Apply for Thailand visa online | More centre for Thailand visa processing in India

Visa to Thailand in Bangalore, Chadigargh, Chennai, Hyderabad and New delhi

In order to offer greater convenience and a comfortable experience to the visa applicants travelling to Thailand VFS Global offers a professional and hassle free services in Northern and southern India. Effectively VFS dedicated Thailand Visa Application centres in Bangalore,Chadigargh, Chennai, Hyderabad and New delhi.

Some of the features are:

1.Faster processing time

2.Conveniently located state of art visa Application centres

3.Dedicated websites for visa information

4.Online tracking of application status

5.Professional and responsive staff dedicated to handle visa queries

6.SMS alerts for visa status update on mobile phones

Applicant can send their application directly to Thailand visa Application centre, New Delhi only from six blue dart centers (Agra, Amritsar, Dehradun, Ludhiana, Jaipur and Jalandhar) for forwarding to the Royal Thai Embassy New Delhi.

Solar water heater mandatory for new home in Bangalore | Use solar energy and conserve energy

Solar water heater mandatory for new home in Bangalore:

With the government planning to reduce dependence on electricity by promoting use of solar energy, Bangaloreans will have to install solar water heaters in their newly constructed houses. The government has said solar water heaters are a must in new houses in Bangalore.

Energy minister Shobha Karandlaje on Thursday said the decision was taken in view of the acute power crisis. "Solar lights will be used in government offices. The central and state governments have given more than 50% subsidy on solar items,"

Using costly power to heat water is waste of resource where in we have plenty of solar energy avaialble at free of cost. Solar has to be made mandatory for all houses in karnataka state. We can save lot of energy demand during peak hours.

In all public places like parks, streets we need to have solar in place to reduce power consumption at leaset 10 to 11 months in a year. The government move to provide subsidy for the solar water heater should be extended to even lighting systems as well.

Seat belt for car mandatory from Feb 2011 in Bangalore or Rs.100 fine

Traffic police are moving ahead with their plan to make mandatory from February 1 wearing of seat belts for those in the front seat of cars and other light motor vehicles (LMVs).Additional commissioner (traffic) MA Saleem told TOI: We will start the campaign with a publicity blitzkrieg on Republic Day.Section 138 of the Motor Vehicles Act has made it mandatory that those in the front seat of LMVs wear seat belts.We will enforce the rule from February 1. 

Saleem said those found flouting the rule will be slapped a spot fine of Rs100.The officer said the volume of traffic in the city is rising by leaps and bounds and motorists safety is a matter of concern.

At present,seat belts are no more than ornamental pieces in cars.In case of any accident,seat belts will save motorists. Seat belt is mandatory for both driver and next front seater. 

Traffic department has already announced about the same in all places to make the drivers aware of the same.

Sodexo coupons no more accepted in Major outlets | Why Sodexo not accepted?

The worlds largest meal coupon company is facing resistance from retailers.Sodexo needs to upgrade its business model.But may be vouchers have outlived their relevance

Whether you liked its wares or not,you didnt spare much thought to Sodexo Indias and the worlds largest meal coupon company.Customers went to stores,bought groceries,paid via coupons and felt happy about the tax-free perk.Until on New Years,in a seemingly coordinated decision,major retailers like Food Bazaar and Spencers Foodworld,put up posters declaring they wont accept Sodexo coupons anymore.Suddenly,a company few talked about became the subject of polarised online debate.One agitated customer wrote: I for one welcome this.I am sick of standing behind someone who counts 100s of coupons at the checkout counter.

The company calls it a short-term blip on the radar that wont impact its bright future.The retailers decision was quite sudden.We have responded by launching an aggressive affiliate network expansion programme.We have already added over 1,000 outlets in the past one month to make up for the outlets which have departed, says Amitabh Sinha,vice-president,marketing,Sodexo India.

But the flare up isnt merely about a bunch of retailers who think it is too tedious or expensive to accept meal coupons.Sodexos clockwork drill has been rusting a bit the payment recovery cycle elongates at times and margins sometimes jump during slump season but that can be addressed.

