49 years of wedded life embellished with love, happiness & deep understanding

The GMS Managing Committee meeting held on the 9th March 2008 was an occasion for celebration too. Shri D.V. Mohan announced, amid joyous applause, that the first couple of GMS, Rzd. B.D. Bali and Smt. Nita Bali, were celebrating the Golden Jubilee year of their ‘Blissful Bondage’ this month. They had been united in wedlock on the 1st March 1959.

The announcement was followed by a flood of greetings, bouquets and flowers from members to the ‘anniversary couple’. (Smt. Nita Bali also was present on this special occasion.) Encomiums were paid to Rzd. B.D. Bali by all those present.

Shri G.L. Datta ‘Josh’ recalled his association with Rzd. B.D. Bali from the time he was elected President in August 1978. During these years, he had learnt a lot from him. In his inimitable style, Shri ‘Josh’ recited some urdu couplets, suiting the occasion, lauding the services rendered to the Mohyal community by Rzd. B.D. Bali. He congratulated the couple from the depth of his heart and wished them many more years of wedded bliss. To him, the beaming and happy couple still looked young. He also noted that the weather that day had turned ‘bahar’ i.e., spring, to suit the occasion.

Shri S.K. Chhibber IAS (Retd.) said that he had known Rzd. B.D. Bali for the last many years and what impressed him most was the fact that he had all the qualities of a great leader. Shri S.K. Chhibber could not think of any person other than Rzd. Bali, who was free from any controversy. He thanked God Almighty for his kindness in giving us a leader like him. The job of President GMS, when he had been elected, had not been an easy one for him. He had to face the challenge of parallel GMS. Nobody knew where GMS will go. But Rzd. B.D. Bali overcame all challenges, with service as his motto, and brought up the GMS to what it is today. For the last few years, GMS has been on the upward march and was prospering. The Mohyal community has been lucky to have him at the helm. Rzd. B.D. Bali was good at public relations and a good judge of character, which traits are not possessed by many. He was unique and Shri S.K. Chhibber, while expressing his personal admiration to him, wished him many more long years of service to the community. Shri Chhibber also revealed that Rzd. B.D. Bali did not take any step without consulting his wife. Her inputs could be seen in the ambience of the Mohyal Ashram at Haridwar.

Shri P.K. Datta described Rzd. B.D. Bali and Smt. Nita Bali as a magnetic couple. Shri O.P. Mohan narrated the recent Benares experience to bring home the point that Rzd. B.D. Bali was ever willing to come forward and help any good cause. Dr. Rattan Datta called Rzd. B.D. Bali as his ‘temporal leader’ and wished the couple well. Others who congratulated him included Shri Darshan Lal Bali, Dr. Ashok Lav, Shri N.D.Datta, Smt. Amba Bali, Lt.Col. BKL Chhibber (Retd.), Shri Rit Mohan, Shri V.K. Bali (CMC), Shri Ashwani Bakshi, Shri J.P. Mehta, Shri O.P. Mohan of Rohini, Shri S.C. Mehta of West Zone, Shri Gulshan Vaid, Smt. Krishan Lata Chhibber and Shri Ram Sarup Dutt. Shri Sandeep Datta of Janakpuri extracted a promise from Rzd. B.D. Bali and Mrs. Bali that there would be a grander celebration of their Golden Jubilee anniversary next year.

Responding to the accolades, Rzd. B.D. Bali stated that he was overwhelmed and felt humble by the invaluable love showered by the members. He went back in time and recalled as to how he, from a middle class family, had been chosen as the bride groom by the wealthy Shri N.N. Mohan for his daughter’s hand. Shri N.N. Mohan had prescribed only two requirements for his prospective son-in-law, i.e., the boy should be of good character and he should be a Mohyal. That is how a middle class boy like him could marry a rich girl, the daughter of Shri N.N. Mohan. Rzd. B.D. Bali felt as if they had been married only yesterday. His association with the GMS over the last 25 years in the service of the community had been eventful. The GMS had dared to reach the sky and succeeded. On this occasion, he gratefully recalled the contribution of the late Smt. Brij Rani Vaid, whose contribution of Rs. 22 lakhs formed the seed money for the construction of the Mohyal Foundation, which had been foundering for lack of funds. But for this invaluable contribution, the GMS may not have achieved such lofty heights. Rzd. B.D. Bali also lauded the sane advice given to him at that time by Lt. Gen.(Retd.) Z.C. Bakshi for forming the “Amarnath and Brij Rani Memorial Trust” with the contribution given by the late Smt. Brij Rani Vaid.

He also greeted Bhai Mahavir, Shri S.K. Chhibber and Lt. Gen. Z.C. Bakshi (Retd.), the most decorated soldier, and thanked them for their presence on this occasion. Bhai Mahavir was the descendant of the great Mohyals and patriots like Bhai Mati Dass, Bhai Sati Dass and Bhai Paramanand. At his instance, the members gave a standing ovation to the trio of Mohyal stalwarts, viz., Bhai Mahavir, Shri S.K. Chhibber IAS (Retd.) and Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Z.C. Bakshi.

He thanked everybody, on his own and his wife’s behalf, for their love and affection and for the sentiments expressed by them and added that he would try to justify their expectations from him. These had given him further fuel to serve the community. He promised that he would continue to serve the community for as long as he was alive.

On this happy occasion, he announced a donation of Rs.4900/- to the GMS to mark their 49th Wedding Anniversary.

Towards the end of the meeting, Shri S.N. Datta and Shri D.V. Mohan also added their greetings and encomiums to Rzd.B.D. Bali and Smt. Nita Bali. Shri S.N. Datta requested the members to close their eyes and visualise the institutions, Mohyal Ashram, Sewa Sadan, Mohyal Bhawan, Mohyal Foundation created under the stewardship of Rzd. B.D. Bali.

Everyone then dispersed to partake in the grand lunch hosted by the ‘Jubilee Couple’. —Shri Ranganathan

MAJOR AMAR NATH CHHIBBER the magnanimous donor

Major Amar Nath Chhibber (Retd.) of B-64 Defence Colony, Meerut, departed for his celestial abode on the 14th March 2008, at the Jaswant Rai Hospital, Meerut, due to cardiac arrest, caused by the bursting of a cyst in his stomach. He belonged to Mirpur, Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and was the son of the late Bakshi Narshing Das Chhibber. He had retired from the Army in the year 1986 and had, along with his very religious wife, Mrs. Nirmal Kumari Chhibber, devoted himself to the service of mankind, particularly needy Mohyals. His wife, Smt. Nirmal Kumari Chhibber had predeceased him in the year 2003, leaving him forelorn, as they were issueless.

His cremation the same evening, was attended by GMS President Rzd. B.D. Bali, Shri G.L. Datta ‘Josh’ Vice-President, Shri Dharam Vir Mohan Secretary General and Shri Ashwani Bali, Secretary (PR). Rzd. B.D. Bali laid a wreath and shawl on the body of the deceased. The ceremonial funeral was arranged by Col. Ashish Chhibber, Officer Commanding (Signals), Meerut, attended by, besides the GMS representatives and Defence Service officers, a large number of local Mohyals and friends, including his nephew, Col. S.K. Chhibber (Retd.), Col. S.K. Vaid (Retd.), his neighbour and President of the Mohyal Sabha, Meerut, and other office-bearers of the local sabha.

Uthala ceremony was performed at his residence at Meerut on the 17th March 2008, attended, among others, by Rzd. B.D. Bali. On this occasion, Rzd. B.D. Bali, while paying his tributes to the noble departed soul, highlighted his qualities of head and heart. He said that Major A.N. Chhibber was always ready to help the poor and the needy and was, in fact, paying for the rations to some poor families. He was a staunch Mohyal and the welfare of the biradari was always at the core of his heart. He had been closely associated with the GMS as a Parthisht member, a Mohyal Mitter Trustee and, for some time, as a member of its Managing Committee. He was an embodiment of simplicity, deep commitment, absolute faith and integrity in the GMS, a dedicated Mohyal and a great philanthropist. He had, some time back, donated Rs. 3 lakhs for two rooms in the Mohyal Sewa Sadan, Haridwar, in his own name and in the name of his late wife, Smt. Nirmal Kumari Chhibber.

