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THE SAGA OF RZD. B.D. BALI

WARM EMBRANCE: Rzd.B.D.Bali receiving greetings from Mohyal Ratna Ch. Harnam Dass ji Datt & Bakshi S.K. Chhibber

Stooping in benigh humility.

The Youthful Leader at the GMS Managing Committee Meeting.

Report

mohyal milan kurukshetra 2008

Mohyal Sabha Kurukshetra organised Mohyal Milan on 22nd June 2008 at the premises of Punjabi Dharamshala.

The members and guests were accorded a warm welcome by Sabha President Shri Santosh Vaid. Shri Jawahar Lal Datta and Shri Ravinder Kumar Chhibber managed the Reception Counter.

Chief Guest Shri O.P. Mohan Sr. Vice-President GMS with the Guest of Honour, Shri D.V. Mohan Secy. Genl. GMS and G.L. Datta ‘Josh’ Vice-President GMS were escorted to the dais where the stage was managed by Shri Ravi Bakshi welknown journalist from Saharanpur. Mohyal prayer was recited by GMS Managing Committee Member Smt. Vandna Vaid. President Shri Santosh Vaid welcomed Shri O.P. Mohan by garlanding him. Members from GMS and other Mohyal Sabhas were warmly welcomed and garlanded.

Shri Santosh Vaid, in his presidential address, elaborated the theme of Mohyal Milan and emphasized the need for youth to participate in community development. He highlighted the progress and the development projects undertaken by the sabha for the wellfare and betterment of the biradari.

He requested GMS to construct a Mohyal Moksh Ashram at Kurukshetra. He thanked S/Shri S.P. Bali Vice-President, Hari Om Mehta, Jawahar Lal Datta, Ashwani Datta, Ravinder Chhibber, Rajeev Datta and Ankit Vaid for their active participation in organising the Mohyal Milan.

Miss Shefalli Datta and Miss Shivani Datta rendered the welcome song. A small girl from Karnal, Ishika Vaid, gave a beautiful dance performance and drew cheers from all corners of the hall. Chief Guest Sh. O.P. Mohan, and Sh. G.L. Datta ‘Josh’ presented Rs.200/- each to the girl. The audience also encouraged her with cash rewards.

Shri D.V. Mohan, Secretary Genl. GMS presented Rs.5100 as ‘Shagun’ from GMS, followed by Shri O.P Mohan, Sh. G.L. Datta ‘Josh’, Sh. Darshan Lal Bali and Smt. Sunita Chhibber from Delhi who donated Rs.500/- each; Shri Sudesh Datta from Barara, Smt. Usha Chhibber Ambala Cantt, Smt. Uma Mohan from Delhi, Rs.200/- each.

The President while expressing his gratitude, said Mohyal Sabha Kurukshetra was highly grateful for these Shaguns. Shri Satish Bali from Kurukshetra in his speech appreciated the sincere efforts of the President to make the Mohyal Milan a success.

All were invited for lunch. After lunch Sh. Santosh Vaid presented the Chief Guest and the Guests of Honour, and other members from GMS and other sabhas booklets of holy places of Kurukshetra and of glimpses of the city along with Mementos of Lord Krishna on Rath giving geetopadesh to Arjun. Chief Guest Shri O.P. Mohan and President Santosh Vaid presented cash and attractive Gita items to the boys and girls who participated in culture programmes.

In the end the President thanked the Chief Guest, delegates from GMS and members from the other sabha for participating in the Mohyal Milan. He also thanked Sh. Ravi Bakshi for his excellent stage management.

The Milan was a grand success and ended with evening tea and snacks.

—Santosh Kumar Vaid, President  

grand Get-together of mohyals at panipat

a splendid effort

Mohyal Sabha Panipat, a well-established sabha affiliated to General Mohyal Sabha and actively represented in GMS Managing Committee by its Working President Mehta Rit Mohan decided in their monthly meeting on 7.06.2008 to hold a Preeti Bhoj on 6.07.2008. It was also decided that, on this occasion, members of the Interaction and Coordination Committee of GMS be invited for which duties were assigned to Shri Kailash Vaid and Shri Rit Mohan.

Accordingly on receiving invitation from Mehta Rit Mohan, S/Shri G.L. Datta ‘Josh’, Vice-President GMS (Convenor), Shri Ashwani Bali Secy. Public Relations and Shri Yogesh Mehta Secretary Youth and Cultural Affairs attended the meeting and the get together.

Other prominent members of GMS, who graced the occasion, were Ch. S.N. Datta and his brother Brig. Dutt, Shri N.D. Datta and Dr. Ashok Lav Editors MM, Shri J.P. Mehta Secy. GMS and Shri Ashwani Bakshi Joint Secretary PR & Youth and Cultural Affairs GMS, Shri Gulshan Vaid from Karnal, Dr. S.K. Vaid and Mrs. Vaid from Rohtak.

It was a well arranged and organised meeting of the sabha, in which, in addition to the get-together was a cultural programme by children, giving awards to meritorious children, speeches by the invitees, the Secretary’s report followed by valuable Mementos to the invitees and very delicious lunch.

On this occasion, Convenor, Interaction Committee, Shri G.L. Datta ‘Josh’ reiterated and appealed to Mohyal families about the membership of MM, Membership of local sabha, and GMS, but specially requested to become Life Members of GMS and also told the august audience about the activities of GMS like Samuhik Vivah slogan 2008, birthday and wedding anniversary, greetings, encouraging ladies and youth to come in the GMS fold, excellence in various fields and other progress being made under the present legendary leadership day in and day out for the welfare of the biradari and the response from India and abroad, as a whole hearted tribute to the impeccable integrity and transparency at the GMS level. On this occasion, four GMS life members were enrolled.

The meeting and get-together, according to me, was a trailer to the future Mohyal Milan at Panipat, a tract of land where various battles were fought in the ancient days. Really a place of warriors to which Mohyal Community a Martial Race belongs.

—G.L. Datta ‘Josh’

youthful as ever

Ch. S.N. Dutta, the grand octogenarian, enters his 83rd Birthday on 15th August, 2008.

As MES President he has infused new life in the body and given the school a commendable boost.

We wish Datta Sahib long, healthy life in the service of the community.

“I am proud to be a mohyal’’

Mohyals are a symbol of bravery and hard work. Being the children of ‘Saptarishis’, they have all the characteristics of their forefathers. They are not just a community but the name itself describes what they are

M    =        Mastermind

O     =        Outstanding

H     =      Honest

Y     =        Youthfulness

A     =        Affectionate

L     =      Loyal

Mohyals are a combination of Bali, Bhimwal, Chhibber, Dutta, Lau, Mohan and Vaid. Since the beginning, this community has given great citizens to our country.

Mohyals have reached the heights of success in every sphere of life, by following the direction shown by their ancestors and by making new ways on their own abilities, honesty and hard work. They are not only following these principles themselves, but are putting their best to give these beautiful aspects of life to their children also.

