areas that will be allotted to each in the next meeting.

It was decided that the General Body Meeting will be held quarterly, instead of monthly and that all biradari members will be requested to attend the functions of the sabha. The Executive Committee meeting will be held monthly.

Identity Cards: It was also decided to issue Identity Cards to all members every year.

Donation: Mr. B.M. Bakshi donated Rs.250/- to the sabha, on the occasion of the birth of his grandson, Rishit.

Everybody thanked the hosts for their hospitality.

S.K. Bali, President

B.M. Bakshi, Vice-President

JANAKPURI

nMeeting held on the 3rd Aug., 2008, at the r/o Mohyal Gaurav Maj. S.S. Datta (A1/257), Janakpuri, presided over by Shri B.M. Datta, President, attended by 13 members.

Mohyal Prarthana was recited by Maj. S.S. Datta and Mrs. Sudesh Datta w/o Maj. S.S. Datta was presented a bouquet of flowers by the sabha on her gaining health after prolonged illness and also as the hostess of the day.

The minutes of the last meeting were confirmed.

Speedy Recovery: Maj. S.P. Bali, Executive Member informed that Sh. Anil Bali s/o Sh. J.L. Bali of D1C-71B, who had been in coma has recovered and is under the care of doctors at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi. The sabha prays for speedy recovery.

Good News: Shri Sandeep Datta, Convenor, PR and Youth Wing informed about birthday of his uncle Sh. G.S. Bali, former Minister & MLA Kangra District, on 27th Oct., 2008, attended by him along with his family members. On this happy occasion, Smt. Sharda Datta, mother of Sandeep Datta, donated Rs.501/- to the sabha to be credited in Jagat Datta Trust.

Shri S.P. Chhibber of Ashok Vihar has recovered from his prolonged illness. He is elder brother of Col. Yudhvir Bakshi, C-2/355 and is retired Under Secretary of GOI.

Members extended their heartiest congratulations to all the above members.

In Memoriam: Sh. R.K. Bali, ex-Treasurer of the sabha has donated Rs.250/- on the 6th death anniversary of Dr. (Mrs.) Kamini Bali on 12 Aug. 08. She was former Joint Secretary of the sabha and also an active member of GMS Managing Committee.

Janakpuri Mohyal Get-together: Shri K.K. Bali, Convenor of the above Committee placed the following points before the house which were unanimously agreed upon:

i) The Community Hall has been booked in A5B, Janakpuri for the above get-together. The timings as decided is 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

ii) An intimation with details of get-together shall be sent to all members in Janakpuri. A Group of Executive Members shall visit all the families as far as possible to establish personal contacts.

iii) It has been decided to contribute Rs.100/- per family to meet the necessary expenditure including working supper. The members could offer donations voluntarily.

iv) The date of get-together was postponed to 12th Oct. 08 (Sunday) considering inconvenience to members on 5th Oct. being Navratras.

Action Plan–Youth Wing/Istri Wing: It was decided to discuss the details of formation and function of the Youth Wing & Istri Wing at the forthcoming get-together on 12th Oct., 2008.

Pan No.: The members were informed that the sabha has been allotted PAN No. AABAM05544R by Income Tax PAN Service Unit, Mumbai. The sabha’s banker has already been intimated to this effect.

Change of Signature: On appointment of Sh. Rajesh Mohan as Treasurer, the change of signature in the Bank Account is in progress.

Opening of Website: The Working Committee discussed and approved the proposal by Shri Sandeep Datta that the sabha have its own website covering the brief history and achievements it has had so far.

The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair and the hostess Mrs. Sudesh Datta along with her son Col. R. Datta and granddaughter for hi-tea served by them.

B.M. Datta, President

Satish Chand Bakshi, Secy.

khamaria

nDate: 01 June 2008

Venue: Residence of Shri D.D. Bali

Attendance:  Most of the members with their families and children.

In Chair: Sh. D.D. Bali, Vice-President.

Shri Ashish Joshi, brother of Smt. Kiran Bali, and Smt. Swati Joshi (Bhabi ji) attended the meeting. They were welcomed.

Shri K.G. Vaid, Secy. read out the minutes of the meeting held on 8th March 2008 which were confirmed.

Ku. Swati Bali, grand daughter of Smt. & Shri D.D. Bali and daughter of Smt. & Shri Naresh Bali, had passed B.B.A III Semester, obtaining 80.30% marks and got first position in her college. Members wished her a bright future and career in the days to come. Shri D.D. Bali donated Rs.51/- to the sabha, on her grand success.