Already,the company has managed to turn around Tata-owned Star Bazaar with the promise of lower commissions.The question is: have the times rushed ahead of meal coupons Has the Sodexo business model lost relevance in the age of customised electronic cards and reward point programmes run by retail chains,and online coupons At stake in India is a network that links 25,000 merchants with 3 lakh customers who use Sodexo coupons.

Aadhaar scheme to stay | UID number to stay

Unique identification SCHEME TO STAY 

The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) governments ambitious programme to provide unique numbers expected to survive with government drafting fresh legislation to give legal sanctity to unique identification authority.

Sources said the draft to legalize UID is at conceptualization stage and once the legislation gets the nod of Parliament UID will be get legal status and empowered to enroll and provide unique number to all residents of the country.

The move aimed at empowering Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) which is presently mandated to enroll 200 million residents by March 2012.Sources said UIDAI headed by IT czar Nandan Nilekani which at present is a subordinate office under Planning Commission may get independent status.

The project,aimed at ensuring benefits of thousands of crore welfare schemes reaches to the Aam Adami by helping poor to open their bank account,get benefits of rural job schemes and food security programme.The scheme is voluntary to start with,but it will provide more efficient delivery of government services.The fresh move came in the backdrop of Parliaments standing committee on finance ridiculed the scheme and home ministry has raised serious objections on mandate of UIDAI.

Many activities too have raised objections over lack of strong privacy and data-protection laws,complaining that the project have weak legal basis.Recently standing committee argued for stopping UID scheme,arguing that UID be based on law passed by parliament.

The response of home ministry is worth watching as it has objected to UIDAIs mandate to collect biometric details as Registrar General of India too is taking similar details to build a National Population Register for citizens.Though eyebrows are raised over growing cost of the scheme,but government and UIDAI thinks the money spent on UID scheme will be much less than wastage on funds due to pilferages and corruption which will be checked.

Auto harassment sms result

Some 656 autorickshaw drivers are in the dock after citizens lodged complaints via texting through an SMS facility launched by Bangalore Traffic Police.

This has to be increased if we complain to traffic police by SMS which is given in our earlier post.

Wear seat belt or pay fine | Seat belt for car mandatory from Feb 2011 in Bangalore

Now the speed limit for car in Bangalore is 60KMH but don't be ready without seat belt in your car as cops will ask you to pay penality!!!!!

Before you rev up the car engine into life,make sure you wear the seat belt,or cough up a fine of Rs 100.

Beginning February,the Bangalore Traffic Police will strictly enforce a law that was in cold storage for long.Additional commissioner of police (Traffic) MA Saleem : January will be a month of campaign to tell drivers and front-seat passengers to wear seat belts.From February,those violating the law will be fined Rs 100. 

The decision on enforcing seat-belt law was made after the police increased the speed limit from 50kmph to 60kmph. As of now Seat belts are a must in metros like Delhi,Mumbai,Kolkata and Chennai.

Deputy commissioner of police (traffic-east ) B A Muththanna said wearing seat belts helps reduce head injuries during accidents.The Indian Motor Vehicles Act makes wearing of seat belt mandatory and we are enforcing just that

How to register a trade dispute complaint with the Consulate in China? | Trade dispute with chines company

Procedure to register a trade dispute complaint with the Consulate

Indian enterprise intending to register a complaint against a Chinese company should write to the Commercial Wing of the Consulate General of India, Shanghai.

The contact details are as follows:

Assistant Commercial Officer 

Consulate General of India

1008, Shanghai International Trade Center

2201, Yan An West Road, Shanghai

Ph: 0086-21-6219 9234

Fax: 0086-21-6295 6892

E-mail: commerce@indianconsulate.org.cn

The Indian company should send the scanned copies of the documents as mentioned below for the Consulate to take appropriate action on the complaint:

1. Complete trade dispute format with narration of the case

2. Proof of placement of order by the Indian company

3. Proforma Invoice (Commercial Invoice)

4. Bill of Lading & Packing list

5. Proof of bank transfer to the Chinese company

6. Test reports (SGS, etc)

7. Communications between Indian company and Chinese Company regarding the trade dispute.

It may be noted that the Consulate will not be able to present the case suitably to the Chinese authorities if the case is not supported with the documents as mentioned above.

