a dignified & disciplined mohyal milan by kurukshetra mohyals 

Mohyal Sabha Kurukshetra celebrated their Mohyal Milan Samaroh at Punjabi Dharamshala near Sarovar Kurukshetra on Sunday 22, June 2008.

Shri O.P. Mohan, GMS Senior Vice-President was the Chief Guest and Ch. G.L. Datta ‘Josh’ Vice-President GMS and Shri Dharam Vir Mohan GMS Secretary General were the Guests of Honour. Other GMS representatives who graced the Mohyal Milan were Shri Ashwani Bali, Secretary Public Relations, Shri Yogesh Mehta, Secretary Youth Wing and Cultural Affairs, Smt. Vandana Vaid and Smt. Sunita Mehta, Managing Committee members. Representatives of other neighbouring local sabhas also attended the function in great numbers.

The mela was very successful. The  scintilating cultural programme by the children of the community evoked spontaneous applause  by the audience and distinguished guests who all showered their blessings on the children.

Shri Santosh Vaid, President, Mohyal Sabha Kurukshetra, in his address highlighted the progress and the developmental projects undertaken by their sabha for the welfare and betterment of the biradari.

A full report of the function along with the photographs will be published in the next issue of Mohyal Mitter.

—D.V. Mohan, Secretary General

gms to develop mohyal ashram park

On our persistent request, the Haridwar Development Authority has agreed to hand over the park behind the Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, to the GMS, for development and maintenance. The level of the park is being raised, after which a beautiful park with walkways and a water body, is proposed to be developed by the GMS. A design for the same has been got prepared by a renowned land scape architect.

The total cost of the project is estimated to be Rs.4 to 5 lakhs. Our philanthropic Mohyal brethren, ever willing to donate for good causes, are requested to make liberal donations to the GMS for this project also as they had done in the past for construction of the Mohyal Ashram and Sewa Sadan at Haridwar.

The sooner the donations are received  the faster will the “Dream Park’’  come up, which will be a place of recreation and rest for both children and the aged, alike.

D.V. Mohan, Secretary General

spirituality is within us all

Believe in the Supreme Power, which is more powerful than human beings. Love life and be thankful to the Supreme Power for being so benevolent. Every night, pray to Him and thank Him for all that He has done for you. Life is not a bed of roses, and there have been moments when you had traumatic experiences. In such an eventuality, seek His intervention.

You do not have to abandon material things to engage in spiritual practice. Even if you are totally materialistic, you will find that there is already a part of your mind that is flowing in a spiritual direction. It might not be your conscious philosophy; but in the depths of your consciousness there is a spiritual stream of energy constantly in motion.

There is no value to life without joy. There is a joy that pierces through every moment of our lives. Love is the reason to act even when no final purpose can be perceived. We should live with a free-flying emotion that allows us pure clarity and energy to work without self-interest. It’s a simple task, but very difficult. Visiting temples, mosques and churches is only a physical representation of this respect for the Supreme being. He is too complex a phenomenon to understand, yet makes everything simpler if you have the right kind of faith. However, seek to reach Him through other acts, like being kind to the lesser-privileged, doing something for the poor, however small that might be.

Every such act helps one strengthen the bond with Him while giving one a chance to give something back to
society.

We live only once!

Therefore cherish every moment of your life, like it were your last!

community wedding

(samuhik vivah)

“Community Wedding (Samuhik Vivah)’’ is our slogan for the year 2008. All local sabhas are requested to contact the concerned Mohyal families in their respective regions and extend their full co-operation to the GMS in this venture.

—Smt. Krishna Lata Chhibber,

Secretary Istri Wing & Convenor, Matrimonial Mela

IMPECCABLE INTEGRITY,

MIRROR TRANSPARENCY

— N. D.  Datta        

Our apex body, GMS, the repository of the Mohyali ethos, has grown from strength to strength, evoking an enviable record of its achievements, encompassing a wide field of social obligations and selfless service in the overall betterment, upliftment of the fraternity.

This success is due to the pragmatic and bold decisions taken over time and implemented in right earnest, tempered with dedication and devotion under the inspiring, visionary and dynamic stewardship of President Rzd. B.D. Bali, our mentor, and his team of office-bearers and the members of the GMS Management Committee, all of  whom have lent full and unstinted support to the policies of the parent body.

The success of any venture depends on the faith and confidence and co-operation extended to the executive body of the relevant organization, and we have this in full measure from our fraternity. The golden rule is impeccable integrity and absolute transparency in our functioning and financial accountability.The barometer of these qualities is reflected by the following facts:

1.   The first major donation of Rs. 14 lakhs for the Mohyal Sewa Sadan was made by the late Mohyal veteran Mehta Desraj Mohan in the memory of his younger brother Mehta Yash Raj Mohan.

2.   Room Donors for Sewa Sadan:

      Mohyals  32     Non Mohyals  7   Total     39

3.   Room Donors for Mohyal Ashram:

      All Mohyals       44.

4.   Langar Donors:

      The first donation for the Langar Fund was made by Bk. R.K. Datta of Gurgaon on 9.7.1999.

      Total donations as on 23rd June, 2008  = 812

      Mohyals–724         Others–76

      (a)       Birthdays                      144

      (b)       Wedding Annivarsaries:   55

      (c)   In Memoriam         561

      (d)   Other Occasions         40

We have earned the goodwill of the community who have opened trusts with the parent body. The  number of individual trusts  is  390 and the grand total is Rs.2,99,32204.00.

Major donors:

The late Smt Brij Rani Vaid-Her house in Delhi’s Daryaganj

The late Smt. Kaushalya  Rani Vaid-Property in Dehra Dun

The late Major Amarnath Chhibber-Property in Meerut Cantt including all his assets bequeathed to GMS.

Major donations have been made by family members who have opened trusts in the names of the following:

     1)     Smt. Brij Rani-Amarnath

             Trust           Rs.22,25,291.00

     2)     The late Col. MNC Datta           Rs. 5 lakhs

     3)     The late Smt. Shoba Datta           Rs. 5 lakhs

                (including Rs.1lakh for pratimas) 

     4)     Lt. Puneet Datta           Rs. 3 lakhs

     5)     Dr. Suman Mehta           Rs. 2 lakhs

     6)     Smt. Preetam Dei–

             Ch. Harnam Dass Datta             Rs.1,92,300.00

     7)     Maj. Kesho Ram–

             Smt. Kaushalya Rani Bali

             Trust.           Rs.1,51,970.00

     8)     Smt. Bimla Datta–

             Ch. Hari Devi Datta           Rs.1,50,000.00

     9)     Smt. Soma Rani &

             Mehta Desraj Mohan                     Rs. 1,45,000.00

     10)   Mehta Lal Chand &

             Smt. Bhagwanti Mohan           Rs. 1,20,670.00

     11)   Bal Mohyal Sabha           Rs 1.30 lakhs

     12)   Col. J.N. Chhibber           Rs. One lakh

     13)   D.K. Bhai Chhibber & others           Rs. One lakh

     14)   Smt. Somawanti–

             Mehta M.C. Mohan

             Career Guidance Trust opened

             by Son Jitender Mohan            Rs. One Lakh

     15)   Maj. Amar Nath Chhibber Trust           Rs. 22,799.00

     16)   Smt. Lilawati &           Rs. 11,490.00

             Rzd. Tek Chand Bali                          

Mrs. Surinder Datta wife of the late Bk. R.K. Datta donated Rs.1.25 lakhs for R.K. Datta Memorial Library at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar. On a visit to Mohyal Ashram by Shri Satish Bali and Dr. (Mrs.) Prema Bali they made a donation of Rs. One lakh.