Competitions amongst the children were conducted by Ku. Ritka Bali; and Smt. Kiran Bali and Ekta Bali acted as judges. Master Krishna Bali, Ayush Bali, Gaurav Sharma and Ku. Nidhi Bali topped in their respective groups and got prizes.

The members prayed for the early recovery of Shri H.L. Vaid, who had undergone an eye operation on 16 May 2008.

Shri Naresh Bali conducted a game of Tambola and it was enjoyed by all, especially the children.

Smt. Kiran Bali, w/o Shri Naresh Bali got the Punctuality Award.

Smt. & Shri D.D. Bali served very delicious dinner. The meeting ended with thanks to the hosts and the Chair, after Shanti Path.

D.D. Bali, Vice-President

K.G. Vaid, Secretary

karnal

nDate: 03 August 2008

Venue: Mohyal Bhawan Karnal

Attendance:  19 members including ladies.

In Chair: Sh. Gulshan Vaid, President.

The minutes of the last meeting held on 6.7.2008 were  read out and confirmed.

GMS Membership: The President appealed to the members for enrolling themselves as life members of GMS by paying Rs.2100/-. This would entitle them the right to vote, in addition to one free copy of Mohyal Mitter for life. If any member can not afford this, he/she can enroll as GMS annual member by paying Rs.50/- p.a.

Panipat Get-together: On the invitation of MS Panipat, the President alongwith two members, attended the function on 6.7.2008. Keeping in view the tradition, a sum of Rs.500/- was given as shagun to MS Panipat. The President praised the hospitality extended by MS Panipat in looking after the guests. It was a very well  organised function for which the Organisating Committee deserved appreciation.

GMS Inter-Action Committee:  The President informed the house that on 6.7.2008, while at Panipat, he had a chance to interact with the members of the GMS Interaction Committee, when it was suggested to hold a meeting of the interaction Committee at Karnal for highlighting the achievements and the projects of the gMS.

Members present at the meeting felt that we should wait for some time and the meeting could be arranged during the winter season, after as certaining the convenience of the team. The matter will be discussed in detail in the meeting of Sept., 2008.

Accounts: The accounts for the month of July, 2008 were read out and approved.

Donation: Sh. N.R. Vaid r/o 1515 Sector-6, UE Karnal donated Rs.100/- and will be donating Rs.100/- p.m., regularly, for the Mohyal Charitable Dispensary. The President thanked him for this gesture.

The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chair and a cup of tea.

Gulshan Vaid, President

Rajinder Bali, Gen. Secy.

ludhiana

nDate: 27 July 2008

Venue: 275, Secondary Road, Ludhiana.

Attendance:  35 members including ladies.

In Chair: S. Amolak Singh Dutta, President.

S. Amar Singh Mohan had donated Rs.11000/- to GMS as Langar Fund directly in memory of his mother, the late Smt. Jeewan Devi Mohan w/o the late Mehta Punjab Singh Mohan. Date of Langar: 14th Aug.

Ms. Bandana Bali d/o Sh. Vinod Bali got appointment as Lecturer at S.D. College Chandigarh even before her result of post graduation was declared. She expects to top the Punjab University results. Congratulations to Bandana Bali & her parents.

It was decided that MS Ludhiana will expedite the efforts towards construction of Mohyal Bhawan.

Shri Ravi Bali donated Rs.200 to MS Ludhiana on the very good results of his son & daughter.

Shri Ashok Kumar Dutta’s son, Aashish Dutta, got admission in B.Tech, (Mechanical Engineering) in Thapar University, Patiala. He has secured 82nd position in CET Punjab & 386th position in AIEEE State Rank Punjab. Well done Aashish Dutta.

The meeting ended with thanks to the Chair and all present. The President paid special thanks to the host Sh. Ravi Bali & his family for the hot & tasty snacks.

meerut

Condolence Meeting

nA Condolence Meeting to pay homage to the late Brigadier Ravi Dutt Mehta, who laid down his life in a terrorist attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, was held at B-64, Defence Colony, Meerut on 12.07.2008. Shri S.N. Bakshi, uncle (fufaji) of Brigadier Mehta, threw light on his life and family.

