Mohyal Online

MOHYAL MITTER

FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

My colleague, Bk. N.D. Datta, Executive Editor, MM, has taken a well-deserved two months’ break from editorial responsibilities and this has given me an opportunity to address you directly through these columns- a welcome change, as change is an essence of life.

As you are aware, our President, Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali and Smt. Nita Bali celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on the 1st March, 2009. Through the columns of Mohyal Mitter, I once again wish the couple many more years of happy married life in the service of the community. GMS Secretary, Shri J.P. Mehta & Smt. Neelam Mehta, GMS MC Members, Dr. Rattan Datta & Smt. Meena Datta, and Shri G.L. Mehta & Smt. Veena Mehta also celebrated their Wedding Anniversaries in March 2009. I extend my best wishes to them also for a long and happy life.

NEW YEAR GIFT
I would also like to congratulate all of you and thank Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali, for the New Year gift given to all of us, in the form of the upcoming Mohyal Ashram at Vrindavan. Many of you would have participated in the functions held at Vrindavan for the Bhoomi Pujan and Foundation Stone laying ceremony for the Ashram on the 14th February 2009. It was truly a wonderful experience to see so many happy faces – children, youth, elders, ladies alike – who thronged the venue and were eager to mark their presence on the specially erected ‘Signature Sheet’ at the entrance to the Pandal. During and after the ceremony, the Mohyals were vying with each other to make donations to and be a part of the new Ashram at Vrindavan. Donations came in torrents and are continuing, even now, non-stop.

MIDAS TOUCH
At this juncture, I would like to remind you, my brethren, that things were not so rosy for the GMS till about three decades back. Those were really the bad old days. Your Apex body had no permanent place to stay and functioned from a ramshackle shed. Rzd. B.D. Bali gave a Midas touch to the GMS immediately he took over as President and the things started to get going. First it was the Mohyal Bhawan at Inderpuri. Then, slowly, but surely, more assets and more buildings like Mohyal Foundation and Mohyal Ashram Haridwar began coming up.

AID TO WIDOWS/STUDENTS
Apart from the immoveable assets, the GMS has been building up its emotional links also with the members of the community directly as well as through the local sabhas, without whose co-operation, we could not have achieved so much. One of our main charitable activities is the financial aid that the GMS extends to the needy widows of our community as well as students belonging to economically weaker sections. The GMS has also been encouraging brilliant students with scholarships etc.

MATCH-MAKING SEWA
Another area where GMS has been making efforts to help the members of the community is in the matter of helping them to find suitable match for their sons/daughters. Besides the matrimonial ads in the Mohyal Mitter, we have been holding quarterly Shaadi Durbars at the Mohyal Bhawan Inderpuri and also organizing annual Matrimonial Melas. Lists of eligible boys and girls are prepared and circulated to all interested persons, as also to the local sabhas. This has helped many families to get back into the fold of the Community. In the field of education also, GMS has set up the Mohyal Educational and Research Institute of Technology to impart computer education. I would like to elaborate more about MERIT in the next issue.

LIMCA BOOK OF RECORDS
Our darling “Mohyal Mitter” has been classified as India’s oldest continuously published magazine by the Limca Book of Records. The credit for this honour goes to our Secretary General Shri D.V. Mohan for his efforts.
In our journey towards progress and development, we want to take along all Mohyals – big and small – to a still brighter, richer and better future, to ensure that Mohyals, as a class, remain united, stronger, richer and reach the pinnacles of glory.

JAI MOHYAL! JAI HIND!
—Mehta O.P. Mohan
Editor

A BRIEF HISTORY
MOHYAL SABHA – HYDERABAD & SECUNDERABAD

It was the beginning of 1977 when the late Lt. Yadonath Dutt (Retd.) and the undersigned met and discussed about our community and thought of forming a Mohyal Sabha. Both discussed the matter again with the late Shanti Nandan Bakshiji who agreed with the suggestion straight away. The known Mohyals of the twin-cities were contacted subsequently and a meeting was arranged at the residence of Shri Shanti Nandan Bakshi on Sunday the 13th Feb. 1977. There were a total of 11 Mohyals who responded to the first call and each donated Rs.5/- on the spot to mark the launching of Mohyal Sabha–Hyderabad & Secunderabad. The 11 Mohyals were:

1. Shri Shanti Nandan Bakshi (Deceased)-Founder President
2. Col. Revati Raman Bakshi (Deceased)-Retd. from Pakistan Army
3. Lt. Yadonath Dutt (Deceased)- Founder Vice-President
4. Shri Baldev Kumar Bali
5. Shri O.P. Bali (shifted out)
6. Shri Jagdish Sahay Dutt
7. Wg. Cdr. S.L. Bali (shifted out)
8. Flt. Lt. VK Bali (posted out)
9. Shri Yashbir Dutt
10. Bk. Raj Kumar Dutt (discontinued later on)
11. Shri Vishwa Mitter Mohan-Founder Secretary.

The meeting unanimously elected Shri Shanti Nandan Bakshi, Shri Yadonath Dutt and Shri Vishwa Mitter Mohan as the President, Vice-President and Secretary, respectively. After this humble start, we went to the houses of many other Mohyal brothers some of whom joined the sabha. The next meeting, in March 1977, saw the induction of Sh. Brahmanand Mehta (deceased), Sh. Sachidanand Mehta, Sq. Ldr. D.K. Bali (posted out) and his father Shri Ramlok Bali in the sabha. In Aug. 1977, Sub. Balraj Vaid (now in Chandigarh), Dr. Hans Raj Dutta (deceased), Shri Ajit Dutta and Shri Subhash Mehta also joined us.

Since then, the monthly meetings were held regularly at the residences of members. After the construction of our Bhavan, the meetings are being conducted there every month. Every year, in the month of January, we hold a Mela which is a whole-day affair.

The sabha and its members have been contributing generously to the General Mohyal Sabha and the Mohyal Education Society. Members who attain the age of 75, are considered Prathisthat Members and are not charged any membership fees.

Silver Jubilee: On the 12th & 13th (Lohri Day) Jan. 2002, we celebrated our Silver Jubilee in a befitting style, especially the 13th Jan. evening from 7.30 p.m. till midnight at RSI Club (Army). All out-station guests and dignitaries stayed on for the second day. Those days there were many Mohyal Army Officers serving here. They and their families extended their whole-hearted cooperation to the function. The evening was very lively-full of Punjabi live songs, Punjabi Dhol, Bhangra dances and Lohri fire.

Earlier, on the 12th January, a Havan was performed before the meeting. At the meeting, first, the National Flag, and, then, the Mohyal Flag were presented on the dais in a grand style. Departed souls were remembered in a befitting manner. Various games were conducted for ladies and children.

Mohyal Bhawan: It was again 11 members who came to see the site and gave their final approval for the Mohyal Bhavan. A Trust was formed and registered. Twice, appeals were sent to Mohyals all over, followed by telephone calls. GMS was the biggest contributor. Many other Mohyals also kindly contributed. Today the value of the property is about Rs. 25 lakhs.

The Bhavan has a hall, a big fully furnished bedroom with an attached bathroom (equipped with a geyser) and a new 21” colour TV. The kitchen is also sufficiently big and adequately stocked with some utensils etc., besides having a new refrigerator, gas stove and gas cylinder.

The Bhavan was inaugurated by Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali, GMS President, on the 20th Sept., 2004 accompanied by Bk. N.D. Datta of Mohyal Mitter. It was attended by several dignitaries from other states also.

We invite persons to utilize the Bhavan. Charges for Mohyals will be very moderate. These will be published shortly.

V.M. Mohan, President
Mohyal Sabha Trust Secunderabad

MERIT ON THE MOVE

“Lifelong Learning” Workshop: A Workshop of “Lifelong Learning” was organized by International Federation of Information Processing (IFIP) at IIT Delhi from the 2nd March to the 4th March 2009. This Workshop was coordinated by Prof. Rattan K. Datta (Vice-Chairman, IFIP (TC-5), Director/CEO MERIT) and Mr. Lalit Sawhney (Chairman, Marketing Committee, IFIP).

Five Delegates from UNESCO, namely, Mr. Jan Wibe, Chairman, AGORA – Norway, Mr. Rosvik Sindre– Norway, Ms Barbara– Poland, Mr. Raymond Morel–Switzerland, Mr. Johannes Magenheim–Germany conducted the Workshop.

Seven B-Tech/MCA project trainees from MERIT along with two faculty members, namely, Ms. Ritika Jasrotia and Mr. Dushyant Dutta, participated in the Workshop. They were given certificates of participation at the end of workshop.

GATE Exam: Mr. Dushyant Dutta, faculty member of MERIT has cleared the GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) Exam 2009 with 87.28 Percentile.

Vinay Kumar Dutta, A.O. & Centre Head

NOTICE
GENERAL MOHYAL SABHA (REGD.)
ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING–2009

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the General Body of the members of the General Mohyal Sabha (Regd.) will be held as per programme given below on Sunday, the 10th May 2009 at the Mohyal Foundation, A-9 Qutab Institutional Area, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg New Delhi-110067, to consider the following agenda items:-

(a) To confirm the minutes of the last AGM.
(b) To consider and approve the Secretary General’s report.
(c) To consider and approve the audited balance sheet of the GMS for the financial year 2007-08.
(d) To consider and approve the budget proposals for the ensuing financial year.
(e) Any other matter with the permission of the Chair.

All members of the General Mohyal Sabha i.e. Patrons, Partisht, Life Members and annual members who have paid their membership fee for three consecutive years on or before the 19th March 2009 are eligible and are requested to attend.

Note:-
(1) Only members of the GMS present at the meeting shall be entitled to speak and vote. No proxies shall be permitted.
(2) Points for discussion from any members for the consideration by the GMS are welcome. These should be sent to the GMS Secretariat by the 30th April 2009. Points received after that date will not be entertained .
(3) Enrolling of new members from the 20th March 2009 to the 10th May 2009 (both days inclusive) shall remain suspended.
(4) In view of the AGM, the monthly meeting of the Managing Committee of GMS for the month of May 2009 will not be held.

(Dharam Vir Mohan)
Secretary General
New Delhi-110067 19 March 2009

PROGRAMME

1. Registration 10.30.00 A.M. onwards
2. Refreshments 10.30 A.M. to 11.30 A.M.
3. Flag Hoisting & 11.30 A.M.
Mohyal Prayer
4. Address by the 11.45 A.M. to 12.00 Noon
President GMS
5. Business Session 12.00 Noon to 02.00 P.M.
(to consider the agenda items)
6. Preeti Bhoj 02.00 P.M. onwards.

GREETINGS– GMS wishes for His grace & bounty in abundance, good health & long life for all fraternity members whose birthdays are in the months of March & April 2009. –D.V. Mohan Secretary General.

‚ The 75th birthday of Bhai Prem Chhibber, President MS Gwalior and the marriage anniversary of Smt. Preeti and Sh. Pramod Mehrotra of Nogaon (M.P.) were cele-brated on the 5th Feb., 2009.

Preeti is the niece of Bhai Prem Chhibber and d/o the late Ram Prakash Chhibber & Smt. Shyama Chhibber (d/o Principal Sh. Ram Mehta of Khanna) of Shivpuri (M.P.).

The birthday of Dr. Usha Mohan w/o Shri Jatinder Mohan, daughter-in-law of the late Shri M.C. Mohan of Mohan Co. Pvt. Ltd. Colonizers of Lucknow and Bhabi of Smt. Prem Chhibber, Gwalior, and the 54th marriage anniversary of Smt. Nirmal Bhai and Sh. M.M. Bhai of Mumbai, s/o the late Sh. D.K. Bhai and Massi’s son of Sh. Prem Chhibber, Gwalior, were also celebrated on the 7th Feb., 2009.

The venue of the celebrations was the residence of Bhai Prem Chhibber at Gwalior.

Those present included the sons, daughters, grandsons, granddaughters-in-law, great grandsons-granddaughters of the following three deceased sisters & their one deceased brother of Pind Dadan Khan (Pak.):-

(i) The late Smt. Deewan Dayee w/o Mehta Diwan Chand Dutt of Tai Dattan.
(ii) The late Smt. Somavanti w/o the late Bhai Damreek Singh, Mumbai (Chief Engg. Power House Multan, Pak.).
(iii) the late Smt. Budhvanti w/o the late Rai Saheb Bhai Jogdhyan Chhibber of Gwalior.
(iv) The late Shri Ascharaj Lal Vaid, Chief Engg. Kanodia Mills Ice Factory, near Old Delhi Rly. Station.

Close relatives arrived on the 4th Feb. itself. The elders and youngsters present enjoyed late night gossips and the elders reminisced about the childhood days at Lahore, Pind Dadan Khan and later, in Delhi. Shri M.M. Bhai (81) remembered having seen Sh. Prem Chhibber on the day he was born at Pind Dadan Khan on 5.02.1934. The eldest person present was Maj. M.B. Dutt (85), father of Sh. Kamran Dutt of Agra.

On 5th Feb. a Candle Light dinner-cum-Musical Evening was arranged in the lawns of the residence. About 60 Mohyals including local sabha members and close relatives who came from Mumbai, Vadodra, Udaipur, Lucknow, Shivpuri, Agra, Dehradun, Haridwar and Nogaon (M.P.) enjoyed the evening.

The birthday of Dr. Usha Mohan and the marriage anniversary of Shri M.M. Bhai & Smt. Nirmal Bhai of Mumbai were celebrated on the 7th Feb., 09 with Rajasthani songs and food– Dal, Baati, Baafla and Choorma Ladoos.

Floral tributes were offered to the departed souls of the Bhai family & others closely related viz., Baba Paraga, Bhai Parmanand, Bhai Bal Mukund, Mehta Deewan Chand Dutt, D.K. Bhai, the late Shri V.P. Bhai s/o the late Sh. Rai Saheb Jogdhyan Chhibber, Ram Prakash Chhibber & Jagdeep Chhibber (Shivpuri), Soma Vant, Budh Vanti, Shri Ram Dutta, (Indian Airlines), Mrs. Raj Dutta, A.L. Vaid, Surya Narayan Dutt (Inderpuri), Dr. Ravi Dutt, Rama Devi, Dr. Dharmveer Dutt (PGI Chandigarh) at their portraits.—Bhai Prem Chhibber, President MS Gwalior.

‚ NEERAJ BALI: The birthday of Neeraj Bali elder son of Sh. V.N. Bali, r/o 79 Ram Vihar, Delhi-92, was celebrated on 23rd Feb. 2009.

Neeraj Bali is an International Award Winner (Silver trophy) in Journalism in New York Festival Award 2007. He is workins as Public Information Officer with the United Nations. On this happy occasion, Sh. V.N. Bali presented Rs.1100 to GMS towards Mohyal Education Fund.