General Mohyal Sabha and all other regional sabhas are doing excellent work in promoting the welfare of not only Mohyals but the whole society. It is taking many steps towards eradicating the evils of society like female infanticide etc. which are a curse to our society.

The most appreciable step in maintaining the past, present and future of Mohyals is ‘Mohyal History’ by Mr. P. N. Bali. This is not only a book but a living legend. It tells us everything about the great Mohyals and their deeds and what we are.

Mohyal Mitter is another shining star, which makes us aware of what is happening in our community. This is an inspiration for us and helps us to move forward and keep pace with this running world.

My knowledge is not very precise but one thing I can say with my head held high that ‘I am proud to be a Mohyal’.—Akanksha Mehta, #100, Patel Nagar, Yamuna Nagar (Haryana).

getting older in reverse gear

(The measure of success)

At age 4 success is .... not peeing in your pants

At age 12 success is .... having many friends

At age 16 success is .... getting a driving licence

At age 20 success is .... having sex

At age 35 success is .... having lot of money

At age 50 success is .... having lot of money

At age 60 success is .... having sex

At age 70 success is .... having a driving licence

At age 75 success is .... having many friends

At age 80 success is .... not peeing in your pants

(Courtsey–Dharam Vir Mohan)

letter of appreciation

The CEO/Director

MERIT

A-9, USO Road,

Qutub Institutional Area,

New Delhi-110067.

Respected Dr. Rattan Datta Sir,

“I WANT TO START THIS LETTER OFF BY saying:

Thank you,

www.mohyal.com”

I am writing this letter to express my sincere thanks for forwarding my Resume to M/s. Systopic Pharma-ceutical Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.

I recently posted my Resume on the www.mohyal.com site.

I am Graduate in Micro Biology from Jai Hind College, Mumbai and had stood first in my College in MSc Final (Bio Tech). My academic records had always been above average.

Although, I was curious to enter Corporate world, I could not get any opportunity and had to restrict my job to teaching Bio Tech Subjects to BSC students as a Lecturer  in a college. Most of my Class fellows  had got reasonably good jobs in Government and Private Sector in spite of the fact that they were average students.

I must say that after I submitted my Resume in Mohyal Website my dreams have turned into reality. I received an interview call from M/s. Systopic Pharma-ceutical Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi for the post of Product Manager and have been selected by the Company for their New Delhi Office.

Sir, Your website and efforts have motivated me more than I can express.

In fact, this is the first time that I have ever been moved to send a letter like this and you have encouraged me to           “be all that I can be.”

I hope that more young professionals like me have been able to read my letter.

This opportunity has truly changed my life for the better.

Sir, Thank you for being a pillar of strength in the Mohyal Community.

We are proud of the level of service provided to us by MERIT headed by you and www.mohyal.com

With Warm Regards,

—Varidhi Mohan,

House No. 901 Sector 15-A,

Faridabad-121004

Dr. ASHOK LAV HONOURED WITH WORLD MEDAL OF FREEDOM

Dear Mr. Lav,

I am happy to unveil your nomination for an impacting and significant honor.

During my Presidential tenure at the American Biographical Institute–perhaps the finest institution of its kind–I have enjoyed the honor of recognizing remarkable individuals and their achievements. In some ways, however, the bestowal of the World Medal of Freedom seems one of my most important duties.

In the present day we need constant reminders of good and wholesome individuals who are characterized by their exceptional deeds–both to their immediate spheres of influence and to society as a whole. The World Medal of Freedom will be offered to a short-list selection of men and women internationally, who act as the very fiber of society by binding us together in progression and dedication. Men and women whose daily lives remind us that good deeds prevail; that we can indeed strive for freedom. Mr. Lav, you are a recognized and significant part of that. I thank and congratulate you.

After scrutinizing the archives and records of the Institute, which contain over two-million biographical entries, I have personally selected the worthiest candidates for this honor. Significant contributions to society and life have been my primary points of reference, though I have considered dedication on its many levels.

The medal itself is two-inches in diameter and stamped from one solid piece of metal using a singularly crafted die. The die, created by a renowned medal-artisan, ensures a quality second to none. It must be stated that only 50 of the World Medal of Freedom will be struck in succession for this year. Obviously this places your selection in extremely high regard. The medal is finished in a radiant gold tone and will be deeply etched on the reverse with your name and year of selection. To finish this beautiful and striking presentation the medal will be completed with a fine neck ribbon and presentation case. You can see an image of this powerful accolade on the reverse of this document.

image of the medal

To further emphasize your selection, you will receive an 8-1/2   by 11 inch certificate printed in two colors on fine, parchment-style paper and personalized with your name, and chosen citation denoting your sphere of influence, before being signed and sealed by myself and the ABI Registrar.

Mr. Lav, on behalf of the ABI I congratulate you on this nomination and do so hope you will accept this distinction, which I consider to be one of the most important of my career. I look forward to honoring your accomplishments, which I firmly believe make the world a better place.

I want you to be a figurehead of peace, freedom, and hope for the world as a whole. Please be so by accepting the World Medal of Freedom– a distinction you truly deserve.

J.M. Evans

Director, Board of International Research  

prestigious appointment

In the General Body Meeting held on 25.5.2008 at New Delhi of Haryana Badminton Association Sh. C.K. Bhai has been appointed as Chairman of the Development Committee. He will supervice the Development of the Badminton game and help such Districts of Haryana where this game is not organised and shall stress on holding regular tournaments in the Districts by forming District Badminton Associations.

He has also been appointed as the Chairman of the Haryana State Junior Badminton Chairmanship 2008 to be held at Panchkula from 4.9.2008 to 7.9.2008.

He is also the Senior Vice-President of Haryana Badminton Association duly affliated with Badminton Association of India. He is President (Executive), Faridabad Distt. Badminton Association. He gave Rs.501/- to Mohyal Education Society (Regd.) on this occasion. He is also the Secretary General of M.E.S.

balram bali honoured

 Faridabad District Badminton Association conducted intensive Summer Coaching Camp from 2.06.2008 to 25.06.08, for the Badminton Players of the schools in Faridabad, at the Sports Centre, NH-3, Faridabad. 40 players participated under the watchful eyes of Sh. Kailash Karnatak, Sai Coach.

Shri Balram Bali ITO (Retd.) blessed the players as Chief Guest. He advised them to carry forward the skills learned and use them for their advantage in winning matches at the State and National levels. He praised the services of Shri Kailash Karnatak.

MERIT NEWS

1. Completion Of Project Training: MERIT is conducting Project Training Program for B.Tech / MCA students. Under this project two students namely Mr. Vipul Bhopal & Mr. Sumeet Singh from Sant Baba Bhag Singh Institute of Engineering & Technology, Padhiana, Punjab were selected. They joined MERIT on 11th Feb 2008 and completed their training on 26th June 2008. During this period they were given the following projects:

      a.   Development of dynamic website for GMS & MERIT.

      b.   Development of website for Indian Meteorological Society.

      c.   Development of software for e-election.