Brig. Mehta was commissioned in the Indian Army in June 1976. He was posted in Kabul as Military Attache, a few months ago. The Military Attache’s post in Kabul is one of the top three or four Indian Military postings abroad and Brig. Mehta was selected for the post after a careful selection. He was a bright, dynamic, confident and well-informed officer. The tragic incident came at a time when Brig. Mehta’s wife Sunita, son Udit and daughter Bhavya were in Kabul. The children were there to visit their parents for a short holiday.

A two-minute silence was observed to pay homage to the departed soul and members prayed to Almighty to grant eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family to bear the irreparable loss.

Col. S.K. Vaid (Retd.)

President

Capt. Brij Mohan (Retd.)

Genl. Secretary

mehrauli

nDate: 29th June 2008

Venue: Mohyal Bhawan, Mehrauli, New Delhi-30.

In Chair: Sh. Ashwani K. Bali, President.

The minutes of the last meeting were read out and approved unanimously.

General Secretary informed that the monthly meeting has been delayed due to some unavoidable circumstances and in future, the meetings will be held as usual.

The members present were informed about the death of the  following members of biradari:

1. Smt. Krishna Chhibber  w/o the late Dr. Jagan Nath Chhibber.

2. Smt. Manorama Mohan w/o the late Sh. Sri Ram Mohan.

3. Sh. Ashwani Bali s/o the late Sh. Bihari Chand Bali.

4. Sh. Vimal Bali s/o Sh. Ashwani Bali.

5. Smt. Santosh Chhibber w/o the late Sh. Yog Raj Chhibber.

6. Sh. Sanjeev Dutta s/o the late Sh. Madan Mohan Dutta.

Members observed two minutes’ silence to pay homage to their souls.

The General Secy. informed about the donations received as under:-

1. Shri Ashok K. Chhibber donated Rs.250/- on the Kriya ceremony of his mother, Smt. Santosh Chhibber.

2. Smt. Urmilla Bali wife of the late Sh. Ram Nath Bali, donated Rs.2000/- on the kriya ceremony of her husband.

3. Sh. Servejit Bali donated Rs.500/- on the kriya ceremony of his wife, Smt. Chanderwati.

4. Sh. Rajesh Mohan donated Rs.500/- on the Uthala Ceremony of his mother, Smt. Manorama Mohan.

5. Sh. Ashwani Bali donated Rs.1000/- to MS Mehrauli & Rs.1000/- to GMS on the kriya ceremony of his son, Vimal Bali.

6. Smt. Hem Dutta donated Rs.1100/- to MS Mehrauli & Rs.1100/- to GMS on the kriya ceremony of her husband the late Sh. Sanjeev Datta.

The Gen. Secy. stated that so far the following MC members have made donations towards the cost of bedding @ Rs.1250/- each:-

1. Sh. Suriender Bakshi.

2. Sh. Ashwani Kumar Bali.

3. Sh. Ashok K. Chhibber.

4. Ms. Veena Bakshi

5. Sh. Surinder K. Chhibber.

6. Sh. Mahender K. Mehta.

It was decided that every member of the Managing Committee of the sabha be requested to donate towards the cost of one bedding and other members of the biradari also may requested to donate towards the same.

The Gen. Secy. informed that an application for financial aid has been received from Smt. Meena Bakshi w/o Sh. Narender Bakshi of Tonda Ujjain Kashipur, Udham Singh Nagar Uttarakhand. Her husband Sh. Narender Bakshi has been ill for about a year due to damaged kidney. She is a poor lady and unable to bear the expenses of the medical treatment which come to Rs.15000 per month. Her application has been forwarded to GMS on 11.6.08 for financial aid.

He added that he had personally donated Rs.1000/- to the family and requested other members present to donate for the good cause. The Gen. Secy. further suggested that Rs.5000/- be paid as financial assistance through MS Mehrauli a few members of the Managing Committee had a different view and said that such help may not be given. But it was resolved with majority vote to grant a sum of Rs.5000 to the needy family immediately.

As regards the accounts the Treasurer pointed out that due to the absence of Sh. Mahender K. Mehta and the death of Sh. Sanjeev Dutta, the accounts could not be prepared and that it will be presented at the next meeting.

The house was informed that an application had been received through Merit from the mother of Ms. Gayatri, a student of Ludhiana, to stay at MS Mehrauli for a period of one month. The matter had been discussed by the President and Gen. Secy. and she had been provided the necessary accommodation. Members appreciated the gesture.