Rzd. B.D. Bali further stated that late Maj. Chhibber was personally very close to him. In fact he had written a personal letter, probably his last letter, to him on March 10, 2008 received by him on March 14, 2008 when he had returned to his residence at Delhi after the cremation of Maj. Chhibber. Before the formal Uthala ceremony, all present were served Preeti Bhoj, by the GMS, in the memory of the late Major Sahib.

His generosity and philanthropy did not end with his passing away. His parting gift to the community was his bequest, through his last will and testament, of all his properties, both movable and immovable, worth over a crore of rupees, to the GMS, to be used for the welfare of the community. Rzd. B.D. Bali, while expressing his sentiments, stated that it was a big responsibility which Chhibber Sahib had placed on GMS and that every effort will be made to fulfil his cherished desires and aspirations to serve the community and the humanity at large.

His ashes were immersed in the holy Ganga at Kankhal, Haridwar, on the 17th March 2008 by a team comprising Shri D.V.Mohan, Secretary General, GMS, Shri Ashwani Bali, Secretary (PR) GMS, and Col. S.K. Chhibber (Retd.), nephew of the late Maj. A.N. Chhibber.

On this sad occasion, GMS pays its heartfelt tributes to this noble and philanthropic member of the fraternity and pray to God Almighty to grant eternal peace to the departed noble soul.

–Dharam Vir Mohan

Wedding Anniversary Greetings to Rzd. B.D. Bali sent by the late Maj. A.N. Chhibber (Retd.) is probably his last letter dated the 10th March, 2008 (received by Rzd. B.D. Bali on the day of Major Chhibber’s demise on the 14th March 2008).

Respected Raizada B.D. Bali ji

I came to know about “Golden Jubilee” celebration of your marriage, over joyed to hear it and pray to God Almighty to bless you for more such happy news.

I am enclosing the photo of an event on 29 Dec. 1996 for your love and affection for all us.

The slab is with us. Kindly suggest a proper place for its use.

With sincere regards,

–A.N. Chhibber

GMS Humble Tribute

On Uthala Ceremony of Maj. Amarnath Chhibber

The President of the General Mohyal Sabha Rzd. B.D. Bali on his own behalf, on behalf of all Office Bearers of the Sabha, on behalf of all members of the Managing Committee and on behalf of the entire Mohyal Community, express their profound grief and sorrow on the sudden, untimely and sad demise of one of their illustrious brother, Maj. Amarnath Chhibber (Retd.) son of the late Bakshi Narshing Das Chhibber at Meerut on Friday the 14th March, 2008.

Throughout his life Maj. Chhibber had been associated very closely, with the GMS as one of its Pratisht Members and a Mohyal Mitter Trustee and, for sometime, a member of the Managing Committee of the Sabha. He has always been a dedicated, silent and sober worker, humane, humanitarian and a philanthropist, to the core. He was a great donor to the cause of the biradari and had, recently, given two donations of Rs. 1.5 lakh each, in the name of his late wife, Mrs. Nirmala Chhibber and in his own name for two rooms at Mohyal Sewa Sadan, Haridwar. Not only was Maj. Chhibber a kind and large-hearted person willing to share his fortunes with the needy, he was the rarest of the rare who steadfastly continued his magnanimity even in his death. In fact the pinnacle of his generosity starts with his death. Having a firm belief in the goodwill, reliability and integrity of the General Mohyal Sabha, the apex body of the Mohyals, Maj. Chhibber has left all his earthly belongings, both moveable and immoveable, to the GMS through a handwritten, duly witnessed and registered Will.

The General Mohyal Sabha, declares, and affirms before this august assembly, on this solemn occasion, in the memory of the late Maj. Amarnath Chhibber, today, the 17th of March 2008 at Meerut that it shall prove itself worthy of the trust reposed in the Apex Body by the late Maj. Amarnath Chhibber and that it shall do all that is in its power and competence to manage the property left to its care by the late Maj. Chhibber for the welfare of the Community as per his wishes expressed in his last Will and Testament.

The GMS reverently prays to Almighty God for the eternal bliss and peace of the soul of Maj. Amarnath Chhibber and to grant complete salvation to the departed soul and that of his late wife, Mrs. Nirmal Kumari Chhibber, free from the cycle of birth and death. Om Shanti, Shanti!

Meerut 17-03-2008

–Dharam Vir Mohan

GMS President Visits Sant Baba Bhag Singh Complex

President GMS Rzd. B.D. agreed to the request of Dr. Rattan K. Datta to visit a unique educational complex established by Sant Baba Malikiat Singh ji in a purely rural and backward region of Punjab (near Jalandhar) through community support and for imparting education to one and all.

President Rzd. B.D. Bali, Secretary General Shri D.V. Mohan, along with his wife, GMS members Dr. Rajeshwar Chaudhary from Jalandhar & Major General Kamal K. Bakshi, with his wife, and President Local Sabha Jalandhar (Mr. S.K. Dutt) and Shri Pushp Bali, were warmly received at the complex by the Director and all senior members of the faculty.

Dr. Rattan K. Datta who is also Secretary (Academic) of the Complex briefly spoke about the Complex as well as of GMS. President GMS further elaborated on the working of GMS.

All the members of the delegation were honoured by Baba ji.

Baba ji personally conducted a guided tour of the Complex, which includes an Engineering College (including MBA), College of Nursing, College of Education and Senior Secondary International School.

Delegates were served with sumptuous langar (including makki ki roti and sarso ka sag). Rzd. B.D. Bali was highly impressed and moved by the excellent work done by Baba ji in bringing up this vibrant institution and announced a donation of Rs.1.25 lakh from his company. Dr. Rajeshwar Chaudhary and Mr. S.K. Dutt also donated Rs. 5000/- each.

The delegates left the Complex at 15 hours with a promise to keep close links with the institution.

- Dr. Rattan K. Datta

dr. s.k. vaid elected president haryana state pharmacy council

Dr. S.K. Vaid, General Secretary, Mohyal Sabha, Rohtak, has been nominated as a member of the Haryana State Pharmacy Council, Chandigarh by the Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Bhupinder Singh Hooda and subsequently unanimously elected as President of the Council. He has been a member of the Congress Party for the last twenty five years and been closely associated with Sh. Bhupinder Singh Hooda since more than twenty years. Keeping in view his impeccable trust, dedication, faithfulness and honesty towards the party, he has been honoured with the Chairmanship of the Council, having a membership of twenty thousand Pharmacists of Haryana.

He has also been Chairman of Doctors’ Cell, President, Sanatan Dharam Samiti (Regd.), former Vice-President and former Gen. Secretary, DCC (I) Rohtak. He has the distinction of being honoured with the Best Citizen of India Award by the Friendship Society of India, in 1992.

Dr. Vaid’s Contact No.: 09355611864, 01262-238779, 01262-213351.

O.P. Mehta, President

Mohyal Sabha, Rohtak

thanks for gesture

To,

Rzd. B.D. Bali, President

Respected Sir,

Thank you for your letter dated 13th Feb. 2008.

I have received your Bank Draft for Rs.11000/- and the amount of enthusiam it has given us towards building the Ludhiana Mohyal Bhawan is tremendous. In fact, we were looking for a start and this, your first step, has given us such a start that we now feel this Bhawan in Ludhiana will be a reality in the very near future.

Thank you, Sir, for both the draft you have sent to us and the encouragement given to us.

Thanks & regards,

Ved Pal Mohan

Dr. rachna mohan

Rachna Mohan, daughter of Shri Brij Mohan and Smt. Mridula Mohan, resident of Janakpuri, New Delhi, has qualified for the award of Ph.D. by the Delhi University. She received the degree in the Convocation held on 22.2.2008.

With a first class educational career, Rachna had done her M.Sc. from Lady Irwin College. Currently she is teaching in a college of the Delhi University. Her parents have donated Rs.251/- to the GMS Education Fund.

Mrs. Jyoti Datta Honoured

It gives me immense pleasure to inform that my wife Mrs. Jyoti Datta, daughter-in-law of the late Shri Jagat Kumar Datta, Ex-Patron/President of MS Janakpuri, New Delhi, has been honoured with best Zonal Science/Maths Teacher in Zonal Awards function 2008, held at M.C.P. School, Mansarovar Garden, New Delhi, organised by M.C.D. Education Department, West Zone. She has enthusiastically contributed 11 years teaching Science/Maths and making Science models every year in an innovative way. She is better recognised for making various dinosaurs depicting the golden age of dinosaurs showing them in chronological order. Other models which gave her fame were:

“Use of waste material in making beautiful gardens’’

“Generating Electricity out of Hospital waste’’

“Response to stimuli of Aquatic creatures’’.