The GMS has granted substantial amounts to a number of member sabhas affiliated to the parent body, for their bhawans and for renovation and expansion purposes, and for financial grants for the ailing, widows and other social obligations. This write-up has been restricted to donations received by GMS, to substantiate the fact that there is absolute integrity and transparency in the functioning of our Apex Body.

Our selfless, devoted committed brethren who have been instrumental for our achievements have scripted a new chapter in our glorious history have indeed illuminated our future, a bright and promising future for generations and generations to come. It was the abiding faith and trust in the GMS in overwhelming numbers of the fraternity on the occasion of the inauguration day of Mohyal Ashram on 28th Oct. 2001, that the old and the young made liberal donations for the Ashram to the tune of approxmimately Rs.10 lakhs on the spot. This splendid gesture was unprecedented in the annals of our pristine and memorable history, heralding the arrival of Mohyals in strength.

room donation & addition to trust

I remember the train journey, 27 years ago, from New York to Philadelphia. Tripta, my younger sister, met at the station with a friend. I knew of what had happened and kept mum till we were alone at home. I said, “Bau ji has passed away’’. Tripta answered, “yes’’ and showed me the telegrams. God is great, I thought-office work was over and we were together to share our grief. I saw the telegrams again on return to Brussels.

I am donating Rs.27,000/- bringing the total to Rs.3,27,000/- for two rooms at Sewa Sadan, Haridwar, in memory of my parents Ch. Hans Raj Datta and Mrs. Dewan Devi Datta of Khanna, Aznali, Sirhind formerly of Chak Joya, Gujranwala, now in W. Pakistan.

I am also sending Rs.1560/- to be added to “Ch. Hans Raj Datta & Mrs. Dewan Devi Datta Sabha Fund Trust”, bringing the total to Rs. 1,10,000/-.—O.P. Datta 19 Finians Close Uxbridge-UB10-9NW (U.K.).

Praise for Mohyal Ashram

Mrs. Kanta Nanda, wife of Shri A.L. Nanda, (840, Vikas  Kunj, Vikaspuri, New Delhi-18 visited Mohyal Ashram, on Thursday June 19, 2008, accompanied by her three sisters and their two daughters. Mrs. Nanda was all praise for the care and ambience of the Ashram. The food was superb and Smt. Chanchal was in personal attendance. Their stay was very comfortable and enjoyable.

new assignment for nita bali

Nita Bali, IAS Officer from the 1974 batch who was the Chairperson of the Delhi State Civil Supplies Corporation (DSCSC) has been posted as the Chairperson and Managing Director of the Delhi Financial Corporation. She will also hold additional charge as the Chairperson of the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC).

Nita Bali is daughter of Smt. Amba Bali, GMS Managing Committee Member.

FROM THE ANNALS OF HISTORY

Whenever we talk of Mohyals, Mohyal Mitter or the General Mohyal Sabha, the name of Munshi Bakshi Ram Das Chhibber, son of Bakshi Tulsi Das Chhibber of Behra, comes out first and foremost. He was born on December 25, 1850.  The entire Mohyal Community is indebted to this Mohyal Pioneer and stalwart, who, single-handedly, in the eighties of the nineteenth century, even before the establishment of Mohyal Mitter Sabha at Lahore on May 24, 1891, started a Community Magazine by the name “Miratul Mohyali” that literally means ‘Mohyal Times.’ Munshi Ji, who was one of the first eleven Trustees of the Mohyal Mitter Sabha, was a renowned teacher of Urdu and Persian languages and used to teach not only the members of the Viceroy’s Council and  the  British staff, but also the  wives and daughters of many British Viceroys of India, last being Lord Minto. This helped him in establishing contact with the high ups of that time.  He did not use these contacts for his personal benefit. He was an uncle (Tau) to all the aspiring Mohyals of the time and helped them in securing jobs in different departments of the then British Government. He used to personally escort any and every Mohyal who approached him and introduced him as his nephew, well qualified for the job.

Munshi Ji did not have any children of his own. He was a great donor and philanthropist. He donated Rs.30,000/- that was a very big amount at that time, to the DAV College Managing Committee at Lahore for the purpose of granting scholarships to poor Mohyal students studying at their Technical Institute. He also donated Rs.18,000/- to the General Mohyal Sabha, Lahore, for the construction of a Guest House and shops at Mohyal Ashram, Lahore the income from which was to be given to Mohyal widows. He donated Rs.2,000/- for the construction of Mohyal Ashram, Rawalpindi.  He got constructed, at his cost, a room at the Charitable Arya Hospital, Rawalpindi, in the memory of his late father Bakshi Tulsi Dass. All his life he had been donating money for the help of orphans, widows and relief to poor people. He donated Rs. 1,000/- for the Patna earthquake victims. In fact he had liquidated all his money from the Bank and given it in charity. He had some agricultural land and a house at Behra.  Through a will, he left all his immoveable and moveable property to his nephew (sister’s son), Bakshi Puran Lal Dutta, who took care of him during the last three years of his life.  He expired on 1st of May 1937 at the age of 87 years.

There are not many people left who have seen Munshi Bakshi Ram Das Chhibber, in person. For our proposed Mohyal Archives, we have been appealing to all brethren to send to us documents, photographs, certificates, books, old issues of Mohyal Mitter etc. for safe custody in the Mohyal Archives.

From the description we have read or heard, the image of late Munshi Bakhshi Ram Das Chhibber is that of a bearded regal Mohyal wearing a long coat. Shri Rajesh Dutta son of Bakshi Yogeshwar Lal Dutta and grandson of late Bakshi Puran Lal Dutta, has sent to us a group photograph showing Munshi Ji, in his trade mark white beard, looking like Gurudev Tagore. In the photograph, he is shown sitting with his nephew Bakshi Puran Lal Dutta and latter’s sons Yogeshwar and Devishwar Dutta. Shri Rajesh Dutta has also sent to us photocopies of some of the testimonials that Munshi Ji received from the high British officials, of the time, as also copy of his last will and testament. All these documents shall be kept in the proposed Mohyal Archives.