‚ SHRI TARUN CHHIBBER & SMT. VIBHUTI CHHIBBER: The birthday of Sh. Tarun Chhibber s/o Mrs. Sarla Chhibber and Shri Avinash Chhibber (grandson of the late Dr. Paras Ram Chhibber & Smt. Raj Kishori Chhibber) falls on the 13th April 2009 (Baisakhi Day) and that of Smt. Vibhuti Chhibber w/o Sh. Tarun Chhibber (d/o Sh. G.B. Malla & Smt. Shail Malla of Dehradun) on the 28th March 2009.

Both the birthdays are being celebrated by the family members with Pooja & Havan. Those celebrating include Mummy Mrs. Raman Chhibber, Chote Papa & Choti Mummy-Akshay Chhibber & Surinda Chhibber, Tayaji & Taiji Comdt. Ambresh & Mamta Chhibber and Chachaji & Chachiji Dr. Achleshwar & Shail Chhibber with.

On the happy occasion of the two birthdays, Sh. Avinash Kumar Chhibber & Smt. Sarla Chhibber, r/o 296, SFS Apts., Hauz Khas, New Delhi-16, have donated Rs.501/- to GMS Education Fund.

‚ ADITYA CHHIBBER & SMRITI CHHIBBER: The birthdays of Aditya Chhibber and Smriti Chhibber son/daughter of Bhai Vikas Chhibber & Smt. Manisha Chhibber were celebrated on the 17th and 26th Feb., 2009.

On these happy occasions, their grandparents, Bhai K.K. Chhibber & Smt. Savitri Chhibber, r/o 251, Sector-8, Panchkula-134109 donated Rs.500/- to the GMS.

‚ KUM. DHRITI DUTT, d/o Smt. Anita & Capt. Manoj Dutt, r/o J-51, Sector-25, Noida, is celebrating her 15th birthday on the 3rd Apil, 2009.

She is studying in the 10th standard in Amity International School (Noida). She is a brilliant student, besides being a good player of Lawn Tennis and Basket Ball. She is a good swimmer too. Fond of reading good books, she enjoys listening to music. May God bless her with good health and happy life. On this occasion, her parents have donated Rs. 251/- to the GMS and an equal amount to Noida Mohyal Sabha.

‚ MAYA NARAYAN MEHTA, The 3rd birthday of Maya Narayan Mehta, d/o of Shri Sanjay Mehta & Smt. Sridevi Narayan Mehta falls on 6.4.2009. On this happy occasion, her grandfather, Sh. S.M. Mehta IAAS (Retd.), 69, Sector-16A, Chandigarh, donated Rs. 201/- to GMS.

‚ MASTER SHUBHAM: The birthday of Master Shubham s/o Smt. Namita Chhibber & Shri Shammi Chhibber (C.P.A (USA) Chartered Accountant), r/o Toronto, Canada and Pota of Smt. Vijay Chhibber & Bhai Mangal Sain Chhibber, Parthisht Member of GMS, r/o 34, Begum Bagh, Meerut and Dota of Smt. Asha Dutta & Sh. S.S. Datta of Pathankot was celebrated in Canada on the 27th Jan. 2009.

On this happy occasion, Bhai Mangal Sain Chhibber donated Rs.501/- to GMS to be credited to “The Smt. Gurdevi & Bhai Devi Dass Trust.” —Bhai Mangal Sain Chhibber, Parthisht Member of GMS & Ex-Secretary MS Meerut.

‚ SMT. NAMITA CHHIBBER: The birthday of Smt. Namita Chhibber w/o Shri Shammi Chhibber (C.P.A (U.S.A.) Chartered Accountant) and d/o Smt. Asha Dutta & Sh. S.S. Datta of Pathankot and daughter-in-law of Smt. Vijay Chhibber & Bhai Mangal Sain Chhibber, Parthisht Member of GMS, r/o 34 Begum Bagh, Meerut, was celebrated in Canada on the 2nd Feb. 2009.

On this happy occasion, and, on the birthday of their grandson (Dohta) Shubham on the 27th Jan. 09, Smt. Asha Dutta & Shri S.S. Datta of Pathankot donated Rs.501/- to GMS.

‚ BABY ANANTIKA MEHTA: First Birthday of Baby Anantika Mehta, d/o Smt. Nitika & Sh. Ankur Mehta (Lau) was celebrated on the 25th Feb., 2009 at their residence in East of Kailash, New Delhi. Puja was performed in the morning, followed by Satsang. Lunch (Langar) was thereafter served to all relatives and friends.

A get-together was arranged in the evening in the Community Centre, Amar Colony, New Delhi. There was lot of fun, music, dance, etc. Dinner was served to all guests.

Anantika Mehta is the great granddaughter (Parpoti) of Smt. Shakuntala Mehta & the late Sh. Sita Ram Mehta (Lau) from Chakwal (Pak.), granddaughter of Smt. Usha & Ramesh Mehta, Pardoti of Smt. Satyawanti Dutta and Dohti of Smt. Kamlesh Mohan & the late Shri Madan Lal Mehta (Mohan) of Jalandhar (Punjab). On this very happy occasion, Dadi & Dada donated Rs. 501/- to GMS Education Fund.

‚ BABY AANYA DATTA: First birthday of Baby Aanya Datta, d/o Mrs. Pooja and Shri Dheeraj Datta and granddaughter of Shri Satya Prakash Datta, was celebraed at Rio Restaurant. All relatives and friends were there to bless Aanya and pray for a bright future for her.

On this happy occasion, grandfather, Shri Satya Prakash Datta, donated Rs. 100/- each to the GMS and MS Agra.

MUNDAN

The Mundan ceremony of Nitin s/o Shri Deepak Dutta and grandson of Shri I.P. Dutta, r/o 203 Mohyal Colony, Gurgaon was solemnised at their residence on the 7th Sept. 2008. Havan and Pooja were performed and Preet Bhoj was served to all

relatives & friends, who attended the ceremony and blessed Master Nitin. On this auspicious occasion, Sh. I.P. Dutta presented Rs. 251/- to GMS.

Rahul Bali a Promising Young Cricketer

Rahul Bali s/o Smt. Asha Bali & Shri Ajay Bali and grand son of Sh. Kewal Krishan Bali r/o of 2271-H Subhash Nagar, Baldev Nagar Ambala City has once again brought honour to MS Ambala City as he participated in the V. Hanumant Rao Cricket Tournament at Hyderabad from 12 Jan. 2009 to 15th Jan. 09 and his team finished third in the tournament.

He is a student of the Police DAV Public School Ambala City. Rahul was a member of the Punjab Under-15 Cricket team which participated in a tournament at Chenai in May 2008, and the Punjab team won. He had also toured Sri Lanka in Nov. 2008.

His coaches, Shri K.M. Tiwari, Shri Randeep Gaur and Shri Nikhal Sabti have always encouraged and guided young Rahul. The Principal of Police DAV School Ambala City, a well-known and distinguished personality of Ambala, Dr. Vikas Kohli, has played a major role in grooming this brilliant cricketer.

Happy grandfather, Shri Kewal Krishan Bali, donated Rs.100/- to GMS on the achievement of Rahul.

Young Chartered Accountant

Bhai Gaurav Chhibber s/o Bhai Ravi Partap Chhibber Zonal Secy. MS Ambala City, r/o H.No. 77/1227, Baldev Nagar, Ambala City has passed his Chartered Accountancy Examination in his very first attempt with very good marks in a record short period. Gaurav always had been a very brilliant student and had been securing top position in all the examinations he appeared in. His mother Smt. Prem Chhibber made sure that his concentration was not disturbed while preparing for his examination.

Gaurav is one of the 20 students who successfully cleared the C.A. examination out of 400 students who had appeared from Haryana. He has brought a good name not only to his family but MS Ambala also.

Gaurav is the grandson of Smt. Rajinder Kumari Chhibber and the late Bhai Kundan Lal Chhibber (elder brother of Bhai Mangal Sein Chhibber of Meerut). Gaurav’s cousin Bhai Shammi Chhibber s/o Bhai Mangal Sein Chhibber is a famous C.A. in Canada and his company is well known for advising the Canadian firms in accounts matters.

On the happy occasion of successfully completing the C.A. examination by their son, the proud & happy parents Smt. Prem Chhibber & Bhai Ravi Partap Chhibber donated Rs. 101/- each to GMS and MS Ambala City.

PROMOTED AS BRIGADIER

Col. (Dr.) V.K. Mehta has been promoted as Brigadier and posted as Deputy Commandant at the Army Hospital, Udhampur (J&K).

Brig. Mehta is the son of the late Shri Amar Nath Mehta (Lau) (651 Dhanwantari Nagar, Jabalpur) and the grandson of the late Sh. Dido Ram Lau (a staunch Mohyal belonging to Chachi Mohalla, Rawalpindi and the first President of MS Mehrauli, New Delhi). He is Dohta of the late Shri Parameshwari Dass Bali, Mehrauli and the younger brother of Dr. S.K. Mehta, Physician & Cardiologist Model Town, Delhi and Shri Vinod Kumar Mehta of Jabalpur. His eldest sister is Dr. Sarla Mohan, w/o Sh. K.N. Mohan former President & Patron MS Janakpuri.

Brig. Mehta did his MBBS from Govt. Medical College, Jabalpur his home town, and joind the Army Medical Corps as a Commissioned Officer. While in service, he did his MD from Armed Forces Medical College, Pune. He is married in a Mohyal Datta family. His wife Smt. Sangeeta Mehta is also a well educated lady.

On the promotion of Col. V.K. Mehta as Brigadier, his elder brother Dr. S.K. Mehta has donated Rs. 1100/- to GMS.

PROMOTED AS ASI

Shri Rajiv Mohan s/o Shri Ram Swaroop Mohan and Smt. Kamlesh Mohan (grandson of the late Shri Pishori Lal Mohan and the late Smt. Bhagwanti Mohan), r/o 1415, Sector-11, Panchkula, has been promoted as Asstt. Sub Inspector in the Haryana Police on 2.03.2009.

He had joined the Haryana Police on 01.10.1989. He is at present posted at the Haryana Police Headquarters, Panchkula. His wife, Smt. Geeta Mohan, is also posted there as Head Constable. On this occasion, the Mohan family donated Rs. 201/- to GMS.

She made the Community Proud

Kumari Paranti Datta d/o Smt. Preeti and Sh. Neeraj Datta and grand daughter of Prof. V.K. Datta/Kamlesh Datta has secured 100% marks in the IIIrd Standard in D.A.V. Model Sr. Sec. School Jalandhar, standing first in the school.

She was awarded colour, gold medal and memento for her excellent performance in the Dance Competition at the Annual Youth Festival of All India DAV Schools held at Jalandhar. She was adjudged the “Best Dancer” of the year.

She also participated in all the competitions of “Bharat Vikas Parishad’’ and was awarded medals and mementos. The news with her photographs were published in local papers. The Board of DAV Model School Jalandhar, Principal of the school S. Sharma and the local Mohyal Community congratulated her for doing the community proud.

On this happy occasion, Prof. V.K. Datta donated Rs.250/- to GMS Education Fund and an equal amount to the Widow Fund.

Congratulations and blessings for her excellent performance in Dance and Academics.–Prof. V.K. Datta, M.A.M.Ed. P.E.S. 159, Lajpat Nagar, Jalandhar City.

Mother’s Pride

Smt. Manju Dutt, w/o Shri Ashok N. Dutta, r/o 1101, Beach Classic, J.P. Road, Versova, Mumbai-400061, has donated Rs. 5100/-, to GMS on the successful performance of her three children, named below, in their studies.

1. Abhishek Dutt (D.O.B. 22.06.1981).
School- The Lawrence School, Sanawar (H.P.).
College: B.Com - Mumbai.
M.B.A.- The Massey University, Auckland, (N.Z.).
After completing MBA from New Zealand, Abhishek has come back and has started his career and settled down in Mumbai with his parents.
2. Rachita Dutt (DOB. 06.06.1983).
School- The Lawrence School, Sanawar (H.P.).
College-M.A. in Psychology-Mumbai.

At present, she is pursuing her studies at Rohempton University, London for Masters in Play Therapy (Advanced studies in Psychology). She will be completing her course in May 2009 and shall start her Clinic in Mumbai.

3. Sanchi Dutt (D.O.B. 10.01.1988).
School- The Lawrence School, Sanawar (H.P.).
College: B.Com- Mumbai.

M.A.: Pursuing her studies at Westminster University, London for Masters degree in Marketing Management.

Get Well Soon

Bk. Dhan Raj Chhibber, Secretary, Match-making Committee, GMS, is seriously ill, due to breathing problem and low BP, and has been hospitalized on the 12th March 2009. We pray for his speedy recovery.—Editor MM

A CAREER ON THE HIGH SEAS

By ADITYA MOHAN
While at sea it is nothing like being on land, away from all the lights, sounds and sights, the horizon surrounds you and during sunrise and sunset it is like a canvas with changing colours, the night sky looks like a glittering carpet laid in the heavens. All in all this profession favours people who want to see the world, different cultures, and working at the same time plus the best part as I believe is that one doesn't have to take that long drive to work, also the fact that when u are home during your off period there is no work to be done so the same time can be dedicated to your personal life, tasks etc. After my interaction with a lot of people, I have come to realise that people still relate the merchant navy to the TITANIC Era. What we have to realise is that the merchant ships today are one of the most advanced marvels of technology.

Shipping has been progressing just like any other profession in the world learning from other’s mistakes and incorporating changes to make it a safer job. As things and regulations stand today, it is much more dangerous to travel by road compared to being on board a merchant ship.

But let me warn you people thinking of joining this as a profession, thinking it’s easy money. That is however not the case. Studies and examinations are something that will always piggyback almost throughout your career as you move up the ladder and even after one becomes a Captain/Chief Engineer.

Sailing periods have come down by huge margins as companies have become more flexible. They are usually never more than 6 months continuously and also might be 4 on board/2 off or at higher ranks 2.5 on board/2.5 (months)off.

Communication gaps today are a thing of the past. Today all vessels have their company-based email system for basic correspondence on daily basis for crew and company. Satellite phone is another marvel that is found in every ship, so irrespective of where the ship is in the world, everyone is just a phone call away.

The work on board is basically divided into
1. Deck Department- Required BSc Nautical Sciences to start; basic jobs on deck include Administration, Navigation, Maintenance of Safety Equipment, Ship Stability & Management.
2. Engine Department- Required BE Marine Engineering. Job includes Engine Room Watch Keeping and Maintenance and Trouble Shooting of Machinery.
3. Duals-officers- Licensed to do both Deck and Engine duties. Only a very few companies have these schemes running.

To be out at sea everyday is a new start and the officers and crew face new and exciting challenges on board but I would also mention that it is a profession not suited to everybody here. Practicality tops over theoretical knowledge and experience is what counts. Often symptoms of home-sickness and sea-sickness are noted among beginners but over a period of time almost all of them get used to the routine of staying away from land and seeing just the other vessel personnel for a period.

