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Chandigarh: An important cabinet meeting of the Punjab government was held today. In which two One Time Settlement (OTS) schemes were approved, giving great relief to the industrialists.
The first scheme is the Land Enhancement Scheme, under which industrialists will have to pay their dues with 8% simple interest. Compounding interest and penalty have been waived in this scheme.
The second scheme is the OTS scheme linked to the principal amount, in which also 8% interest will have to be paid. Two help counters will also be set up for the convenience of the people. Both the schemes will be in force till December 31, and it is expected that at least 4,000 people will get benefit from it.
After the cabinet meeting, Punjab Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sondh gave this information. He said that a new industrial policy will be brought soon. The government is trying to make it better than other states of the country.
Ludhiana businessman and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjeev Arora was also present in the meeting. Before the meeting, he met Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and discussed the problems related to traders.
The government is trying to connect directly with the public.
The meeting was held at the official residence of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Only two schemes were approved in the meeting. In the last cabinet meeting also, many big decisions were taken keeping in mind the common people. After the Delhi elections, there has been a change in the working style of the government.
The government is trying to connect directly with the public. Party supremo Arvind Kejriwal has also made it clear that he has to stay among the public and participate in their happiness and sorrow, so that the trust of the people can be won. For this, he is constantly holding meetings with party leaders and taking feedback about Punjab.
Government in action on drugs and corruption.
The Punjab government is currently running a big campaign against drug trafficking, under which properties acquired by drug smugglers with the money from drugs are being demolished. So far, the police have demolished the buildings of drug smugglers in Patiala, Rupnagar, Ludhiana and Jalandhar districts. In most of the cases, it has been observed that women were also involved in this business of drug smuggling.
The government has also formed a high-power committee of 5 ministers to stop drug smuggling. Apart from this, strict action is also being taken against corruption. Muktsar Deputy Commissioner (DC) has been suspended due to corruption related complaints and a vigilance inquiry has been ordered. Also, SSPs of 10 districts and DCs of 6 districts have also been changed.