The Award was given by the MLA of the area Shri Khurana under the Chairmanship of Shri Subhash Arya and Shri Prithvi Raj Sahni, Chairman of Education Committee.

I hereby donate sum of Rs.1100/- to GMS on this happy and proud occasion to be credited to Jagat Kumar Dutta Trust already existing with GMS.—Sandeep Datta, A-3/12, IInd Floor, Front Side, Janakpuri, New Delhi-58, Ph.: 25500470, 65130509, 9899564239, 9873043548, 9971486909.

mohyal tabla maestro deepak mehta’s request

“Deepak has arranged to incorporate the available photographs of the honour so far bestowed on him by our worthy GMS/Local/State Mohyal Sabha in the Mohyal Photo Gallery of his website http://www.deepakmehta.wetpaint.com as a token of long term Mohyal Community remembrance. In case other such Mohyal Sabha(S) where Deepak has been honoured/performed and if such photograph is available with them they may courier us for adding in the website at 2D, Pocket ‘F’ DDA (MIG) Flats, GTB Enclave, Delhi-110093, Ph.: 011-22121374.’’.

Now the Heading may be given "Mohyal Photo Gallery in Deepak mehta's Website"

CLERICAL STAFF WANTED

GMS invites applications from eligible candidates for the post of Clerk in its Secretariat at the Mohyal Foundation, New Delhi. The minimum qualifications required are 10+2, with knowledge of English, typing, and Computer Operations. In addition to clerical work, the incumbent will be required to handle PBX/PABX also.

While candidates with no previous experience may also apply, preference will be given to those with some experience.

Salary: Negotiable

Interested persons, fulfilling the required qualifications, may send their applications, with complete bio-data and copies of certificates, so as to reach the Secretary General, GMS, A-9, Qutab Institutional Area, USO Road, New Delhi – 110067, by the 30th April 2008.

Secretary General GMS

talent award by yuva club

Mrs. Pallavi Dutta w/o Shri Naresh Dutta (GMS MC member) working in Govt. Co-ed., Sr. Sec. School Mangolpur Khurd, Delhi, was awarded as the most talented teacher of the school under the aegis of Yuva Club on 20.02.2008. She was presented a shawl and a cerificate for her numerous achievements in academics, co-curricular activities, and Moral Education to the students. The Department of Education (D.O.E.) had decided to honour her under the above plan.

On this occasion, her husband Naresh Dutta donated Rs.101 towards GMS Education Fund.

Divya Dutta, B-6/34, Sector-4, Rohini, Delhi-85, Ph.: 27055604.

“god’s gift’’

I asked for strength and

God gave me difficulties to make me strong

I asked for wisdom and

God gave me problems to solve

I asked for prosperity and

God gave brawn and brain to work

I asked for courage and

God gave me dangers to overcome

I asked for love and

God gave me troubled people to help

I asked for favours and

God gave me opportunities

I received nothing I wanted

I received everything I needed

My prayer has been answered.

(Sent by Rzd. B.D. Bali)

CORRIGENDUM

In the Proceedings of the meeting of MS Rohini-Pitampura held on the 27th January 2008, published in the Mohyal Mitter of March 2008, the words and figures Rs.100/-, occurring in column 4 on page 18 under the heading. In memorium, may be amended to read as Rs. 1000/-. Editor MM.

Greetings gms wishes for His grace & bounty in abundance, good health & long life for all fraternity members whose birthdays are in the months of March & April 2008. D.V. Mohan Secretary General

nShri Sandeep Datta had made a composite donation of Rs.3,100/- to be credited to Jagat Kumar Datta Trust on the occasion death anniversary of his revered father, Shri Jagat Kumar Datta; on the birthday of his mother Smt. Sharda Datta and his own 39th birthday, on 25th March, both birthdays falling on the same date;

and on the 10th Marriage Anniversary of self and his charming wife Mrs. Jyoti Datta.—Sandeep Datta, A-3/12, II Floor (Front) Adjoining A3/13, Janakpuri, New Delhi. Mob.: 9899564239.

nmoksh dutt:

Son of Smt. Arpana & Shri Sameer Dutt, and grandson of Smt. Saroj Dutt & Sh. G.M. Dutt of C-4E/40, Janakpuri, New Delhi-58, celebrated his 5th birthday on 24.02.2008. The function was attended by his Tayaji Shri Sapan Dutt and Taiji Bina Dutt from Canada, Bhua family Smt. Shelly & Sh. Vinod Bakshi and kids Mohak, Mehak, Vansh, Sanchit and relatives.

On this occasion, Dutt family has donated Rs.501/- to GMS Education Fund–G.M. Dutt (LM) C4E8/40, Janakpuri, New Delhi.

mundan ceremony

Mundan Ceremony of Master Sirjan Mehta s/o Mrs. Rachna Mehta & Mr. Sanjay Mehta of Lucknow and grandson of Smt. Kanta Mehta & Shri Jatinder Krishan Mehta (Lau), Jagadhri Workshop, of Jammu was performed on 25th Feb. 2008 at Lucknow.

The ceremony was well attended by near & dear, including Smt. Suneeta Dutt & Shri Arvind Dutt–Bua & Phupha, sisters Anchal & Srishti, and Shri Anand Dutta & Col. Kewal Krishan Dutta of Varanasi–Mamaji.

Dada ji Shri Jatinder Krishan Lau is Sr. Vice-President of MS Jagadhri Workshop. He donated Rs.101/- MS Jagadhri Workshop and Rs. 501/- to GMS on this occasion.J.K. Mehta, B-1757, Jagadhri Workshop, Ph.: 259559.

adieu to uniform

Shri Arun Chhibber, Inspector General of Police (PPM), CRPF (Retd.) has finally hung his uniform after glorious 36 years of dedicated and distinguished service on reaching the age of superannuation on 1.07.07.

Selected as Dy. SP in CRPF in 1971, Shri Chhibber showed sterling qualities of leadership, resolve, commitment and dedication, from the very beginning owing to which, during training itself, he was adjudged as Best Officer of the Course and was awarded the prestigious “Sword of Honour’’.

During his service of 36 years, Shri Chhibber had the distinction of having served in various parts of the country performing multifarious nature of duties proving to be a successful operational Commander, capable Administrator and legal Advisor.

For his outstanding services, Shri Chhibber, has been awarded President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service in August, 2000 and Police Medal for Meritorious Service in 1994. His last posting was as Inspector General of Police (Training), CRPF Directorate General, New Delhi.

Though he has retired but is not tired. He is desirous of serving the country in the best possible manner.

To make a beginning in a humble way, he has donated Rs.11,000/- to the GMS Langar Fund in fond memory of his parents, the late Shri Bir Sen Chhibber and Smt. Vidyawati Chhibber.

We congratulate him on completing his first innings so successfully and wish him all the best.

We are proud of him.

—Ankur & Aditya Chhibber (sons)

high honour

A vivacious warm–hearted Mohyal lady appointed as Member (Judicial) Central Administrative Tribunal: Born on 17th March 1954, Smt. Meera Chhibber, w/o Shri Arun Chhibber (PPM), Inspector General of Police, CRPF (Retd.) and d/o Shri Sunder Sham Bali, has been selected and appointed as Member (Judicial), Central Administrative Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi for another term of five years w.e.f. 10.09.2007.

Educated in Delhi with an LL.B degree from University of Delhi, she joined the legal profession in 1976 and specialized in the field of Service Matters. She was first appointed as Member (Judicial), CAT in 2002 for a term of five years.

We wish her best of luck to achieve new heights and perform her duties most judiciously with complete dedication. Chhibber family is proud of her.