The investment that is to be made in this profession is almost the same and might be even less if compared to some of the other degrees and colleges. For the Deck Department the cost of a Bsc (Nautical)(3 yrs.) is about 6 to 9 lakhs. And Engine Department about 9 to 12 lakhs for a BE Marine Engineering (4 years) (including boarding, books, uniform and meals). During the tenure of the course itself at the colleges, companies from all over the world come in and select candidates on the basis of their grades in colleges, and interviews. Then onwards, once the candidate has completed their land-based training and the mandatory short courses, he is ready for sea service as an Apprentice or what we call CADET.

Once he/she completes the stipulated time of sailing for training, he comes back to give his final Ministry of Shipping Examinations or popularly known as MMD (Mercantile Marine Department) Examinations. On clearing the exams, a Certificate of Officer/Engineer is given to the person and he/she is ready to join a vessel again, as an officer.

Salary packages vary from company to company and ship to ship. Usually, Officers on Tankers and Gas Carriers are better paid. Starting salaries as an Apprentice is roughly $500-800/month and for Officers varies from $2000-8000/month starting from base level till a Captain.

Companies publish advertisements in newspapers around the month of March and April every year followed by the selection procedure and medicals.

Basic qualification required: 10+2 with PCM & marks must he more than 60% in the individual subjects. Age criteria depend on the college and the course.

Some known institutes in the field: Academy of Maritime Education and Training in Chennai, Applied Research International in New Delhi, Tolani in Pune etc.
BON VOYAGE.
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GMS MANAGING COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF THE MEETING

Date: February 8, 2009
Venue: Mohyal Foundation, A-9, Qutab Institutional Area, U.S.O Road, New Delhi-67.
In Chair: Rzd. B.D. Bali, President

PRESENT:
M.C Members: Rzd. B.D Bali, Shri O.P. Mohan, Shri G.L. Datta “Josh”, Shri B.L Chhibber, IRS, Shri D.V Mohan, Shri JP Mehta, Rzd. Ashwani Bali, Shri Yogesh Mehta, Bk. N.D Datta, Shri Anil Bakshi, Shri C.K Bhai, Rzd. J.C Bali, Maj Gen. K.K Bakshi, Shri Naresh Datta, Shri Rattan Datta, Maj. S.S Datta, Shri S.N Datta, Shri S.K Chhibber, Smt. Amba Bali, Smt. Krishan Lata Chhibber, Smt. Sunita Mehta.

Representative Members: Shri Vinay Datta, Shri S.K. Datta, Shri O.P. Mohan, Shri G.L. Mehta, Shri Vijay Chhibber, Shri Vijayendra Datta, Shri Pawan Bali, Shri Ram Sarup Dutt. Shri Shrikrishna Bali.

Patrons/Parthisht Members/ GMSLM: Shri KK Datta, Shri Hari Om Mehta, Smt. Janak Chhibber, Shri P.L Mehta, Shri N.K Vaid, Shri J.L Bali, Shri C.M Sharma, Shri S.K Bali, Shri R.P. Lao.

Guests: Ms. Sonali Datta, Ms. Pallavi Datta, Shri P.C Mehta, Shri R.K.L Datta.

Regrets: Shri Ashwani Bakshi, Dr. Ashok Lav, Shri Darshan Lal Bali, Shri Ramesh Datta, Shri Rit Mohan.

Sad News: After the Mohyal prayer, members observed two minutes’ silence in tribute to the following members of the biradari, who had passed away recently:

1. Shri Naunihal Singh Datta s/o Late Ch. Kartar Singh Datta of Viran Dattan expired on 31st January 2009 of Chandigarh.
2. Ms. Sudesh Bakshi of Inderpuri, New Delhi, expired on 23rd January 2009.
3. Capt. Varun Chhibber s/o Col. M.P Chhibber and nephew of Lt. Col Bal Raj Chhibber, expired on 2nd February 2009, while on active service in J&K.
4. Mrs. Mohini Chhibber of Defence Colony. New Delhi, expired on 4th February 2009.
5. Smt. Nirmal Datta w/o Shri Charanjit Datta of Ambala and aunt of Shri Ramesh Datta, President Mohyal Sabha Faridabad, expired on 7th February 2009.

Introduction of New Comers: On the request of the Secretary General, the following, who were attending the meeting for the first time, introduced themselves:

1. Shri P.C. Mehta, Ashok Vihar, Delhi.
2. Shri Ram Kishore Dutta, Rohini, New Delhi.
3. Kum. Sonali Dutta, Rohini, New Delhi.

Confirmation of minutes: Shri D.V. Mohan, Secretary General read out the minutes of the meeting held on the 11th January 2009, which were confirmed, unanimously.

Presentation of Accounts: Shri S.K. Chhibber, Secretary Finance, presented the statement of accounts for the month of December 2008. He also read out, in brief, the main items of Receipts & Expenditure. Thereafter, the accounts were passed.

Bhoomi Pujan and Foundation Laying Ceremony of Vrindavan Ashram: Rzd. B.D. Bali, while extending invitation to all the local sabhas as well as the fraternity members to participate in the Bhoomi Pujan and Foundation Laying ceremony of the Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, appealed for liberal donations for the construction of the Ashram. He mentioned that, while the cost of the land was about Rs. 2.50 crores, which has been met out of its own funds by the GMS, he desired that the cost of construction estimated at Rs. 2.60 crores be raised entirely through donations. The donation for a suite in the Ashram was Rs. 3.50 lakhs and that for a room Rs. 2.50 lakhs. He added that the GMS had already received donations/commitments for all the six suites and eleven donations/commitments for the rooms. He expressed his happiness on the fact that, even before the construction of the Ashram had begun, a number of Langar Fund donations had already been received.

Mohyal Melas: The Secretary General informed that the following two Mohyal Sabhas had celebrated their annual melas as under:

1. Mohyal Sabha Karnal 25th January 2009
2. Mohyal Sabha Gurdaspur 31st January 2009

In addition, Mohyal Sabha, Secunderabad/Hyderabad and Mohyal Sabha, Paschim Vihar, New Delhi, had held their get-togethers, in the month of January 2009. The house approved the grant of Rs. 5100/- as Shagun from the GMS, to each of these sabhas. In this context, it was reiterated that the grant will be limited to only once in a calendar year to a local sabha for its Mela/Get-together.

Foundation Day of Mohyal Sabhas: The following local sabhas were greeted on their respective Foundation Day falling during the month:
MS Najafgarh 06 February
MS Gurgaon 27 February

Affiliation of local Sabhas: The Secretary General was happy to report that 36 local sabhas have so far renewed their affiliation with the GMS. He said that it was a record number of local sabhas, who applied for affiliation during the first month of the year. The house unanimously approved the affiliation of the 36 local sabhas. The Secretary General further stated that the remaining sabhas would be reminded to do so.

Plot at Agra: Shri D.V. Mohan stated that GMS had been allotted a plot in Agra by the Agra Development Authority, but, since the situation of the plot allotted was not ideal, we had sought a change, which was accepted by the Authority, who have allotted an alternative plot in the vicinity of the Taj Mahal to the GMS. The additional payment for this plot had been paid to the ADA and it was likely to be registered in the name of GMS shortly. It was decided to authorize Shri O.P. Mohan Senior Vice President and/or Shri D.V. Mohan, Secretary General, to sign all the relevant documents relating to the registration of the plot. In this regard, the following resolution was unanimously adopted:

“ Shri O.P. Mohan, Senior Vice President, and Shri Dharam Vir Mohan, Secretary General, of the General Mohyal Sabha (Regd.) (GMS), New Delhi, be, and are hereby, authorized to sign and execute, jointly or severally, on behalf of the GMS, all relevant documents, including registration of the plot with the Registrar concerned at Agra, and/or any other agreements, deeds, affidavits etc required to be executed, in connection with the plot at Agra allotted by the Agra Development Authority (ADA), Agra, to the GMS,”

It was proposed that the GMS may construct a Mohyal Bhawan, with about 8 rooms and a hall, on this plot, for providing subsidized accommodation to Mohyals making week-end trips to Agra-Mathura-Vrindavan.

Langar Fund Donations Haridwar:

1. Shri Roop Prakash Mehta of Janakpuri, New Delhi, donated in memory of his parents, Shri Netar Prakash Mehta and Smt Santosh Mehta. Date of Langar: 1st July.
2. Shri Rajesh Mehta (Lau) of Vikaspuri, New Delhi, donated on the birthday of his son, Mehta Aryan (Lau). Date of Langar: 20th March.
3. Shri Sanjay Chawla of Kurukshetra, donated on his own birthday. Date of Langar: 28th June.
4. Smt. Nirmal Mehta ofFaridabad, donated in memory of her husband, Lt. Col. VC Mehta. Date of Langar: 6th January.
5. Shri Surinder Kumar Bali, IFS (Retd.) of Nagpur, donated in memory of, his father, Shri Gurdasmal Bali. Date of Langar: 21st December.
6. Shri S.L. Mehta of London (U.K) donated in memory of his sister Late Smt Shakuntala Devi Mehta. Date of Langar: 24th December.
7. Shri S.L. Mehta of London (U.K) donated in memory of his cousin, Shri Yoginder Lal Bali. Date of Langar: 7th January.

Progressive Total of Langar Fund Donations Haridwar: Received up to the last meeting 907
Received during the month 9 Progressive Total 916

Langar Fund Donations Vrindavan:

1. Shri J.C Bali, donated on birthday of his grandson Master Yudhin Bali. Date of Langar: 19th January.
2. Shri S.N Datta, donated on his own birthday. Date of Langar: 15th August.
3. Wg. Cdr. I.K. Bali of Solan, donated in memory of his parents, Rzd. Gian Chand Bali & Smt. Desy (Damyantu Bali) date of Langar: 4th June.
4. Shri S.K. Chhibber, Finance Secretary, GMS, donated on the birth anniversary of his father, Shri Mohan Lal Chhibber. Date of Langar: 23rd January.
5. Smt. Chandra Kanta Bali of Janakpuri, New Delhi, donated on the birth anniversary of her husband, Late Shri Suraj Prakash Bali. Date of Langar: 29th January
6. Shri D.K Mehta of Janakpuri, New Delhi, donated on the marriage anniversary of himself and his wife, Smt. Satya Mehta. Date of Langar: 8th December.

Progressive Total of Langar Fund Donations Vrindavan: Received in the last meeting 2
Received during the month 6
Progressive Total 8

New Trust Opened: Shri Sameer Datta of USA, opened a New Education Fund Trust in the fond memory of his mother, Late Smt. Savita Datta w/o Late Shri Sachidanand Datta for US $1600.

GMSLM: The following were admitted as life members of the GMS on payment of the prescribed fee:
1. Shri Ravi Mehta, New Delhi,
2. Shri Man Mohan Datta, Ambala
3. Shri Manish Datta, Jaipur
4. Shri K.K Mehta, Gurgaon.
5. Capt. Manoj Datta, Noida
6. Shri Surinder K. Datta, Ludhiana
7. Shri Satish K. Datta, New Delhi
8. Shri D.K. Mehta, New Delhi
9. Shri Virender Mehta, USA
10. Shri Sanjeev Datta, Bhopal.

It was decided to put the names of the permanent members of the GMS on the GMS website.

On-the-spot Collections: Membership fees: Rs.2100/-Langar Fund Rs. 22,000/- Donations: Rs.3,402/- Total collections: Rs.27,402/-

He made the community proud: Shri Gaurav Chhibber Pota of Late Shri Roshan Lal Chhibber & Late Smt. Sumitra Chhibber and Dhota of Shri Kundan Lal Datta & Smt. Nirmal Datta of Meerut, a student of the Punjab University has been adjudged the best speaker in India and won the Gold Medal at the National Youth Festival which was recently held in West Bengal. Eight speakers from across the country had made it to the finals. The festival was organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.

It was decided that the names of such Mohyals, who have made the community proud, and their achievements, may be put on the website of the GMS.

Birthdays/Wedding Anniversaries: The following members were greeted on their birthdays/wedding anniversaries falling during the month:

BIRTHDAYS: Shri Vimal Sain Chhibber 5th February.
Shri Sushil Kumar Chhibber 10th Feb.
Shri B.L. Chhibber IRS (Retd.) 12th February

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES: Smt. & Shri B.L. Chhibber IRS (Retd.) 3rd February
Smt. & Maj. Gen. (Retd) K.K. Bakshi 5th February.
Smt. & Shri Ashwani Bakshi 15th February
Smt. & Shri Vinod Mehta 21st February
Smt. & Shri Ashwani Bali 25th February
Smt. & Rzd. B.D. Bali 1st March.
Smt. & Shri B.L. Chhibber exchanged Jayamalas and were greeted by all those present. It was announced that the Lunch on the day was being hosted by Shri B.L. Chhibber, in celebration of his wedding anniversary.

Other points:

(1) It was decided to grant an amount of Rs. 20,000/- to Shri Gaurav Datta of Ambala, who has secured admission in IIM Ahmedabad. Depending on the actual expenses of the course (which would be ascertained from Shri Gaurav Datta, with supporting documents), the FAC will consider augmenting the amount of financial assistance for his studies.

(2) Noida Mohyal Sabha has requested for the reimbursement of further medical expenses incurred by Smt. Anita Lau, who is suffering from cancer. It was decided to grant Rs. 11000/ to her, for her continued treatment. Earlier also, GMS had paid for her medical expenses.

(3) The proposal made by the President, Rzd. B.D. Bali, for having a temple of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati in the Meditation Hall at the Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, was unanimously approved. It was also decided that, after installation of the idols of the deities, which will be done on an auspicious day, a part-time Pujari will be appointed for performing pujas at the temple. By this, the Meditation Hall will be put to proper use. It was clarified that the Pratimas of Saptarishis will be installed, at the allotted alcoves in the Hall, as had already been decided.

(4) A suggestion was made to increase the rate of financial aid to widows, especially those who are staying alone. While this was accepted in principle, the FAC will consider the matter and make their recommendations.

(5) It was decided that the AGM of the GMS will be held on the second Sunday of May 2009 viz., the 10th May 2009.

(6) On the request of the President MS Ambala City, it was agreed that the newly constructed Mohyal Bhawan of MS Ambala City may be inaugurated on the 12th April 2009, instead of the 13th April 2009 (Baisakhi Day). President GMS had already agreed to be the Chief Guest at the function.

(7) The Secretary General informed that a photocopier has been purchased for the GMS Secretariat.

(8) The Executive Secretary GMS and the Administrative Officer MERIT were made responsible for maintaining the GMS Website uptodate.

(9) It was decided to issue an ID Card as Room Donor at the Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, to the Ashok Vihar Club. However, the concession available to Room Donors at the Ashram will not be extended to any individual member of the Club.

(10) It was agreed that there will be a Library in the proposed Mohyal Ashram at Vrindavan, just as in the Ashram at Haridwar.

(11) The President GMS informed that the target date for completion of the Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan is the Baisakhi day of 2010.

(12) On the suggestion of Rzd. B.D. Bali, it was decided that the next meeting of the GMS Managing Committee will be held on the 15th March 2009 (the third Sunday of the month), instead of the second Sunday (8th March 2009), in view of his Golden Wedding Anniversary in March 2009. Rzd. B.D. Bali will be hosting the Lunch on that day, in celebration of the Wedding Anniversary.