The websites as mentioned at S. No a) & b) above have been developed to the best satisfaction of the organizations. The software for e-election is ready for test.

2. Computer Course by Mr. Rohit Dutta: Mr. Rohit Dutta S/o Sh. Jagdev Dutta was sponsored by M/s Mount Shivalik Industries Ltd for attaining knowledge on the use of the computers. During the period from 10th April 2008 to 19th June 2008 he learnt MS Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), Internet, E-mail etc. He also passed on-line test on Microsoft Certification (MS Word and MS Excel) with 82.4% & 82.1% marks respectively.

3. Industrial Training to Miss. Gayatri Bakshi: Ms Gaytri Bakshi, a student of Guru Nanak Dev Polytechnic College, Ludhiana approached MERIT for Industrial Training. Her case was referred by Mr. Ved Pal

Mohan, General Secretary, Mohyal Sabha Ludhiana. She was registered at MERIT for free training on 19th June, 08. The training got completed on 15th July, 2008. During this period she got conversant with Data Communication and Networking. She also prepared PowerPoint presentation on it. Besides, she also learnt C language.

At the initiative of MERIT, Mohyal Sabha Mehrauli arranged free accommodation for them at Mohyal Bhawan Mehrauli for the period in question.

4. (a) M.Phil under Dr. Ratttan K. Datta: Four students from various institutes (both Govt. & Private) completed their M. Phil this year under Dr. Rattan K. Datta including Ms. Ritika Jasrotia who is a senior faculty at MERIT

(b) Joining of Mr. Dushyant Dutta at MERIT: Mr. Dushyant Dutta, after completion of ‘B’ Level from MERIT, worked with MNCs for past one year. He was drawing a salary of over Rs. 35000/- p.m.  However he has shown a keen interest for further studies especially Ph.D under the guidance of Dr. Rattan K. Data. He has also expressed his desire to associate with MERIT, his alma mater, at a significantly less emolument than he was getting at MNC. He joined MERIT on 7th July 2008 as Faculty Cum Project Developer. MERIT welcomes him and wishes him all the success.

5. Setting up of an employment cell: An Employment Cell has been set up at MERIT to facilitate Mohyal boys/Girls to get employment especially with Mohyal employers. The applications received on Mohyal website are sent to different employers, in accordance with their requirements. We have got very positive response.

(VINAY KUMAR DUTTA)

A.O. & Centre Head, MERIT

visit to mohyal ashram

On the eve of 24 death anniversary on 2nd June 2008, of our respected grand mother Smt. Krishna Wanti Dutt w/o the late Bk. Diwan Chand Dutt of Mirpur (J&K) we happened to visit Haridwar and stayed at Mohyal Ashram. We found it one of the finest magnificient building in the world. It is neat, clean and surounded with ornamental park with spritual trees of medicinal values which add beauty to the Ashram.

During our stay for about two days with all our family members highly appreciate the social behaviour of well-trained and disciplined staff of Ashram, cooperative and kind. We did not find any problem or inconvenience as all sort of facilities during hot summer days are available in the Ashram. Morning breakfast, lunch, and delicious dinner served in time.

The Mohyal Ashram is one of the most popular like”Five Star Hotel’’. We request such type of Ashram may also be constructed at various religious places, holy pilgrmage of Mohyal Community Members.

We donated Rs. 250/- towards GMS Mohyal Ashram. —Lalit Kumar Dutt & Smt. Sujata Dutt, 34A, Naveen Park Sahibabad-201005 (U.P.), Mob.: 9313810507.

discount for mohyals

Shri Sukhdev Singh Chhibber  has offered 15% discount to the Mohyal biradari in his Optical Shop under the name “Charm Opticals” at 61-B, Gali No.29, Tuglakabad Exten., New Delhi.

 donations from sandeep datta & family

Langar Fund Rs.11000/- on Birthdays 25th March.

Smt. Sharda Datta & Shri Sandeep Datta donated by Sukanya Dutt and Prince Sunjot Dutta grand children of Smt. Sharda Datta wife of the late Shri Jagat Kumar Datta Patron/President MS Janakpuri, New Delhi.

Rs.6,600/- towards tree plantation for Apna Park at Mohyal Ashram:

1. Smt. Sharda Datta. 2. Sandeep Datta 3. Jyoti Dutta 4. Ms. Sukanya Dutt 5. Prince Sunjot Dutt 6. Ms. Sukanya Dutt & Prince Sunjot Dutt for their great grand mother Smt. Dymanti Dutta. Total 6 trees.

All from Jagat Kumar Datta Pariwar.

Prince Sunjot Dutt & Sukanya Dutt grand children of the late Shri Jagat Kumar Dutta in memory of their great grand parents as per detail given below:

Rs.1500/- each

(a) Smt. Mohini Kaur &

Dr. Krishan Lal Dutta.

(b) Smt. Ram Dulari Mehta & Smt. Motia Rani for Education Trust.

‘Late Shri Jagat Kumar Datta trust already exists for Widows help.

warm felicitations

Shri V.M. Mohan, Member GMS Managing Committee and President Mohyal Sabha Hyderabad has expressed his happiness on the well-deserved promotion of the following Army Officers:

l Col. Naveen Mehta of Artillery Regiment is elevated as Brigadier. He is the son of Smt. Vijay & Shri Kulbeer Mehta who are closely related to Shri V.M. Mohan and Bk. N.D. Datta.

l Lt. Col. R.S. Mehta has been promoted as Colonel in the Jat Regiment. His contribution for the community during his posting at Hyderabad was highly commendable especially during the Sabha’s Silver Jubilee Celebrations.

Shri V.M. Mohan has presented Rs.501/- to the GMS Education Fund. as a token of his pleasure.

felicitations on well–earned

superannuation

Noble gestures help consolidate community into a better stronghold. It was a befitting decision to honour and felicitate Shri Vinay Kumar Bali s/o the late Shri Anant Ram Bali of Rawalpindi (Pakistan), an active member of the Sabha’s Working Committee and r/o B-1/459 Janakpuri, on behalf of Mohyal Sabha Janakpuri on his retirement function on 30th June, 2008 arranged by the Microwave Communications Deptt. of Northern Railways, New Delhi. The Sabha was represented by Shri B.M. Datta President, Sh. K.K. Bali, Vice-President, Sh. Satish Chand Bakshi, Secretary, Shri Hari Sharan Datta, Sabha’s Representative to GMS and Shri Sandeep Datta, Convenor, Public Relations. In a large gathering, members and officers of Railway Deptt., Shri Bali ji was offered warm felicitations highlighting his dedicated contribution while serving the Railways for long 37 years at various places and in different capacities. The garlanding galore, bouquets, gifts and a gold medal succeeded alternately the good words spoken by his colleagues and officers, one after the other.