Ankur & Aditya Chhibber (sons)

Langar fund

nI, Deepak Bali s/o Shri Surinder Nath Bali s/o the late Shri Bishamber Nath Bali of (Rawalpindi, Pak.) now r/o H.No. 86, Housing Board Colony Kalka, Distt. Panchkula (Haryana) hereby donate Rs.11,000/- to Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar towards the Langar Fund in the memory of my beloved mother the late Smt. Janak Bali. Date of Langar: 23rd March.— Deepak Bali, r/o # 86, Hsg.Board. Colony Kalka-133302, Distt. Panchkula (Hr.) Ph.: 01733-221341.

nShri Rajiv Datta, r/o Meghdoot Gulmohar Cross Road, 6, Juhu Andheri Mumbai-49, has donated Rs.11,000/- towards Langar Fund in memory of the late Smt. Rani Datta w/o Shri Satyapal Datta. Date of Langar: 3rd Feb.

nShri Manohar Lal Mohan of Mohan Cement Store Lambra, Jalandhar has donated Rs.11,000/- towards the Langar Fund in memory of his mother Smt. Kaushalya Devi Mohan. Date of Langar: 30th Jan.

nShri Monohar Lal Bakshi Rs.11000/- in memory of his father the late Shri Depti Lal Bakshi Lau s/o the late Shri Jai Ram Bakshi Lau of Gullian Tehsil Gujjarkhan District. Rawalpindi West Pakistan residence of 31, Church Road Jangpura Bhogal New Delhi. Date of Langer: 09th Jan.

nShri Monohar Lal Bakshi Rs.11000/- in memory of her mother the late Smt. Wash Devi w/o the late Shri Depti Lal Bakshi of Gullian Tehsil Gujjarkhan District. Rawalpindi West Pak. residence of 31, Church Road Jangpura Bhogal New Delhi. Date of Langer: 17th July.

nS/Shri Virender Mohan & Dinesh Mohan, r/o Village-P.O. Japuwal, 164 A, Rajguru Nagar, Ferozepur Road, Ludhiana, have donated Rs.11,000/- towards Langar Fund in memory of their father the late Shri Nonihal Singh. Date of Langar: 13th Feb.

nSmt Raj Rani Mehta donated Rs.11000/- in memory of her husband the late Shri Ram Lal Mehta Chhibber s/o the late Shri Govind Ram Mehta Chhibber of Dadwal Tehsil Gujjarkhan District. Rawalpindi West Pak. Date of Langar: 9th May.

nSmt. Kanta Chhibber, (Chhibbers’ Camp, Kalimpong-734301, Ph.: 03552-255545), has donated Rs.11,000/- for the Langar Fund at the Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, in the fond and everlasting memory of her late brother Shri Wishwa Mitter of London/Lucknow. Date of Langar: 20th March.

nShri M.K. Chhibber, (EG-5, Inderpuri, New Delhi), has donated Rs.11,000/- towards Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, Langar Fund in the revered memory of his respected father the late Capt. S.D. Chhibber on his death anniversary. Date of Langar: 10th March.

nShri Anil Datta & his mother, Smt. Janak Kumari Datta r/o 1/125, Vaishali Ghaziabad, Tel.: 9810573443, have donated Rs.11,000/- towards the Langar Fund in memory of the late Shri Harbans Lal Datta. Date of Langar: 23 March.

nShri Sandeep Datta (Sanju) & Smt. Luba Datta, r/o 534, Sector-16, Faridabad, Tel.: 9891560534, have donated Rs.11,000/- towards the Langar Fund in memory of the late Shri Subhash Datta. Date of Langar: 4th June.

nSmt. Raj Rani Mehta, wife of Col. Birinder Singh Mehta, (Sector-22G, Flat No. 26B, Noida), has donated Rs. 11,000/- towards Mohyal Ashram Langar Fund, in the memory of her husband Col. Birinder Singh Mehta. Date of Langar: 12th Jan.

donation for mohyal ashram and sewa sadan

Shri Ramesh Datta & Smt. Meenu Datta have donated 36 pairs of printed bedsheets for the Mohyal Ashram and Sewa Sadan.—Sh. Ramesh Datta, 34A, Ganpati Enclave, Rorkee Road, Meerut (U.P.) Ph.: 09757637447.

GMS MANAGING COMMITTEE

MINUTES OF THE MEETING

Date: 10-02-2008

Venue: Mohyal Foundation Building, New Delhi

In Chair: Rzd. B.D. Bali,

President

PRESENT

M.C. Members: Rdz. B.D. Bali, Ch. G.L. Datta ‘Josh’, Shri B.L. Chhibber, IRS, Shri D.V. Mohan, Shri J.P. Mehta, Lt. Col. BKL Chhibber, Rzd. Ashwani Bali, Shri Yogesh Mehta, Bk. N.D. Datta, Dr. Ashok Lav, Shri C.K. Bhai, Shri Darshan Lal Bali, Rzd. J.C. Bali, Maj. Gen. K.K. Bakshi, Shri Naresh Datta, Shri Ramesh Datta, Shri Rit Mohan, Dr. Rattan K. Datta, Shri S.N. Datta, Smt. Amba Bali, Smt. Krishan Lata Chhibber, Smt. Surinder Datta.

Representative Members: Shri Vinay Datta, Shri Suresh Kumar Mehta, Shri O.P. Mohan, Shri G.L. Mehta, Shri Vijay Chhibber, Shri Vimal Sain Chhibber.

Patrons/Parthisht/GMSLM: Shri Rajiv Chhibber, Shri Surinder Bakshi, Dr. S.C. Datta, Shri Sushil Kumar Chhibber, Shri Sandeep Datta, Shri J.L. Bali, Shri G.P. Chhibber, Shri S.P. Vaid.

Guests: Shri Balram Dutta, Shri O.P. Dutta, Shri Kamal Bali, Shri R.K. Bakshi, Smt. Sarita Bakshi.

Regret: Shri O.P. Mohan, Shri Ashok Chhibber, Major S.S. Datta, Capt. Gulshan Vaid, Smt. Sunita Mehta.

The meeting commenced with the recitation of Mohyal prayer led by Smt. Krishan Lata Chhibber.

Sad News: The Secretary General read out the names of members of the biradri who had passed away recently. The members paid two minutes’ standing tribute to all.

1. Shri K.N Mohan, expired on 8th October 2007 at Norway.

2. Shri Ajay Vaid s/o Shri Madan Mohan Vaid of Delhi, expired on 11th December 2007.

3. Smt. Kanta Datta w/o Bhai Ved Vias Datta of Mendhar Poonch, expired on 19th December 2007.

4. Smt. Vijay Kumari Mohan w/o Shri R.K. Mohan, Secretary Mohyal Sabha Uttam Nagar, expired on 19th Dec. 2007.

5. Smt. Asha Mohan d/o the late Shri Pishori Lal Mohan, expired on 28th Jan. 2008. She was getting Financial aid from GMS.

6. Smt. Chander Wati Bali w/o Shri Shervejit Bali of Mehrauli, New Delhi, expired on 31st December 2007.

77. Shri Gurdasmal Bali s/o Shri Ram Dit Mal Bali of Nagpur, expired on 21st Dec. 2007.

8. Shri C.B. Mehta of Rajouri Garden, Delhi, expired on 31st December 2007.

9. Rzd. Balraj Bali, s/o the late Dr. Des Raj Bali of Assand Karnal, expired on 5th Dec. 2007.

10. Smt. Lajja Datta w/o Sub-Maj. the late Shri B.K. Datta of Faridabad, expired on 25th Jan. 2008.

11. Shri Balram Vaid, Cashier Mohyal Sabha Yamunapaar Delhi and his Mmther both, expired recently. Kirya of Shri Balram Vaid was held on 8th February 2008.

12. Shri Manohar Lal Datta s/o Late Shri Atma Ram Dutt of Ludhiana, expired on 17th January 2008.

13. Smt. Inder Kaur Datta w/o the late Diwan Hansraj Datta of Pathankot, expired on 18th January 2008.

14. Lt. Col. Sudhakar Bali of Gurgaon, expired on 21st January 2008.

New Arrivals: On the request of the Secretary General the following members of the biradri introduced themselves:

1. Shri Vinod Bali, who is nephew of late Shri P.L. Bali from M.S. Yamunapar.

2. Shri Rajinder Bakshi from Faridabad.

3. Mrs. Sarita Bakshi from Faridabad.

Confirmation of Minutes: The Secretary General read out the minutes of the meeting held on January 13, 2008 that were confirmed, unanimously. During the reading of the minutes there were following observations:

1. Dr. Rattan Dutta: He explained that two persons Shri Sandeep from M.E.R.I.T. and Shri Rajiv from the G.M.S. Secretariat were working on the web site project under his guidance and supervision of Shri Vinay Dutta. He said that software for animation is being acquired, and that the monthly Mohyal Mitter is being put on the site immediately on its publication. A counter has been installed and now we know the Number of viewers who hit our web site everyday. We are now working independently of any third party. Some members of the Managing Committee who have not, as yet, provided their photographs for putting on the site are being requested to do so immediately. In summing up he said that work is being done at a great speed and that after a few months, our web site shall be more up-to-date. He was requested by the Secretary General to provide to him a hard copy of all the material presently on our web site so that he could suggest any corrections, deletions and additions, that may be required.