Trade Dispute in china Advisory for Indian SME's | Indian companies dealing with chines companies beware!!!

[Note: The Advisory has been issued to protect the interests of Indian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). It is intended to enhance the commercial cooperation between India and China by addressing some of the risks faced by Indian SMEs.]

1. Ref. the earlier ‘Trade Advisory’ issued by the Consulate General of India, Shanghai in January, 2011 on the subject ‘Increasing instances of trade disputes between Indian and Chinese companies and actions proposed.’

2. The Consulate had issued an updated ‘Trade Advisory’ in response to the rising instances of trade disputes between Indian and Chinese companies. The amount involved under these cases of trade dispute was in excess of US$ 4426813 from 2008 onwards including more than USD 597447 in 2011 alone. The region-wise distribution of the trade dispute cases as reported to the Consulate is as follows:

 

S.N	Regions	Number of complaints received by the Consulate in 2011
1	Shanghai	08
2	Jiangsu	05
3	Zhejiang	04
	TOTAL	17

 

3. It has been found that even after issuing the ‘Trade Advisory,’ not all Indian SMEs are adhering to the DOs and DON’Ts as mentioned in the ‘Trade Advisory’ and are still placing orders with the Chinese companies listed on B-2-B companies like Alibaba, etc, sending advance payments to the bank accounts of unverified Chinese companies and not conducting physical inspection of the goods at the point of loading.

 4. Based upon the complaints received from the Indian companies, the disputes can be broadly categorized in to six categories. The details under these categories and the modus operandi adopted by the Chinese companies are mentioned below:

i. An Indian company is contacted by the Chinese company for business. After several rounds of emails and phone calls, the Chinese company invites the Indian company to visit their facility in China and meet the executives of the Chinese company and senior officials of the local Government, projecting this as an apparent exercise at confidence building. The Indian company agrees to visit China. Just before the departure of executives of Indian company, the Indian company receives a request from the Chinese company to bring cash for arrangements and gifts for the senior executives and other local officials, citing Chinese cultural values. The Indian company agrees to get cash and gifts and visits the facilities and meets the executives of the Chinese company. The Indian company is promised of excellent cooperation by the Chinese company. After the Indian company is back to India, the Chinese company goes silent and stops replying to the communications of the Indian company. The Indian company ends up losing cost on transportation, accommodation and the amount incurred for expenditure towards arrangements and gifts.

ii. The Indian company, wishing to import products from China, finds a Chinese exporter from B2B portals and other online sources. The Indian company contacts the Chinese company. Thereafter, the Chinese company insists that the Indian company should send a percentage of the total amount as advance. The Indian company, unaware of the credentials of the Chinese company, makes the advance payment. The Chinese company receives the payment and thereafter, breaks all the communications with the Indian company, let alone sending the consignment to the Indian company. The Indian company ends up losing the advance payment.

iii. The Indian company contacts/is contacted by a Chinese company though various online sources. After the deal is finalized between the two parties, the Indian company requests for a sample of products from the Chinese company. The Chinese company duly sends the samples which are found to match the desired standards. Thereafter, the Indian company places further orders with the Chinese company and transfers a percentage as advance payment. It is agreed between the two parties that the Indian company will release LC after the consignment is received at the designated Indian port. The consignment reaches the Indian port and after inspecting the bill of lading, Indian company releases the LC. Till this time, the Indian company has not seen the actual product. The Indian company gets to see the actual product after the consignment is released by Custom. After the consignment is delivered to the Indian company, it is found that the product is sub-standard or totally different than what was agreed upon in the agreement between the two companies. The Indian company complains to the Chinese company about the spurious quality of the consignment to which, the Chinese company puts the blame on the storage conditions and refuses to accept that it had sent spurious products. The Indian company ends up losing the advance and the amount towards LC.

