Situated in remote tough hilly terrains, residents from village Gorakhpur, Bheemtal, Nainital district, Kumaon division waited for nearly four decades to see their son to become an Army officer in the Indian Army. Although large number of representation is registered on Other Ranks (ORs) in the Indian Defence forces, the villagers and family members of lt Vikram Pal Singh Thapa are very happy over his achievement. Son of Subedar Major, GS Thapa, lt Vikram burnt midnight oil to become an Army officer.
While talking to The Pioneer, lt Vikram said that he would continue to motivate youngsters of his village and adjoining villages to join the elite defence forces. The fourth generation Army personnel, lt Vikram said that the only thing that distinguishes the Indian Army from rest of profession is a leadership of a kind that demands tough individual's physical and mental fitness throughout life. Claiming that his father is always his source of inspiration, lt Vikram’s great grandfather also served in Royal British Army.
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The CM announced that the officials working in the judicial service and using their personal vehicles to commute would be provided 100 litres of diesel/petrol every month. He also announced amendment in the robe allowance from Rs 6,000 once every three years to Rs 10,000 once every two years.
They would also be provided laundry allowance of Rs 1,000 instead of Rs 250 per month. An outdoor court allowance of Rs 1,500 per month would now be provided. Rs 75,000 would be given every sixth year to each judicial officer to do up the drawing room. The Chief Judicial Magistrate and Upper Judicial Service officials, who had administrative responsibilities, would be given Rs 1,000 per month and Rs 250 instead of Rs 50 per month to purchase newspapers. They would also be provided necessary security.
He said that the State’s courts must create new standards for the judiciary in the country and improve the services of the law department. He also released a souvenir on the occasion. The Chief Justice, Barin Ghosh, said that the Judiciary must maintain people’s trust in the judicial system. It was also important to ensure that justice was made available cheap to the common mass. It was important to understand people’s difficulties. District judge Ram Singh proposed the vote of thanks. Justice VS Verma, Principal Secretary, law, Jaidev Singh and Registrar DP Gairola also expressed their views.