Pink Card apprehensions
Pink Cards which are scheduled to be issued by the Government to genuine Sikkimese has been hitting the headlines these days. Doubts and apprehensions are being raised by all concerned, including the opposition. Though I do not have any political interests in relation to Pink Cards, I have few serious apprehensions regarding these cards to be issued.
The application form (which applicants are required to fill up) addressed to the secretary, Labour Department, Government of Sikkim provides that one can secure a pink card based on the Sikkim subject of his or her father/grand father/brother/brother of father. New, in case of a male citizen there does not arise any problem until he is the legal and direct descendent of old Sikkim Subject holder. However, in case of females the following points are debatable and are to be taken with concern.
1. A genuine Sikkimese person’s daughter/grand daughter/sister/niece is married to a man from other state/country consider that this lady is working in Sikkim even after her marriage to an outsider as mentioned above. New, this lady applies for a pink card based on the Sikkim Subject of her father/grand father/brother/brother of her father with an intention to reap tax benefits here in Sikkim, since her father and other relatives as mentioned above will always be ready to provide their Sikkim Subject for her benefit. With the Govt. allow this? If yes, how? Further, will this lady be considered a genuine Sikkimese even after her marriage to an outsider?
2. A genuine Sikkimese marries a woman from other state/country. After her marriage she secures a certificate of Identification and an Electoral Card. She not eligible to secure a pink card and reap the benefits as a wife of a genuine Sikkimese? Will she not be considered a genuine Sikkimese even after her marriage to a genuine Sikkimese person? If not, how? The application form does not provide for a wife of a genuine Sikkimese person why?
It is strongly felt that in case of a married woman the pink card should be issued based on her husband’s Sikkim Subject and not anyone else. In case of unmarried women “unmarried certificate” issued by a competent authority be insisted upon and the card be issued on the basis of her father’s Sikkim Subject.
It is requested that the above points be taken into consideration immediately and necessary rectification be made before it is late.
Kishor Kr. Sharma,
Soreng
source; sikkim express
THE OLD SETTLERS OF SIKKIM....................e.newsletter of the old settlers living in Sikkim prior to its merger with India who have a history of 130 years in Sikkim: .....Editor: S K Sarda
Saturday, June 19, 2010
“Local” term has different geographical boundary at different slabs:
In international norm, ” Local” mean- Indians/Pakistanis/Iranians/Americans/etc.
In National norm- ” Local” means- Sikkimese/Assamese/Bangalees/etc
In State norms- ” Local” means- North Sikkim wala, South Sikkim wala, East Sikkim Wala
In District Norm- “Local” means- Ravanglawala/Gangtokwala/Namchiwala
In Town Norm- ” Local” means-
MG Road wala/ Tibet Road wala/Development Wala
In Road Norm- “Local” means-
Thishouse wala, That housewala,
In House norm-” Local”means:
Daju wala/Bhaiwala/
Finally “Local” means- MERA/ TERA/ my son/your son/my wife/your wife/ my room/your room and so on.
So the battle for the word “LOCAL” continues…
VA:F [1.6.1_878]
source: Voice of Sikkim
In international norm, ” Local” mean- Indians/Pakistanis/Iranians/Americans/etc.
In National norm- ” Local” means- Sikkimese/Assamese/Bangalees/etc
In State norms- ” Local” means- North Sikkim wala, South Sikkim wala, East Sikkim Wala
In District Norm- “Local” means- Ravanglawala/Gangtokwala/Namchiwala
In Town Norm- ” Local” means-
MG Road wala/ Tibet Road wala/Development Wala
In Road Norm- “Local” means-
Thishouse wala, That housewala,
In House norm-” Local”means:
Daju wala/Bhaiwala/
Finally “Local” means- MERA/ TERA/ my son/your son/my wife/your wife/ my room/your room and so on.
So the battle for the word “LOCAL” continues…
VA:F [1.6.1_878]
source: Voice of Sikkim
Saturday, June 12, 2010
SIBLAC,NSBO bodies called on the UPA Chairperson sonia Gandhi
source VoiceofSikkim on Jun 12, 2010
Mr. Tseten Tashi Bhutia offered traditional Khadas and a Thangka depicting Mahaguru Padmasambhava to Smt Sonia Gandhi
13 June, New Delhi: A group of BL Organisations including the Sikkim Bhutia Lepcha Apex Committee (SIBLAC), National Sikkimese Bhutia Organisation (NASBO 371 F), Denzong Chyarig Chogpo, led by the SIBLAC Convener Mr. Tseten Tashi Bhutia called on the UPA Chairperson Ms. Sonia Gandhi at her 10 Janpath residence in New Delhi on June 12, 2010 at 12.10 noon, Saturday.