The meeting came to an end after Shanti Path, led by Smt. Krishna Lata Chhibber, with a Vote of Thanks to the Chair.

GMS MANAGING COMMITTEE
MEETING
On Sunday 12th April, 2009
at 11.30 A.M.
at SHAHEED BHAI MATI DAS MOHYAL BHAWAN
162, Prem Nagar, Ambala City
Phones : D.V. Mohan
26560456,26561504 Secretary General
Mob: 9899369603

COMMUNITY NEWS CAPSULE

AMBALA CITY
Date: 1st Feb. 2009
Venue: 7599/4, Nadi Mohalla, r/o Sh. Chander Datta.
Attendance: 36 Mohyals,
In Chair: Sh. Gulshan Datta Sr. Vice-President since President Sh. J.P. Mehta was to attend another meeting at Patiala at the same time.

Sad News: The house observed two minutes’ silence for the peace of the departed soul of Smt. Santosh Kumari Vaid mother of Sh. Shashi Bhushan Vaid, r/o 10143/6 Ambala City, who expired on 23.1.2009. Rasam Pagri was on 2nd Feb. 2009.

Proceedings Confirmed: Shri Ashwani Bakshi, Secretary General MS Ambala City read out the proceedings of Jan. 09 meeting which were confirmed by the house with the addition that during the last meeting at his residence on 4th Jan. 09, Sh. Gulshan Datta Sr. Vice-President MS Ambala had donated Rs.201/- to MS Ambala City for holding the meeting at his residence.

Welcome by Sabha: The house welcomed (1) Sh. Mangat Ram Chhibber s/o Sh. Ram Nath Chhibber r/o 7/109, Baldev Nagar, Ambala City and (2) Shri Subham Bali s/o Sh. Rubal Bali, r/o 43, Prem Nagar, Ambala City, who were attending the meeting for the first time, and (3) Shri Ishan Vaid s/o Sh. O.K. Bakshi (Vaid), r/o 8 Prem Nagar, Ambala city, who was attending the meeting after a very long time.

Grant by Kumari Selja, Union Minister: Kumari Selja Member of Parliament Ambala & Union Minister has recommended a grant of Rs. 2 lakhs from her MP LAD Fund for the under construction Bhai Mati Dass Mohyal Bhawan Ambala City. Members appreciated the efforts of Sabha President Sh. J.P. Mehta which resulted in the recommendation by Kumari Selja. They expressed their thanks to Kumari Selja for her noble act.

Happy News:

(1) Sh. Gaurav Chhibber s/o Bhai Ravi Partap Chhibber, Zonal Secy. MS Ambala City and r/o 77/227 Baldev Nagar Ambala City, has cleared his C.A. examination in his first attempt. Happy father Bhai Ravi Partap Chhibber donated Rs.101/- each to GMS & MS Ambala City.

(2) Smt. Rajni Vaid & Sh. Rajiv Vaid were blessed with son, Rishab, on 22.12.2008. Happy grandfather, Sh. Joginder Kr. Vaid of Kurukshetra, donated Rs. 1100/- each to GMS, MS Karnal and MS Ambala City. Rishab is the Dohta of Sh. J.P. Mehta President MS Ambala City.

(3) Rajiv Datta s/o Smt. Brij Bala Datta and Inspector Shri Chander Datta married Sangeeta (Ruby) Chhibber d/o Smt. Sreshta Chhibber and Sh. Gulbir Chhibber of Ludhiana on 29.11.2008. Happy father, Sh. Chander Datta donated Rs.2100/- to MS Ambala City and happy grandmother Smt. Parkash Datta w/o the late Mehta Sita Ram Datta donated Rs.151/- to the sabha.
Hawan competition among the schools of Ambala District for Makar Sankranti was held on the 13th Jan. 09 at Arya Higher Secondary School. Sisters, Pratima Datta and Vaani Datta, won the 1st prize in the senior and the junior groups, respectively. They are the daughters of Smt. Neeru Datta (V. President Istri Wing MS Ambala City) and Shri Manmohan Datta Zonal Secy. MS Ambala City. Sh. Manmohan Datta donated Rs. 101/- to the sabha.

Birthdays and Marriage Anniversary:

1. Devika Chhibber’s 18th birthday falls on 21.2.09. Happy parents Smt. Neelam Chhibber (Gen. Secy. Istri Wing MS Ambala City) and Bhai Sanjiv Chhibber, Joint Finance Secretary MS Ambala City donated Rs.101/- each to GMS and MS Ambala City on this occasion.

2. 1st birthday of Baby Chhavi Mehta (Angel) d/o Smt. Komal Mehta and Sh. Rajiv Mehta of Jalandhar falls on 27th Feb., 09. Happy Nanaji Bhai Ravi Partap Chhibber donated Rs.101 each to GMS and MS Ambala City on this occasion.

3. Sh. S.P. Bali donated Rs. 201/- to MS Ambala City on the birthday of his son Neeraj Bali.

4. On the birthday of Parth Vaid s/o Smt. Rajni Vaid & Sh. Pankaj Vaid, happy grandfather Bk. Ved Rattan Vaid, r/o 5/76 Baldev Nagar, Ambala City donated Rs.101/- each to GMS and MS Ambala City.

5. Marriage Anniversary of Mrs. Anu Bakshi and Mr. Ashwani Bakshi falls on 15.2.2009. Shri Ashwani Bakshi is the Gen. Secy. MS Ambala City and Joint Secretary (Public Relations & Youth) GMS. Happy mother Smt. Prabha Bakshi, donated Rs. 101/- to MS Ambala City.

Donations for Mohyal Bhawan Ambala City:-

(1) Hony. Flying Officer S.K. Datta former Gen. Secy. MS Ambala City donated Rs. 5000/-.

2. Capt. Vaid Datta, younger brother of Sh. Manmohan Datta Zonal Secy. donated Rs.3100.

3. Sh. Verinder Pal Bali, r/o 43, Prem Nagar, father of Pankaj Bali (V-President Youth Wing Ambala) donated Rs.251/-.

4. Sh. Sardari Lal Datta, a Veteran Mohyal r/o 675 New Model Colony, Ambala City donated Rs. 150/- in the loving memory of his revered father the late Bk. Nathu Ram Datta of Dera Bakshian of Sagri Distt. Rawalpindi (1879-1972).

Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan:- Sh. Navdeep Datta President Youth Wing MS Ambala City gave details of the forthcoming Foundation Stone laying ceremony by Rzd. B.D. Bali on 14.2.2009. Members were asked to give their names for attending the ceremony. 20 members immediately gave their names. Others were given 2-3 days to decide and give their names.

Jokes Narated by Vaani Datta:- Baby Vaani Datta narrated jokes, which were enjoyed by all.

Smt. Savita Dutt, President Istri Wing, MS Ambala City thanked the host Smt. Parkash Datta, Smt. Brij Bala Datta, Smt. Ruby Datta, Sh. Rajiv Datta and Inspector Chander Datta for their hospitality and for their donation of Rs. 2100/- to the sabha.

The meeting came to an end with Shanti Path led by Baby Vaani Datta.

Date: 1st March 2009
Venue: 77/1227 Baldev Nagar Ambala City, r/o Sh. Ravi Partap Chhibber Zonal Secretary.
Attendance: 32 Mohyals,
In Chair: Sh. J.P. Mehta, President.

Sad News: At the outset, members paid homage to Capt. Varun Chhibber s/o Col. M.P. Chhibber of Noida, who had died on the 2nd Feb.,09 at Kishtawar (J&K) while performing operational duties. Varun was the nephew of Bhai Sanjiv Chhibber Jt. Fin. Secy.

Confirmation of Proceedings: Sh. Ashwani Bakshi, Gen. Secy. read out the proceedings of the meeting of Feb. 2009 which were confirmed.

Welcome to New Members: The house welcomed Sh. Vikramjit Datta, Sh. Naveen Datta and Sh. Rakesh Vaid, who were attending the meeting for the first time. They were requested to attend the future meetings regularly.

Mohyal Bhawan Ambala: President Sh. J.P. Mehta told the house that the construction work of Mohyal Bhawan Ambala City was proceeding on war-footing as its inauguration has been fixed on the 12th April 09. Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali President GMS has very kindly consented to inaugurate the Mohyal Bhawan.

T.V. Sets for Mohyal Bhawan: Sh. Sunil Bali, a liberal donor, announced that he will donate 2 T.V. sets to be installed in the Mohyal Bhawan. The house appreciated this noble gesture of Sh. Sunil Bali.

Donations for Construction of Mohyal Bhawan:

(1) Bhai Ramesh Chhibber s/o Bhai Balram Chhibber has donated Rs. One Lac for the construction of the Mohyal Bhawan. He had earlier also donated Rs. One Lac for this. His total donation for the Mohyal Bhawan Ambala is now Rs. 2 Lacs. Bhai Ramesh Chhibber lives in Guwahati (Assam). He had also donated Rs. One Lac to GMS as part payment for a room in the Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan on 14.2.2009. He is the nephew of Bhai S.S. Chhibber Finance Secy. of the sabha.

(2) Shri Ashok Mehta of Veera Desai Road Andheri (West) Mumbai has donated Rs. 10000/- (through Zonal Secy. Bhai Ravi Partap Chhibber).

(3) Bhai S.S. Chhibber Finance Secy. has donated another Rs. 1100/- thus taking his total contribution to Rs. 5100/-.

(4) Smt. Geeta Sharma (Nee Chhibber) and Sh. Madhusudan Sharma of Chandigarh have donated Rs. 5100/- for the purpose.

Happy Birthdays: (1) Birthday of Anant Chhibber falls on the 3rd April 2009. Happy parents, Smt. Prem Chhibber & Sh. R.P. Chhibber donated Rs. 101/- each to GMS & MS Ambala City.

(2) Birthday of Smt. Prem Chhibber w/o Bhai R.P. Chhibber falls on the 5th April,09. She was the host of the meeting and the house wished her happy birthday.

(3) Smt. Neeru Datta, Vice-President, Istri Wing was greeted on her forcoming birthday falling on the 10th March 2009.

Other donations: Smt. Suman Datta w/o the late Sh. Prem Parkash Datta donated Rs. 100/- each to GMS and MS Ambala City on the sad demise of her husband, whose kirya was on 9.02.2009.

Smt. Savita Dutt thanked the hosts, Smt. Prem Chhibber, Shri Ravi Partap Chhibber & Mr. Anant Chhibber for their hospitality and the meeting ended with Shanti Path.
J.P. Mehta, President
Ashwani Bakshi, Gen. Secy.

AGRA
Date: 1st March 2009
Venue: 150A, Church Road, Civil Lines (r/o H.N. Sinha (Vaid)
Attendance: 26 Members,
In Chair: Shri Kamran Dutt, President.

Each participant was welcomed with Chandan paste and Gulab Petal by Smt. Sinha with a pleasant smile on her face. After Gayatri Mantra, Secretary briefed the members about the proceedings of the last meeting.

He requested everybody present to persuade the absentees from their areas to attend the meetings to strengthen MS Agra. (In between the proceedings, Sh. Sinha’s daughter-in-law Mrs. Sonia Sinha was regularly distributing Holi sweets to one and all).

Points discussed: Everybody appreciated the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony at Vrindavan and thanked Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali and his dedicated team.

About Mohyal Bhawan at Agra, Sh. Kamran Dutt President threw light on the progress and the efforts being made by Maj. K.K. Bakshi Vice-President and Sh. S.P. Dutt Organising Secy. in this regard. Some members felt. The Secretary refuted this and requested everybody to keep alive the Mohyali spirit.

One question raised was why the Mohyal fraternity was not looking for suitable Mohyali match for their wards, with the result that the number of out-of-caste marriages were increasing.

Secretary requested the members to instruct their sons and daughters to participate in the Mohyal Sabha activities and come out with valuable suggestions to improve the working of the sabha. Sh. B.K. Mohan, Sh. R.K. Bakshi, Sh. M.P. Mehta, Sh. Rakesh Bali participated in the healthy discussion. Secy. named some active and energetic boys and girls of the community and requested their parents to persuade them to attend the meetings.

Everybody was overwhelmed by the welcome accorded by Sh. Sinha’s family and thanked their daughter Dr. (Mrs.) Sangita Shrivasta (Vaid) who had specially come from Aligarh to attend the meeting. The whole family was in fact attending to each and every member politely and smilingly. The sabha thanked the Sinha family for their hospitality.

The meeting ended with Shanti Path by Mrs. Veena Sinha, Priyanka Bali, Poonam Mohan, Sonia Vaid and Sangita Shrivasta (Vaid).

Kamlesh Mehta, Secretary

ASHOK VIHAR
Date: 1st March 2009
Venue: R/o Sh. P.C. Mehta, A-198, Ashok Vihar Phase-I, Delhi
Attendance: 9 members
In Chair: Sh. P.C. Mehta, President.
Regret: Mr. Vinay Kumar Dutta, Secretary.

After the Mohyal Prayer and Gayatri Mantra, the house expressed heartfelt condolences on the demise of Smt. Prem Lata Chhibber, w/o Sh. D.N. Chhibber, r/o 366, Double Storey, Bharat Nagar, Delhi-52 on the 5th Feb., 09 and observed two minutes’ silence. Her Kriya ceremony was performed at the Sanatan Dharam Mandir, Bharat Nagar, attended by a large number of relatives, friends and biradari members. The Chhibber family donated Rs.250/- to the Club and Rs. 100/- to the GMS.

Shri Deepak Chhibber informed that Smt. Jaya Mehta and Dr. Samir Mehta s/o the late Dr. R.K. Mehta have been blessed with a son. Members expressed heartiest congratulations to the couple and wishes for their healthy and prosperous life. Smt. Prem Mehta, grandmother of the child, was also congratulated on ‘phone, by the President.

Shri Ajai Dutta of Majlis Park, Delhi approached the Club for membership as there is no working Mohyal Sabha in Majlis Park. His request was accepted and he was welcomed in the Club. He paid the membership fees of Rs.100/- for 2009.

Shri Deepak Chhibber informed that printing of the latest Mohyal Directory of Ashok Vihar Area was in active process. It was decided that the earlier data given by the members be verified.

It was also decided that notices for the monthly meetings of the Club be circulated by Sh. R.K.L. Dutta, Jt. Secretary through an appropriate agency and members may be contacted over phone also before the meetings, to increase the attendance.

House was informed that affiliation fee of Rs.200/- has been paid to GMS, along with the list of Office-Bearers/Managing Committee members and a copy of the directory.

The President informed that the matter regarding donor ID Card for the Club for donating for a room at the Mohyal Ashram Haridwar was raised in the GMS monthly meeting held in Feb. 09 and a letter to this effect was handed over to the President GMS who assured positive action in the matter.