Dharma Vir Mohan

Secretary General

letters

Grateful thanks for

birthday greetings

My dear Mohan Sahib,

            Thank you for the lovely greeting card sent on our  Wedding Anniversary. My wife Mahinder joins me in thanking Shri B.D. Bali, President and Members of the Managing Committee of GMS for their thoughtful blessings. Our marriage took place at Amritsar on the 23rd May, 1949, so we seem really blessed to enter the Platinum Year. Let us hope for the best.

A.K. Datta, IPS

Director Cabinet Sectt. (Retd.)

530, Sector-8/B, Chandigarh-160009

May 28, 2008                Ph.: 0172-2545982, 6619019

NB.: Shri A.K. Datta has donated Rs.501/- to GMS, on this occasion.

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Dear Sh. Mohan Sahib,

            Jai Mohyal,

I am very pleased to receive your greetings and good wishes on my birthday.

I thank you and through you the General Mohyal Sabha for sending me a beautiful card.

Please accept my small donation of Rs.2000/- on this happy occasion and utihise this small contribution towards “Widow Fund’’.

Thanking you once again!

Yours sincerely,

S.K. Datta

A-2/154, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi-110029

meritorious selection

Km. Nidhi d/o Shri & Smt. Naresh Bali, who is doing her final MBA from Shriram College Jabalpur, has got Campus Selection by the IDBI and will be undergoing training for six months at Hyderabad.

MS Khamaria congratulates Km. Nidhi, her parents, Dada ji and Dadi ji, and wishes her a bright future and career in the days to come.

K.G. Vaid, Secretary

MS Khamaria

hat-trick of awards by raj kumar bali

The Federation of Indo-Americans of Northern California (USA) presented the Life Time Achievement Award to Shri Raj Kumar Bali of Mani Majra, Chandigarh s/o the late Ch. Jagat Singh Bali and the late Smt. Sushila Bali (of Village Gharota) for excellent performance in the fields of Journalism, Indian Classical Music, Dance, Drama, Art and Cultural Activities and Social Services, both in India and USA, for the last of more than fifty years.

The award was presented to Sh. R.K. Bali, at the 59th Republic Day celebrations held at Newark Pavilion, Newark, USA.

Shri Bali had earlier also been similarly awarded on the 14th and the 15th Festivals of India held in USA. This is thus his third Award in a row.

gold medalist vani datta

Kumari Vani Datta d/o Shri Vivek Datta and Smt. Pushpanjali Datta and grand daughter of the late Shri & Smt. B.K. Datta of Hindustan Investigation and Security Services, Faridabad bagged the Gold Medal in the National level Junior Skating Hockey  Meet, held at Vishakhapatnam in Jan., 08.

Vani had earlier also got a number of Gold Medals in Roller Skating at the state and national levels, representing the State of Haryana.

excellence award

Ms. Abha Mohan, Asstt. Manager d/o Smt. Nirmal Mohan and Sh. Surender Nath Mohan and grand daughter of the late Shri Thaneshwar Prakash Mohan r/o Chandigarh was awarded the “Certificate of Excellence in recognition of best performance- ESAU- points’’ on 19 April 2008 in New Delhi by Mrs. Sharad Mishra National Sales Manager Retail Liabilities- CTB, Standard Chartered Bank. A large number of important corporate and political personalities attended the ceremony.

After completing M.Com-e- Commerce from the University Business School Punjab University Chandigarh, Abha started her professional career in May 2006 as Relationship Officer in the Standard Chartered Bank. She had been selected for the post through Campus placement and has got two promotions, one as Senior Relationship Officer and then as Asstt. Manager in the UK-based Bank. She also received Certificate of “Best Performance Award 2007” on 7th Feb. 2008 and “Certificate of Appreciation for her Best performance in Q-1 2008” due to her dedicated service in a short span of two years. The Certificates were presented to her on the 7th Feb. 08 and 12th April, 08 by the General Manager, Punjab, Rajasthan and U.P., Wealth Management Delhi at a glittering ceremony.

On this achievement of their daughter, the proud parents, Sh. S.N. Mohan & Smt. Nirmal Mohan, H.No. 1513, Pushpak Society, Sector-49/B, Chandigarh, have donated Rs.151/- to the GMS Mohyal Mitter Fund.

budding

cricketer

After completing his B.Com final exam, Shri Shrey Datta s/o Shri Pradeep Datta, T-1/304, Gulmohar Enclave Nehru Nagar-II, Ghaziabad (U.P.) Mob.: 9210487521, had gone to U.K. on the invitation of Bolton Villas Cricket Club to play cricket matches for the club in a tournament.

He is a very good allrounder- both bowling and batting. During one of the matches, Shrey scored a quickfire 77 not out (in 40 balls) hitting six 6s in one over (in the last over of the match) equalling the achievement of Brent Shackleton back in 1985, helping the club to post a respectable total of 235-7 in their fifty overs. This knock helped Bolton Villas Club win the match by 7 runs against Ilkley.

On his son’s brilliant sporting performance, the proud father Shri Pradeep Datta, has donated Rs.251/- to GMS.

varun mohan excels in “protsahaN utsav’’

Varun Mohan s/o Cdr. Alok Mohan (Retd.) & Mrs. Manju Mohan, grandson of Dr. M.V.D. Mohan and nephew of Shri Rit Mohan, who is a student of B.Tech. I.T.N. M.I.M.S. Shivpur (Maharashtra), has won the following prizes in “Prots-ahan Utsav”:-

(1)  Best Ramp Walker

(2)  Winner in group dis-cussion.

(3) Winner in Extempore.

(4)  Runner-up in Website Designing.

well done mohyal children

nNeeyati Mehta d/o Sh. K.K. Mehta (Lau), C-5/3, AAI Residential Colony, Sahari Road Andheri (East), Mumbai, has donated Rs.501/- to GMS on the happy occasion of his younger daughter, Neeyati Mehta clearing CBSE-XII Class Examination with 83% marks. She has been doing exceedingly well in studies all through her schooling. She now desires to pursue her further studies in Management Discipline. Apart from doing well in studies, she has been doing well in school sports also and has won several medals in athletics.

n Ms. Pallavi Datta d/o Sh. Umesh Datta and grand daughter of Bk. Tej Bhan Datta r/o Sarwal, Jammu, secured 93% marks in 10th Class of the State Board Examination 2008.