The Sabha is privileged to focus on the rare qualities of Sh. Vinay Bali, as a social worker apart from performing his active official duties. He has been distinctly observed all the years demonstrating his interest in the community activities enthusiastically. His inborn interest in taking positive care of the environment around, participation in cultural and sports activities during different celebrations organized by the Biradari have earned him high accolades. He has been awarded umpteen prizes and certificates of honour in recognition of his services by different agencies including the media, the Chief Minister of Delhi and the NGOs in particular. Besides, he had bagged prizes and awards from Railway Deptt. while doing his official service duties. Vinay is endowed with a unique achievement, innovator of the Green Street!

Happy retirement is a bliss indeed. The Sabha, the Biradari and the Society at large can get the optimum benefit of his services which he could render as a free bird now. We wish best of luck to Shri Vinay Bali for many more fruitful innings he has to play in service of the Sabha of which he and his wife are Life Members. We wish good health to him and his family for more bright and prosperous future, especially for both his daughter and son.           —B.M. Datta, President

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

 nShri Bhoomi Dev Vaid, Zonal Secretary MS Ambala City was wished on his happy birthday on 30th June.

Sh. Bhoomi Dev Vaid is an active and staunch Mohyal, who performs any duty given to him by the local sabha and his wife, Smt. Kiran Vaid, encourages him to serve the community. His father, the late Sh. Sein Das Vaid of Vill. Seembla, Distt. Ambala, who left for his heavenly abode at the ripe age of 109 years, was always a source of inspiration for other Mohyals.

Smt. Kiran Vaid, Cultural Secy. MS Ambala City, presented Rs.51/- to MS Ambala City and Rs.51/- to GMS, on her husband’s birthday.

nOn the birthday of Shri Hari Om Mehta Chhibber on 28th July 2008, his wife, Smt. Sunita Mehta, Member GMS Managing Committee, r/o 41/11, Ashok Nagar, New Delhi donated Rs.501/- to GMS.

nBirthday of Master Sagar Vaid s/o Smt. Kiran Vaid Cultural Secretary & Sh. Bhoomi Dev Vaid, Zonal Secy. MS Ambala City, was celebrated on 15th June 08. Master Sagar Vaid is the grandson of staunch Mohyal, the late Sh. Sein Das Vaid of Vill.- Seembla, Distt. Ambala, who lived an active life upto the age of 109 yrs.

Happy parents, Smt. Kiran Vaid & Shri Bhoomi Dev Vaid presented Rs.51/- to MS Ambala City and Rs.50/- to GMS, on this happy occasion.

nThe 6th Birthday of Master Charvi Dutta, son of Shri Manish Dutta, r/o B-20A, HIG Flats Nandgram, Ghaziabad Tel.: 95120-3120103 and grandson of Shri B.B. Dutta falls on the 10th Aug. 2008. On this occasion, his parents have donated Rs.101/- to the GMS Education Fund.

nMaster Raman Chhibber,     s/o Smt. Kiran & Shri Rajiv Kumar Chhibber and grand son of the late Smt. Prem Kumari & Sh. Madan Mohan Chhibber celebrated his 13 birthday on the 3rd June, 08 at his residence at Islam Ganj, Ludhiana. It was a simple function attended by immediate family members Bhuaji & Fufaji Smt. Neerja Mehta & Shri V.S. Mehta, who had come from Delhi with children Piya, Prerna & Parney Mehta.

Shri Rajiv Kumar Chhibber who is also cashier of the local sabha donated Rs.101 to GMS and an equal amount to MS Ludhiana.

mundans

Friday, the 20th April 2008, was a gala day for the Bakshi family. The occasion was the Mundan Ceremony of dear Nikhil Sagar Bakshi, grandson of the O.P. Bakshi & Smt. Shama Bakshi and son of Hemant & Pooja Bakshi.

Havan and other religious ceremonies were performed amidst the chanting of sacred Vedic Mantras. There was festive mood and atmosphere, everywhere in the Bakshi residence at Gaithersburg, Maryland (Washington, D.C. area), USA.

Nikhil is very lucky as many relatives, guests and friends were gathered there on this occasion. His Chachu, Karun Bakshi from California; Payal Masi from Toronto (Canada) and Priya Masi from Caribbean came just to attend this auspicious function. On this occasion, Nikhil’s maternal grandma (Naniji) Suranchalji and great grandma (Padnaniji) Shanti Deviji were also present. All present on the occasion kissed and blessed Nikhil Sagar Bakshi.

On this occasion many relatives and near and dear from India were greatly missed.

The Havan and Mundan Ceremony were followed by lunch.

In the evening, there was a gala party for this special day. This took place in a beautiful location.

On this happy occasion, Nikhil’s grandpa Shri O.P. Bakshi donated Rs.1101/- to the GMS.

nThe mundan ceremony of Master Nikhil Mohan s/o Smt. Seema Mohan & Sh. Kapil Dev Mohan and grandson of Smt. Swatantar Mohan & Sh. Ved Pal Mohan, was performed on 18th May 2008 at Mata Jwalaji Mandir Ludhiana.

On this occasion, Sh. Kapil Dev Mohan donated Rs.150/- to the local Mohyal sabha.

meritorious performances by mohyal students

nKm. Swati Bali, grand daughter of Smt. & Shri D.D. Bali, and d/o Smt. & Shri Naresh Bali, has passed B.B.A III semester, obtaining 80.30% marks. She has got the first position in her college (Gobind Ram Seksaria College) Jabalpur.

Members of MS Khamaria wish her a bright future and career in the days to come.—K.G. Vaid, Secretary, MS Khamaria.

nKu. Richa Vaid d/o Shri Pushpinder Vaid, Manager Punjab and Sind Bank, who had always stood first throughout in school, has secured the third rank in the final of 5½ years’ Doctor’s Degree Course (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medical Science) from the I.P. University, Delhi.

Her happy grandmother, Smt. Savitri Bakshi, has donated Rs.1000/- to GMS, on her success, in fond memory of her husband the late Bakshi Nasib Chand Vaid.–Savitri Vaid, 741, Nav Sansad Society, Sector-22, Dwarka, New Delhi-110075. Tel.: 9882175465, 28052762.

n Master Ketan Bali s/o Smt. Kiran Bali and Shri Rakesh Bali, has secured 84.75% marks in CBSE XII (N.M.) Exam 2008. He was a student of Innocent Heart School, Jalandhar.

Ketan had secured 93% marks in the Xth class and received the Pratibhashalee Mohyal Vidyarthee Samman in 2006.

On this  happy occasion, his grand father, Shri Amrit Lal Bali, r/o 92, Guru Teg Bahadur Nagar, Jalandhar, has donated Rs.100/- to GMS Education Fund.

nKumari Ujjwala Singh d/o CDR (Retd.) Bharat Singh and Smt. Neera Singh, Principal Raj Mata K.K. Girls Public School Jodhpur secured 90.2% marks in Class-X CBSE Board Exam held in March 2008, with 98% marks in Maths.