The delegation led by Mr. Tseten Tashi Bhutia offered traditional Khadas and a Thangka depicting Mahaguru Padmasambhava. She was explained about the significance of the Thangka and its presentation at this particular age of difficulty.
The delegation also took the opportunity to discuss on various subjects pertaining to Sikkim followed by Ms. Gandhi’s few gracious words of advices.
This meeting, necessarily a regular exercise and a courtesy call that went for about 20 minutes concluded with Ms. Gandhi’s pointed observation on some of the matters as discussed. The delegation also congratulated Ms. Gandhi on her assuming the office of the Chairperson of the National Advisory Council and expressed their gratitude for incorporating the tribal development as one of its area of emphasis. The meeting was coordinated by Mr. Sonam Kaloen, President of the NASBO.
source VoiceofSikkim on Jun 12, 2010
Mr. Tseten Tashi Bhutia offered traditional Khadas and a Thangka depicting Mahaguru Padmasambhava to Smt Sonia Gandhi
13 June, New Delhi: A group of BL Organisations including the Sikkim Bhutia Lepcha Apex Committee (SIBLAC), National Sikkimese Bhutia Organisation (NASBO 371 F), Denzong Chyarig Chogpo, led by the SIBLAC Convener Mr. Tseten Tashi Bhutia called on the UPA Chairperson Ms. Sonia Gandhi at her 10 Janpath residence in New Delhi on June 12, 2010 at 12.10 noon, Saturday.
The delegation led by Mr. Tseten Tashi Bhutia offered traditional Khadas and a Thangka depicting Mahaguru Padmasambhava. She was explained about the significance of the Thangka and its presentation at this particular age of difficulty.
The delegation also took the opportunity to discuss on various subjects pertaining to Sikkim followed by Ms. Gandhi’s few gracious words of advices.
This meeting, necessarily a regular exercise and a courtesy call that went for about 20 minutes concluded with Ms. Gandhi’s pointed observation on some of the matters as discussed. The delegation also congratulated Ms. Gandhi on her assuming the office of the Chairperson of the National Advisory Council and expressed their gratitude for incorporating the tribal development as one of its area of emphasis. The meeting was coordinated by Mr. Sonam Kaloen, President of the NASBO.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
SSC, COI issued on basis of genuine SSC carrying Sl No & Vol No must to qualify for Pink Card’
Sikkim Express | www.sikkimexpress.com
GANGTOK, June 9: Sikkim Subject Certificate or Certificate of Identification issued on the basis of genuine Sikkim Subject Certificate carrying Serial Number and Volume Number is a must to qualify for acquiring Pink Card.
This was clarified today during a meeting held in the District Administrative Centre where Mayor of Gangtok Municipal Corporation and representatives of Urban Local Bodies from East District were present. DC East, both the ADCs and SDMs from the DAC also attended the meeting.
The meeting discussed the issue of Pink Cards to genuine Sikkim Subject holders and their legal and direct descendants.
It was also informed that all general public were required to contact their respective Councillors for obtaining forms and completing formalities for issuing Pink Cards to them, adds a press release issued by additional secretary, land revenue and disaster management department TN Dhakal.
Sikkim Express | www.sikkimexpress.com
GANGTOK, June 9: Sikkim Subject Certificate or Certificate of Identification issued on the basis of genuine Sikkim Subject Certificate carrying Serial Number and Volume Number is a must to qualify for acquiring Pink Card.
This was clarified today during a meeting held in the District Administrative Centre where Mayor of Gangtok Municipal Corporation and representatives of Urban Local Bodies from East District were present. DC East, both the ADCs and SDMs from the DAC also attended the meeting.
The meeting discussed the issue of Pink Cards to genuine Sikkim Subject holders and their legal and direct descendants.
It was also informed that all general public were required to contact their respective Councillors for obtaining forms and completing formalities for issuing Pink Cards to them, adds a press release issued by additional secretary, land revenue and disaster management department TN Dhakal.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Silence of Sikkimese society is ominous: Chamling
SE Report
GANGTOK, April 8: “The Sikkimese Janta has not given a serious thought on how Sikkim is progressing towards a bright future due the stand taken by the SDF party and government. Nobody has seriously thought on this”, regretted party president and Chief Minister Pawan Chamling today during a function at the SDF party head-office here.
Chamling was briefing the gathering of contesting and unopposed party candidates for the civic polls about the principles and discipline of the ruling front.
Congratulating the 44 party candidates who have gone unopposed in the municipal elections, the Chief Minister said that elections are a part of the democratic exercise. “Elections are being held for the first time for the municipal bodies in Sikkim which is a historic event. The elections should have been held much earlier but none came up to point out the delay. When the elections were finally announced, they said that it was being conducted in a haste manner”, he said.