2. Mr. D.V.Mohan informed that 32 promised blankets, 10 from Shri Sandeep Dutta of Janakpuri and 22 from Ashok Vihar Club have since been received in the GMS Secretariat and that arrangements are being made to send these to Haridwar. Shri Sandeep Dutta further promised that he shall be able to supply labels of “ownership of the GMS” on all the blankets. He was advised to co-ordinate the matter with Shri S.N. Dutta. Regarding assistance to the Cancer Patient from Noida, the Secretary General informed that an amount of Rs. 28,000/- has already been sent to the lady and that he is in constant touch with the President of the Noida Sabha for any further needs of the lady.

Presentation of Accounts: The Secretary General presented the Statement of Accounts for the month of December 2007, briefly going over the receipts and expenditure during that month. He also highlighted the receipts, specially the donations received under different heads of account. He said that the total amount in different Trusts being maintained by the GMS was nearing the figure of Rs. three crores and that it will be exceeded shortly. The house unanimously approved the accounts.

The Secretary General explained that he has noted that money was being transferred from the Foundation Fund to different heads of accounts on ad-hoc and need basis. He proposed to make some changes and, instead, transfer the interest earned on our fixed deposits to different heads of account on pro-rata basis depending on the total Trust money in the respective trusts that are linked to the corresponding funds. This will be done at the time of closure of each financial year, in the month of March. The house approved the proposal.

Formation of Sabha at Toronto, Canada: The Secretary General informed that one, Shri Gaurav Mohan, originally from Lambra, and, now settled in Canada, wanted to work, with the members of the biradri settled in Canada, for the welfare of the community. In this connection, the members of the biradri in Canada also got encouragement from Bhai Mangal Sain Chhibber of Meerut, who had visited Canada recently, and, from Choudhary Mahinder Dutt of Kingston, Ontario, who is the brother-in-law of our Sr. Vice President, Shri O.P. Mohan. Shri Gaurav Mohan contacted the President (GMS), the Secretary General and the Secretary Youth Wing and Cultural Affairs, in this regard. He was encouraged and advised to form a local sabha in Toronto with the cooperation of like-minded people there. He was assured full cooperation from the GMS, in the matter.

The Secretary General informed that a local sabha has since been formed in Toronto on January 27, 2008 and that the minutes of its first meeting will be duly published in the Mohyhal Mitter. Besides socializing amongst the members of the biradri, the newly formed sabha proposes to conduct free English and Hindi Classes, help in matrimonial alliances and bring out a Directory of Mohyals, first confined to Canada only, and, subsequently to include the whole of the North America. The announcement was greeted with applause from the house.

Mohyal Melas of Local Sabhas: The house, unanimously, approved a grant of Rs. 5,100/- to the District Mohyal Sabha, Gurdaspur, for organizing their annual mela at the Samadhi of Baba Thakar Ji Mahraj on February 11, 2008. The President (GMS) regretted that, since the invitation for attending the mela was received late, nobody could be deputed from the GMS to attend the function. He suggested that such information and invitations should be sent to the GMS sufficiently, in advance, for arranging suitable participation from the GMS.

Complaints regarding non-receipt of Mohyal Mitter: The Secretary General informed that a general complaint regarding non-receipt of Mohyal Mitter by some of our subscribers was sent to the Director General, Department of Post, New Delhi (copy published in the January 2008 issue of Mohyal Mitter. He informed the house that a reply to the complaint has since been received from the office of Director, New Delhi Sorting Office, who have stated that after making a thorough enquiry and observing the dispatch of the magazine for the months of November and December 2007, they have not noticed any discrepancies and that all the copies of the magazine were correctly received and dispatched by them on the same date. The Secretary General informed that the problem, if any, was at the receiving end either with the addressee or with the delivery Post Office. He, therefore, advised all subscribers, who do not receive their copy of Mohyal Mitter by the 15th day of a month, to file a formal written complaint with the concerned delivery Post Office, with a copy to the GMS Secretariat, who in turn, will take up the matter with the concerned Postal Authorities and try to eradicate the problem to the extent possible.

New Telephone Directory: The Secretary General stated that the present Telephone Directory of the General Mohyal Sabha giving names, addresses and telephone numbers of Office Bearers of the GMS, MC Members, Rep. Members, Presidents and Secretaries of Local Sabhas, GMS Secretariat, M.E.R.I.T, Mohyal Bhavan, Mohyal Ashram etc. has become obsolete and there is a proposal to bring out a new Directory. In this connection, he requested everybody to send all changes required to be made in the new Directory to the GMS Secretariat at an early date. TThe Secretary General added that a circular letter, in this regard, shall be issued shortly.

Langar Fund Donations: 1. Shri R.C. Chhibber of Guwahati donated in memory of his father Shri Balram Chhibber. Date of Langar 29th January.

2. Shri Daljit Singh Datta s/o Shri Amolak Singh Datta of Ludhiana, donated in memory of his wife Smt. Arvinder Kaur. Date of Langar 9th January.

3. Dr. Ashwani Kumar Vaid of Rani Bagh Delhi, donated in memory of his father Dr. Roshan Lal Vaid. Date of Langar 4th February.

4. Mrs. Saroj Dewan of Malviya Nagar Delhi, donated on birth anniversary of her husband late Wg. Cdr. TR Dewan. Date of Langar.31st January.

5. Shri Kapil Datta of Noida, donated in memory of his father Shri Yogender Pal Datta. Date of Langar 26th January.

6. Shri Surinder Singh Datta of London, donated in memory of his parents Smt. Shanti Rani Datta and Shri Devi Singh Datta. Date of Langar 27th March.

PProgressive Total of Langar Fund Donations:

Number reported last month 753

Received during the month 06

Progressive Total 759

Major Donations received: 1. Shri Vivek Datta of Faridabad, donated the following amount on the sad demise of his mother Smt. Lajja Devi on 25th January 2008 through Shri Ramesh Datta, President M.S. Faridabad.

(a) Rs.22,000/- towards Langar fund in memory of his parents.

(b) Rs. 1,50,000/- for a room at Mohyal Sewa Sadan Haridwar in memory of his parents.

2.b> Shri Ramesh Pratap Chhibber of Rohini, donated Rs. 5,000/- to be added in the existing trust in the name of his parents.

3. Shri S.K. Mehta of Patel Nagar, donated Rs. 5,000/-on sad demise of his mother, to be added in the name of his parents in the existing trust

On-the-spot Donations: TThe Secretary General stated that a total amount of Rs. 28,353/- was received as on the spot donations. That included two Langar Fund Donations of Rs. 11,000/- each.

GMS Life Members during the month:

1. Mehta Gian Chand Bali Hoshiarpur

2. Shri Ashok Kumar Chhibber New Delhi

3. Shri Praveen Datta Gurgaon

4. Shri Sanjay Datta New Delhi

5. Shri Kashmiri Lal Datta Jammu

6. Shri Adheer Datta Bhopal

7. Shri Deepak Bakshi Solan

8. Shri N.K. Datta Solan

9. Shri Sunil Kumar Datta Noida

10. Shri J.S. Datta Botswana

11. Shri Bharat Bhushan Datta Faridabad

12. Reema Kapoor Chhibber Faridabad

Birthdays & Marriage Anniversaries during the month: To be added

Birthday: 1. Shri Vimal Sain Chhibber, New Delhi 5th Feb.

2. Shri B.L. Chhibber, IRS New Delhi 12th February.

Marriage Anniversary: 1. Shri B.L Chhibber, IRS Delhi 3rd February.