It was further informed that a P.A system had been purchased for use by the Kirtan Mandli through Sh. Surender Bakshi, Treasurer, for a sum of Rs.10165/- on 13.6.2008. Sh. B.R. Datta objected to the manner in which the purchase was made by not involving him. The Gen. Secy. informed that he had requested the Treasurer to purchase these items as the Istri Wing of the sabha had been requesting a number of times, for the same. The Managing Committee approved the expenses incurred on it. Thanks were given to Shri Surinder Bakshi for making the purchase at a competitive rate.

Ashwani K. Bali, President

Ashok K. Chhibber

Gen. Secretary

mehrauli istri wings

nA meeting of the Istri Wing of MS Mehrauli was held on  9th Aug. 08 under Smt. Veena Mehta, Convenor.

The following decisions were taken by them unanimously:

1. Any member/peson who wants Dholki & other material i.e. portraits of God Goddess shall have to pay a sum of Rs.101/- as unsage charges for a day.

2. Any member/person seeking use of P.A system for kirtan  at their residence will also have to pay a sum of Rs.201/-.

One key of the upper hall of MS Mehrauli was handed over to Smt. Veena Mehta, Convenor, besides to Shri Nand Kishan Datta, Store incharge, for issue of Dholki, P.A system & other material.

In both the cases, the member/person has to make a request to Smt. Veena Mehta, Convenor and the material will be issued on the above said terms & conditions.

Smt. Veena Bakshi requested the members to bring more members of the biradari for the kirtan next time, which is held on every 2nd Saturday evening at the Bhawan Building.

Veena Bakshi, Convenor

noida

nDate: 03 August 2008

Venue: Arun Vihar Community Centre, Sec.-37, Noida.

Host: Smt. Asha & Col. (Dr.) R.K. Datta (Retd.)

Attendance:  35 members including ladies and two Guests.

In Chair: Lt. Gen. G.L Bakshi, PVSM (Rtd.) President.

Regrets: Wg. Comdr. M.M. Bakshi (Retd.) and Mrs. & Mr. Satish K. Sharma due to personal reasons.

The minutes of the meeting held on July 06, 2008, were read out by the Secretary and confirmed.

The President, Lt. Gen. Bakshi, welcomed Shri Ram Avtar Chhibber, IPS (Retd.), Vice-President, after recovery from major surgery of Parotid tumor. Sh. Chhibber thanked the President, Secretary and all other members for their best wishes and for visiting him in the hospital and residence.

The President and members conveyed their felicitations and best wishes to Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali, President GMS on his 78th birthday falling on 11th Aug. 08. All wished him a very very happy, healthy and prosperous life. May he continue to guide the affairs of the community for years to come.

The President informed the members about the supreme sacrifice of Brig. Ravi Datta, who was killed in a terrorist attack in Kabul on 7th July 08. All members conveyed their heartfelt condolences to the members of the bereaved family. May the Almighty grant peace to the departed soul and give strength to the family members to bear this unbearable loss. Our country and the Mohyal community have lost a brilliant officer.

The President invited the attention of the members towards the Appeal of Secretary Gen., GMS published in Mohyal Mitter of Aug. 08 issue, regarding curtailment of extra copies of Mohyal Mitter being received by some members in different capacities. Such members were requested to respond to this Appeal immediately.

The next quarterly Match-making get-together will be held on 28th Sept. 08. Members were requested to provide the necessary information to the Convenor, Matrimonial Committee and also attend the get-together in large numbers.

The GMS Telephone Directory 2008 is being updated. The Vice-President will send the desired list with mobile numbers, e-mail addresses etc. to the GMS before by 31st Aug., 2008.

Discussion on monthly Topic: The topic “Inflation and Economic slow down-its causes & remedies’’ was discussed in great detail. The President and most of the members expressed their views, which evinced keen interest amongst all.

Conclusion: The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chair and to the host for his kind hospitality, which was followed by recitation of Shanti Path. A brief game of Tambola was enjoyed by the members before dispersal.

B.K. Vaid, Secretary

panchkula

nDate: 20th July 2008

Venue: H.No. 336, Sector-11, Panchkula, r/o Sh. & Smt. R.P. Bakshi (Chhibber).

Attendance:  30 members including 9 ladies, and Lt. Gen. B.K.N. Chhibber, despite heavy rainfall just before the meeting.

Secretary read out the minutes of the previous meeting which were approved by the house.