Chamling also condemned the allegations leveled by the opposition political parties who have boycotted the municipal polls. Those who have said that the municipal polls are unconstitutional are terming the 73rd and 74th amendment of the Indian Constitution as unconstitutional, he said.
“Yet the Sikkimese society is silent, this silence is ominous,”, Chamling observed.
The ruling front president also directed the designated ward councilors not to lobby for the post of the chairperson, president, mayor or deputy mayor in the municipal bodies. All should accept the decision of the party and contribute towards Sikkim Nirman by fulfilling their responsibilities, he said.
Chamling further directed the urban body representatives to follow the discipline, principles and programmes of the party in the interests of Sikkim and Janta. He also asked them to deeply study the election manifesto of the party.
“The poor people have given birth to the SDF party and we must all work for them”, said the Chief Minister. He said that the party has selected the candidates for the municipal elections after a serious study. We have also given our best to ensure a balance and adequate representations for all, he added.
“We are number one in power decentralization. We have implemented several measures in this direction. Now, it is up to you all how Gangtok, Namchi, Rangpo, Singtam, Mangan, Geyzing and Jorethang will be. Work to fulfill your dreams for your bazaars”, Chamling told the party candidates. It is our plan to make Sikkim a slum free State and we will be distributing the Indira Awas Yojan to the local people on the basis of voter list from this time, he added.
The Chief Minister further informed that the State government has already the resolution passed by the Sikkim Legislative Assembly seeking income tax exemption for the old businessmen community of the State.
“Our detractors are trying to mislead the people. Now you all must save the people from being misled”, appealed Chamling to the party candidates. He also congratulated those independent candidates who withdrew their nomination papers for the municipal elections.
SE Report
GANGTOK, April 8: “The Sikkimese Janta has not given a serious thought on how Sikkim is progressing towards a bright future due the stand taken by the SDF party and government. Nobody has seriously thought on this”, regretted party president and Chief Minister Pawan Chamling today during a function at the SDF party head-office here.
Chamling was briefing the gathering of contesting and unopposed party candidates for the civic polls about the principles and discipline of the ruling front.
Congratulating the 44 party candidates who have gone unopposed in the municipal elections, the Chief Minister said that elections are a part of the democratic exercise. “Elections are being held for the first time for the municipal bodies in Sikkim which is a historic event. The elections should have been held much earlier but none came up to point out the delay. When the elections were finally announced, they said that it was being conducted in a haste manner”, he said.
Chamling also condemned the allegations leveled by the opposition political parties who have boycotted the municipal polls. Those who have said that the municipal polls are unconstitutional are terming the 73rd and 74th amendment of the Indian Constitution as unconstitutional, he said.
“Yet the Sikkimese society is silent, this silence is ominous,”, Chamling observed.
The ruling front president also directed the designated ward councilors not to lobby for the post of the chairperson, president, mayor or deputy mayor in the municipal bodies. All should accept the decision of the party and contribute towards Sikkim Nirman by fulfilling their responsibilities, he said.
Chamling further directed the urban body representatives to follow the discipline, principles and programmes of the party in the interests of Sikkim and Janta. He also asked them to deeply study the election manifesto of the party.
“The poor people have given birth to the SDF party and we must all work for them”, said the Chief Minister. He said that the party has selected the candidates for the municipal elections after a serious study. We have also given our best to ensure a balance and adequate representations for all, he added.
“We are number one in power decentralization. We have implemented several measures in this direction. Now, it is up to you all how Gangtok, Namchi, Rangpo, Singtam, Mangan, Geyzing and Jorethang will be. Work to fulfill your dreams for your bazaars”, Chamling told the party candidates. It is our plan to make Sikkim a slum free State and we will be distributing the Indira Awas Yojan to the local people on the basis of voter list from this time, he added.
The Chief Minister further informed that the State government has already the resolution passed by the Sikkim Legislative Assembly seeking income tax exemption for the old businessmen community of the State.
“Our detractors are trying to mislead the people. Now you all must save the people from being misled”, appealed Chamling to the party candidates. He also congratulated those independent candidates who withdrew their nomination papers for the municipal elections.