iv. The Indian company contacts/is contacted by a Chinese company though various online sources. After several rounds of emails/phone calls both the parties conclude an agreement whereby the buyer (the Indian company) has to make an advance payment after which, the Chinese company will send the consignment to India. After the Indian company makes a percentage of the total amount as advance payment, the Chinese company goes slow on communicating with the Indian company and after repeated requests by the Indian company to send the consignment, asks the Indian company to make the remaining payment. The Chinese company cites excuses such as the Indian company failed to make advance payment in time, the cost of the raw material has increased, their supplier failed to deliver products in time, etc. The Indian company risks losing the advance payment if it does not make the full payment and losing entire amount in case they make the full amount and the Chinese company refuses to supply the goods.

v. The Chinese company, before or after finalization of the deal, insists on ‘Notarization of the Agreement’, cost of which has to be shared equally between both the parties. The Indian company duly pays up its share. After their return to India, the Indian company is informed that they need to pay extra since the notarization fee has increased. The Indian company risks losing its share of notarization fees if it does not pay the extra fee and total amount if it pays up the extra fee.

vi. Right before finalization of the negotiations between the Indian and the Chinese company, the Indian company receives an instruction by the employee of the Chinese company to transfer the advance/full amount in some other bank account, instead of the bank account of the Chinese company as specified earlier during the negotiations. Following the instructions, the Indian company transfers the advance/full payment to the new bank account. The employee goes silent after the Indian company transfers the amount. Later when the Chinese company is contacted about the whereabouts of the consignment as promised, the Chinese company responds that the bank account as given by their employee was not the company’s account or the employee has already left the company and has cheated the Indian company without the knowledge of the Chinese company or the email account of the Chinese company was hacked and the money is routed to an unknown account. The Indian company ends up losing the entire amount transferred to the bank account of the Chinese company.

 5. In view of such rising instances of trade disputes between Indian and Chinese companies, following course of action is proposed to the Indian companies doing business/interested in doing business with Chinese companies:

i. The Indian company must run a complete credential check on the prospective Chinese partner before entering into an agreement with a Chinese company. The Embassy could provide services for preliminary credit check on the Chinese companies. There are also a number of business service companies in India and China which conduct credentials checks and provide reports on the health and reliability of the Chinese companies. The Indian company must insist on having the registration document and other agreements signed with the Chinese company attested by the Embassy of India or the Consulates General of India according to jurisdiction. This process of attestation of documents by the Embassy/Consulate involves both the local sub-council of China Council for Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) as well as the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and thus, weeds out fake companies in most of the cases, although the Indian company should look out throughout the process of attestation, for any change in details submitted by Chinese company, as in some cases discrepancies have been noticed.

ii. The Indian company must not trust any B2B site for list of importers/exporters from China. It has been found that most of the cases of trade dispute have emerged from such B2B sites. The Indian company should refer their trade queries to the Embassy of India and the Consulate General of India in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong for a detailed and reliable list of importers/exporters. The Embassy/Consulate provides answers to the queries within 2-5 working days. Mails to this effect can be sent to the commercial wing of Embassy/Consulate. Details can be obtained on the websites ( Embassy of India, Beijing-www.indianembassy.org.cn, Consulate General of India, Shanghai- http://www.indianconsulate.org.cn/site/, Consulate General of India, Guangzhou- http://www.cgiguangzhou.org.cn/, Consulate General of India, Hong Kong- http://www.indianconsulate.org.hk/)

iii. The Indian company must not make an advance payment. If at all there is a need for advance payment, both the parties should operate through an ‘Escrow account’ or ‘Bank guarantee’ route. The Indian company must insist on guarantee before making advance payment to its Chinese partner.

iv. The Indian company must not release LC without inspecting the actual product in the consignment. A provision must be incorporated in the agreement that provides releasing LC only after the Indian company is satisfied with the quality of the product in the consignment.