The President also informed that four members of the Club attended the Bhoomi Poojan and Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of the Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan on the 14th Feb., 09. It was a well-organized function. The house congratulated Rzd. B.D. Bali and his team and wished for the early successful completion of this landmark project.

The house expressed heartiest congratulations to Mrs. Neeta Bali and Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali, on their Golden Wedding Anniversary on the 1st March, 2009 and wished the gracious couple a healthy, happy and prosperous long life.

All the members wished Happy Holi for the whole of the biradari.

Tea and snacks were served, after which the meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the chair.
P.C. Mehta, President
V.K. Dutta, Secretary

DEHRADUN
Date: 22nd Feb. 2009
Venue: Mohyal Bhawan Dehradun
Attendance: 12 Members,
In Chair: Shri Rajeev Dutt.

The meeting’s timings had been fixed at 4.00 p.m. on a trial basis. Members were of the opinion that many wanted to relax during the summer afternoons. Sh. L.P. Mehta, Vice-President felt that the meeting timings should not be changed every now and then. The meetings should be held as per the same timings which the sabha had been following since long.

Shri Promod Mehta, Secretary Finance suggested that the members should personally visit the Mohyals and make a programme of visit once a month to different areas of Dehradun.

Shri Rajesh Mohan informed that his son, Ankit Mohan has got a job in ‘First Gulf Bank’ Dubai and his daughter Avantika Mohan (former Miss Uttranchal) who was already working as Air Hostess in Emirates Air Lines in Dubai had been promoted to Business Class.

Smt. & Shri M.G. Dutta’s Golden Jublee Anniversary was celebrated on the 7th Feb. 09 at Madhuban Hotel Dehradun where they had invited most of the Mohyal families. Every body enjoyed the party and prayed for the couple’s long life.

Rajesh Mohan
Geneal Secretary

DWARKA (New Delhi)
Date: 22nd March, 2009
Venue: Residence of Gulshan Rai Mehta (Chhibber), which he chaired also
Attendance: 19 members

Dr. Ashok Lau was requested to apprise the members of the latest developments at GMS. Dr. Lau told members about Foundation laying ceremony Mohyal Ashram at Vrindavan, where he had represented MS Dwarka. He explained how the idea came to Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali & Executive Members regarding Vrindavan, how and where the land has been procured, its foundation laying, & spontaneous donations for Rooms & Langar Fund. Members conveyed good wishes to the GMS for the speedy completion of this prestigious project.

Members also conveyed their best wishes to Mrs. & Mr. B.D Bali on their Golden Jubliee Marriage Anniversary celebrated recently. Members were informed about dates of inaugration of Mohyal Bhavans at Ambala & Hoshiarpur. They extended heartiest congratulations to MS Ambala & MS Hoshiarpur.

Happy News: Members congratulated Smt. & Shri Narinder Kumar Datta, Treasuer of the sabha on the marriage of their daughter, Reema, in Feb. this year. Rs. 501.00 was donated to MS Dwarka by Sh. Narinder Datta.

Congrats were also extended to Vivek Mehta s/o Gulshan Rai Mehta on his promotion as Regional Business Manager and his son Ujjwal Mehta on his promotion to Class V Rs. 500/- were donated by Mrs.& Mr Gulshan Mehta to MS Dwarka.

The meeting ended with thanks to the host family for their hospitality.

Gulshan Rai Mehta
President

GURDASPUR
Basant Panchami
Celebrations
Date: 31st Jan. 2009
Venue: Holy Samadhi of Baba Thakker Ji Maharaj, Gurdaspur
Attendance: About 2000 ladies, gents & children.

Holy Ardas and Aarti were performed by the President alongwith the assembled Mohyals. Langar and Prasad were distributed amongst all participants. By seeing the progress of the Samadhi and the hall attached to it, all members were happy and praised the work of the President Shri Dharam Paul Dutta. All members present also contributed generously for the development of the monument and the building.

In the subsequent meeting with the members, Shri Dharam Paul Dutta offered his resignation because of his ill health. But the members unanimously opposed his resignation. After detailed discussions, the following office-bearers of the sabha were elected unanimously:-

1. Sh. Dharam Paul Dutta, Chief Patron. 2. Sh. Manjit Singh Dutta, Vill. Manjh, Acting President. 3. Sh. Sudhir Dutta Vice-President, 4. Sh. O.S. Dutta of Amritsar Genl. Secy. 5. Sh. Hans Raj Dutta, Secretary, 6. Sh. Surinder Dutta Treasurer-cum-Finance Secretary, 7. Dr. Shashi Bhushan Dutta of Talibpur Jt. Secretary, 8. Sh. Joginder Singh Dutta of Sahowal Joint Secretary, 9. Sh. Ashwani Dutta Advocate Gurdaspur Legal Advisor.
Besides this, a Working Committee was also formed with the following members:-

1. Sh. Inder Dutta of Vill. Japuwal, 2. Sh. Baldev Raj Dutta of Vill. Talibpur, 3. Sh. Ramesh Mehta of Japuwal 4. Sh. Ashwani Chhibber, 5. Sh. Bhupinder Singh Dutta, 6. Sh. Arun Dutta, 7. Sh. Anil Dutta Basant Avenue Amritsar 8. Sh. Om Parkash Dutta, Gurdaspur.

Date: 28th Feb. 2009
Venue: R/o Sh. Dharam Paul Dutta, Chief Patron.
Attendance: About 18-20 members including ladies.

The proceedings of the last meeting were read out by Sh. Surinder Dutta Treasurer and confirmed by the House.

Shri Dharam Paul Dutta thanked all members for their contribution to the sucessful celebration of the Annual Mohyal Mela and Basant Panchmi. He again requested them for more donations for the remaining work, i.e., construction of the dome on the roof of the Samadhi of Baba Ji.

The house congratulated Sh. Baldev Raj Dutta Lumberdar of Talibpur Pandori on his 40th marriage anniversary, celebrated on the 20th Feb., 09. He donated Rs.201/- to the sabha, on this happy occasion.

Dharam Paul Dutta
Chief Patron

GURGAON
Date: 11th Jan. 2009
Venue: Mohyal Colony School, Jharsa
Attendance: No figure
In Chair: Col. B.N. Bali, President-cum-Chief Patron.

After the Mohyal prayer, Shri Subhash Chhibber, Secretary Public Relations read out the mintues of the meeting held on the 7th Dec., 08 which were confirmed.

The house unanimously elected Sh. Shyam Sunder Dutta, Sector-4, Gurgaon as the next President of the Sabha, who accepted the responsibility with all humility. The house also unanimously elected Col. L.R. Vaid, Sushant Lok-I, Gurgaon, as the next Senior Vice-President of the Sabha, who also accepted the responsibility with folded hands.

Shri Shyam Sunder Dutta stated that he would constitute the new Managing Committee in consultation with the members who may suggest the nominations in the monthly meeting to be held on the 1st Feb. 2009.

The guidelines and recommendations prepared by the Special Committee to further deverlop Mohyal brotherhood were read out by Col. L.R. Vaid, which was followed by a healthy discussion and positive suggestions. The new Managing Committee would follow up on this.

The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the outgoing President Col. B.N. Bali, followed by tea and refreshments organized by Shri Subhash Chhibber.

The house appealed to all Mohyal brothers and sisters staying in Gurgaon to spare sometime and attend the monthly meetings of the sabha, and give their positive suggestions to carry the community forward.

Together we can and we will.

Date: 1st Feb. 2009
Venue: Mohyal Colony School, Jharsa
Attendance: No figure
In Chair: Sh. Shyam Sunder Dutta.

The President welcomed all members and stated that he was grateful to the house for reposing faith in him and his team. He said that he has been associated with the sabha from the very beginning and had seen it grow. With the help of the members and the Managing Committee, he would take all necessary steps to further strengthen the sabha. He requested the members for their active participation by giving constructive suggestions.

There was a healthy discussion on the various suggestions put forward by the members to strengthen the bonds within the community and encourage Mohyal brothers and sisters to become active members.

The following decisions were taken:
(a) The existing Constitution of the sabha be reviewed. Col. L.R. Vaid, Senior Vice-President, volunteered to study the Constitution and make a presentation to the house.
(b) Members be sent greetings on their birthdays.
(c) A telephone directory of the Mohyal brothers/sisters living in Gurgaon be prepared.
(d) A drive to increase the membership be started.

Mr. P.K. Dutta welcomed the new Managing Committee consisting of the following, by presenting them with bouquets-a very fine initiative and gesture indeed:

President: Shri Shyam Sunder Dutta, Sr. Vice-President: Col. L.R. Vaid, Secretary: Shri Subhash Chhibber, Treasurer: Shri V.M. Mehta.

All members present at the meeting were also similarly presented.

Shri J.L. Bali paid the fee of Rs. 500/- to the Treasurer to become a life member of the sabha.

Sh. Subhash Chhibber donated Rs. 100/- on the birthday of his granddaughter Tanya Chhibber.

Shri Shyam Sunder Dutta stated that the sabha was committed to extend all possible help to the weaker sections of the society and empowerment of women. All members resolved to strengthen the sabha by giving their whole- hearted support. This was followed by tea and refreshments and warm hand shakes among the members.

Shri Bhim Sain Bali invited all members to attend the next monthly meeting of the sabha at his house on the 1st March 2009.

Appeal to Mohyal Brothers & Sisters of Gurgaon: Strength is in numbers– please become members of the sabha and further strengthen it. You are requested to attend the sabha monthly meetings and give us your valued suggestions to carry our community forward.

Together we can and we will!
Subhash Chhibber
Secretary PR

JANAKPURI
Date: 1st Feb. 2009
Venue: R/o Sh. K.L. Vaid, (B3B/2C,Janakpuri)
Attendance: 14 members,
In Chair: Sh. K.K. Bali, Vice-President.

The minutes of the meeting held on the 11th Jan., 09 were read out and confirmed.

Good News: 1. Members congratulated Sh. Rajan Chhibber, Jt. Secy., on his promotion as Asstt. Director. On this occasion, he distributed sweets to all the members present and donated a sum of Rs.251/- to the sabha.
2. On the occasion of first marriage anniversary of Smt. Ruchi & Sh. Rohit Vaid on 4.12.2008, his father, Sh. K.L. Vaid donated Rs.251/- to the sabha.
3. Sh. Kuldeep Raj Datta, Special Invitee, whose marriage was solemnized on the 7th Dec., 08 with Km. Shweta Bali, donated Rs. 101/- to the sabha and also offered sweets to the members present.
4. Marriage Anniversary of Sh. Sunil Mohan s/o the late Sh. Khub Chand Mehta (C4F/175), former President and Patron of the sabha, falls on the 7th Feb. On this happy occasion, Shri Mohan donated Rs. 201/- to the sabha.
5. Smt. Sharda Datta w/o the late Sh. Jagat Kumar Datta, former President of the sabha and mother of Sh. Sandeep Datta, PRO & Executive Member, donated Rs. 501/- on the happy occasion of the birthday of her granddaughter Baby Sukanya falling on the 6th Feb. 2009. The amount is to be credited to the Jagat Kumar Datta Trust.
6. Birthday of Sh. Pulkit Mohan s/o Sh. Rajesh Mohan, Treasurer and grandson of the late Sh. Hardit Singh Mohan of Aditi Apartments falls on the 5th Feb. 09. On this happy occasion, Sh. Mohan donated Rs. 201/- to the sabha.
7. On the happy occasion, of the birthday of Sh. Satish Chand Bakshi (Lau), Secretary falling on the 6th Feb.,09 his wife, Smt. Premlata Bakshi, donated Rs. 101/- to the sabha.

The members conveyed their good wishes and extended congratulations to all the above.

Sad News: 1. Smt. Kuldipika Bali w/o the late Subedar Maj. Nandlal Bali left for her heavenly abode on 24.1.2009. Uthala was held on 26.1.2009 at Shiv Mandir, Maya Enclave. She was the mother of Sh. R.K.N. Bali (C4C/88), Life Member of the sabha. The Bali Parivar donated Rs.1000/- to the sabha.
2. Lt. Col. Varinder Chand Mehta (C-5/102, Sterling Apts. Charmwood Vill. Faridabad), Life Member fo the sabha, expired on the 6th Jan. 09. Before shifting to Faridabad, Lt. Col. Mehta was residing in B1B Block, Janakpuri.
3. Mrs. Nirmal Datta w/o Shri Tilak Raj Datta of CA-42/2, Tagore Garden, expired on the 9th Dec. 08. Kriya ceremony was held at Shiv Mandir, Titarpur on the 18th Dec., 08. She was the aunt (Tai) of Sh. Kuldeep Raj Datta (Lajwanti Garden), Member of the sabha. The Datta family donated Rs. 400/- to GMS.
Members observed two minutes’ silence and prayed for the peace of the departed souls.

Prayer for Speedy Recovery: Maj. S.P. Bali, Executive Member, informed that Capt. Joginder Lal Bali (D1C/71B), has been admitted in Batra Hospital for treatment. Members prayed for his speedy recovery.

Bhoomi Pujan & Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan: Members were informed that the Bhoomi Pujan and Foundation Stone laying ceremony of Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan would be performed on the 14th Feb., 09 by Rzd. B.D. Bali, President GMS. Members were requested to participate in the above ceremony in large numbers. The sabha will make arrangements for transport, depending upon the response. Some members gave their consent for participation then and there. The PRO, Shri Sandeep Datta, was entrusted with the task of making necessary arrangements for the trip to Vrindavan.

Mohyal Quiz: Sh. K.L. Vaid, Execuitve Member of the sabha stated that he would like to organize a monthly quiz, which could be published in the Mohyal Mitter. It would generate lot of interest among the Mohyal youths. The quiz will be on the pattern of KBC (Kaun Banega Crorepati) and would be titled “Kaun Banega Mohyal Shree’’. After some discussion, it was decided to forward his proposal to GMS for consideration. In case this found favour with the GMS, Sh. K.L. Vaid will be requested to submit a detailed format of the quiz to be published every month, for which he will act as Quiz Master.

The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair and to the hosts Smt. Draupati Vaid and Sh. K.L. Vaid for their warm hospitality. As per practice, Sh. Sandeep Datta presented a bouquet to Smt. Vaid on behalf of the sabha.

Date: 1st March 2009
Venue: R/o Col. Yudhvir Bakshi (C-2/355, Janakpuri),
Attendance: 20 Members
In Chair: Sh. K.K. Bali, Vice-President.
Regrets: Maj. S.S. Datta, Shri Hari Sharan Datta, Bhai Inderjit Chhibber.

The Chairman welcomed Smt. Sharda Chhibber and Sh. S.P. Chhibber (H-194, Ashok Vihar), former President, MS Ashok Vihar and elder brother of Col. Yudhvir Bakshi, who specially came to attend the meeting.

The minutes of the meeting held on the 1st Feb., 09 were read out and confirmed.

Good News: Members wished many many happy returns of the day to Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali, President GMS and Life Member of Mohyal sabha Janakpuri and Mrs. Neeta Bali on their Golden Jubilee Wedding Anniversary on the 1st March 2009. On this happy occasion, Shri Sandeep Datta, PRO, had presented a bouquet to Rzd. B.D Bali and Mrs. Neeta Bali on behalf of MS Janakpuri.

