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J’khand not to be refunded Rs 18,000 cr from new pension scheme

Ranchi/(IANS): The Centre has refused to return the deposits of three states including Jharkhand in the New Pension Scheme Fund. The state government issued a notification last September to implement the old pension scheme for state employees and informed the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA). Under PFRDA’s New Pension Scheme (NPS), the … read more

HC appoints amicus curiae to study mess in building plans

Ranchi: The Jharkhand High Court has appointed a four-member team of amicus curiae to take stock of the procedures adopted for the approval of building plans in Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) and Ranchi Regional Development Authority (RRDA). The amicus curiae will take stock of the procedure on December 21 after visiting RRDA and RMC. … read more

Workshop organized for purpose of preparation of rules in the perspective of Jharkhand state under ‘PESA Act 1996’

Ranchi: The PESA Act or Provisions of Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 is a law enacted by the Government of India to ensure self-governance through traditional gram sabhas for the people living in the Scheduled Areas of India. Additional Chief Secretary, Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department L Khyangate in … read more