6. The Consulate has brought out a list of DOs and DON’Ts recommended for Indian companies interested in doing business with Chinese companies. The list of DOs and DON’Ts is as follows:

 DOs

i. Indian companies should run a preliminary internet check on the credibility of the Chinese company. Many a time complaints have been registered against such fraud companies by other affected parties.

ii. Indian companies are requested to check the credibility of the Chinese company on which they are placing import orders.

iii. Indian companies should insist on the copies of the passport/national identity card (issued by the Chinese Government) of the executives of the Chinese company with whom the Indian company is interacting. This would help to track down the offender in case they go absconding.

iv. Contracts entered with Chinese companies need to have arbitration clause and proof of existence (company registration document) should be certified by Embassy of India, Beijing or Consulate Generals of India.

v. Quality / Quantity of any product to be imported from China to be physically certified by the Indian company either by visiting China or by appointing an agency.

vi. Refer your trade queries to the Embassy of India or the Consulate Generals of India instead of B2B companies.

vii. Indian companies, while doing business with companies in our jurisdiction should also look out for the companies featuring in the advisories of the Embassy of India & other Consulates in China, as these companies may have branch office in our jurisdiction. Indian companies should also be extremely cautious while doing business with companies operating from Yiwu, Zhejiang.

viii. Physical inspection of the goods to be carried out by the importing company at the point of loading in China.

ix. Release the remaining payment only after checking the quality of the consignment received in India.

 DON’Ts

i. Indian companies are requested to desist from placing orders on Chinese companies listed on B2B sites in India and China.

ii. Never trust a Chinese B2B site which is just in English and has no Chinese version. Every website in China is inevitably in Chinese and sometimes, has an English version. A website only in English with no Chinese version is fraud.

iii. Advance payment through bank transfer is discouraged; unless the credibility of the Chinese company is proved beyond doubt.

iv. Do not release LC if not sure of the quality and quantity of the product.

v. Do not fall for offers of cheap products from the Chinese companies.

 7. Placed below is the list of Chinese companies which were involved in cases of trade dispute with Indian companies in 2009, 2010 and 2011. Indian companies are advised to be extremely cautious in any kind of business dealings with the Chinese companies as mentioned below till the settlement of outstanding issues.

 List of Chinese companies involved in trade dispute with Indian companies in 2011

• Ningbo B.M.T. Manufacture Co.Ltd., Ningbo, Zhejiang
• Shanghai Zaito International Trading Co. Ltd., Shanghai
• Shanghai Ai Lian International Trade Company Ltd., Shanghai
• Yangzhong Kaier plastic and rubber Co. Ltd., Jiangsu
• Zhenjiang Huatai Textiles Co. Ltd., Jiangsu
• Shanghai Goodwill Trade Development co. ltd., Shanghai
• Nanjing Xiangfa Import & Export Trading Co. Ltd., Jiangsu
• Hangzhou Kaifu Chemical Company Ltd., Zhejiang
• Shanghai Fullhouse Industrial Co. Ltd., Shanghai
• Wuxi Yeming Stainless Steel Company Ltd., Jiangsu
• Suzhou Everich Imp & Exp. Company Ltd., Jiangsu
• China SDIC International Trade Company Ltd.
• Xlent Technologies Wuxi Co. Ltd., Wuxi, Jiangsu
• Best friend Plastic Industry Co Ltd, Jiaxing, Zhejiang
• PTL Export Co. Ltd., Yiwu, Zhejiang
• Riviera Merchandising Ltd., Shanghai
• Alexious Internationale, Shanghai
• Yuanmei Chemical Industry Co. ltd., Shanghai

 List of Chinese companies involved in trade dispute with Indian companies in 2010

• M/s Lantian Auto Wheel Factory, Lianyungang, Jiangsu
• M/s Shanghai Worlth/ Worth Chemical Co. Ltd, Shanghai
• Shanghai Xinda Mechanical Repairing Factory, Shanghai
• M/s Shanghai Liantianguan Yiqi Keji Co. Ltd., Shanghai
• Shanghai Worldbest Group Co. Ltd., Shanghai
• M/s Shanghai Baoyuan Metal Materials Co. Ltd., Shanghai
• M/s. Shanghai Runtong International Trade Co., Ltd., Shanghai
• Shanghai Minsu Company Ltd., Shanghai
• M/s Ningbo Wanda Sewing Machine spare parts industrial co., Ltd, Zhejiang
• M/s Jinhua Lipu Import and Export Co. Ltd, Jinhua, Zhejiang

List of Chinese companies involved in trade dispute with Indian companies in 2009