Her happy grand father, Bk. Tej Bhan Datta, has donated Rs.201/- to GMS Education Fund on the achievement of his grand daughter.

nKm. Deepika Mohan, has secured 95% marks in Social Studies and 89% marks aggregate, in Class-X Examination of CBSE 2008. She is the daughter of Smt. Anjoo Mohan and Shri Rajesh Mohan, C6/3, Aditi Apptts. Janakpuri, New Delhi, and grand daughter of the late Sh. Hardit Singh Mohan.

nBhanu Mehta (Bhimwal) s/o Smt. Neena Mehta and Shri Ashwani Kumar Mehta (Bhimwal) and grandson of Shri Suraj Prakash Mehta and the late Smt. Raj Rani Mehta (Village-Sarkala, Distt. Jhelum, Pak.) studying in Seth Hukam Chand Public School, Jalandhar, has secured 91.4% marks in the 10th Class Board Exam (CBSE).

The proud grandfather has donated Rs.250/- to GMS and Rs.250/- to MS Jalandhar. An eqeally proud Nani Maa Smt. Satish Bali of Village-Lambra, also donated Rs.100/- each to GMS and MS Jalandhar.

brilliant daughters

of a devout

father

Ms. Prabhjot Bali, grand daughter of the late S. Gurdit Singh Bali of Malikpur (Mallpur) Bakshianda District Rawalpindi (Pakistan) and daughter of S. Mohinder Singh Bali younger son of the late Gurdit Singh Bali, has successfully completed her B.Tech in Computer Science and joined an IT Company at Gurgaon.

Ms. Tejinder Bali, the younger daughter of S. Mohinder Singh Bali, had scored 90% in 10th CBSE Board Exam 2008.

A happy S. Mohinder Singh Bali has donated Rs.501/- to GMS towards Children Education Fund and Rs.251/- to Mohyal Sabha West Zone, New Delhi.

S. Mohinder Singh Bali has recently been appointed as “Maha Mantri’’ of Rashtriya Sikh Sangat (RSS) of District Subhash Nagar, West Zone, New Delhi. He has also enrolled himself as a life member of GMS.

meritorious student

Sonam Datta d/o Mr. Sandeep Datta r/o 8/V, SPG Complex, Sector-8, Dwarka, New Delhi-110075, has done it again. She scored an aggregate of 88% in the 12th Board Examination conducted by the CBSE. She was the topper in her class and topped her school in English. She is also among the  few students of Delhi who topped the state in “Psychology” securing 97%.

She has been an all rounder and a responsible NCC Cadet. She participated in the All India Shooting Championship, representing the Delhi State.

On the outstanding achievement of their daughter, her happy parents, Sh. Sandeep Datta and Smt. Rajni Datta have donated Rs.501/- to GMS.

shri o.p. chhibber

promoted

Shri O.P. Chhibber, C4C/167, Janakpuri, New Delhi has been promoted as Chief Engineer, WAPCOS Ltd., a Govt. of India Enterprise, under the Ministry of Water Resources. He is the son of the late Smt. Bimla Chhibber and Bk. Ram Nath Chhibber of Abbottabad. His wife Dr. (Mrs.) Geeta Chhibber, is the daughter of the late Smt. Shanta Bali and Rzd. R.D.S. Bali, A-201, Defence Colony, New Delhi.

On this happy occasion, Dr. (Mrs.) Geeta Chhibber has donated Rs.500/- each to GMS and MS Janakpuri, as a token of thanks to the Almighty.

Shri Chhibber is a hardworking, honest, outspoken and, above all, modest person. He owes his achievements to his late mother.

He is a life member of both GMS and MS Janakpuri.

Happy Birthday Gaurav Mohan

Shri Gaurav Mohan, General Secretary Mohyal Sabha, Toronto Canada is a very young and dynamic personality. He was born at Village LAMBRA near Jalandhar, Punjab on 8th May 1980. He belongs to a highly educated, cultured, respected and well known family. He is son of Smt. Sneh Mohan and Sh. Satish Kumar Mohan. Lambra is a unique Mohyal Village with only MOHAN’s and CHHIBBAR’s in its population. Sh. Gaurav Mohan started to serve Mohyal community as Joint Secretary of Youth Mohyal Sabha, Jalandhar when it was formed. Sh. Mohan along with his younger brother Sh. Gautam Mohan not only participated very actively in Sabha affairs but also inspired all youth from Lambra to be members of Youth Mohyal Sabha Jalandhar and also subscribed them for Mohyal Mitter. He also paid subscription fees on their behalf. Both brothers attended all Mohyal Melas and Conferences be it a Mohyal Mela in Najafgarh or Inauguration Ceremony of Mohyal Ashram in Haridwar where both of them worked as volunteers. Both brothers were like a bridge between Mohyals of Lambra and Mohyals living elsewhere. Being one of the founding members of Youth Mohyal Sabha Jalandhar, he along with President Sh. Pushap Bali, Sh. Varun Bali, Sh. Amit Dutta and Sh. Ashok Dutta General Secretary of the Sabha went door by door to make members of YMS Jalandhar. He was very much inspired and encouraged by all three to serve the community. He was just 20 years old at that time and had so much devotion to serve the fraternity. Although he was not present at the Mohyal Mela organized by YMS, Jalandhar in December 2002 yet he was given special recognition award by YMS and received by his brother.  The first impression of Sh. Gaurav & Gautam to Sh. Pushap Bali (President YMS) was that “Both brothers are like two young but strong shoulders that are capable of taking Mohyal Community to new heights. Both of them have a sense of responsibility which we see rarely in young people”. Both brothers are life-members of GMS.

Mr. Mohan is a Software Consultant by profession and owns his own Software Consulting Company based in Toronto. He has worked with top Indian IT Companies like iGate, Infosys and other MNC’s like RBC, Microsoft, VMC, Volt etc. He received his education from India and Canada.

He is always ready to do anything for community in whatever possible ways he could. He found www.mohyals.com on internet and saw its Directory section “Coming Soon”” he compiled one for Mohyals living in and around Jalandhar and published it online.

After coming to Canada in the Summer of 2002 he tried to find Mohyal Sabha in Toronto but there was none at that time and since that day he thought of creating one in that part of the world. Since, he was trying to establish himself in a new country, there was hardly any time left for this effort still he tried to connect with other Mohyals and created an online Mohyal Group on Yahoo Groups. Through this group he came to know two other staunch Mohyals Sh. Subhash Chhibber from Waterloo, Ontario and Shri Mahinder Chowhdary from Kingston, Ontario who always shared the same feelings of creating a Mohyal Sabha in Canada. Mr. Mohan wanted to get “MOHYAL” as his car number plate but Sh. Subhash Chhibber already had it for last 40 years so he got “MOHYALS” as his car number. On November 23rd, 2007 when GMS organized “All India Mohyal Youth Camp” at Jalandhar Sh. Mohan Contacted Sh. B.D. Bali Ji, Sh. Yogesh Mehta General Secretary All India Youth Mohyal Sabha and expressed a strong desire about forming a Sabha in Canada. After getting a lot of encouragement he started creating a Mohyal Directory of Toronto Area and contacting them. He even met so many of them personally and persuaded them to participate and make this happen.