2. Shri Ashwani Bakshi Ambala 15th February.

3. Shri O.P. Mohan New Delhi 16th February.

4. Shri P.L. Mehta New Delhi 17th February.

5. Shri Ashwani Bali New Delhi 25th February.

6. Rzd. B.D. Bali New Delhi 1st March.

7. Shri Vinod Mehta Yamuna Nagar 21st February.

8. Dr. S.C Datta New Delhi 18th February.

Family Trees: Shri P. L. Mehta had proposed that since the institution of Pandas (Purohits) at Haridwar was dying efforts should be made to collect the existing data on genealogy of different families from them and record it in the registers kept at Mohyal Ashram. It was felt that any centralized effort by the GMS was not possible and that only individual families could contact their respective purohits/pandas, in this regard. They are welcome to do so, collect the data and enter it in the Mohyal Ashram Registers.

Achievements: (1) Dr. Ashok Lav: The Secretary General informed the house that the name of Dr. Ashok Lav has recently appeared in the ASIAN/AMERICAN who’s who, and the INDO/A.S.E.A.N. who’s who, with brief notes on his personality and achievements. He has around 80 publications to his credit, which include a novel “Shikhron se Aage”. The novel has been the subject material of three dissertations by three M.Phil students in the Kurukshetra University and the Madurai Kamraj University. Dr. Ashok Lav presented copies of the dissertations to Rzd. B.D. Bali. The house congratulated and applauded Dr. Ashok Lav on his achievements.

(2) Ms. Jaya Bakshi: The Secretary General informed that Ms. Jaya Bakshi, daughter of Shri J.R. Bakshi resident of Vikaspuri, New Delhi, has been selected as 2nd runner up in the Punjab Miss Delhi 2007 contest, organized by the Punjabi Television Channel. The house congratulated Ms Jaya and her parents on this achievement.

Research on Mohyal History: After some discussion on the subject, the President (GMS) requested Dr. Lav to explore the possibilities of identifying some scholar to conduct research on Mohyals for a Phd or M Phil Degree. It will be possible for the GMS to finance the project.

Widow Fund: The Secretary General informed that the applications for the continuation of relief to widows and requests from new applicants are being received from different sabhas and individuals. The last date for the receipt of such applications is February 29, 2008 after which all the cases will be placed before the Financial Advisory Committee. In this connection the Secretary General informed that two widow beneficiaries, one from Yamunapar Delhi, and another from Faridabad, have intimated that their children have since come of age and gainfully employed, improving their financial position and that they are no longer in need of any financial assistance from the GMS. They both have thanked the GMS for providing them support in the time of their need and have wished that this assistance may now be provided to their more needy sisters. The house applauded the fine gestures on the part of the two sisters.

M.E.R.I.T.: Dr. Rattan Dutta informed the house that M.E.R.I.T. was progressing from day to day and that in a recent Combined TOEFEL Meet the quality and standards maintained at our institute for conducting the TOEFEL Tests were highly appreciated. He stated that the application for the registration of M.E.R.I.T as Trade Mark has since been filed through Shri B.L. Chhibber IRS (Retd.), who is a practicing lawyer. In their expansion programme, they are planning to start a TOEFEL Training Center, GRE Testing Center, In-house training of the MCA students in different Industrial Units, repetition of a software training programme with the Lady Sri Ram College, maintenance and further improvement of the GMS Web Site etc. After protracted discussion on the GMS Web Site the President (GMS) formed a Committee consisting of Dr. Rattan Dutta (Convenor), Shri Vinay Dutta (Secretary) and Shri Yogesh Mehta and Dr. Ashok Lav, as members, and ruled that the members of the Committee should sit together periodically and devise ways and means to further improve our Web Site. Any controversial items should first be cleared with the GMS Secretariat to avoid any pitfalls and problems, in the future.

Mohyal Melas: (1) Mohyal Club, Ashok Vihar: Dr. Subash Dutta, President, Mohyal Club Ashok Vihar stated that their Sabha was organizing a Mela on April 6, 2008 with the theme, “Education key to success of the country” and that the whole show will be managed by Mohyal students of the area. He invited all to participate in the Mela.

(2) Mohyal Sabha, Ambala: Shri J.P. Mehta, President, Mohyal Sabha, Ambala stated that their Sabha was organizing a Mela on March 23, 2008 that will be combined with the Stone Laying Ceremony of their Bhavan by Rzd. B.D. Bali. He invited all to attend the function.

The house welcomed the programme of the two sabhas and, unanimously, approved the donation of Rs. 5,100/- each to both the Sabhas.

Mohyal Sabha, Halka Barara: Shri Ramesh Vaid, President of the Sabha informed that a group of brothers in Halka Barara were trying to form a rival Sabha in that area and seeking the affiliation of the new Sabha with the GMS. It was explained to him that there cannot be two local sabhas in the same area and that the matter should be settled amicably between the two parties. The President (GMS) stated that the job of the GMS was bonding and not dividing. He ruled that Shri G.L. Dutta (Josh), Convener of the Interaction Committee should visit the area along with his team and sort out the matter on the spot, amicably. He can seek the assistance of Shri J.P. Mehta, Secretary (GMS), who is well conversant with the area and its problems.

Samuhik Vivah: Mrs. Krishan Lata Chhibber spoke on the subject. During the discussions it was felt that a beginning should be made in the matter although, as stated by the President (GMS), it was a difficult project because many of the Mohyals, irrespective of their financial standing, would feel shy of getting such an assistance from the GMS for the marriage of their wards. However, if the exercise proves successful, lot of help in terms of money and material could come from individuals also. Many members spoke on the subject. Following suggestions were articulated:

(c) The occasion should involve all sections of the Community.

(d) Dates of such marriages, in the marriage season, should be fixed a minimum of 6 months in advance and announced by the GMS for Samuhik Vivah at a convenient place like Mohyal Ashram, Mohyal Bhavan or Mohyal Foundation.

(e) The GMS, like different Gurdwaras/Arya Samajs may issue Marriage Certificates on such occasions. This document can be used as a supporting document for registration of the marriage.

Mohyal Bhavan at Hoshiarpur: The Secretary General informed the house that Mohyal Sabha, Hoshiarpur, who had been given a grant of Rs. 1 lakh and a loan of Rs. 1 lakh in the last MC Meeting have since executed the purchase deed for a plot of land measuring around 250 Sq. Yards and that the same has since been registered in the name of the Hoshiarpur Sabha and that a letter of congratulation has since been sent to them. The house applauded the announcement

Hosting of Lunch: The Secretary General informed that it was double celebration for Shri B.L. Chhibber and his wife Mrs. Janak Chhibber. Shri B.L. Chhibber was born on February 12 and the marriage of the couple took place also in the month of February, on February 3. Smt. Janak Chhibber and Shri B.L. Chhibber have therefore very kindly hosted the lunch, that day to which they invited everybody to participate, after the meeting. The House thanked & congratulated the illustrious couple.

Conclusion: The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the chair and recitation of Gaytri Mantra and Shanti Path led by Mrs. Krishan Lata Chhibber.

gms life membership

On the appeal for GMS Life Membeship drive by Rzd. B.D. Bali, President GMS, Shri Ramesh Datta, son of the late Mehta Des Raj Ji Datta and Smt. Kamlesh Datta resident of 5K/85 NIT Faridabad, Managing Committee member of the GMS and President Mohyal Sabha Faridabad swung into action and motivated all his own family members, relatives and the members of Mohyal Sabha Faridabad and succeeded in enrolling 12 persons as GMS Life Members. This shows his very keen interest in the community affairs as well as in the progress of the General Mohyal Sabha. Well done. Keep it up.

—D.V. Mohan, Secy. Gen.

GMS Managing Committee Meeting

On Sunday 13th April, 2008 at 11.30 A.M.

at Mohyal Foundation

A-9, Qutab Institutional Area, U.S.O. Road,

Jeet Singh Marg, New Delhi-110067

Telephone : D.V. Mohan

26560456, 26561504 Secretary General

COMMUNITY NEWS CAPSULE

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nMeeting was held on 11th Feb. 2008 at the residence of Shri H.N. Sinha, 50A, Church Road, Civil Lines Opp. St. Public School Agra. Shri Kamran Dutt presided.

Mohyal Mela 2008: After detailed discussions, Shri H.N. Sinha came forward and offered his residence which is in the end of the city and near the Rajamandi station as venue for the Mohyal Mela. All Executive Members thanked Shri Sinha for his benevolent gesture. The President assured the members that all efforts will be made to request Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali President GMS to bless the sabha as Chief Guest.