• M/s Nanjing Zhongsende Import & Export Trade Co. Ltd, Nanjing, Jiangsu
• Export Changzhou Chemical Factory, Changzhou, Jiangsu
• Suzhou Dafang Special Purpose Vehicle Manufacturing Co Ltd., Suzhou, Jiangsu
• Suzhou Dafang Special Vehicle Co Ltd., Suzhou, Jiangsu
• M/s Sino Polymer Ltd., Suzhou, Jiangsu
• M/s China Travel Service, Wuxi , Jiangsu
• M/s Shanghai Valca Plumbing International Co. Ltd., Shanghai
• M/s Sinotex International Company Ltd., Shanghai
• M/s Ronbio Scientific, E-Biz2China Ltd., Shanghai
• M/s Shanghai Weijun International Trading Inc., Shanghai
• Euro-Asia Marketing & Management Co. Ltd., Shanghai
• M/s Zhejiang Xingyi Textile Co. Ltd., Zhejiang
• M/s Zovea Industrial Ltd., Zhejiang

List of Chinese companies involved in trade dispute with Indian companies before 2009

• M/s Jiangsu Sunhou S&T Motorcycle Company, Fangqian Town, Wuxi, Jiangsu
• M/s Al Chemist Worldwide Ltd. Nanjing , Jiangsu
• M/s Shanghai Saifeng International Trade Company Ltd., Shanghai
• M/s Shanghai ChemVia Co., Ltd., Shanghai
• M/s Dongyang Weishan Huanqiu Metallic Yarn Factory
• M/s Shanghai Metal Corporation, Shanghai
• M/s Asia Beyond Shipping Co-Ltd, Shanghai
• M/s Yuhuan Valca Plumbing Co.Ltd., Zhejiang
• M/s Zhejiang Cheering Sewing Machine Co. Ltd. Zhejiang
• M/s Zjhuanqiu Metallic Yarn Factory, Zhejiang
• M/s Ningbo Ruhayee International Trade co Ltd., Ningbo, Zhejiang

 NOTE- A separate list of Chinese companies involved in trade disputes with Indian companies from the jurisdiction of our Embassy in Beijing & the Consulates in Guangzhou & Hong Kong have been put up on their respective websites.

Source: http://www.indianconsulate.org.cn/site/?q=node/257 

 

 

Internet Cafes/ web stores can issue Railway ticket | Railway e-ticket by Internet cafes