Swami Prithvi Nathji, a great devotee of Lord Hanuman, who has vowed to do 1,25,000 recitations of Sunderkand, was specially invited to the meeting. He spoke about several little- known facts about Hanumanji. This was appreciated by all present.

Lt. Col. B.N. Bali spoke about the virtues of eye donation. He, along with Gen. Chhibber, explained the procedure for donating eyes.

Shri S.C. Dutta, Jt. Secy. of MS Panchkula, was presented with a shawl and memento in recognition of his several years of selfless and dedicated service to the Mohyal community.

Two minute’s silence was observed to mourn the untimely demise of Sh. Chander Mohan Vaid, son-in-law of Sh. R.P. Bakshi’s sister, Smt. Kanta Vaid.

Lt. Col. (Dr.) D.K. Vaid had been hospitalized with a heart problem. Everyone prayed for his speedy recovery.

Meeting concluded with the Mohyal prarthana and vote of thanks to the hosts for their  hospitality.

Cdr. M.L. Mohan I.N. (Retd.)

General Secretary

rohini —pitampura

nDate: 10 August 2008

Venue: Residence of Shri Sushil K. Datta

Attendance:  60 members

In Chair: Sh. O.P. Mohan.

The house warmly welcomed Shri J.P. Mehta, Secretary, GMS and President, MS Ambala City who attended the meeting as a special invitee. The President and the Secy. of the sabha, specially thanked him for attending the meeting and giving the benefit of his advice.

Shri Mehta, while thanking the members for giving such a warm welcome, stated that he was very much impressed by the large number of members present-perhaps the best attendance of a local sabha.

Shri Pramod Bakshi, Budh Vihar, Delhi, who had enrolled himself as a GMS life member, was also welcomed, as he was attending the meeting for the first time.

Sad News: 1. Brig. Ravi Dutt Mehta, Military Attache, Indian Embassy at Kabul died in a bomb blast on 7th July 08 and kriya was held on 8th July, 08. Sh. P.L. Mehta, Sh. Yogesh Mehta and Smt. Chander Prabha Mohan had joined the cremation ceremony at Brar Square, Delhi Cantt on the 8th July, 2008.

2. Shri Vipin Mehta son of Shri V.P. Mehta and Smt. Yash Mehta, Patel Nagar, expired on 10th Aug. 2008. He was the nephew of Sh. K.K. Dutta, Rani Bagh, Delhi.

3. Wife of Shri Pratap Chhibber, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi.

Members observed two minutes’ silence to pay homage to the departed souls.

Good News: 1. Sh. O.P. Mohan, Rohini donated Rs.151/- on his 73rd birthday on 10th Aug. 2008. At the GMS meeting, Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali had garlanded him and wished him happy birthday. Other members present also wished him.

2. 78th Birthday of Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali on 11th Aug. 2008: The members present at GMS Managing Committee meeting on 10th Aug. 08 celebrated his birthday by presenting bouquet and garlanding him. Cake-cutting ceremony was performed by Bali Sahib. The house echoed with clapping wishing him a long life.

3. Shri S.K. Datta donated Rs.251/- on the birthday of his wife, Inder Mohini Datta, on 26th Aug. 2008.

GMS Life Membership: Ten members of the sabha and others enrolled themselves as GMS life members by paying Rs.2100/- each. (1) Shri Sudarshan K. Dutta, Rohini (2) Pramod Kr. Bakshi, Budh Vihar (3) Sumeet Bakshi, Palam Vihar (son-in-law of Sushil K. Datta) (4) Atul Bali, Faridabad (son-in-law of Sushil K. Datta) (5) Vedaditya Bakshi, Lucknow (nephew of O.P. Mohan, Rohini) (6) Vijay Datta, Janakpuri (nephew of G.L. Mehta) (7) Nischal Mohan, Shalimar Bagh (son of Kulbir Mohan) (8) Sanjay Datta, Rani Bagh (son of Ashok Datta) (9) Hardik Bali, Ahmedabad (10) Sadic Dutt (son of Kapil Dutt, Pitampura).

Langar Fund: Shri Vedaditya Bakshi and his brother, Sh. Vivekaditya Bakshi, Lucknow, donated Rs.11000/- for Langar Fund of Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, in memory of their parents, the late Shri Vikramaditya Bakshi and the late Rajrani Bakshi and their grandparents the late Bhai Bhagwan Dass Bakshi and late Smt. Savitri Devi Bakshi of Karyala (father-in-law and mother-in-law of Sh. O.P. Mohan, Rohini).