2. Birthday of both Smt. Sharda Datta w/o the late Sh. Jagat Kumar Datta, former President MS Janakpuri and, her son, Sandeep Datta, PRO, falls on 25th March. On this happy occasion, Sh. Sandeep Datta donated Rs. 501/- to be credited to the Jagat Kumar Datta Trust.

3. Col. Yudhvir Bakshi donated Rs. 201/- the occasion of his birthday on the 26th Feb., 09.

4. First Birthday of Baby Manya Bakshi d/o Smt. Tanu & Shri Karan Bakshi and granddaughter of Col. Yudhvir Bakshi falls on the 17th March, 2009. On this happy occasion, Bakshi (Chhibber) Parivar donated Rs. 251/- to the sabha.

Members conveyed their good wishes and extended congratulations to all those mentioned above.

In Memoriam: The 5th death anniversary of Mohyal stalwart the late Sh. Jagat Kumar Datta, former President and Patron of MS Janakpuri, will be observed on the 6th March 2009. His wife Smt. Sharda Datta, and son, Sandeep Datta donated Rs.500/- to be credited to the ‘Jagat Kumar Datta Trust’.

Sad News: 1. Shri Inderjit Sharma (Lau), father of Sandeep Sharma (Lau), r/o D1C/39A, expired on the 17th Feb., 09. His Kriya was held on 27.02.09 at Kurukshetra. He is survived by three sons, viz., S/Sh. Alok Sharma (D2A/60C), Ashok Sharma (D2A/54C) and Sandeep Sharma.

2. Capt. (Retd.) Joginder Lal Bali, Life Member of MS Janakpuri, r/o D1C/71B, breathed his last on the 4th March, 09, after a prolonged illness. The cremation was attended by a large number of relatives, friends and near & dear, along with the members of MS Janakpuri. The Kriya was performed on the 6th March 09 at S.D. Mandir, D-Block, Janakpur, attended by a large gathering. MS Janakpuri offered ‘Shrandhanjali’ on the occasion. Bali Parivar donated Rs. 2000/- to the sabha.

Members observed two minutes’ silence and prayed for the peace of the departed souls.

Bhoomi Pujan & Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan: Sh. K.K. Bali, Vice-President informed that a large number of Mohyals from Janakpuri participated in the historic occasion of Bhoomi Pujan & Foundation Stone laying ceremony of Mohyal Ashram at Vrindavan held on 14.2.2009. Shri Sandeep Datta and his wife, Smt. Jyoti Datta, took great pains in organising the trip to Vrindavan. He added that Mohyals from various cities had gathered at Vrindavan to participate in the Bhoomi Pujan and the Foundation Stone Laying, performed by Rzd. B.D. Bali.

1. MS Janakpuri made a donation of Rs.11000/- for Langar Fund with Langar date of 14th Feb. i.e. the Foundation laying date.
2. Shri D.K. Mehta (Mohan) Life Member, MS Janakpuri, donated Rs. 11000/- for Langar Fund, on the marriage anniversary of Smt. Satya Mehta & Shri D.K. Mehta (Mohan). Langar date will be 8th Dec.
3. Smt. Sharda Datta w/o the late Sh. Jagat Kumar Datta donated Rs. 11000/- for Langar Fund (Langar date: 21st Nov.) on the death anniversary of her husband.
4. Baby Sukanya Dutt & Prince Sanjot, grandchildren of the late Sh. Jagat Kumar Datta, donated Rs. 51000/- towards Ashram Fund, in fond memory of their grandfather and seeking his blessings.

The house was apprised that, out of the collection from 14 members @ Rs.500/- each, a sum of Rs. 6260/- was spent on transport, to & from Vrindavan, and the saving of Rs. 740/- credited to the sabha’s a/c.

Publication of Minutes: The members unanimously desired that the previous practice of publishing the minutes in MM, soon after the meeting should be restored. It was agreed to revert to the previous practice effective from the meeting held on the 1st March 2009.

Amendment to Constitution: Members pointed out that the existing Constitution of the sabha needed to be amended suitably with a view to removing certain anomalies/contradictions. Sh. Sandeep Datta, PRO proposed creation of a new post of Sr. Vice-President to suitably honour a senior member of the Managing Committee. After detailed discussion, a Committee consisting of the following was constituted to consider and recommend suitable amendments in the Constitution for the consideration of the General Body.

Chairman: Sh. D.K. Mehta (Chhibber) (C2/154), Members: (1) Sh. Hari Sharan Datta & (2) Sh. Rajan Chhibber.

It was desired that members may be requested to send their suggestions for any amendment to the Constitution to any of the above Committee members.

Youth Wing Activities: Shri Sandeep Datta proposed that the Youth Wing of the sabha may organize a Picnic-Cum-Get-together on a suitable date and time in April, 09 to be notified in consultation with the members:

Senior Citizens: As decided in the previous meeting, it was emphasized that members of the sabha should make it a point to visit Mohyal Sr. Citizens living alone to enquire about their well-being and provide them help, as may be needed.

Members were informed that Path-Bujurgon ke Hamsafar, a renowned NGO, in cooperation with Ozone Group (A3 Janakpuri) has started a new and innovative service of providing two Alto cars on 24-hour basis except on Saturdays & Sundays, devoted especially for Senior Citizens, who can call them to avail of this facility at 9999866966 and the car will be provided to them free of cost for their needs viz. taking them to hospital, bank, etc. This facility will be provided on first-come-first-served basis.
The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair and to the hosts, Smt. Raman Bakshi and Col. Yudhvir Bakshi (Chhibber) for their warm hospitality.

K.K. Bali, Vice-President
S.C. Bakshi, Secretary

J&K
Date: 1st March 2009
Venue: Mohyal Bhawan, Jammu
Attendance: Largely attended
In Chair: Sh. N.L. Bakshi, President.

House confirmed the minutes of the last meeting.

House observed two minutes’ silence for the departed souls of the late Smt. Kamla Bakshi w/o the late Sh. R.P. Bakshi, Advocate, r/o Gandhi Nagar, (2) the late Sh. Vinod Datta s/o the late Sh. Novnihal Datta, r/o Kathua, and (3) the late Smt. Durga Devi, mother of Sh. Darbari Lal, r/o Rehari Colony.

Dr. S.P. Vaid, Vice-President, highlighted the outcome of the sector-wise meetings held at Subash Nagar and Rehari Colony, Jammu in Feb., 09. He informed that there was large participation of young blood in the meetings. The sabha had decided on the ways and means to be adopted for the active participation of the young and women folk in the meetings.

In the meeting, held at the residence of Sh. N.K. Bali at Subash Nagar, Jammu, it had been unanimously agreed to organise a Youth Camp at Sunderbani in April 09. It had also been decided that the election of Office-Bearers of the Youth Wing may take place in the Youth Camp.

The Joint Secretary informed that nine forms for continuation of aid to widows and six fresh forms have been forwarded to GMS.

Shri D.N. Chhibber, Treasurer, presented the Income and Expenditure Statement for the month of March 09 which was passed by the house.

The house also decided to celebrate Bhagwan Shri Parshu Ram Jayanti on the 26th April, 2009. The President appealed to the members to attend the function in large numbers along with their families.

Meeting ended with thanks to the Chair and to the members.

J.P Bali, Joint Secy.

KHAMARIA
Date: 14th Jan. 2009
Venue: Residence of Shri Naresh Bali, Raksha Karamchari Colony, Ranjhi
Attendance: No figure
In Chair: Shri H.L. Vaid, President.

New Year Greetings: All members and their families exchanged greetings for the New Year 2009.

Confirmation of Minutes: Shri K.G. Vaid, Secretary read out the minutes of the last meeting held on 9 Dec., 08, which were confirmed.

Birthday Greetings: Shri H.L. Vaid, President informed that some local sabhas convey their wishes on the birthdays of key functionaries of the GMS. He suggested that MS Khamaria also should make a note of their birthdays and send wishes to them. The suggestion was welcomed.

Guest of Honour: Smt. Raj Rani, mother of Shri B.K. Chhibber (from Agra), who attended the meeting, was welcomed by the members and their families. She expressed happiness on the unity of the Mohyal fraternity and donated Rs. 51/- to sabha.

Punctuality Award: Smt. Ekta Bali was the lucky winner of the Award. Smt. and Shri Naresh Bali served lunch and the meeting ended with thanks to the hosts and the Chair, after Shanti Path.

H.L. Vaid, President
K.G. Vaid, Secretary

KARNAL
Date: 1st March 2009
Venue: Mohyal Bhawan Karnal
Attendance: 16 members
In Chair: Sh. Gulshan Vaid, President.

The proceedings of the meeting held on 1.02.2009 were read out and approved.

The President stated that he, alongwith 6 members from Karnal, had participated in the Bhoomi Pujan and Shilanyas ceremony of Mohyal Ashram at Vrindavan, the city of temples, on 14.2.09. He explained the significance of the site /location, covering all aspects and exhorted the members for making liberal donations for this community project.

Accounts: The accounts for the month of Feb., 09 were presented and the expenditure, including the tour expenses to Vrindavan, was approved. The President announced with pleasure that the financial position of the sabha has improved considerably and the sabha was financially very sound. The two shops being constructed on the 2nd floor of the Mohyal Bhawan would be a source of permanent income to the sabha.

Donations: The President thanked Sh. N.R. Vaid for his regular donation of Rs.110/- p.m. for the Mohyal Charitable Dispensary. He requested other members also for contributing on a regular basis for the good cause.

He assured the members that their donations would be utilised in the best interest of the sabha and for the wellfare of the community.

Sad News: The death of Shri Ved Parkash Chhibber was mourned. The members prayed for the peace of the departed soul.
The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks and a cup of tea.

Gulshan Vaid, President
Rajender Bali, Secretary

KATHUA
Date: 1st March 2009
Venue: R/o Sh. Bal Krishan Bali
Attendance: 10 members
In Chair: Sh. Ajay Bali, President.

The minutes of the last meeting held on the 8th Feb., 09 were read out by the Secy. and confirmed.

Construction of Mohyal Ashram at Vrindavan: Shri Sardari Lal Dutta, Secretary, who represented MS Kathua at the Bhoomi Pujan and Foundation Laying ceremony of the Ashram on the 14th Feb., 09, detailed the highlights of the grand function organized by the GMS in detail. The ceremony had been performed by Rzd. B.D. Bali amidst recitation of vedic mantras and havan. Members congratulated the GMS, especially Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali, President for his dynamic leadership of, and guidance to, the Mohyal Community. They prayed to the Almighty that the community may progress by leaps and bounds under his leadership. The Secretary requested the members to donate generously for the construction of the Mohyal Ashram at Vrindavan.

Sad News: The Secretary informed the house of the sad demise of Shri Vinod Kumar Dutta s/o the late Bk. Nounihal Dutta (Dy. Supdt. of Police) who suddenly left for his heavenly abode on 14.2.09 at Krishna Colony, Kathua. Shri Vinod Kumar Dutta had retired from the Forest Deptt. of Jammu & Kashmir Govt. as Range Officer. He had rendered meritorious spotless service and had been very popular in the Deptt and amongst the biradari.

Two minutes’ silence was observed and rich tributes were paid to the departed soul. Members prayed to the Almighty for grant of peace to the departed soul and courage to the Dutta family to bear this irreparable loss. His Kriya was performed on 23.02.09.

The meeting concluded with thanks to the Chair.

Sardari Lal Dutta, Secretary

NAVI MUMBAI
Date: 22nd Feb. 2009
Venue: R/o Shri Ramesh C. Bali, Genl. Secy. (CBD, Belapur, Navi Mumbai).
Attendance: 24 members including ladies.
In Chair: Not indicated.

This was the first meeting of the sabha after the sudden demise of our beloved founder member and first President Sh. N.K. Mehta on the 7th Dec. 2008. One minute’s silence was observed by all members who prayed that the Almighty may grant eternal peace to the departed soul.

He had been very kind and cheerful; his simplicity, discipline and helpful nature will always be remembered by all members. With sad hearts they expressed their feelings about his staunch Mohyali spirit and dedication and the work done by him for the community. They vowed to follow his path of Unity, Brotherhood and Bhaichara.

All members gave their introduction to each other:

Shri J.N. Mehta was nominated for the post of President by Sh. G.K. Vaid and seconded by Sh. Mahesh Mehta. Sh. J.N. Mehta was elected President un-opposed.

Managing Committee Members:- President: Shri J.N. Mehta (Mob.: 9969229516) General Secretary: Sh. Ramesh C. Bali (9820534204) Treasurer: Smt. Neela Bali (9820864604).

Executive Members: Shri G.K. Vaid (9321923867), Sh. Mahesh Mehta (9322054818), Sh. B.K. Mohan (9322717982), Sh. B.M. Bali (9821159764) Sh. Bharat Datt (9820432582) Sh. Vinay Bakshi (9323809762), Shri Gaurav Bakshi (9820742242).

Shri J.N. Mehta, newly-elected President thanked the members for taking interest in the community affairs and sought their co-operation to build bridges of deep understanding, love, compassion and empathy.

For Rishtey-Natey members were advised to give particulars of marriageable boys and girls for wider choice. They were requested to make use of this service.

Mohyal Mitter annual subscriptions of Rs. 50/- each for the year 2009 were collected from six members which will be sent to GMS.

The meeting came to a close with a vote of thanks to the Chair and host Sh. Ramesh Bali and Smt. Neela Bali for serving Hi-Tea and snacks.

R.C. Bali, General Secretary

NOIDA
Date: 1st March 2009
Venue: Flora Farms, Noida
Attendance: 32 members (including 12 ladies)
Hosts: Smt. Kamla Dutta w/o the late Sh. Krishan Baldev Dutta (former member of MS Noida) and her son Shri Kamal Dutta.
In Chair: Lt. Gen. G.L. Bakshi PVSM (Retd.), President.

Condolence: Gen. Bakshi narrated, in brief, the tragic circumstances of the martyrdom of Capt. Varun Chhibber son of Col. (Retd.) M.P. Chhibber and Mrs. Sunita Chhibber, on the 2nd Feb., 09. Varun met his untimely demise, valiantly leading a patrol combing the terrorist-infested area of Doda in J&K. Heartfelt homage was paid to this brave Mohyal son by all members present, observing a minute’s silence in his memory. Sincere condolences were conveyed to the bereaved parents, Col. and Mrs. M.P. Chhibber, by all the members present with prayers that God may bestow peace on the departed soul.

Regrets: Members were informed about the un-avoidable absence of S/Sh. Ram Avtar Chhibber (Vice-President NMS) and Sunil Kumar Dutta. The absence of young Ashish Vaid was also noted and it was learnt that he, unfortunately, had met with an accident hurting his hand. All present wished Ashish speedy recovery.

Confirmation of Minutes: The Secretary read out the minutes of the meeting held on the 1st Feb. 09 which were confirmed.

