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2017-18 Some
salient features of activities of Raniganj Chamber of Commerce of the year
2017-18 are as follows: INDUSTRY : i)
Received invitation
from District Magistrate, Bankura on Synergy - Bankura Business Conclave
on 05.05.2017 at Rabindra Bhawan , Bankura. ii)
Invitation from MSME-
DI to attend meeting on 08.05.2017 at Kolkata. iii)
Invitation to attend
finance clinic to be held at DI-MSME, Durgapur on 18.01.2018 and
20.03.2018. iv)
Taken up the case of
abrupt disruption to CBM Gas at Mangalpur Industrial Estate with concerned
authorities. RAILWAYS :
Like in the past years we represented
citizen’s requirements with Indian Railways. Some demands were for new
services or increase in the frequency of services or for stoppage of some
trains at Raniganj. Also, unsatisfactory services and unclean compartments
were brought to the notice of Railway management.
As usual, helped citizens, using influence of chambers to sort out
issues regarding wait listed, seat confirmation ad help to the handicapped
with the railway.
Raniganj Chamber, categorically demanded for the re-introduction of
service of return tickets on Raniganj- Howrah- Sealdah section.
Chamber had taken up the issue of non-receipt of money against
cancelled tickets which
were paid in Rs.500.00 and Rs.1000.00 currency notes on demonetization. On
behalf of Ukhra Chamber of Commerce, taken up the issue of stoppage of
Vananchal Express at Ukhra.
Requested railway authorities for the proper maintenance of garden
and illumination of the statue of Swami Vivekananda at Railway station at
Raniganj.
Raniganj chamber is always very vocal about extension of rail line
from Raniganj to Bankura for the benefit of whole area.
Our delegation met with Shri P.K. Mishra, Divisional Railway
Manager, Eastern Railway Asansol on 14.12.2017 for an interactive session.
Shri P.K. Mishra visited our chamber to meet all members 28.12.2017 and a
memorandum with all requests and complaints was submitted to
him.
During the Peer Baba Mela requested the railway authorities for
extra long time of stoppage of some trains at Raniganj station to
facilitate boarding / detraining of pilgrims / ladies.
A Dharna was organized under the aegis FOSBECCI, in front of the
office of Divisional Railway Manager, Eastern Railway Asansol on
08.03.2018, for redressal of our demands and grievances.
Requested for the stoppage of Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani express at
Asansol and for re-development of Asansol Station.
ROADS :
Raniganj chamber always campaigned
relentlessly for better roads for Raniganj and was successful in some.
Demanded for completion of Ajay Damodar stretch of NH-60.
Requested for the bye pass of Raniganj in the NH-60 section, so
that vehicular load on NSB Road is reduced for the safety of public.
Requested PWD for repair / renewal of sign boards of roads and
wards. Taken up issues
of Mangalpur Industrial and Trade Welfare Association regarding
service lanes at Mangalpur Industrial Area.
Attended a meeting with ADM at SDO’s office regarding land near
Kalipahari Nunia bridge, service
lane at left side of Ningha and truck lay by lane at Indkata on
30.05.2017. Taken up the issue of the difficulties faced by citizens of
Punjabi More with Minister of Road Transport and Highway, Shri Gadkari and
others. Also, the bad state of service roads at Punjabi More, Raniganj,
was brought to the notice of NHAI.
ADDA had taken up improving drainage of Mangalpur Industrial Area,
the NHAI, after Raniganj Chamber had raised the issue with them.
Made complaints to AMC regarding various roads in Raniganj. Chamber
objected to the installation of speed breakers on NSB Road, Raniganj.
TAXATION :
Like always, the chamber tried and
intervened at its best to solve different problems and disputes with
authorities, Chamber representatives attended many meetings conducted by
Commercial tax authorities at Kolkata / Durgapur / Asansol, especially
regarding GST.
Camp was held at chamber premises to facilitate payment of land
revenues and the citizens used this opportunity to avail the facility.
Shri Ashok Kr. Saraff and Shri Santosh Tantia attended the Income Tax
celebrations on Income Tax day on 24.07.2017 at Asansol.
CIVIC AMENITIES:
Raniganj Chamber maintained excellent
relationship with AMC authorities and staff. Requests for repairs of
roads, sign boards, beautification of ponds, parks, and stadium were made
time to time.
Raniganj Chamber frequently appealed and intervened for reduction
of holding tax and licenses fees tax for
trade and agro
trade with the authorities, who had increased
same many fold.
Raniganj
Chamber requested with the authorities for safe practices on N.S.B. Road
like dividers and reflectors etc. Requested for dedicated Parking areas in
Raniganj town. With Raniganj Chambers’ active intervention Sasti Goria
park was renovated and beautified. Raniganj Chamber participated in the
meeting with Mayor and others of Asansol Municipal Corporation on
11.01.2018. Also took up strongly against the menace of Hawkers and
parking of vehicles which affected traffic at many roads in Raniganj.
LAW AND ORDER: Raniganj
Chamber maintained excellent relationship with civil administration
especially with police and traffic guard. Interactions with them were
frequent and cordial.
Chamber requested for installation of CCTV cameras in the town at
prominent places with central control room and command facilities.
Raniganj Chamber organized a seminar on Cyber Security – challenge and
awareness on 01.06.2017 and many distinguished speakers as well as Asansol
Durgapur Police Commissionerate attended.