Finally, the Mohyal Sabha in Toronto came into existence on 27th 2007 with collective efforts by Shri Yash Dutta, Sh. Subhash Chhibber, Sh. Jagdish C. Dutta and Sh. Gaurav Mohan to name a few. After formation Mr. Mohan was selected as General Secretary of the Sabha. He is the youngest General Secretary of any Mohyal Sabha.

We are very proud of Sh. Gaurav Mohan who in such a young age has so much dedication to serve Mohyal Community in any way he can serve.  Just like he was a bridge between Mohyals of Lambra and other parts of the country he is now a bridge between Mohyals of Canada and India. He is like a plant nurtured by Youth Mohyal Sabha Jalandhar who not only benefited them but also Mohyal Sabha Toronto, Canada. We need to engage more youth in community activities and let them take the lead.

Once again Happy Birth Day Gaurav.

Yogesh Mehta

Secy. Youth Wing GMS

Mob.: 9811338000

The Wealthiest Man!

J.S. Bali

Everything is for life; what is life itself for?

Secret of life remains ever under cover

We come and go without apparent purpose

None comes on his plan, nor goes on his time

     Time is short, life is short—mankind’s incessant refrain

     Time once gone never comes back, poets have sung in vain

     Life is time, time is wealth,  gurus do guide:

     ‘Early to bed , early to rise , healthy wealthy and wise’

What is time ? Time is motion, says Einstein

Expanding universe shall stop one day

And become a shrinking universe

Nearer and nearer,  till existence becomes a point

     Existence or non-existence, Zero is the destination

     Zero , the most powerful— the densest matter or energy

     Belittle it not lest it decides to stage the ‘ big bang’

     And start the universe all over again

“Whatever is born, must die”, says the Geeta

The lethal law rules the humble bacterium, the mighty stars

When motion stops, even time dies; nothing for ever;

But Who is the Prime Mover, the Creator of laws?

     And why does He bother to create ?

     Cosmic dance of Nataraja ? Or His Leela?

     Veil over Illusive Truth shall never lift

     Not in the mortal world of write and read.

Rat-race of mankind for money

Chasing survival or greed among mysteries of maya?

But I met a “wealthy” man today who said:

I possess nothing but Time and Space !.                                

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

nBaby mannat bali: d/o Smt. Harpreet Bali and Shri Dinesh Singh Bali and Poti of Smt. Usha Bali and Shri Rajkumar Bali (DPRO Retd.) s/o the late Ch. Jagat Singh Bali and Smt. Sushila Bali of Village-Gharota (Tehsil Pathankot) and Dhoti of Smt. Rajinder Kaur Randhawa and Col. S.S. Randhawa (Retd.),  (former Chairman, Punjab Water Supply and Sewerage Board) of Randhawa Colony Mukerian, celebrated her 6th birthday in January, 2008, at 6401-A, Manimajra Chandigarh.

On this occasion, happy grand father Shri Raj Kumar Bali donated Rs.101/- towards GMS Education Fund.

nmaster ginni: Dhota of Shri Subhash Bali and nephew of Shri Gunit Bali,       r/o K/4A, 2nd Floor, Fateh Nagar, New Delhi-110018 celebrated his 9th birthday on the 7th June 2008.

On this occasion, the Bali family donated Rs.101/- to MS West Zone and Rs.51/- to GMS.

happy birthday and happy marriage anniversary

The birthday of Shri Pawan Bali, Representative Member of MS Jalandhar in the GMS Managing Committee and Senior Vice-President MS Jalandhar, falls on 5th July. The 24th Marriage Anniversary of Shri Pawan Bali and Smt. Sunita Bali is  on 1st August 2008.

On both these happy occasions, Sh. Pawan Bali     s/o Shri Tarlok Nath Bali, resident of 366/17, Krishana Nagar, Jalandhar, has donated Rs.500/- to GMS Widow Fund.

happy birthday and mundan ceremony

The second birthday and mundan of Baby Tanushi     d/o Smt. Vandana Vaid and Shri Dinesh Vaid were celebrated on the 25th May, 2008 at Kurukshetra.

Tanushi is the grand daughter of Smt. Neelam Vaid and Shri Desh Deepak Vaid and the great grand daughter of Smt. Kanta Vaid and the late Shri Sita Ram Vaid. She is also the maternal grand daughter of Smt. Suneeta Dutta and Shri Satish Dutta of Village-Talabpur (District Gurdaspur).

On this happy occasion, her maternal great grand parents, Smt. Motia Vaid and Shri Ravindar Mohan Vaid, Yamuna Nagar (Haryana), have donated Rs.201/- to GMS.

mundan

The Mundan Ceremony of Master Angad Bali s/o Smt. Khushi & Ajay Bali (President MS Kathua) and grandson of Shri Bal Krishan Bali was performed on the 21st April, 2008.

On this happy occasion, Shri Ajay Bali donated Rs.101/- to GMS and Rs.201/- to MS Kathua.

Shri Randeep Datta

promoted

Shri Randeep Datta, brother of Sh. Sandeep Datta r/o No. 8/V, SPG, Complex Dwarka, New Delhi-110075, has been promoted to the rank of Addl. DIG (P) in Central Reserve Police Force. He is a Life Member of GMS.

nThe 7th Birthday of Prince Sunjot Datta, son of Shri Sandeep Datta and Smt. Jyoti Datta and grand son of the late Shri Jagat Kumar Datta and Smt. Sharda Datta of Janakpuri, New Delhi, was celebrated on 31st May, 2008 at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar. On this happy occasion, Shri Sandeep Datta announced the gift of a DVD player to the Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar.

GMS MANAGING COMMITTEE

MINUTES OF THE MEETING

Date: 11-05-2008

Venue: Mohyal Foundation Building, New Delhi

In Chair: Rzd. B.D. Bali, President

PRESENT

M.C Members:  Rzd. B.D Bali, Shri O.P. Mohan, Ch. G.L. Datta “Josh”, Shri D.V Mohan, Shri J.P. Mehta, Lt. Col. B.K.L. Chhibber, Shri Yogesh Mehta, Shri Ashwani Bakshi, Bk. N.D Datta, Shri C.K. Bhai, Rzd. J.C Bali, Maj. Gen. K.K. Bakshi, Shri Naresh Datta, Shri Ramesh Datta, Shri P.K. Datta, Shri Rit Mohan, Dr. Rattan K. Datta, Shri S.N. Datta, Smt. Amba Bali, Smt. Krishan Lata Chhibber, Smt. Sunita Mehta, Smt. Vandana Vaid.