Financial Assistance to Widows: It was informed that forms, duly filled-in, by two widows of Noida area had since been sent to GMS duly recommended for continuance of the financial assistance for the year 2009.

Honouring Gp. Capt. B.S. Bakshi: It was decided that the Secretary NMS will extend an invitation, on behalf of the NMS, to Gp. Capt. B.S. Bakshi to attend a meeting so that he can be honoured on attaining the age of 75 years. As and when he indicates his availability, he would be suitably honoured.

Dispatch of Mohyal Mitter: Members were apprised that the GMS was still busy compiling various matters concerning the Foundation Stone laying ceremony of Mohyal Ashram at Vrindavan. Therefore, the dispatch of Mohyal Mitter was likely to be delayed by a few days.

Function at Vrindavan: The President expressed happiness that Smt. Asha and Col. P.S. Dutta, Smt. Vimi and Shri Sunil Kumar Dutta and Sh. Shrikrishna Bali from NMS had attended the function at Vrindavan. All present greatly lauded the GMS for this initiative. They greatly appreciated the commendable progress made by the Community under the dynamic and visionary leadership of Rzd. B.D. Bali, President GMS for which deep gratitude was expressed by all.

Greetings: (a) Golden Wedding Anniversary of Rzd. & Mrs. B.D. Bali: The President and all members of NMS conveyed their warm greetings and heartiest congratulations to Rzd. & Mrs. B.D. Bali on their Golden Wedding Anniversary on the 1st March, 09. All present wished them healthy and happy togetherness for many many years to come.

(b) Birthdays & Wedding Anniversaries of NMS Members: The President felicitated the following members on their Birthdays and Wedding Anniversaries falling in the month of March 2009:-

(i) Birthdays: Col. (Dr.) R.K. Dutta, Brig. J.K. Dutta and Smt. Kusum Dutta, w/o Brig. J.K. Dutta.
(ii) Wedding Anniversaries: Smt. Anita & Capt. Manoj Dutta, and Smt. Asha & Col. P.S. Dutta.

Discussion on the Monthly Topic: The topic for the month “The Anticipated Impact of Mr. Barack Hussain Obama taking over as President of USA with particular reference to South Asia’’ was discussed and some thought-provoking comments/views were shared.

Appreciation by Col. MM Bakshi: Col. M.M. Bakshi conveyed his and other members’ appreciation to Smt. Kamla Datta and Shri Kamal Datta for the meticulous and very pleasing upkeep and maintenance of the Flora Farms. All present thanked them for hosting the meeting at such a nice and picturesque locale which was characterized by abundant flowers and greenery, which were very pleasing to the eye.

The meeting concluded after ‘Shanti Path’ with a vote of thanks to the Hostess for her kind hospitality and to the President for chairing the meeting.

B.K. Vaid, Secretary

PASCHIM VIHAR (NEW DELHI)
Date: 21st Dec. 2008
Venue: Gopinath Lalji Mandir, A-4, Block, Paschim Vihar.
Attendance: 12 members.
In Chair: Shri N.L. Bali, President.

On the request of the Secretary, Sh. K.D. Mehta, two new members, i.e. Shri S.C. Chhibber and Sh. A.K. Datta, introduced themselves and were greeted by the house.

It was decided that collection of funds from members will be done by a group of 3-4 members, to be formed by the sabha.

To facilitate easy inter-action among the members residing in far-off areas, creation of the following additional posts was approved.

(a) Vice-President-One, (b) Joint Secretary-One, (c) Joint Secretary (Ladies Wing)-One, (d) Joint Treasurer-One, (e) Auditor (Internal)-One.

The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair.

Date: 22nd Feb. 2009
Venue: Gopinath Lalji Mandir, A-4 Block, Paschim Vihar.
Attendance: 13 members
In Chair: Shri N.L. Bali, President.

The house welcomed newcomer Sh. S.C. Vaid, who introduced himself on a request from the Secretary Sh. K.D. Mehta.

The Secretary read out the minutes of the last meeting held on 21.12.2008 which were confirmed.

Members expressed immense pleasure when the Secretary informed of the receipt of Rs. 5100/- from GMS as ‘Shagun’ on the get-together held on 25.01.2009 on the first anniversry of the sabha. The house unanimously thanked Rzd. B.D. Bali, President GMS, with loud slogan “Jai Mohyal’’.

Shri B.L. Lau, the Vice-President nominated the following members against the newly created posts in the Executive Committee, with the consent of the house. He also explained that the main aim of the sabha was to contact the maximum number of Mohyals in the area and enroll new members:

(a) Vice-President: Sh. Shashi Chhibber (b) Joint Secretary : Sh. Satish Chander Vaid (c) Joint Secretary (Ladies Wing): Smt. Neeraja Chhibber (d) Joint Treasurer: Sh. Om Dutt Bakshi (e) Auditor (Internal): Shri Satish Chander Chhibber.

The meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the Chair and a cup of tea to all.

N.L. Bali, President

PANCHKULA
Date: 12.02.2003
Venue: H.No. 5492/2 Modern Housing Complex, Manimajra residence of Shri &Smt J.C.Chhibber.
Attendance: 27 Members including 12 Mahila Members.

The meeting commenced with recitation of Gayatri Mantra.

As soon as recitation by the group was over five year old Vasudha started reciting Gayatri Mantra and a few Shlokas on her own without any prompting. Her pronunciation was clear and she was full of confidence. She is the granddaughter of the hosts. Col.B.N.Bali was so impressed with her performance that he immediately rewarded her with Rs. 100/-.

The President announced that the tenure of the present Managing Committee due to expire on 31.03.2009 and Biennial Elections were required to be completed before that.

Elections were to be held for the following Posts:-
(i) President.
(ii) President Emergency Fund.
(iii) Senior Vice President.
(iv) Vice President Mahila.
(v) Secretary.
(vi) Joint Secretary.
(vii) Secretary Finance.
(viii) Joint Secretary Finance.
(ix) Joint Secretary Youth.

The name of Smt. Subhash Dutta was proposed as Returning Officer for the elections by Smt. Shashi Mohan and seconded by Sh. R.P.Bakshi. Since there was no other name, she was unanimously elected as the Returning Officer. She will ensure that the Elections are held in a fair and impartial manner as per the following schedule:-

(a) Collection of nomination forms from 28.02.2009 to 15.03.2009.
(b) Completed forms to reach the Returning Officer by 16.03.2009.
(c) Scrutiny of nominations by the Returning Officer on 16.03.2009.
(d) Withdrawal of names, if any, by 17.03.2009.
(e) Polling at H.No.1173/07 Panchkula r/o Shri & Smt. S.P.Chhibber on 29.03.2009 from 4.00 PM to 6.00 PM
(f) Announcement of results and oath taking ceremony by the elected candidates the same day.
(g) Vote of thanks to the Returning Officer.
(h) Tea and snacks.

Since the term of the existing Managing Committee was expiring in a few days, no major decision was to be taken by its Members till the new Committee took over. However, if any decision had to be taken urgently, it must be done in consultation with the Returning Officer.

The President announced that about 500 names of eligible boys and girls have been received from GMS recently. Interested members may contact the President for matrimonial assistance.

Smt Pratishtha Dutt w/o of Wg. Cdr. M.B. Dutt H.No. 912/07 Panchkula passed away on 29.10.2008. Her Uthala on 02.11.2008 was attended by a large number of relatives, members of Biradari and friends. The President read out a Resolution condoling the demise of Smt Pratishtha, a very noble lady.

Unfortunately the above sad news could not be publicized earlier because no Meeting of the sabha could be held in November and December 2008.

The meeting concluded with of Mohyal Prarthana followed by shouts of Jai Mohyal. The hosts were thanked for their kind hospitality.

H.D.Bali, President
Cdr. M.L. Mohan I.N (Retd.)
General Secretary
P.S 205th Meeting of the Sabha was held on 25.01.2009. This date was inadvertently not mentioned in the Minutes forwarded to GMS earlier and published in the latest issue of MM. Error is sincerely regretted.

ROHINI/ PITAMPURA
Date: 22nd Feb. 2009
Venue: R/o Shri Inder Mohan Mehta (Lau)
Attendance: 45 members.
In Chair: Shri O.P. Mohan, President.

The house welcomed the new members, Sh. Raghu Nath Chhibber, Sector-7, Rohini, Delhi, Sh. Kamal Jeet Mehta and Sh. N.P. Dutta, Sector-9, Rohini, Delhi.

Sad News: The house observed two minutes’ silence for the peace of the following departed souls:-

i. Smt. Pushpa Datta w/o Shri Raj Kumar Datta, Chandigarh, expired on the Feb. 2009. She was the sister of Sh. Inder Mohan Mehta.
ii. Shri Raj Kumar Bakshi, husband of Smt. Aarti Bakshi expired on the 10th Feb., 09. Smt. Aarti is the sister of Sh. Rakesh Vaid, Indra Nagar (Adarsh Nagar), Delhi.
iii. Shri Surinder Malhotra, husband of Smt. Madhu Malhotra (Mohan) expired on the 14th Feb., 09 at Nangloi, Delhi. Smt. Madhu is the sister-in-law of Sh. Madhusudan Datta.
iv. Smt. Ram Dulari Datta, w/o the late Shri Parmanand Datta, Shalimar Bagh expired on the 18th Feb., 09. She was the cousin of Sh. O.P. Mohan and Sh. Sushil Kumar Datta.
v. Smt. Neeraj Mehta, w/o Shri Vijay Mehta, expired in Rajouri Garden, New Delhi.

Good News: The following celebrated their marriage anniversaries and birthdays and were congratulated.

Marriage Anniversaries: (i) Smt. Pratima Mohan and Shri Rahul Mohan, Rohini on the 16th Jan., 2009.
(ii) Smt. Toshi Mehta and Shri Inder Mohan Mehta on the 2nd Feb., 2009.
(iii) Smt. Amrit Kaur and Shri Avtar Singh Datta on the 10th Feb., 2009.
(iv) Smt. Sushma Mehta and Shri P.L. Mehta on the 17th Feb., 2009.

Birthdays: (i) Shri Kapil Mehta, s/o Shri Inder Mohan Mehta, on the 17th Dec., 2008.
(ii) Smt. Radhika Mehta w/o Shri Kapil Mehta on the 2nd Jan., 2009.
(iii) Shri Sarthik Mehta s/o Sh. Kapil Mehta on the 9th Jan., 2009.
(iv) Shri Sanjay Datta s/o Ashok Datta, Rani Bagh on the 28th Jan., 2009.
(v) Shri Kulbir Mohan, Shalimar Bagh, on the 12th Feb., 2009.
(vi) Smt. Veena Dutta w/o Shri B.D. Datta, Malkaganj on the 25th Feb., 2009.

Recovery after Illness: Shri G.L. Mehta was welcomed after his operation and full recovery.

In Memorium: On the fifth death anniversary of the late Sh. Bodh Raj Vaid, former Vice-President of the sabha, his family members offered Shradhanjali and performed Hawan at their residence on the 22nd Dec., 2008.

They donated Rs. 500/- each to GMS, MS Rohini/Pitampura and Widow Ashram, on this occasion.

Life Membership of GMS: The following enrolled themselves as GMS life members through MS Rohini/Pitampura:
(i) Bhai Neeraj Bhushan Chhibber from Pune.
(ii) Shri Neeraj Mohan, Shakti Nagar Delhi. He enrolled himself as member of the local sabha also.
(iii) Shri Rajesh Chhibber, Sector-21, Rohini Delhi (already member of the local sabha).
(iv) Captain Ranvir Dutt, Vashi, Navi Mumbai.

Donations: (i) Sh. P.L. Mehta- Rs.100/- on his marriage anniversary.
(ii) Sh. Kulbir Mohan-Rs. 100/- on his own birthday.
(iii) Shri B.D. Datta- Rs.200/- on the birthday of his wife.
(iv) Sh. Inder Mohan Mehta-Rs. 200/- on his own marriage anniversary and birthday of family members.
(v) Shri Balbir Singh Datta-Rs.101/- on successful completion of Yatra.

Mohyal Ashram at Vrindavan: Sh. Yogesh Mehta gave a brief account of the Bhumi Pujan and Foundation Stone laying Ceremony on the 14th Feb., 09, at Ashram Vihar Vrindavan. About 500 people including representatives of 40 different Mohyal Sabhas participated. MS Rohini/Pitampura was also represented by about 25 members who went in two groups, one led by Shri Yogesh Mehta on the 13th Feb., 2009 to help in the arrangements for the function, and the other, led by Shri Madhusudan Datta, President, Youth Wing. Members praised him for the arrangements made by him in route.

After the religious ceremony, Rzd. B.D. Bali had addressed the gathering. He had mentioned that six donations of Rs.3.5 lakh each (including one from him) for suites. and eleven donations of Rs.2.5 lakh each for rooms had been received till date. He had also announced a donation of Rs. 15 lakhs from himself in the loving memory of his revered mother Smt. Lila Wati Bali. Shri O.P. Mohan, Sr. Vice-President also had announced another donation of Rs. 5 lakhs for the library at the Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan. Sh. O.P. Mohan had been the first to donate for a suite in the Ashram.

It was decided that MS Rohini/Pitampura also will collect funds for the construction of the Ashram and send a reasonable amount to GMS.

Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar: Members were informed that it was decided in the GMS MC meeting on the 8th Feb., 09 to instal the idols of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati in the Meditation Hall so that visitors could offer prayers there.

Tour to Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar: Shri Madhusudan Dutta, President, Youth Wing informed that he was planning a tour for the sabha members to the Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar by train from the 10th April to the 12th April 2009. He will be circulating a detailed programme very shortly. The expenditure for the tour will be Rs.500/- per adult.

Yearly Subscription for 2009: The members paid the subscription for local sabha, GMS and Mohyal Mitter.

Ladies Kitty Party: The amount for kitty party was collected.

Tambola: A game of Tambola was played and enjoyed by all.

The host, Shri Inder Mohan Mehta, presented Rs.251/- to the sabha.

The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks to the host for serving nice snacks and tea.

O.P. Mohan, President
Yogesh Mehta, Secretary

SOUTH ZONE
(NEW DELHI)
Date: 8th March 2009
Venue: Flaming Mustard Restaurant, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-70
Attendance: 20 members.
In Chair: Gp. Capt. D.C. Mehta
Hosts: Maj. (Retd.) V.P. Datta and family.

The Secretary read out the minutes of the last meeting which were confirmed. He then presented the accounts which too were passed.

Happy News: Prof. J.S. Bali celebrated his 85th birthday on the 18 Dec. , 08. He donated Rs. 500/- to the sabha on this occasion. The house congratulated him and wished him good luck, best of health and many more happy returns.

The sabha also conveyed its belated congratulations to Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali and his wife, Smt. Nita Bali on the happy occasion of their Golden Jubilee Marriage Anniversary and wished them and their family good health/luck and many more happy anniversaries to come.