She is the Dohti of Sqn. Ldr. (Retd.) M.K. Bakshi (Chhibber) and Smt. Kamlesh Bakshi of Jodhpur and Poti of the late Cdr. Y.N. Singh (I.N.) and Smt. Bhanumati Singh (Bhumihar Brahmins) of Begusarai (Bihar).

She has been a topper in her class all along. Her aim is to do Economics (Honours) at graduation level from a prestigious college of Delhi University. She had been appointed Vice-Captain of the school for 2007-08 in view of her excellent all round record in academics and other school activities.

On this happy occasion, her grand parents, Sqn. Ldr. (Retd.) M.K. Bakshi and Smt. Kamlesh Bakshi have donated Rs.250/- to the Education Fund of GMS.

Congrats and best wishes for 10+2 Board Exams.

nMonish Dutta s/o Shri Sanjeev Kumar Dutta & Mrs. Sangeeta Dutta and grandson of the late Sh. Sohan Lal Dutta r/o WZ-649, Palam Vihar, New Delhi-45 has secured 77% marks in the 12th Class Examination of CBSE.

On this happy occasion, his parents have donated Rs.251 towards GMS Education Fund.

congratulations

Smt. Neera Singh w/o Cdr. (Retd.) Bharat Singh (I.N.) has been promoted as Principal of Raj Mata Krishna Kumari Girls Public School Jodhpur, from April 2008. Earlier, she was Vice-Principal of the same school for the last six years.

This school is managed by the ex-Royal family of Jodhpur, and named after the mother of the present Maharaja, Shri Gaj Singh Ji. The school is having all 3 streams of Arts, Commerce and Science with hostel facilities and is considered as the best Public School of Jodhpur, giving 100% results in CBSE Class X and XII Board Exams.

Smt. Neera Singh has been honoured in the past by Rotary and Lions Clubs of Jodhpur, for being the best Post Graduate Teacher in English in Jodhpur.

On this happy occasion, her parents Sqn. Ldr. M.K. Bakshy (Retd.) and Mrs. Kamlesh Bakshy have donated Rs.250 to the Education Fund of GMS.

brother & sister excel

Sonali Datt & Sahil Datt (children of Rupali & Rajesh Datt) of JCT Hoshiarpur received Black Belts in Taek-Won-Do from Seoul (South Korea). Sonali Datt also stood first in her category in state level competition in Mental Maths (ABACUS) held at Jalandhar on 25th May 2008.

On this occasion, their grand father Ch. Tilak Kumar Datt presented Rs.501/- to the local sabha.

raj bali reposes his faith in helping others

Volunteer’s life has been dedicated to bringing different cultures together

He is 72 years old and a carer for his wife, but Raj Bali still manages to play a central role in bringing Derby’s different religious groups together.

His voluntary work ranges from being a trustee of Derby’s multi-faith centre to sitting on regional government and council committees.

And his hard work has earned him a nomination for a Community Champions Award.

Whether he is organising educational sessions for school children or discussing community problems at the East Midlands Regional Assembly, his aim is for people to understand each other better.

And when he is not looking after the community, Mr. Bali is taking care of his wife, Shanti, who has kidney failure.

A practising Hindu, Mr. Bali said an hour of meditation each morning helped to prepare his mind for the day ahead.

He said: “There’s something in me that’s spiritual. I’m not after money. Something inside drives me to do this for the sake of communities and, I suppose, for the sake of humanity.’’

Mr. Bali was born in India and met his wife there while she was on holiday from her home in Kenya. They married and moved to Kenya, where they lived for 16 years before coming to England in 1974.

Although he trained as an English and history teacher, Mr. Bali worked in the finance department at International Combustion until he retired in 1991.

Always a committed volunteer, he stepped up his efforts following his retirement.

He said perhaps his proudest achievement was helping to found the Multi-Faith Centre, in Kedleston Road, of which he is a trustee.

Originally Intended for students of different faiths to meet, the centre opened in 2002 and is widely used by the public.

He said: “It was a very big project–it cost £2m–and when we accomplished that I felt we’d really done something.’’

Mr. Bali is director of the Open Centre, in Pear Tree Road, Normanton, of which he was a founding member in the 1980s. As well as holding a monthly lunch club, the centre hosts Indian dance classes and educational visits for school children.

He was nominated for a Community Champions Award by Janine Shrigley, of the Open Centre. The awards recognise people who have gone the extra mile to help others and will culminate in a prize-giving ceremony for 12 winners at Pride Park on Sunday, May 18.

Mrs. Shrigley said: “He’s a wonderful man who has dedicated himself to the whole community of Derby, working tirelessly to build understanding and good relations between different faiths and cultures.’’

Chief Constable’s Special Award for Raj Bali

When Derbyshire Chief Constable Mick Creedon decided to reward someone who had helped bring the community together, he needed to look no further than Raj Bali.

The 72-year old’s commitment to encouraging different faith groups to understand each other won him the Chief Constable’s Special Award.

(from– “Derby Evening Telegraph).

temple to parasurama

–Tapasi Baba

There is a rare temple dedicated to Parasurama at Parasurampuri (as recently named by residents) P.O. Jalalabad, Distt. Shahjahanpur, U.P.-242221. The town has a population of about 15,000. There is a tank near the temple called Parasuram-ka-tal or merely Ramtala. The town has also a lake called Jidjini (Jamdagni Jheel). The town is about five km away from Ram Ganga, which is the short form of Parasuram Ganga. This river is said to have been brought from the Himalayas by Parasurama in the same way as the Ganges by Bhagiratha. The Ganges is about 20 km from Jalalabad. The Ramganga and the Ganges meet at Kannauj which may be just about 30-40 km from Jalalabad as the crow flies. Kannauj was the Asrama of Richika Muni, father of Jamdagni and grandfather of Parasurama. Jalalabad was supposed to be the Kreedaabhumi of Bhagwan Parasurama. Jalalabad is my birth place and home town.

* Tapasi Baba (formerly Dr. R.K. Misra) is a Hata Yogi. He was formerly an official in the Meteorological Department and in the Agricultural Commission. His book ‘Science of self-culture’ was reviewed in ‘Bhavan’s Journal’ of Nov. 30, 1994.

* God is the Goal (Worship is the) Way Purity is the Path Love is the Light.

* Remember God (Live to Serve) Worship & Pray.

—Swami Sivananda

langar fund

nMohyal Gaurav (49th All India Mohyal Conference 1999) Dr. J.C. Bakshi, son of Bakshi Sita Ram and Smt. Rameshwari Devi, Pind Dadan Khan, Distt. Jhelum (Punjab) was born at Mianwali on 3.7.1924. He got his Ph.D from the University of California USA, worked as Professor, Director Research and Director Extension Education in the Punjab Agriculture University, Vice Chancellor Rajendra Agriculture University Pusa–Bihar, Advisor Horticulture to U.P. Govt. and World Bank Consultant in India.