Representative Members:  Shri Vinay Datta, Shri Suresh Kumar Mehta, Shri O.P Mohan, Shri G.L Mehta, Shri Ramesh Vaid, Shri Santosh Vaid, Shri Srikrishna Bali.

Patrons/Parthisht/GMSLM:  Shri Rajiv Chhibber, Shri Sushil Kumar Chhibber, Shri Dalip Singh Datta, Shri K.G Mohan, Shri Hari Om Mehta, Shri Dhruv Datta,  Dr. S.C Datta.

Guests:  Vikesh Datta, Shri Vinod Bali, Smt. Sushila Bali, Shri K. Datta, Shri Brij Mohan Datta.

Regrets: Shri B.L. Chhibber, IRS (Retd.), Capt. Gulshan Vaid, Shri Hari Sharan Datta.

Sad News: After the Mohyal prayer led by Smt. Krishan Lata Chhibber, the Secretary General read out the names of the following brothers and sisters who had left for their heavenly abode recently:

1. Shri Vimal Bali s/o Shri Ashwani Bali, Secretary PR, expired on 25th April 2008.

2. Smt. Manorama Mohan, w/o the late Shri Ram Mohan of Manglapuri Delhi, expired on 30th March 2008.

3. Bhai Randhir Singh of Panchkula, expired on 5th March 2008.

4. Shri V.S. Bali, of Yamuna Nagar, expired on 4th April 2008.

5. Shri Timer Mehta, s/o Shri Satish Kumar Mehta of Jalandhar, expired recently.

6. Shri Banwari Lal Datta, s/o Late Shri Chaman Lal Datta of Jalandhar, expired recently.

7. Shri Madan Lal Bakshi, s/o Shri Sham Dass Bakshi of Chahar Bagh, Jalandhar, expired recently.

8. Smt. Shanti Bali, w/o the late Shri Paras Ram Bali of Shalimar Bagh, expired recently.

9. Smt. Santosh Bali w/o late Shri Baksheesh Bali of Ludhiana, expired on 26th April 2008.

10. Shri Baldev Raj Bali, President South East Mohyal Sabha Faridabad, expired on 11th May 2008.

11. Shri Harish Bakshi Vaid, of Faridabad, expired recently.

12. Shri Kamal Kumar Chhibber of Lok Virat Nagar Ambala, died in the road accident.

The Secretary General also informed that May 8 was the Martyrdom Day of Mohyal Shahid Bhai Balmukand Chhibber, who was hanged by the British Government at New Delhi on that day, in 1915.

All present stood in silence for two minutes to pay homage to the departed souls.

The Secretary General mentioned about the sad, untimely and sudden demise, on April 25, 2008, of Shri Vimal Bali, son of Rzd. Ashwani Bali, Secretary (Public Relations) of the GMS and read the following Condolence Resolution, which was unanimously adopted.

RESOLUTION

The Managing Committee of the GMS in its meeting held on 11 May 2008 condoled the untimely death of Shri Vimal Bali s/o Rzd Ashwani Bali, Secretary Public Relation GMS and Smt Anita Bali on 25th April 2008.

Rich tributes were paid to late Shri Vimal Bali who was a very upcoming Mohyal youngman having a bright future. Everybody remembered him as a staunch Mohyal who helped every Mohyal in need and was always present in Mohyal functions organized by the GMS or any Local Mohyal Sabhas. Everybody appreciated the very active role played by Shri Vimal Bali in the compilation and matching the horoscope and personal particulars of Mohyal Boys and Girls at the time of Matrimonial Mela held on 09 December 2007.

It is unfortunate that Vimal was snatched away from us at the prime age of 24 years. This is an irreparable loss to his grieving parents, other relatives, Members of the GMS parivar and Members of the Mohyal community as a whole.

The Managing Committee of GMS through this resolution joins the family of Shri Vimal Bali in their hour of grief and pray to God Almighty to grant them strength enough to bear this unbearable loss. The Managing Committee also prays for peace to the departed soul.

It was decided that a copy of the Resolution will be forwarded to the bereaved family.

Mothers’ Day: On behalf of all present, the Secretary General greeted all the Mohyal mothers, on Mother’s Day, which is celebrated world-wide on the 11th May.

Confirmation of Minutes:  The Secretary General read out the minutes of the meeting, held on April 13, 2008, which were confirmed, unanimously.

Presentation of Accounts for the month of March 2008: The Secretary General stated that due to the financial year ending on the 31st March 2008, it was necessary to reconcile the accounts for the whole year, before the Statement of Accounts for the month of March 2008 could be prepared. This obviously would take some time. He informed that the accounts will be presented at the next meeting.

Employment Opportunities for Mohyals: The President informed that he has received a letter from Lt. Col. Baij Nath Bali of Manimajra, Chandigarh, in which he had raised the issue of unemployment amongst Mohyal youth. He had suggested that local sabhas should set up coaching classes in their respective areas for the benefit of the Mohyal youth, which would facilitate their employment. The President added that, in his reply to Lt. Col. Bali, he had informed him that it would be more practicable and appropriate for the sabhas to recommend names of brilliant Mohyal students in their respective areas, with limited means, for grant of scholarship, to enable them to continue their higher education in a recognized  institution of their choice.

A Committee, consisting of Dr. Rattan Datta, Maj. Gen. K.K. Bakshi (Retd.), and Mr. D.V Mohan was constituted to explore the possibilities of creating employment opportunities for the needy Mohyal youth and publicizing and operating such a system through our website.  Any assistance required by the Committee will be provided by the GMS Secretariat.

Mohyal Sabha, Chandigarh:  Another issue, raised by few members was about the functioning of the Mohyal Sabha, Chandigarh.  Rzd. B.D. Bali informed the house that he had received many observations in the matter from different quarters and that the matter required thorough investigation for an amicable solution.  He stated that the G.M.S. would be willing to do whatever was possible in its power to resolve the matter.

On his suggestion, Shri P.K. Datta, MC Member, undertook the responsibility for contacting the different factions, and members of MS Chandigarh, to help settle the issue, in the interest of the Mohyal community. The GMS Secretariat would provide a list of all the prominent Mohyals residing in Chandigarh, with their respective telephone numbers and addresses, to Shri P.K. Datta, so that he may commence his work in June 2008 and submit his report to the President GMS, immediately thereafter.        

Langar Fund Donations: 1. Shri Amit Datta of Agra, donated on 32nd Marriage Anniversary of his parents Late Sub Major Dr. B.N. Datta and Smt. Ram Khetri Datta. Date of Langar 14th April.