Salient features of the scheme for booking of E-tickets by Internet Cafes/ web stores /chain of Distributors with Internet Facility etc. having at least 100 centers with complete infrastructure. Such Internet Cafe Chains/web stores/chain of distributors with Internet facility etc. having at least 100 centers with complete infrastructure as are desirous of transacting through IRCTC should write to IRCTC along with complete names, addresses, e-mail ID and telephone numbers of their centers confirming their authenticity that the center is an authorized Branch/Office of the Franchise or Principal. After confirming the same, IRCTC may enter into a formal agreement with individual cafes, and/or Principal. The agreement will include acceptance of the terms & conditions for using IRCTC's website for booking tickets. Internet café’s / Corporate (Including their Franchises),other than Government organizations, PSU’s & Nationalized Banks shall pay lump sum deposit which will be on non- refundable basis as per the slabs given below:- a) 1-100 outlets/ Kiosks -- Rs.1 Lakh (Rupees one lakh only) b) 101-250 outlets/kiosks -- Rs.1.50,000 lakh (Rupees one lakh fifty thousand only) c) 251-500 outlets/ kiosks -- Rs.2, 00,000/- (Rupees Two lakh only) d) 501-1000 outlets/kiosks--Rs.3,00,000/-(Rupees Three lakh only) e) 1001-2500 outlets/ kiosks – Rs.5,00,000/- (Rupees Five lakh only) f) 2501-5000 outlets/Kiosks – Rs.10,00,000/- (Rupees Ten lakh) g) Above 5001 outlets/kiosks – Rs.20,00,000/- (Rupees Twenty Lakh) All such centers will be required to purchase a class 3 personal digital certificate from any Indian Certifying Authority for their authorized user (only one authorized user will be permitted). for Digital signature click here When an authorized center user logs in, IRCTC application will authenticate the digital certificate, and if authenticated, will allow him to book e-tickets only without applying any restriction on the number of tickets to be booked. The center user will book the ticket as per the normal flow, and will give identity card details of the traveler. Center should issue receipt for money taken by him from customer on his own printed stationery. Service tax, as applicable should be shown separately in the receipt issued by the Cafes/Center. This receipt should be preserved by the customer to claim refund from the center, if it becomes necessary. Payment by these Centers to IRCTC for booking tickets on line will be made online, and only direct debit using Internet Banking and cash card options will be made available for such payments. However centers will collect the money from customers in cash. The refunds will be credited back to the account used for online booking. The Centers will be responsible for refunds to customers. In case of proved misconduct in this regard, the minimum punishment will be termination of his authorization for Internet booking. On expiry of the validity of recognition of the Center, the access provided to such Centers would be deactivated by IRCTC unless renewed by their Principal and conveyed to IRCTC. IRCTC service charges for e-tickets booked by the centers shall be Rs. 10/- for Sleeper Class and 2S and Rs.20/-for AC Class. The service charges to be realized by these centers from the customers in addition to IRCTC service charges given in Para 9 as above will be Rs. 10/- per ticket in case of 2nd class and sleeper class, while it will be Rs. 20/- per ticket for classes higher than second / sleeper class (inclusive of service tax).These charges are liable to change without notice at any point of time. As corporate entities these centers shall not be eligible for membership of the Scheme for Frequent Travelers. Individual members of the scheme shall not be able to accrue any reward points if they purchase tickets thru these agents and/or members. Internet Cafes/ Centers as noted above, shall be required to send following to IRCTC: a. The Proposal of the company. b. Name and Address of the Internet Café / Centers along with the names and complete addresses of its branches/offices. c. Balance sheet of the company for the last 2 year. After the approval of the proposal the following documents should be submitted - a. Agreement as given on website complete in all respect. b. Public key of Digital Signature as per details given in para 2 & 3 as above in soft copy in CD. c. Registration Form as given on website in both hard as well as soft copy in CD For all queries please contact at following address / telephone / e-mail. All the above may please be sent at following address: INTERNET BOOKING AGENTS CELL Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd. 1stFloor, Internet Ticketing Centre IRCA Building, State Entry Road, New Delhi - 110055 agents@irctc.co.in The User ID & password shall be informed through e-mail id provided in Registration Form. The distributors are NOT permitted to issue any advertisement in any media for soliciting E- rail ticketing agents. For all queries please contact us at the above address / telephone / e-mail.

Download JDK 1.6 updated version 30 to access MCA site

All users using below mentioned services on MCA21 are required to download JDK 1.6 updated version 30 from the following link Click here to download

• Any user logging on MCA21 using a DSC
• Any existing user registering/updating a DSC
• Any new user registering using a DSC

This is required as part of the interoperability initiative of the Controller Of Certifying Authorities, India (CCA),for enhancing security for Digital certificates

No prompt arrest of doctors on Medical Negligence: Supreme Court of India

Noting that frivolous complaints against doctors have increased by leaps and bounds, the Supreme Court on Tuesday held that the police cannot arrest doctors over complaints of medical negligence without prima facie evidence.

The apex court also restrained courts, including consumer fora, from issuing notices to doctors for alleged medical negligence without seeking an opinion from experts.

“While this court has no sympathy for doctors who are negligent, it must also be said that frivolous complaints against doctors have increased by leaps and bounds in our country particularly after the medical profession was placed within the purview of the Consumer Protection Act,” the court said.

A bench of Justices Markandeya Katju & R M Lodha ruled that courts must first refer complaints of medical negligence to a competent doctor or a panel of experts in the field before issuing notice to the allegedly negligent doctor.

“This is necessary to avoid harassment to doctors who may not be ultimately found to be negligent. We further warn the police officials not to arrest or harass doctors unless the facts clearly come within the parameter laid down in Jacob Mathew’s case, otherwise the policemen will themselves have to face legal action,” the apex court said .