He has also worked abroad as Horticulture Consultant FAO (UNO) in Iran, Horticulture Expert in South Yemen at Aden. Chief Technical Advisor and Project Manager Saudi Arabia, Govt. of India Advisor to Afghanistan, UNDP visiting Professor to the Netherlands, USA, Japan and Phillipines.

Leader of Indian Delegations to U.S.S.R. in 1971 and 1968. Published 130 research papers in national and international journals, 10 bulletins and one book.

Director on the National Dairy Development Board, Member Governing Board I.C.A.R., Board of Management Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry Krishi Vishva Vidyalaya Palampur, wellknown in professional circles for establishing a viable Citrus Industry in Southern Districts of Punjab.

Dr. Bakshi is now leading a retired life. Earlier he had donated Rs.40,000/- to GMS Education Fund.

His devoted son, Dr. A.K. Bakshi, former Director Research PAU, has donated Rs.11,000/-, on the birthday of his illustrious father, Dr. J.C. Bakshi, towards Mohyal Ashram Langar Fund. Langar Date: 3rd July.

Dr. Bakshi is brother-in-law of Bk. N.D. Datta, (Editor MM), who is married to his younger sister, the late Smt. Ved Datta.

n Shri Tek Chand Chhibber        r/o 84, Hakikat Nagar, Delhi-110009 Tel.: 9810517225, has donated Rs.11,000/- towards the Langar Fund in memory of his mother, the late Smt. Raj Tapsaya Devi Chhibber and Taiji, the late Smt. Soma Wanti Chhibber. Date of Langar: 15th June.

n The Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar is not only popular with Mohyals but is becoming popular with non-Mohyals also. Inspired by Sh. Vimal Sain Chhibber, Gen. Secy. MS Dwarka, the mother of Shri Amit Nayar and Sh. Sumit Nayar, visited and stayed in the Mohyal Ashram, three times. They were highly impressed by the ambience of the Ashram, and are all praise for the GMS, under the dyanamic leadership of Rzd. B.D. Bali. Shri Vimal Sain Chhibber had explained to them the working of GMS and Mohyal Ashram.

Impressed by the Ashram, Shri Sumit Nayar r/o A2/6, Sri Agarsen Aptt., Plot-10, Sec.-7, Dwarka, New Delhi-110075. has donated Rs.11,000/- for the Langar Fund, in the memory of his late father Lt. Col. S.K. Nayar on his 11th death anniversary. Langar date: 17th June.

n Smt. Kamini Mohan has donated Rs.11,000/- towards the Langar Fund in loving memory of her husband, the late Shri Som Datt Mohan s/o the late Mehta Bishan Dass Mohan and Smt. Shanti Devi Mohan.

Mehta Bishan Dass hailed from Balarwal near Amritsar and the family went to Rawalpindi for establishing their business. Shri Som Datt Mohan did his schooling in Rawalpindi and then went to Lahore and joined the Dayanand Technical Institute to pursue Mechanical Engg.

After partition, he moved to Delhi, where he set up M/s Mohan Tools Corporation, with his younger brother, Shri Braham Datt Mohan. Shri Som Datt Mohan was also the Director of Trade Links, Delhi. He had a very pleasing personality and was highly respected for his sincerity, hard work and jovial nature.

Shri Som Datt Mohan is survived by his wife, two sons and daughters-in-law, Rajesh Mohan & Neena Mohan, Rajeev Mohan & Anupama Mohan, and grandsons Dhruv Mohan & Aditya Mohan. Date of Langar: 23rd Dec.—Smt. Kamini Mohan, F-1/16, Model Town, Delhi-110009.

n Smt. Kamlesh Datta, mother of Shri Ramesh Datta (President Mohyal Sabha Faridabad), 5K/85, NIT Faridabad, has donated Rs.11,000/- towards Langar Fund on the birthday of her grandson Dhruv Datta. Date of Langar: 21 June.

n Shri Naresh Datta, r/o 1439, Sector-28, Faridabad, Tel.: 4140554, has donated Rs.11,000/- towards Langar Fund in memory of his father, the late Sh. Baldev Krishan Datta. Date of Langar: 21 June.

n Shri Rakesh Datta, r/o 86, Data Ram Aptt., Sector-18, Rohini, New Delhi-85 Tel.: 011-27875439, Mob.: 9810859255, has donated Rs.11,000/- towards Langar Fund in memory of his father, the late Sh. Jatinder Kumar Datta. Date of Langar: 8th Jan.

The late Sh. Jatinder Kr. Datta was the son of the late Sh. Dalip Chand Datta of Gulyana, who served in INA as Major (mentioned in Mohyal History). Sh. Jatinder Kr. Datta had left behind son Rakesh Datta, daughters Minakshi Mohan, Sunita Bali, Rakhi Mehta and Renu Datta and grand daughter Sukriti Dutta.

n Shri Iqbal Krishan Hans, r/o 10-B, Lajpat Nagar, New Railway Road, Gurgaon, has donated Rs.11,000/- towards the Langar Fund on the death anniversary of his beloved wife, the late Mrs. Vijay Kanta Hans.

Mrs. Vijay Kanta Hans, d/o Bk. Parmanand Vaid & Mrs. Premlata Vaid, was born in 1948 at Jalandhar. She was released from the shackles of mortal life on 5th Feb. 2005.

Mrs. Vijay Kanta Hans is survived by Sh. I.K. Hans, Khushman Hans and Lt. Cdr. Ashwani Kumar Hans. She is remembered fondly and missed immensely by her family. This contribution is made on the occasion of the first birthday of her grandson, Vijay (Shaurya), on 11th July 2008. Date of Langar: 5th Feb.

n In memory of the late Shri Harbans Lal Datta & the late Smt. Kaushalya Devi Datta of Kanjrur Shri R.N. Datta, son, Adosh Datta, grandson, Anuj Datta grandson, 29, Jorbagh, New Delhi-110003, has donated Rs.11,000/- towards Mohyal Ashram Langar Fund. Date of Langar: 23rd Jan.

GMS TELEPHONE DIRECTORY 2008

It is proposed to update the GMS Telephone Directory, published in September 2005. Even though the local sabhas had been requested to furnish the latest information with regard to the addresses and telephone numbers of their Presidents and Secretaries for inclusion in the proposed updated Directory, many of the sabhas are still to furnish the same. We have, therefore, compiled the Directory with the information available in our records.         

It has, however, been desired that the Mobile numbers and e-mail IDs also may be included in the Directory. It is accordingly requested that all members of the GMS Managing Committee, including Representative Members, Officers and Members of the Governing Council of MERIT, Presidents and Secretaries of all local sabhas may kindly furnish, in addition to their latest addresses and landline numbers, their Mobile numbers and e-mail IDs also, wherever available, to the GMS.

The required information may be sent to the Executive Secretary, General Mohyal Sabha, Mohyal Foundation, A-9, Qutab Institutional Area, USO Road, New Delhi-110067, so as to reach him by the 31st August 2008.