The Secretary requested every Executive Member and Area Secretaries to inform all Mohyals to participate in the function.

Donations: Shri Amrit Mohan (Auditor) donated Rs.151/- on the marriage of his son Ankut Mohan–Vaibhav Chhibber donated Rs.100/- on the birthday of his mother.

Meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Sinha family, especially to Manish and his wife for their hospitality and sweets.

Kamlesh Mehta, Secretary

allahabad

nDate: 11th Feb. 2008

Venue: Residence of Shri R.P. Dutta

Attendance: 13 members

In Chair: Lt. Col. C.S. Mehta (Retd.)

The proceedings of the last meeting were read out by the Secy. and confirmed.

Birthday & Wedding Anniversaries: Greetings were extended to the members whose birthdays and marriage anniversaries were in the month of Feb.

Wishes for Speedy Recovery: Members showed their concern about the paralytic attack of the respected senior member Mr. J.S. Dutta at Delhi. Every member enquired from Sh. R.P. Dutta who had come to know of this first. They prayed for his speedy recovery.

Mrs. Asha Mehta drew attention to the phrases in the Mohyal Prarthana viz., ^lekt dh HkykbZ dk fopkj djsa* and ^lekt dh HkykbZ ds fy, dk;Z djsa*A In its generality, members agreed to work in the spirit of the message. But on the question of a specific case for help, there was no consensusspan style="mso-spacerun:yes"> for one reason or the other. Members raised a number of ifs’ and ‘buts’. Suggestions for ‘making specific procedure or rules’ or use of the Presidents inherent powers in emergency’, were heard. But there was no consensus.

MMembers enjoyed melodious songs sung by Miss Isha Bali, daughter of Mrs. Manju and Mr. Ashok Bali.

House did not agree to the request of Mrs. Anjana Dutta, who wanted to hand over her charge of treasurer because she alongwith her husband Mr. R.P. Dutta, was leaving for a long trip to the States, where her daughter is living. Members wished them happy trip and return to resume her charge.

Meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the host and the Chair.

Arvind Bali, Gen. Secretary

ambala cantt

Mohyal Youngmen’s Association

nDate: 03 Feb. 2008

Venue: Deepak Homeos Ambala Cantt

Attendance: 15 members

In Chair: Shri M.S. Vaid, President.

Two minutes’ silence was observed to pay homage to the departed soul of Shri P.L. Bali who expired on 18.12.07. The house expressed great shock on the sad news. He will ever be remembered for his contribution to Mohyal biradari.

President and the whole house welcomed Sh. S.K. Chhibber r/o 251, Vijai Nagar Ambala Cantt who attended the meeting for the first time.

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

The issue of widows was discussed at length and it was requested that needy and deserving widows must fill up the proforma/certificate and submit to the President by 15 Feb. 2008 so that it should reach GMS by 29 Feb. 2008.

President M.S. Vaid apprised the house that a plot measuring 54’x33’ i.e. 308 Sq. yards in Babyal village was purchased about 10 years back. He was in possession of registry of the plot, Intkal, map etc. The house discussed the matter for further progress and future plan. Since most of the members were not aware of the location of the land, it was decided to first visit and inspect the site and get the bounday earmarked by the Patwari. Then it would be possible to plan for “Mohyal Bhawan’’ collecting donations etc.

The Treasurer Shri Rajesh Vaid confirmed about the closure of the account in the Post Office and the deposit of the money in Bank Account.

The meeting concluded with the permission of the Chair and thanks to the host, Sh. Deepak Dutta for the nice hospitality.

nDate: 02 March 2008

Venue: 12 Aggarwal Complex r/o HFO M.L. Dutta Ambala Cantt.

Attendance: 14 members

In Chair: Shri M.S. Vaid, President.

Two minutes of silence was observed in the memory of the following Mohyals for the peace of their souls.

(a) Smt. Kamla Dutta, expired on 18.2.08 at her residence 19E, MC 462, Puja Vihar Ambala Cantt. Her funeral on 18.02.08 and Kriya on 21st Feb. 2008, were attended by a huge gathering of Mohyals, relatives and neighbours. Her husband the late Sh. S.K. Dutta (Dr. Homeopathic) a staunch Mohyal belonged to Rawal Pindi (now in Pakistan). He was well known for his dedication and contribution to Mohyal biradari through his noble service.

On this occasion, her family donated Rs.200/- to local Mohyal Youngmen’s Association Ambala Cantt and Rs.500/- to GMS.

(b) Sh. R.P. Mohan Retired Rly. Guard from Saharanpur expired on 4th Feb., 08 at his residence in Jandly Ambala City. He was a close relative of Sh. Deepak Dutta. On this occasion, his family donated Rs.100/- to Mohyal Youngmen’s Association Ambala Cantt. He was an old Associate Member of this sabha. He is survived by four daughters, all married and settled.

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

The President Sh. M.S. Vaid informed the house about the Mohyal Mela in Ambala City and requested all members to attend the function. Rzd. B.D. Bali President will be the Chief Guest. A unanimous decision was taken to offer Rs.1100/- on this occasion to MS Ambala City.

HFO M.L. Dutta Secretary informed that the certificates for continuation of widow pension have been forwarded to GMS.

There was a long debate on sudden cases of sickness, accident or death. In such cases, the matter must be intimated immediately to Mohyal brothers so that maximum number of persons could reach in time for help.

The house proposed to deposit Rs.25000/- in FD in Bank.

Sh. Deepak Dutta proposed a picnic with families for which the modalities are under the consideration by the President.

The meeting concluded with the permission of the Chair and thanks to the host for serving delicious snacks, cold drinks etc.

M.S. Vaid, President

M.L. Dutta, Secretary

Ashok Vihar

n Date : 2nd March 2008

Venue : Residence of Bakshi Suraj Parkash Chhibber, H-194, Ashok Vihar Phase-I, Delhi-110052

Attendance : 7 members

In Chair : Sh. Ram Nath Mehta Lau.

The minutes of the last meeting held on 3rd Feb.2008, were read out and confirmed.

Since the President and the Secretary could not attend the meeting, the meeting was chaired by Sh. Ram Nath Mehta and it was decided to hold another meeting shortly to decide Mela arrangements to be held on 20th April 2008 at Kulachi Hansraj Model School, Ashok Vihar Phase III, Delhi-110052.

Birthday greetings were extended to the members whose birthday falls in March.

IIt was informed that Dr. R.K. Mehta and Sh. O.P. Dutta were hospitalized in Sunder Lal Jain Hospital. House prayed for their good health and early recovery.

Sh. Rakesh Mehta informed that HUDA plots are available at Panipat through AXIS Bank and it would be a very good investment for future. House requested the members to avail of this opportunity.

House appreciated regular monthly meetings and also desired regular and timely notice to the members. In view of low attendance, it was also desired to contact the absentee members so that the attendance at the monthly meetings could be increased.

House was informed that Dr. Subhash Chander Datta (President) and Sh. Vinay Kumar Dutta (Secretary) attended GMS meeting held on 10 the Feb., 2008 and handed over 22 blankets as donation from Mohyal Club Ashok Vihar Area.

Snacks and tea were served and meeting ended with a vote of thanks.

Dr. Subhash Chander Dutta

President

Vinay Kumar Dutta

Secretary

ambala city

nDate: 2nd March 2008

Venue: Residence of Mehta Suraj Parkash Chhibber.

Attendance: 31 Members

In Chair: Shri J.P. Mehta, President.

Minutes of the last meeting were read out by General Secretary Shri Ashwani Bakshi & confirmed.

The house condoled the death of the following Mohyals & prayed for the peace to the departed souls by observing two minutes silence:

1. Shri Ram Parkash Mohan s/o the late Sh. Anant Ram Mohan of village-Jaridle who had expired on 4.2.2008 and the Uthala was on 7.2.2008. His brother Sh. B.R. Mehta (Mohan) donated Rs.100/- to the sabha. Sh. R.P. Mohan was brother-in-law of Sabha Vice-President Sh. Gulshan Datta.

2. Smt. Motia Rani Chhibber w/o the late Bhai Chuni Lal Chhibber of Talagang Distt. Campbelpur (W. Pak.) expired on 9.2.2008. Uthala/Kriya was on 13.02.2008. Her daughter Smt. Kamlesh Datta donated Rs.100/- to the sabha.