2. Capt. (Dr.) Avinash Chander Datta & Shri Surendra Kumar Datta of Jaipur, donated in memory of Ch. Behari Lal Datta and Smt. Kaushalya Devi Datta, Date of Langar 5th Feb.

3. They have also donated in memory of Smt. Kaushalya Devi Datta. Date of Langar 22nd Feb.

4. Shri Surinder Kumar Datta of Jaipur, donated in memory of his wife Smt. Shakuntala Datta. Date of Langar 11th Feb.

5. Smt. Champawati Mohan of Jalandhar, donated in memory of Shri Piara Lal Mohan. Date of Langar 6th March.

6. Smt. (Dr.) Sadhana of Rajendra Nagar Delhi, donated on marriage anniversary of her parents late Ch. Dina Nath Datta and Smt. Savitri Datta. Date of Langar 18th May.

7. Smt. Usha Vaid of Ambala City, donated in memory of her husband Shri Janak Raj Vaid. Date of Langar 9th June.

8. Shri Hemant Bali of Vikaspuri Delhi, donated in memory of his father Shri Kshetra Mohan. Date of Langar 26th April.                     

Progressive Total of Langar Fund Donations:

Total Donors upto last meeting                    790

Donations received during the month                8

Progressive Total                                     798

Major donations received: 1. Shri Satish Bali & Dr. (Mrs.) Prema Bali of G.K. II, New Delhi, donated Rs.1 lacs for a Room in Mohyal Sewa Sadan Haridwar.

2. Shri Sandeep Datta of Janakpuri New Delhi has donated Rs. 1500/- for financial aid to a widow and Rs. 375/- financial help to a student for April to June 2008.                                       

On-the-spot Donations: The Secretary General stated that a total amount of Rs. 2,254/- has been received, as on-the-spot donations.

GMS Life Members: The following were admitted as GMS Life Members:

1.   Shri Tilak Raj Bakshi Chandigarh.

2.   Shri Krishan Mohan Chhibber,  U.K.

3.   Shri Hardeep Vaid  Barara.

4.   Shri Ravinder Kr. Chhibber, Barara.

5.   Shri Naresh Tilak Raj Bali, Ahmedabad

6.   Shri Rajeev Mehta Jabalpur.

7.   Shri S.K. Bali, New Delhi.

8.   Shri Dhruv Mohan, Delhi.

9.   Shri Lokesh Chhibber Rajouri (J&K).

The Secretary General informed that the drive for Life membership was progressing, slowly but steadily.

President GMS indicated his desire to speed up the membership drive and requested the members of the Managing Committee to take personal interest in the matter and enroll as many life members as possible.

Birthdays & Marriage Anniversaries during the month: 

Birthdays: 1. Shri J.P. Mehta of Ambala,   11th May.

2. Shri Mohinder Datta of Jagadhari 11th May.

3. Shri G.L. Mehta of Rohini 20th May.                                               

Marriage Anniversary: 1. Smt. & Shri Vimal Sain Chhibber, 1st May.

2. Smt. Uma Mohan & Shri D.V. Mohan 4th May.

3. Smt. Shakuntala Vaid & Capt. Gulshan Vaid 9th May.

4. Smt. Vandana Vaid & Shri Santosh Vaid 10th May.

Mohyal Honoured: Shri D.V. Mohan mentioned that Shri Rajan Datta of the Ministry of Railways was recently honoured with the award of a Silver Medal, Cash Prize and a Citation, by the Minister of State for Railways, for his outstanding performance in the Railways. All present congratulated Shri Rajan Datta on receiving the award.

Mohyal Mela of Mohyal Club, Ashok Vihar: Dr. Subash Dutta, President, Mohyal Club Ashok Vihar thanked all members who graced the Mela, held on April 20, 2008.

Mohyal Sabhas at Halka Barara: Since there was no progress in the matter, the President directed Shri G.L. Dutta ‘Josh’, Convenor of the Interaction Committee to continue his efforts for an amicable settlement between the two factions and report progress in the next meeting of the Managing Committee.

New Trust opened: 1. Smt. Meenakshi Datta Ghosh, Veena Sikri and Purnima Dhawan have jointly opened a New Trust in memory of their parents “Krishna Shripatti Datta” for education of a girl child.

2. Smt. Kiran Mehta of Rohini has opened a New Trust in memory of her husband Shri Mohinder Mehta and son Swapan Mohan for Rs.11000/- towards Widow Fund Trust.

Prayer for Speedy Recovery: The Secretary General informed that Col. S.K. Vaid (Retd.), President MS Meerut, had recently undergone Angioplasty at Escorts Heart Institute at New Delhi, and that he had visited Col. Vaid in the hospital and conveyed the good wishes of the members of the GMS to him.  The house prayed for his early recovery.

Mohyal Ashram Haridwar: There was a general discussion on the operation of Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar. In this connection, the following suggestions were articulated by the members:

1. Sri Krishna Bali, Noida: The park adjacent to the Ashram should be maintained by the GMS.

2. Shri Ramesh Vaid, Brara: The road leading to the Ashram needed repairs.

3. Shri Dalip Singh Dutta: The quality of food served at the Ashram needs improvement.

4. Shri Yogesh Mehta, Rohini: The number of mattresses available for children accompanying their parents should be increased.

5. Shri Kamran Dutta, Agra: There should be a Doctor on call duty for medical emergencies.

Shri O.P. Mohan, Senior Vice President, informed that all the points mentioned were being taken care of.

Limca Book of Records:  The Secretary General stated that a team from the Limca Book of Records is expected to visit the GMS office shortly for inspection to consider our request to include ‘Mohyal Mitter’, as the oldest continuously published magazine in India, in their Book of Records. There was some delay in the inspection because they were busy with the 2008 edition of the Book of Records. It would be our endeavour to see that ‘Mohyal Mitter’ is included in the 2009 edition. The statement was received with applause.

Mohyal Bhavan, Inderpuri: The Secretary General informed the members about the popularity of Mohyal Bhavan at Inderpuri and stated that there was full booking in the month of April 2008.  The announcement was greeted with applause.

Income Tax exemption in U.S.A: The Secretary General informed the house that a suggestion has been received to approach the Internal Revenue Authorities in the United States to grant tax exemption, similar to 80G exemption in India, to the GMS, for the donations received in the USA in dollars. On examination of the proposal and the expenditure and efforts required to be put in, it was felt that the same may not be commensurate with the results expected to be achieved. However, the brother in USA, who had mooted this proposal, has been requested to furnish certain clarifications.

Conclusion: The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the Chair and recitation of Gayatri Mantra and Shanti Path led by Mrs. Krishan Lata Chhibber. All present were then invited to partake in the lunch.