D.V. Mohan, Secretary General GMS                                                                

grateful thanks for anniversary greetings

Dear Mr. Mohan,

       Jai Mohyal,

At the outset! I take this opportunity on behalf of my wife Mrs. Kamlesh & self to convey our heartiest thanks to the GMS thru’ your office for the very kind & thoughtful wishes on our Wedding Anniversary. I must admit under the able stewardship of the President you have been relentless in wishing all of us. There cannot be an iota of doubt that this is indeed a very fantastic gesture initiated by the GMS which is bound to imbibe closer ties amongst the Mohyals.

Please do convey our gratitude to the President & the members of the Executive Committee.

With regards,

–Gp. Capt. D.C. Mehta President

Aanku Consultancy, D-7/7131 Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-70, Mob.: 9873178855

appeal for donations for the ‘Bhai mati dass mohyal bhawan’ , ambala city

The work of construction of ‘Bhai Mati Dass Mohyal Bhawan’ at Ambala City, for which the Foundation Stone was laid by Rzd. B.D. Bali, President GMS on the 23rd March, 2008, has commenced and come up to the plinth level. The estimated cost of completion of the Bhawan is Rs.25 lakhs.

While the Mohyal Sabha, Ambala City, on its part, is making all-out efforts to collect the necessary funds for the construction, it appeals to all Mohyal Sabhas and philanthropic Mohyals to make liberal donations for the purpose. Donations, in the form of Demand Drafts/Crossed Cheques, made out in favour of the ‘Mohyal Sabha Ambala City’, may be sent to ‘The President, Mohyal Sabha Ambala City, F-1/3, (1596-AMC), Vijay Nagar, Ambala City.’

All donations will be gratefully acknowledged.

J.P. Mehta         Ashwani Bakshi

President         General Secretary

Tel.: 0171-2551794         Tel.: 0171-2541954

Mob.: 09416447497                Mob.: 09417216085

life memberS

 n Grandfather Shri Nishkam Datta, KM 67, New Kavi Nagar, Ghaziabad-2010020, has contributed Rs.2100/- for Life Membership of his grandson Raunak Datta, s/o Shri Ram Neek Datta.–thru N.D. Datta.

n  Mr. Vikram Jeet Singh Datta, 203, Parvana Apptts., GH-8, Sector-21D, Faridabad son of Shri D.D. Bakshi (of H.T.) and nephew of Bk. N.D. Datta, has contributed Rs.2100/- for Life Membership of GMS.

AN APPEAL

Shri Narinder Bakshi of Village Tanda Ujjain, Kashipur, Distt Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand is suffering from Kidney ailment since the last one and half years requiring periodical dialyses. Due to financial constraints, his wife is unable to give him proper medical treatment and has requested for financial help.

An appeal is, therefore made to all Mohyal Sabhas and generous Mohyals to come forward and donate whatever amount they can for the treatment of Shri Narinder Bakshi. Donations may be sent either direct to Smt. Meena Bakshi, Village Tanda Ujjain, Kashipur, Distt. Udham Singh Nagar-Uttarakhand or through General Mohyal Sabha.

Secretary General, GMS

GMS MANAGING COMMITTEE

MINUTES OF THE MEETING

Date: June 8, 2008

Venue:  Mohyal Foundation, Qutab Institutional Area, USO Road, New Delhi-110067                                                       In Chair: Shri O.P. Mohan Senior Vice President (in the absence of Rzd. B.D. Bali, who was out of station).

PRESENT

MC Members: Ch. G.L. Datta, ‘Josh’, Shri B.L. Chhibber, IRS (Retd.), Shri D.V. Mohan, Rzd. Ashwani Bali, Dr. Ashok Lav, Shri C.K. Bhai, Maj. Gen. K.K. Bakshi, Shri Naresh Datta, Dr. Rattan K. Datta, Maj. S.S Datta, Shri Bansi Lal Chhibber, Smt. Amba Bali, Smt. Surinder Datta, Smt. Sunita Mehta, Smt. Vandana Vaid.

Representative Members:  Shri Vinay Datta, Shri Hari Sharan Datta, Shri Suresh Kr. Mehta, Shri Vijay Chhibber, Shri Ram Sarup Dutt, Shri Ramesh Vaid, Shri Santosh Vaid, Shri Shrikrishna Bali.

Patrons/Parthisht/Life Members: Shri Rajeev Chhibber, Shri N.K. Vaid,         Shri Pawan Kumar Bakshi.

Guests: Shri Brij Mohan Datta, Shri M.S. Bali, Shri Vinod Bali, Shri S.C. Bali, Amita Mehta.

Regrets: Rzd. B.D. Bali, Shri J.P. Mehta, Shri Yogesh Mehta, Bk. N.D. Datta, Shri Ramesh Datta, Shri Rit Mohan.

Sad News: After the Mohyal Prayer, led by Smt. Vandana Vaid, Members paid two minutes’ silent tribute to the following members of the Biradari, who had passed away recently:

1. Shri Shadi Ram Mohan, a renowned businessman of Lambra, Jalandhar/Australia, expired on 8th May 2008.

2. Shri Darshan Lal Mehta, MMT of GMS and father of Shri Vinod Mehta of Yamuna Nagar, expired on 31st May 2008.

3. Smt. Aruna Bali of Amritsar, expired on 24th May 2008.

4. Smt. Sushila Datta, w/o late Shri Rajinder Datta of Gurgaon, expired on   13th May 2008.

5. Master Abhishek Mehta s/o Shri Ashwani Mehta of Ludhiana, expired on 17th May 2008, at the age of 12 years in an accident.

6. Shri Prem Kumar Datta of Virender Nagar, New Delhi, expired on 22nd May 2008.

7. Shri Aman Chhibber s/o Shri Pawan Kumar Chhibber of Chandigarh, expired on 6th May 2008.

8. Swarn Bakshi of Janakpuri, expired on 17th May 2008.

9. Smt. Kusum   Bali, w/o Shri R.L. Bali of B-1/57 Janakpuri expired and, kirya was on 31st May 2008.

10. Shri N.N. Bakshi of Jhilmil Colony, expired on 31st May 2008 and Kriya was held on 10th June 2008.

The Secretary General stated that Shri Shadi Ram Mohan of Lambra, Jalandhar, who had passed away on the 8th May 2008, was a big entrepreneur, who was in the business of export-import of grains. His business empire extended all over the world in many countries. He had settled down in Australia, from where he was running his business in the name & style of M/s. J.K. Enterprises. The family had come to India to perform his last rites and had also visited the Mohyal Ashram Haridwar, in that connection. Very much impressed by the ambience of the Ashram, Shri Jiwan Kumar Mohan, son of the late Shri Shadi Ram Mohan, donated Rs. 2.51 lakhs for a room in the Ashram. He also donated Rs. 11,000/- for the Langar Fund, in the memory of his father.