Many cases of thefts and disputes were represented by Raniganj
Chamber to the Raniganj Police and we gratefully acknowledge their
immediate response and action.
Invited Raniganj Police Station to
participate in during
the distributions of steel, utensils, saris, Mosquito nets etc to
the poor and Officer-in-Charge was invited to be the guest of honor.
Explained to the Officer-in-Charge, traffic guard about congestion
created on all roads in Raniganj by vehicles and hawkers. Attended a
meeting with police at Sri
Sitaramji Bhawan on 27.12.2017 regarding Toto related problems. Attended co-ordination
meeting on 22.02.2018 on law and order situation in Raniganj on the
festival of Holi.
BANKING: As
per the usual practice Raniganj Chamber kept the members informed
regarding changes and new developments in banking system by keeping
regular liaison with all banks. Complaints of members and general citizens with banks about service and delays were taken up to respective banks and redressals were arranged.
Shri R.P. Khaitan was invited to Raniganj Co-Operative Bank as a
special guest at the 196th Annual General Meeting of the bank
on 06.06.2017. Many people were inconvenienced suffered due to the
accumulation of coins with them and the banks were not accepting
same. Chamber’s interventions helped in this problem, by banks agreeing
to take coins on certain days and we received direction from RBI for same.
In some banks bad customer relations and bad work culture were observed
and a receipt of complaints same were attended to. Defective or
non-operative ATMs were brought to concerned banks’ higher ups and
suitable solutions were found. Transfer of LPG subsidy to unauthorized
accounts were noticed and same were brought to the notice of Zonal or
Regional Office of concerned bank.
We requested all branches of Banks as Raniganj to install ATM in
markets and shopping areas. Complaints of members regarding wrong
accounting of credit and Debit card with various agencies were made in due
course. ELECTRICITY:
Raniganj Chamber received a reply that, 33 KW system breakdown and
power was being supplied from Ukhra substation. However the scenario did
not improve.
On 15.06.2017 a meeting called by West Bengal State Electricity
Distribution Co. Ltd. was attended by chairman and members of power
committee at Asansol Collectorate to discuss various issues.
Raniganj Chamber had requested
India Power Corporation for shifting of HT line
crossing over NH2 at
Punjabi More and they compelled with it
promptly. President, Secretary and Chairman Power Committee
attended a meeting on 28.07.2017 with West Bengal State Electricity
Distribution Co. Ltd. officials from Durgapur, Asansol etc at our premises
and various matters of supply,
billing and customer care etc were discussed.
We received a power tariff and terms & conditions for
connection by India Power Corp.
POSTAL SERVICES
: India
Post being one of the oldest Government service was known for efficient
and punctual service. However, due to the influence of poor work culture
and indifference these qualities have come down.
Raniganj Chamber had raised the issues of poor customer service at
Raniganj Post Office, specially
for ladies and senior
citizens. There were instances of harassment
meted out to customers and these issues were taken up.
TELECOMMUNICATION
: Telephone
system had fallen into bad times for Raniganj
town, mainly due to damage to optical and other cables from Asansol
caused by the construction of NH2. The faults were high on Bharat Sanchar
Nigam Limited internet services. The system is limping back.
Raniganj Chamber had offered free service to Bharat Sanchar Nigam
Limited to link Aadhar to land line subscribers numbers. Also complaints
from members regarding poor service was taken up with Bharat Sanchar Nigam
Limited.
WEIGHTS &
MEASURMENT :
The practice of holding a camp for
weights and measures by Legal Metrology Department,
Govt.
of West Bengal at the premises of Raniganj Chamber of Commerce
was always found to be a good public relation exercise and proved
successful.
Traders were able to get their weighing equipments and measures
checked, calibrated and certified by this department of West
Bengal This
year also Raniganj Chamber organized a camp from 06.02.2018 to 13.02.2018
and was very successful.
LABOUR RELATION: Raniganj
Chamber maintained excellent and cordial relations with Mutia Mazdoor
Union. Chamber acted as centre for processing and expediting various
agreements related to working hours, bonus and wages. Also intervened to
settle labour and behavioral disputes of the Mazdoors and owners.
Union
representations and chamber organized a meeting on 26.03.2018 and due to
unavoidable circumstances the meeting was postponed and the agreement was
signed later.
HEALTH SERVICES
:
Health checkups and treatments at
various hospitals, where Raniganj Chamber of Commerce has tie ups were
given to members and their family members.
Raniganj Chamber has tie ups with Mission Hospital, Peerless,
Forties, B.P. Poddar, R.N. Tagore, AMRI, IQ City, Gouri Devi, Health World
hospital to name a few.
Free medical camps
were organized under the able guidance of Health & Welfare Committee
chairman, Shri B.K. Khaitan
and by IMA , Mission Hospital
etc. in various specialties like
ENT, Heart, Diabetes etc at
regular intervals.
GENERAL : Raniganj
Chamber of Commerce has kept open excellent communication channel with
Government, quasi Government, Administration and Civic Bodies at all time.
We are extremely thankful to above institutions especially the
Mayor, Chairperson of Borough-II, M.L.A., Sabhapati of Raniganj and
our M.P. and Minister at centre Shri Babul Suprio for their
unstinted support and able guidance at all times.
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