3. Smt. Kamla Datta w/o the late Dr. S.K. Datta of Datta Homeo Hospital of Ambala Cantt expired on 18.2.2008. Her Uthala & Chautha was on 21.2.2008. She was mother of Dr. Deepak Datta of Datta Homeo Hospital Ambala Cantt. The family donated Rs.500/- to GMS.

4. Smt. Somawanti Mehta (Mohan) w/o Shri Rale Ram Mohan expired on 23.2.2008.

Mohyal Milan & Laying Foundation Stone of Mohyal Bhawan Ambala: As the main agenda was the forthcoming Mohyal Milan & laying Foundation Stone of Mohyal Bhawan Ambala City on 23rd March 2008, the maximum discussion was centred on this subject. Almost every member actively participated in the deliberations of the meeting and gave useful suggestions for making the Mohyal Milan a great success.

Mela Incharge: Bhai Sham Sunder Chhibber, Finance Secy. was unanimously made the Mohyal Milan Incharge He will co-ordinate all activities to make the Mohyal Milan a great success.

Duties & formation of Committees: Duties were assigned to volunteers for tasks works to be done. Different committees for different tasks such as Food Arrangement Committee, Cultural Arrangement Committee and Wel-come Arrangement Committee etc. were formed.

Sh. J.P. Mehta, Sh. Ashwani Bakshi & Sh. Navdeep Datta were asked to attend the GMS Managing Committee Meeting on 10.2.2008 and personally hand over the Invitation Cards of to all members of GMS Managing Committee.

It was also desired by the house that Sh. Vinod Dutt & Chaudhary Rajeshwar Dutt, our Guests of Honour be invited personally by our President or Gen. Secy. It was decided that the Invitation Cards to the Chief Guest & Guest of Honour should be given by hand.

President Sh. J.P. Mehta assured that Invitation Cards to the dignitaries will be handed over with due respect.

Mohyals attending Meeting 1st Time: The family of our host Mehta Suraj Parkash Chhibber consists of educationists. Sh. S.P. Mehta is retired Asstt. Director of Navodaya Schools and his wife Smt. Usha Mehta is retired Head Mistress from Punjab Education Department. His daughter-in-law Monika Mehta is a PGT Teacher and his son is MBA and is a Senior Executive. Mrs. Meenu Mehta (Teacher), Miss Monika Mehta B.Sc. B.Ed. Teacher and Ajay Mehta a Senior Manager with a reputed company were all introduced.

Birthday Greetings: The house wished happy birthday to the following:

(1) Smt. Neeru Datta Vice-President Mohyal Sabha Istri Wing–Birthday 10th March.

(2) Smt. Sushil Datta mother of Navdeep Datta President M.S.W. Ambala– Birthday 3rd March.

(3) Shri Tarun Datta Executive Member Mohyal Sabha, r/o 715 H.B. Colony Ambala City– Birthday 23rd March. Shri Tarun Datta donated Rs. 51/- to sabha.

Shri Deepak Vaid Vice-President thanked the host Smt. Usha Mehta, Sh. Suraj Parkash Mehta, Sh. Ajay Mehta and Mrs. Monica Mehta for the nice entertainment during the meeting.

Meeting ended after recital of Shanti Path led by Baby Vani Datta.

J.P. Mehta, President

Ashwani Bakhsi, Gen. Secy.

dehradun

nDate: 17th Feb. 2008

Venue: Residence of Shri Gobind Mohan, (Parishad Dehradun Corporation), 11/2 Patel Nagar.

Attendance: 15 members

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

The minutes of the last meeting held on Jan. 27, 2008 were read out by the Secretary and confirmed.

Happy News: Shri S.K. Chhibber Secretary apprised the members that he has been blessed with a grandson on 10th Feb., 08. Sh. Chhibber offered Burfi to all present. Every one blessed the new arrival and conveyed their good wishes to Sachin & Krishma Chhibber, parents of the child.

President informed the members that GMS has sent the complete list of eligible boys and girls for matrimonial alliance, compiled during the Match-Making Mela held at Delhi. He said that the copy is available at the GMS Zonal Office Gurdwara Road for reference.

Suggestions: Sq. Ldr. D.K. Bali put forward his view that the young persons who are below the age of 45 must come forward and take up the responsibilities of the community. Prof. K.L. Dutta was for strengthing the sabha and doing some creative work by taking the help from GMS. Shri N.K. Dutta informed that a team from GMS was likely to visit Dehradun shortly and the matter may be discussed with them.

Sad News: Shri L.K. Mohan who was known in Dehradun as a Man of Roses and Bonsai Plants expired on 5th Feb., 08. The house observed two minutes silence to pay homage to the departed soul. Mohan family donated Rs.1000/- each to MS Dehradun and GMS.

Shri Gobind Mohan informed about the passing away of his uncle Sh. B.S. Mehta in Jan. 08. House prayed to God to give peace to the departed soul.

The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair and Sh. Gobind Mohan and his mother for their warm welcome.

S.K. Chhibber, Secretary

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faridabad

nDate: 2nd March 2008

Venue: Mohyal Bhawan, 125/5, Nisson Hut, N.I.T. Faridabad

Attendance: 26

IIn Chair: Sh. Surjeet Mehta, Sr. Vice-President.

Rzd. K.S. Bali, Gen. Secretary read out the minutes of the last meeting held on 3rd Feb. 2008, which were confirmed.

Sad News: Two minutes silence was observed to pay homage to Smt. Nirmala Devi w/o the late Shri Yog Raj Mehta, Block-F, NH-5, N.I.T. Faridabad.

It was decided to collect the subscription for the Mohyal Mitter and remit it to GMS.

Haridwar Tour: It was decided to arrange this in the first week of May, 2008. Dewan R.K. Datta Vice-President, was requested to make all the needed arrangements with the assistance of Mr. O.P. Datta and others. It was also decided that members who are interested to visit Haridwar be requested to deposit Rs.300/- each to Dewan R.K. Datta for this tour as early as possible.

Donations: 1. Smt. Swaraj Mohah Rs.200/-, 2. Smt. Tripta Datta Rs.50/-, 3. Sh. P.L. Mehta (Lav) Rs.500/- for life membership, 4. Sh. Satish Datta Rs.50.

The meeting ended with thanks to the host for serving biscuts and cold drink.

K.S. Bali, General Secy.

Surjit Mehta,

Sr. Vice-President

gurdaspur

nBasant Panchmi Mela at the Samadhi of Baba Thakker Ji Maharaj was celebrated.

A meeting of District Mohyal Sabha, Gurdaspur was held on this occasion under the Chairmanship of Sh. Dharam Pal Dutta, President.

In addition to our own members, about 2900 to 3000 Mohyal brothers and sisters attended the meeting. The participation was from every corner of Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, J&K and Chandigarh.

All the participants felt happy to see the Holy Samadhi of Baba Ji and the building adjoining this holy place. They contributed to the maximum for the work of laying floor of the building and promised to contribute more for the development of the Samadhi and the building.

The work of laying of marble flooring will be started and it was hoped that it will be completed within a month or so.

TThe house also expressed their thanks to the GMS, for their contribution of Rs.5100/- on this occasion.

Shri Baldev Raj Dutta Namberdar of Village- Talibpur donated Rs.100/- to the sabha on his 40th Wedding Anniversary.

After Prarthana & Aarti at the Samadhi of Baba Ji, Langar was served.

Dharam Pal Dutta

President

J&K

nDate: 6th Jan. 2008

Venue: Mohyal Bhawan, Jammu

In Chair: Sh. N.L. Bakshi IAS (Retd.), President.

House confirmed the minutes of the last meeting.

House observed two minutes’ silence for the departed souls of the late K.K. Bali r/o Lakkar Mandi, Jammu, the late Sh. Kamal Datta (Bank Manager) r/o Rehari Colony, Jammu, Mrs. Kanta Datta w/o Bhai Ved Vyas Datta of Mendhar Distt. Poonch, the late Mrs. Ayudhya Bali w/o the late Shri Khem Raj Bali, r/o Narwal Pain Jammu and the late Sh. P.L. Bali Finance Secretary GMS.

Shri Kulbushan Bali Joint Treasurer presented the Income & Expenditure Statement for Dec. 2007 which was adopted.

Secretary informed about the receipt of the guidelines for Widow Aid for the year 2008-09 and also format for new cases of Widow Aid. Those