Another Mohyal stalwart, who had left us last month, was Shri Darshan Lal Mehta (Chhibber), father of Shri Vinod Mehta, Secretary, MS Yamuna Nagar. Paying his personal tributes to the late Shri D.L. Mehta, Shri G.L. Datta ‘Josh’, Vice President, GMS, recalled that Shri Mehta had been an active Managing Committee member of the GMS from 1990 to 2003. He had been keeping indifferent health since 2004. He was a triple MA and a noted economist and a bank laureate, who used to advise even bankers. He was also an Urdu poet of fame and used to revel the audience with his Urdu Shairi. Rzd. B.D. Bali, President, GMS, also was an admirer of his Urdu Navazi.  Whenever Shri ‘Josh’ had visited Yamuna Nagar, with his team in the Interaction Committee, he had always stayed in Shri D.L. Mehta’s house; in fact, a room had been kept reserved for him in the house. Shri D.L. Mehta had been a very good human being. His son, Shri Vinod Mehta, following the footsteps of his father, has been active in the service of the community, as Secretary, MS Yamuna Nagar. Shri ‘Josh’ stated that he would be representing GMS in the Uthala ceremony of Shri Darshan Lal Mehta at Yamuna Nagar, on the 10th June 2008, and would convey his own and the GMS’s condolences to the bereaved family.

A Condolence Resolution (reproduced below) was passed by the house condoling the death of Shri Darshan Lal Mehta.

Resolution: “The President, Office-Bearers and members of the Managing Committee of the GMS, in the meeting of the Committee held on 8th June 2008 expressed their intense grief, sorrow and pain on the sad demise of their colleague Shri Darshan Lal Mehta (f/o Shri Vinod Mehta Managing Committee member of the General Mohyal Sabha from 1990 to 2003, on 31st May, 2008. They have not only lost a revered colleague, but also a great human being.

The Committee conveys its heart felt condolences to the bereaved family and prays to God Almighty, to grant eternal peace to the departed soul and strength enough to the family to bear this irreparable loss.”

It was decided that a copy of the Resolution may be sent to the bereaved family.

Introduction of New Comers: Shri Satish Chandra Bali, from Yamunapaar, Delhi, who was attending the meeting for the first time, introduced himself.

Confirmation of Minutes: The Secretary General read out the minutes of the meeting held on the 11th May 2008, which were confirmed.

Presentation of Accounts: Shri D.V. Mohan presented the statement accounts for both March and April 2008. He briefly highlighted the major items of income and expenditure, under the different Fund Accounts, in these two months. The statements were thereafter approved by the house.

In this connection, the Secretary General mentioned that it is necessary for the GMS Managing Committee to adopt a Statutory Resolution with regard to the utilization of the surplus funds of the GMS for charitable activities. Accordingly, the house approved the following Resolution, a copy of which will be forwarded to our Chartered Accountants for necessary action:

Resolution: “This meeting of the Managing Committee of the General Mohyal Sabha held on Sunday 8th June 2008 resolves that, as adumbrated in the GMS Constitution, the Sabha is committed to rendering all possible aid to deserving widows, the destitute, aged, sick, deserving students; to establish centers of learning, Ashram and Homes for disabled and aged and also extending aid during calamities etc, charitable dispensaries and that after meeting the aforesaid obligations the surplus funds, derived by way of donations, rents or income from investments etc, shall be utilized for building (i) Ashrams (ii) Schools (iii) Charitable Dispensaries (iv) Homes for the aged and other capital projects, within the next five years.

It is further resolved that the surplus funds, after meeting with the social obligations mentioned above, shall be utilized for acquiring land, preferably in Delhi and adjoining places, in India, in pursuance of the aforementioned objectives. The amount rendered surplus, as such, shall be deposited in the scheduled banks, in accordance with Section 11(2) of the Income Tax Act 1961.”

New Mohyal Sabha formed in Paschim Vihar, New Delhi: The Secretary General informed that a few Mohyals of Paschim Vihar, New Delhi, have formed a new Mohyal Sabha in their area and sought affiliation from the GMS. They have also sent the list of their members as well as the office bearers. Shri D.V. Mohan added that the Convener of the Interaction Committee, Shri G.L. Datta ‘Josh’ has been requested to look into the matter and make his recommendations, after meeting the members and the office bearers of the sabha. The question regarding its affiliation will be considered on receipt of Shri ‘Josh’s report.

Langar Fund Donations: 1. Smt. Brijesh Bali of Delhi, donated in memory of her husband Shri Bhupinder Kumar Bali on his 1st Barsi on 7th May.

2. Shri D.C. Dutt of U.K. donated in memory of his son Master Vijay Dutt.

3. Shri Dalip Bali of Yamuna Nagar, donated in memory of his brother Shri Davinder Bali. Date of Langar 11th June.

4. Dr. S.P. Vaid, of Jammu, donated in memory of his parents Rzd. Mangat Ram Vaid & Smt. Krishna Devi Vaid. Date of Langar 27th May.

5. Shri Krishan Pal Dutt of Kishan Ganj Delhi, donated in memory of his son Mr. Narendra Datta on his 4th death anniversary. Date of Langar 14th July.

6. Smt. Anjana Bakshi of Kurukshetra and her sisters have donated in memory of their mother Smt. Kamla Datta. Date of Langar 28th May.

7. Shri M.M Mohan of Delhi, donated in memory of his wife Smt. Shanti Devi Mohan. Date of Langar 2nd July.

8. Shri Ravinder Datta of Sant Nagar Delhi, donated in memory of his father Shri Sudarshan Kumar Datta. Date of Langar 4th July.

9. Shri Vipin Bali s/o Shri K.R. Bali of Chatarpur Pahari, New Delhi, donated in memory of his grand parents late Shri Shiv Ram Bali & Smt. Kulwanti Devi Bali. Date of Langar. 15th August.

Progressive Total:-

(a) Total donors upto last meeting                        798

(b) Donations received during the month                    9   

 (c) Progressive Total                                               807

Other Major Donations: 1. Shri Jiwan Kumar Mohan of Village Lambra, Jalandhar and settled in Australia has donated Rs.2 lacs 51 thousands for a Delux Room at Mohyal Ashram Haridwar, in memory of his father Shri Shadi Ram Mohan, who  expired on 8th May 2008.

2. Shri Kapil Datta of Vasant Kunj New Delhi, has donated Rs. 5,000/- to GMS widow fund on kriya of his elder brother late Shri Prem Kumar Datta, who expired recently.

3. Shri O.P. Datta of UK has donated Rs. 28,560/- to GMS out of which Rs.           17,000/- is for a Room in Mohyal Sewa Sadan Haridwar, for which he had already donated Rs. 3 lacs. Balance Rs. 1,560/- is to be added to the existing trust in the name of Ch. Hans Raj Datta and Smt. Dewan Devi Datta, sabha fund trust in which the latest balance after crediting this amount, is Rs. 93,500/-.

New Trusts: Shri D.C Dutt of UK has opened two New Trusts for Rs.20,000/- each as under:

1. In the name of Smt. Savitri Devi mother of Sudesh Dutt and wife of late Mehta Salig Ram Chhibber.