G.P. Mehta’s Observations: On noticing the GMS life membership drive of the sabha, i.e. ten in July/Aug. 2008 (till date 61 members), and the huge gathering, specially of ladies, Sh. G.P. Mehta remarked that the sabha deserves special award from GMS.

In Memoriam: The 7th death anniversary of Sh. P.S. Bali, father of Smt. Neelam Datta w/o Shri Ashok Datta, Rani Bagh, was on 15th July 2008. On this occasion, the family donated Rs.500/- to GMS.

Community News: Sh. Yogesh Mehta apprised the members about community news, highlighting the schedule of social functions being organized by GMS i.e. (1) Award giving ceremony for Pratibhashalee meritorious Mohyal students on 12th Oct. 2008. (2) Mohyal Divas on 9th Nov. 2008 (3) Matrimonial Mela on 14th Dec. 08.

Tambola: A game of tambola was played and enjoyed.

Lady Kitty Party: Money collected for lady kitty party was given to Smt. Inder Mohini Datta w/o Shri Sushil K. Datta, the host.

Gift (Wall Clock): It was given to Master Harshil Datta s/o Manish Datta by draw.

To celebrate the birthday of Sh. O.P. Mohan, his brother, Sh. Sushil K. Datta, arranged cake for Cake-cutting ceremony. The members present wished him Happy Birthday.

The host donated Rs.251/- to the sabha.

The meeting adjourned with thanks to the host for serving cake, snacks and tea.

O.P. Mohan, President

Yogesh Mehta, Secretary

solan

nDate: 03 August 2008

Venue: Residence of Shri Pankaj Bakshi near NCC Office Rajgarh Road, Solan.

Attendance:  9 members

In Chair: Sh. K.P. Bali, President.

Shri K.D. Bali, in a brief speech, stated that no meeting could be held last month due to certain unavoidable circumstances and that since the attendance of members at this meeting was very thin, no proposal could be finalized. He requested all the members to attend the sabha meetings regularly and work for the welfare of the community and our young generation.

The meeting ended with Gayatri Mantra and thanks to the Chair.

J.R. Bakshi, Secretary

south zone (new delhi)

nDate: 03 August 2008

Venue: A/C 168, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, r/o Smt. Usha Chhibber and family.

Attendance:  15 members

In Chair: Gp. Capt. D.C. Mehta

The Secretary read out the minutes of the last meeting which were passed. He then presented the accounts which too were passed.

Sad News: The house mourned the very sad and untimely demise in July 2008 of Brig. Ravi Dutt Mehta s/o Sh. S.D. Mehta of Shimla in a terrorist attack on our Embassy at Kabul where he was our Military Attache. A brave and dedicated Officer, whose life and deeds are well covered in Indian and International media and most of all in our own Mohyal Mitter. We salute this great son of India.

The house also mourned the sad demise of Smt. Sarita Bali w/o Prof. J.S. Bali on 30th July 2008 at Dehradun. A pioneer of our sabha, who was a very kind, dignified and learned lady with forthright views, she had not been well for quite some time.

The house observed silence in the memory of these departed souls and prayed for their peace. The house also conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.

Gp. Capt. D.C. Mehta donated Rs.100/- on the 45th death anniversary of his father, the late Sh. Nardev Chander Mehta         s/o the late Mehta Ramchander Shastry of Chakwal. The death anniversary was observed on 24th July 08 by conducting a havan at his residence.

Other Proceedings: Maj. V.P. Dutta brought out that, due to reasons of space and other personal reasons, it may not be possible for some members to arrange the monthly meetings at their residences and suggested that other options also be kept open for suitable outside venues as may be convenient. He also stated that a meeting fund be also created for this purpose and volunteered to contribute Rs.10000 to this fund. While appreciating his very generous offer, it was felt that this was a big amount but he insisted that it be accepted. It may be mentioned that he has been a big contributor to the sabha in the past also.

Other contributions followed  as under:-

M.M Mehta Rs.1000/-, Gp. Capt. D.C. Mehta Rs.1000/-, Smt. Kamla Dutta Rs.1000/-, Sh. P.L. Mehta Rs.1000/-.

It was decided to keep this money in a separate Fund.

Sh. Ajay Dutta donated Rs.100 for his birthday, on 8th Aug. 08. The house congratulated him and wished him many more happy occasions to come, good health and happiness.