Friday, April 9, 2010
SDF governement violated Article 371 F – SNPP
The Sikkim National People’s Party takes strong exception to the statement made by the Chief Minister that the provisions and safeguards of article 371F are fully protected despite the holding of the Municipal elections in Sikkim. The party draws the attention of the public to the fact that Clause (b)of Article 371F gives recognition to the Assembly of Sikkim elected in 1974 and reads as follows:
(b) as from the date of commencement of the Constitution (Thirty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1975 (hereafter in this article referred to as the appointed day)-
(i) the Assembly for Sikkim formed as a result of the elections held in Sikkim in April, 1974 with thirty-two members elected in the said elections (hereinafter referred to as the sitting members) shall be deemed to be the Legislative Assembly of the State of Sikkim duly constituted under this Constitution;
(ii) the sitting members shall be deemed to the members of the Legislative Assembly of the State of Sikkim duly elected under this Constitution; and
(iii) the said Legislative Assembly of the State of Sikkim shall exercise the powers and perform the functions of the Legislative Assembly of a State under this Constitution;
The Party wishes to reiterate that this Assembly of 1974 was elected with seats reserved for the Sikkimese of Nepali Origin (SNO) and was recognized by the Indian Constitution. Despite this fact the seat reservations for the SNO’s were done away with fraudulently and against the objectives and spirit of the 8th May Agreement of 1973. Despite the fact that the Nepali seats were declared general, for the last three decades there was an “unwritten understanding” that these general seats were for the SNO’s and no political party had come forward to break this understanding. But today the SDF Government by officially giving party tickets to non-SNO’s has not only completely violated the spirit of Article 371F, which calls for equality of treatment among all Sikkimese, but also directly affected the sentiments of the SNO’s, of which the CM himself is a member. It can be seen that the Chief Minister has never taken up the issue of restoration of seat for the SNO’s in the past and now in one blow he has opened the floodgates for a period of turbulence in Sikkimese politics by making the SNO’s even more insecure..
The party has already condemned and boycotted the Municipal Elections due to the fact that Article 371F is being repeatedly violated both in letter and in spirit, and with the distribution of the party tickets by the ruling SDF, a new and dangerous twist has been introduced to the never ending attack on the identity of the Sikkimese with scant regards to the one and only agreement which the Sikkimese people have with the Government of India.
The party therefore resolves:
1. To condemn the recently held Municipal elections as a meaningless exercise and a direct attack on the identity of the Sikkimese of Nepali Origin and appeals to the people of Sikkim to boycott and not co-operate with these new institutions which have been thrust upon the people trampling their Constitutional Guarantees.
source:voice of Sikkim
The Sikkim National People’s Party takes strong exception to the statement made by the Chief Minister that the provisions and safeguards of article 371F are fully protected despite the holding of the Municipal elections in Sikkim. The party draws the attention of the public to the fact that Clause (b)of Article 371F gives recognition to the Assembly of Sikkim elected in 1974 and reads as follows:
(b) as from the date of commencement of the Constitution (Thirty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1975 (hereafter in this article referred to as the appointed day)-
(i) the Assembly for Sikkim formed as a result of the elections held in Sikkim in April, 1974 with thirty-two members elected in the said elections (hereinafter referred to as the sitting members) shall be deemed to be the Legislative Assembly of the State of Sikkim duly constituted under this Constitution;
(ii) the sitting members shall be deemed to the members of the Legislative Assembly of the State of Sikkim duly elected under this Constitution; and
(iii) the said Legislative Assembly of the State of Sikkim shall exercise the powers and perform the functions of the Legislative Assembly of a State under this Constitution;
The Party wishes to reiterate that this Assembly of 1974 was elected with seats reserved for the Sikkimese of Nepali Origin (SNO) and was recognized by the Indian Constitution. Despite this fact the seat reservations for the SNO’s were done away with fraudulently and against the objectives and spirit of the 8th May Agreement of 1973. Despite the fact that the Nepali seats were declared general, for the last three decades there was an “unwritten understanding” that these general seats were for the SNO’s and no political party had come forward to break this understanding. But today the SDF Government by officially giving party tickets to non-SNO’s has not only completely violated the spirit of Article 371F, which calls for equality of treatment among all Sikkimese, but also directly affected the sentiments of the SNO’s, of which the CM himself is a member. It can be seen that the Chief Minister has never taken up the issue of restoration of seat for the SNO’s in the past and now in one blow he has opened the floodgates for a period of turbulence in Sikkimese politics by making the SNO’s even more insecure..
The party has already condemned and boycotted the Municipal Elections due to the fact that Article 371F is being repeatedly violated both in letter and in spirit, and with the distribution of the party tickets by the ruling SDF, a new and dangerous twist has been introduced to the never ending attack on the identity of the Sikkimese with scant regards to the one and only agreement which the Sikkimese people have with the Government of India.
The party therefore resolves:
1. To condemn the recently held Municipal elections as a meaningless exercise and a direct attack on the identity of the Sikkimese of Nepali Origin and appeals to the people of Sikkim to boycott and not co-operate with these new institutions which have been thrust upon the people trampling their Constitutional Guarantees.
source:voice of Sikkim
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