GMS Managing Committee Meeting

On Sunday 13th July, 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 : 26560456,  26561504              

  D.V. Mohan Secretary General

Community News Capsule

ambala cantt

nDate: 6th April, 2008

Venue: 75, Aggarwal Complex, r/o Shri M.S. Vaid.

Attendance: 12 members

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

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

Shri K.L. Mehta (Chhibber) raised the matter regarding publication of the local Mohyal Directory. It could be hand written/typed and photocopy of the same be provided to all members, which could be used when needed. Secretary HFO M.L. Dutta promised to get it done and distribute the same in the next meeting.

Members expressed satisfaction and appreciated the Mohyal Milan by Mohyal Sabha Ambala City on 23 March 2008. It was a great success. Coordination and making all arrangements including organising the venue, breakfast, lunch, tea etc. and the smooth conduct including of the Mela. Hawan on the plot of Mohyal Bhawan, cultural programmes by the children prize distribution, award of mementos etc. were all praiseworthy. Rzd. B.D. Bali laid the foundation stone of Mohyal Bhawan in the name of “Bhai Mati Dass’’. Well Done! our hearty congratulations to Sh. J.P. Mehta and his team of MS Ambala City.

Since the President M.S. Vaid was in possession of the papers relating to the plot of MS Ambala Cantt, he requested the members to have an on-the-spot visit to the site for assessing its suitability. During the visit, it was observed that the plot could be got measured by Kanungo/Patwari. The cost of its development could also be assessed.

One of the members proposed that in case of sudden demise of a Mohyal brother/sister all efforts should be made by the sabha to help the bereaved family in arranging the funeral, financial help etc. if required. Due to thin attendance, the matter was kept pending for future discussion.

The meeting concluded with the permission of the Chair.

M.L. Dutta, Secretary

Ashok Vihar

nDate: 8th June 2008

Venue: Residence of Dr. Subhash Chander Dutta,

E-21, Ashok Vihar Phase-I, Delhi-110052

Attendence: 6 members

In Chair: Dr. Subhash Chander Dutta.

After Mohyal Prayer and chanting of Gayatri Mantra, Dr. Dutta informed the House that an M.O.U. for a five year project under World Bank has been signed between Delhi University and Kabul University for strengthening Higher Education program for Science Department of Kabul University. Vice Chancellor Delhi University nominated Dr. SC Dutta for Chemistry stream. House congratulated him and wished him all the best. Since he has to proceed to Kabul for the purpose, House unanimously nominated and requested Sh. Puran Chan Mehta (Lau) to work as President of the Club in absence of Dr. Dutta. Sh. Puran Chand Mehta accepted the request. House thanked him for the same with cheers.

Dr. Dutta intimated that a total expenditure of Rs. 57421 was incurred for the MELA held on 20.4.2008. Total collection was Rs. 30732. So, FDR was encashed to meet the extra expenditure of Rs, 26689. He also informed that as on 8.6.2008, the balance in the account was Rs. 89893.30. It was decided by the House that an FDR for Rs. 88000/- may be prepared leaving a balance of Rs. 1893.30 in the saving bank account. Dr. Dutta told that he will manage to do the same by 9th June 2008.

Mr. Deepak Chhibber suggested corrections in the directory released during the Mela to get the same published with more circulation. His proposal was agreed and it was decided to let him carry out the project with the co-operation of other members of the club.

Meeting ended with vote of thanks to Dr. Dutta and cheering up for Sh. Puran Chand Mehta (Lau), the new President of the Club.

Puran Chand Mehta (Lau)

President

Vinay Kumar Dutta

Secretary

chandigarh

nDate: May 11, 2008

Venue: Mohyal Bhawan, Sector-24, Chandigarh.

In Chair: Acting President, Sh. I.S. Chhibber.

Proceedings of the meeting held on 6.4.2008 were read over and confirmed.

The Acting President welcomed the members. He expressed concern for the low attendance in the monthly meetings and requested all present to motivate their known brothers and sisters of the community to attend the meetings which are held on the first Sunday of every month.

Members were informed that the process of finalizing the pending accounts was in progress and would take time. The CA appointed earlier was taking the necessary steps for which Sh. Ashok Mohan and Sh. Vikram Mehta were assisting him.

Members were informed that the plans of the Mohyal Bhawan were ready with Shri Vinod Joshi, Architect, and would be submitted for approval very soon.

Members were told that Property Tax has been imposed on Mohyal Bhawan as well as other Bhawans in Sector-24, but none has deposited the same. The Care taker was advised to meet Sh. Atul Arora, Codification Officer U.T. Administration in the Office of L.R, in this regard.

Sad News: Members were informed, with grief, about the death of Sh. Vimal Bali s/o Sh. Ashwani Bali, Secy. PR GMS. They observed two minutes silence in honour of the departed soul.

Thereafter the members dispersed.

nDate: June 1st, 2008

Venue: Mohyal Bhawan, Sector-24, Chandigarh

In Chair: Sh. I.S. Chhibber, Acting President.

Proceedings of the meeting held on 11.05.08 were read over and confirmed.

The Acting President welcomed the members. He again conveyed his concern for the low attendance in the meetings and reiterated his request to all present to motivate their known brothers and sisters of the community to attend the  meetings.

Regarding payment of Property Tax Mr. Joshi (Caretaker) met Sh. Atul Arora who told that Mr. Subhash Chander Bishnoi Law Officer M.C. Chandigarh would help in this regard. Mr. Vinod Joshi (Architect) was given the job, along with Mrs. Prem Lata Joshi to do the needful in the matter.

For finalization of the Mohyal Directory, Sh. S.C. Mohan, Shri V.K. Vaid, Sh. Inderjeet Chhibber & Mr. Vikas Bali were appointed to get the details of Mohyals in Chandigarh, Panchkula & Mohali.

Shri V.K. Vaid proposed that there should be a get-together by self pooling once in a month, preferably on the 2nd Saturday. Those who were interested were requested to contact Mr. Vikas Bali (+91 9888103460).

Sad News: Members were informed with grief about the death of Sh. C.M. Vaid, an active Executive Member of MS Chandigarh. They observed two minutes silence in honour of the departed soul.

Thereafter the members dispersed.

I.S. Chhibber, Act. President

Vikas Bali, Act. Jt. Secy.

dehradun

nDate: 18th May, 2008

Venue: Residence of Shri Rajeev Dutta, 72, Sewak Ashram Road, Dehradun.

Attendance: 22 members including ladies.

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

Proceedings: In the absence of the Secretary Shri Chhibber who was in Bangalore the President apprised the house about the latest developments.

Good News: President informed about the construction of new house by Sh. Rajiv Dutta the host of the meeting. To welcome the community members, he had arranged an excellent lunch for them. All present congr