The house thanked the hosts, Smt. Usha Chhibber and daughters, Ms. Rashmee and Gunjan Chhibber, for the sumptuous lunch served with utmost devotion.

M.M Mehta,

Hony. Gen. Secy. 

toronto (canada)

nDate: 27 July 2008

Venue: Residence of Sh. Vijay Mohan and Smt. Vandana Mohan Cashier of the sabha at 9 Georgian Road in Brampton, Ontario.

Attendance:  20 members

Shri Gaurav Mohan, Gen. Secy., read out minutes of the last meeting which were confirmed.

He stated that the sabha should get itself registered in Canada, as soon as possible. A decision was made in the Feb. 08 meeting about getting the sabha registered, but 6 months have passed and it was not done. Members present also shared their concern in this regard. On request of Sh. Yash Dutta and Sh. Subhash Chhibber, Sh. Kapil Vaid volunteered for this task and promised that papers for registration will be sent within two days. On the insistence of Sh. Gaurav Mohan, Mr. Kapil Vaid prepared the papers right away in the meeting and got signed from 7 founding members of the sabha, who were requested to be official Directors of the registered sabha.

Shri Yash Dutta requested reconsideration of the option of catering the food from outside as we are not sure about the number of members attending the picnic and suggested that everybody should bring their own food which was approved by the Executive Committee. Sh. J.C. Dutta requested that members should provide information about the estimated number of persons coming with them to Sh. Gaurav Mohan by 22nd Aug. 2008.

Abha Mohan, Vandana Mohan and Gaurav Mohan will call the Mohyals from the Directory of Mohyals living in Greater Toronto area and inform them about the formation of the Mohyal Sabha and encourage them to be members and also attend the meetings.

Smt. Abha Mohan will be in charge of the games to be conducted and would select and lead a team of volunteers during the Picnic. She insisted that the exact number and types of games should be decided in the next meeting as we will have better idea of the number children coming to the Picnic. Prizes arrangements would be made by Recreational Coordinator, Sh. Yash Dutta, with the help of Sh. Gaurav Mohan and Sh. Guru Dutt Vaid.

Smt. Abha Mohan suggested that we should collect $ 5 each from the participating families so that some income could be raised for the sabha.

Membership forms of the sabha were filled and $50 each paid by the following members:

1. Shri Guru Dutt Vaid, 2. Shri Vikram Dutta, 3. Shri Sushim Mohan, 4. Shri Mahendra Chhibber, (Form filled and $25 paid by Sh. Ajay Dutta).

Donations: 1. Shri Yash Dutta $101 on becoming “Nanaji’’.

2. Sh. Subhash Chhibber and Smt. Mamta Chhibber $51, on their marriage anniversary.

Sh. Gaurav Mohan informed that information and membership fees had been sent to GMS for life membership of the following members:

1. Sh. Sushim Mohan, 2. Sh. Vijay Mohan, 3. Sh. J.C. Dutta, 4. Sh. Vikram Dutta, 5. Sh. Neeraj Bali.

The following members paid subscription in this meeting for GMS Life-Membership which will be sent this week:

1. Sh. Kapil Vaid, 2. Sh. Ajay Dutta, 3. Sh. Manu Datta, 4. Sh. Mahendra Chhibber.

Shri Gaurav Mohan shared the news that Mehta O.P. Mohan Sr. Vice-Presidnet GMS will be visiting Toronto during Aug. 08, and has been deputed to attend the Picnic as GMS representive (as informed by Sh. Yogesh Mehta Secy. Youth and Cultural Affairs GMS).

GMS has applied to Limca Book of Records to list Mohyal Mitter as the “Oldest Continuous Published Magazine of India’’, which will be a matter of great pride for the Mohyal Community around the world.

The meeting was adjourned after thanking Sh. Vijay and Vandana Mohan for the nice lunch.

Jagdish C. Dutta, President

Gaurav Mohan (Lambra)

Gen. Secretary

yamuna nagar

nDate: 20th July 2008

Venue: Mohyal Bhawan

Attendance:  22 members

In Chair: Shri Vipin Mohan President.

Shri J.K. Mehta (Lau) an office-bearer of MS Jagadhri Workshop was welcomed.

The members introduced themselves with each other.

Two minutes’ silence was observed to pay homage to the following departed souls:

1. Shri Vimal Bali s/o Sh. Ashwani Kumar Bali Secy. Public Relations GMS.

2. Col. B.S. Mehta 140-A, Model Town Yamuna Nagar.