Sad News: 1. Smt. Savitri Datta w/o Sh. Avinash Chander Datta (brother of Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Harish Chander Datta) of Jamna Nagar died on the 6th March 2009 at Noida. She was the mother of Lt. Col. Anil C. Datta and mother-in-law of Kiran Datta (daughter of Bhai K.N. Chhibber). She was the daughter of Mehta Mela Ram Mohan.

2. Smt. Savita Bali Mehta w/o Rzd. Bharat Bhushan Mehta, Retd. Executive Nestle (son of the late Rzd. Hukam Singh Chief Conservator of Forests J&K and President of Mohyal Conference 1929 at Sialkot) died on the 3rd Feb. 09 at Rajouri Garden, New Delhi.

3. The family suffered another blow in the death of Smt. Savita Bali’s brother-in-law, Rzd. Surjit Bali s/o the late Rzd. Hukam Singh, who died on the 26th Feb., 09 at New Jersy USA. He was a prominent exporter of USA and ex-Vice Chairman of Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce.

4. Sh. B.D. Mehta (Dutt) s/o the late Jung Bahadur Dutt died at Chand Roop Nagar Ambala Cantt on the 26th Feb., 09. He was the brother-in-law of Shri P.L. Mehta.

Renewal of Membership. Shri Brij Mohan Mehta gave Rs. 100/- as yearly membership fee for his wife Mrs. Kanta Mehta and himself.

B.D. Datta Memorial Lecture: The Secretary reminded the house about the need for initiating appropriate preparatory action for the first B.D. Datta Memorial Lecture which was fast approaching. It was to be made a befitting affair in the memory of the great man. After detailed deliberations and taking into account the various pros/cons, it was decided that the venue be Mohyal Foundation. New Delhi, and GMS may be approached with a request to make it available. Prof. J.S. Bali suggested that the Speaker on this occasion should be an eminent Mohyal and proposed the name of Prof. V.N. Datta, famous historian. Accordingly it was decided to contact Prof. Datta, in person, so as to ensure his availability and acceptance, before other details were worked out.

Papers written by Prof. J.S. Bali on Social Reforms & Caste or Curse: The two papers having been tabled for consideration of the house, the author initiated the discussions by spelling out the rationale behind the school of thought. Based on detailed deliberations, the geneal consensus was as follows:-

(a) There is need to carry out Social Reforms especially with regard to the son-syndrome, which unfortunately is prevalent across the society at large. Forums/Plaforms such as Sabhas/Societies/Association/Neighbourhood groups should not only be gainfully utilized to stem this practice but they should also be advised to be vigilant to ensure that those practising such uncivilized acts are publicly identified and exposed. This would entail extensively educating the masses for which the media (both print & visual) could be utilized.

(b) Looking at the issue pragmaticlly, from a micro level, the sabhas too ought to be continued. Family unit, being the very nucleus of the fiber of the society, acts as a catalyst in bringing about change for the betterment of mankind at large and their membes in particular. Therefore, when two or more families join hands and convert themselves into Joint family/Sabha/Association, it would not only ensure the progress/prosperity of the group but also contribute towards the betterment of mankind at large. When such groups interact with other like-minded groups, it would go a long way for achieving the goals/aims at the national level.

(c) As regards local sabhas creating and developing their assets, be it moveable or immoveable, there should be no restraints put, provided all actions are in conformity with the guidelines in the MOU, maintaining total transparency.

(d) With the changing times, there is need to change the old perspective towards the Dalits/Shudras, keeping in view the safeguards provided for them in the Constitution of the country and the measures that have been adopted by the governments. Due cognizance and recognition should be accorded to these groups. They must be extended due courtesies whilst interacting with them as a group as is being done in other cases.

(e) The sabhas could identify and approach needy members so as to extend a helping hand.

Before the meeting came to an end, the President thanked Prof. J.S. Bali for raising very thought-provoking issues and thanked all members for their active participation in the discussions, which made the meeting not only interesting but meaningful too.

The Secretary proposed a vote of thanks to the hosts for the lovely arrangements made for the meeting. All thanked the hosts for the great lunch.

M.M. Mehta
Hony. General Secretary

SOLAN
Date: 8th March 2009
Venue: R/o Sh. M.P. Mohan Secretary
Attendance: 15 members.
In Chair: Shri K.D. Bali President.

The members who had not paid their subscription for 2008-09 were requested to clear the dues:

As the elections had become overdue, the members were requested to fix up the election date and appoint the Presiding Officer. The date 5.4.2009 was fixed for the elections. Only those members who clear their dues by this date i.e. 5.4.2009, will be eligible to cast their votes.

Two members, namely, Sh. K.C. Bali and Sh. P.K. Dutt paid Rs.50/- each as membership renewal fee for 2009. This will also be sent to GMS alongwith Mohyal Mitter renewal fee of Sh. K.C. Bali.

The house appreciated the remarkable gift of Vrindavan Ashram to the Mohyal Community by Hon’ble GMS President Rzd. B.D. Bali, with the collective co-operation of all senior GMS members, by laying the Foundation Stone on the 14th Feb. 09. Wg. Cdr. I.K. Bali and his wife, Mrs. Shyama Bali who joined the ceremony from Solan, praised the arrangements made for boarding & lodging and other facilities. Members decided to contribute for this noble cause and the amount so collected will be transmitted to GMS shortly.

Members prayed for the speedy recovery of Chaudhary V.D. Dutta Chief Patron who has been confined to bed for a long time. The President and Secretary had visited Sh. V.D. Dutta to enquire about his health.

The meeting ended after Gayatri Mantra and snacks and tea, with a vote of thanks to the Chair and the hosts for their hospitality.

M.P. Mohan, Secretary

TORONTO CANADA
Date: 8th Feb., 2009
Venue: Residence of Sh. Jagdish C. Dutta at 1004 Queens Bridge Dr. Mississauga. Ontario Canada
Attendance: 20 members
In Chair: Sh. J.C.Dutta President .

Sh. Gaurav Mohan informed that Vikram Dutta who had taken the responsibility of getting the receipts printed for the sabha had called to say that he will not be able to attend the meeting but that the receipts have been got printed and he will bring them in the next meeting. Members praised his efforts.

There was a very constructive discussion about the sabha Constitution to be adopted which will define the guidelines to run the sabha.

Sh. Ashwini Dutta had passed away on 12.12.08. His Kirya was performed on 22.12.08. He belonged to Ambala and was living in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. He was the son of the late Smt. Lal Wanti Dutta and the late Mehta Hukam Chand Dutta of Village Bijwala Dutta, Distt. Jhelum, Pakistan.

Sh. Ashwini was the younger brother of Sh. Yash Dutta who is the Recreation Secretary of Mohyal Sabha Canada. Both brothers were full of Mohyali values and always supported the Mohyal Community wherever and whenever they could. They were instrumental in the formation of Mohyal Sabha in Toronto Canada.

His un-timely death was surely a big blow to the family and a great loss for the Mohyal Sabha and the Mohyal Community in Toronto Canada as well. Mohyal Community in Canada has lost a great supporter. He was a very good natured, jolly and kind person and knew how to make people around him happy. Both brothers had helped to make the Mohyal Picnic a great success. The void left by his demise can never be filled.

May God grant peace to the departed soul and courage to the family to bear the irreparable loss.

Jagdish Dutta (President)
Gaurav Mohan (Lambra).
General Secretary

VASUNDHARA
ENCLAVE (DELHI)
Date: 1st March 2009
Venue: Recreation Centre of the Sr. Citizens Welfare Society, Khosla Market, Vasundhara Enclave, Delhi-96
Attendance: No figure
In Chair: Shri B.M. Bakshi, President.

Sad News: Members remembered those, who left for their heavenly abode during February’ 2009 and expressed solidarity with the bereaved families. The minutes of the last meeting were read out and confirmed.

The President intimated that the fee of Rs.200/- for renewal of affiliation for 2009 has been sent to GMS. The list of members of the MS Vasundhara Enclave was also being sent to them separately.

The members desired that some type of indoor activity should be introdued in the meeting. It was decided to start Tambola from the next month. Rs.20/- will be contributed by all the members, which will be sent to GMS for the welfare of the society.

All members prayed for the good performance of Mohyal students who were appearing in the Board Exams.

Members expressed happiness and congratulated Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali and his team for the great achievement of another ashram coming up in Vrindavan.

Members also expressed happiness and congratulated MS Mehrauli for successfully running the Bhai Mati Dass Co-operative Store & Credit and Thrift Society.

The meeting came to a happy close with the recitation of Shanti Path and vote of thanks to the Chair.

WEST ZONE
(NEW DELHI)
Correction
The following was inadvertently omitted, while publishing the proceedings of MS West Zone dt. 18.01.09, in the MM of March 2009:-
“The house welcomed Shri D.P. Bali from Australia for attending the meeting as a Guest. He was enrolled as a life member of the GMS. The house also welcomed Sh. R.K. Lau of Mahavir Nagar, New Delhi for attending the meeting for the first time.”
The omission is regretted.–Editor MM.

YAMUNAPAAR (DELHI)
General Elections of MS Yamunapaar, were held on the 1st March, 2009, and the new Managing Committee is as under:-
President: Shri Som Raj Bali Vice-President: Shri Satish Bali, Secretary: Shri Vinod Bali Cashier: Shri Anil Vaid.

All the above were elected unopposed. Shri Kulbhushan Chhibber was elected as Bhawan Prabhandhak through Secret Ballot winning by majority votes.

B.L. Chhibber (Advocate)
Election Officer

Appreciation for the Social
Service of GMS
As a mark of appreciation for the social service being rendered by the General Mohyal Sabha, Shri A. Madhavan (Retired Ambassador of India) r/o “Charanam” No. 1027, Panchamantra Road, Kuvempunagar, Mysore-570023 Ph.: (0821) 2566913, has donated Rs. 2000/- to GMS.
“Word” of Different Hues
A careless word may kindle strife;
a cruel word may wreck a life;
a bitter word may hate instill;
a brutal word may even kill;
a gracious word may smooth the way;
a joyous word may light the way;
a timely word may lessen stress;
a loving word may heal and bless.
—author unknown
(contributed by Shri P.K. Datta).

MOHYAL SABHA AMBALA CITY
requests all local sabhas and members of the fraternity to attend
MOHYAL MILAN
&
THE INAUGURATION CEREMONY Of
SHAHEED BHAI MATI DAS MOHYAL BHAWAN
162, Prem Nagar Ambala
at 10. 00 A.M
On Sunday the 12th April, 2009
Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali,
President
General Mohyal Sabha, New Delhi-67
has kindly agreed to inaugurate.
Note:- The meeting of the Managing Committee of the General Mohyal Sabha for the month of April 2009 will also be held at the same venue at 11.30.A.M.on the same day
J.P. Mehta, President, MS Ambala City

The particulars of boys and girls for matrimonial alliance are as furnished by the parties concerned. Parents/guardians are advised to satisfy themselves regarding the correctness of the same. GMS or the Publisher or the Printer or the Editor of the Mohyal Mitter are not responsible for the veracity of the particulars of the boys or girls, in any manner whatsoever.

MATRIMONIALS
(List from 16-02-09 to 15-03-09)
BOYS

1. BALI. 02.11.84, 5’-5", undergraduate, working with McDonald, Rohini, earning Rs. 8000/- p.m. working girl preferred. Contact: Mob: 9212889457.

2. BALI. 15.08.83, 5’-9”, 10+2, working as Duty Manager in Kuwait, salary in five figures. Educated girl within Delhi/NCR desired. Contact: Smt. Manju Bali. Mob: 9871225402.

3. BALI. 08.05.82, 5’-7”, M.Com, income Rs. 8,500/- p.m. Contact: Shri Mangal Bali. Mob: 09412906234 (Kashipur, Uttarakhand).

4. BHIMWAL (Manglik). 30.07.81, 5’-10”, B.Com, working as Senior Accountant in a reputed company, salary Rs. 20,000/- p.m. Suitable homely match from respected Mohyal family desired. Contact: Mob: 09251328118

5. BHIMWAL. 05.06.76, 3-year Diploma in Electronic Telecommunication, Post Diploma in Electronic Microwave, MCSE, working in Delhi as Service Engineer, income Rs. 25,000/- p.m., slim, fair, handsome, teetotaler. Contact: Ph: 01232- 227071.

6. CHHIBBER (Manglik). 24.07.82, 5’-11”, B.Tech. (Computer Science), fair, working in HCL, Noida, salary Rs. 25000 p.m. Contact: Shri Ramesh Chand Chhibber, C-199, Govind Puri, Modi Nagar. Ph: 01232- 230346.

7. CHHIBBER (Manglik). 02.05.79, 5’-8”, slim, fair, working as Engineer in an MNC in Delhi, five lakh package. Contact: Mob: 9896745890.

8. CHHIBBER. 04.11.82, 6’-1”, fair, Bachelor of Physiotherapy, pursuing Hospital Management, working as Senior Physiotherapist, salary Rs. 40,000 p.m. Graduate/Post Graduate match preferred. Contact: Shri Ashok Mehta, 3, Shakti Apartments, Prankunj Kankaria, Ahmedabad-380028. Ph: 079-25432066, Mob: 9825774113.

9. CHHIBBER. 26.06.78, 5’-11”, graduate, PG Diploma in Travel & Ticketing, PG Diploma in Software Testing, teetotaler son of a retired Army Officer, working in an Airlines Industry-related company at Gurgaon, salary Rs. 24000/- p.m. Suitable educated match, preferably working, from respected Mohyal family desired. Contact: Ph: 011-28051973.

10. CHHIBBER (Divorcee). 54 years, 5’-9”, Central Govt. Officer, salary Rs. 50,000/- p.m beautiful issueless widow, based in Delhi, desired. Contact: Mob: 9355721402.

11. CHHIBBER. 14.01.79, 5’-4”, 10+2, 2-year Diploma in Electronics from ITI, salary Rs. 6,000/- p.m. Contact: Shri Ravinder Kumar Chhibber, H.No. 284/5, Mohalla Shekhan Wala, Kurukshetra. Ph: 01744-323242, 222663.

12. CHHIBBER. Feb. 1979, 5’-11”, B.Com (Hons.), pursuing MCA from IGNOU, working with MNC in USA (Chicago). Well-qualified, fair, beautiful girl desired. Contact: Shri R.P. Chhibber. Ph: 011-25156481, Mob: 9810928000. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

13. CHHIBBER (Manglik). 27.05.83, 5’-8”, Manager in Titan Group, Jaipur, salary Rs. 15000/- Professionally qualified girl from status family desired. Contact: Mob: 09929596647, 09910497942.

14. DATTA (Manglik). 27.09.80, 5’-8”, Bank Officer, B.Com, doing MBA, fair, handsome. Educated service match from respectable family desired. Contact: Ph: 0181-2680869, Mob: 9876629829 or Prof. V.K. Datta, 159, Lajpat Nagar, Jalandhar.

15. DATTA. 29 years, 6’-0’’, B.E. MBA, working in a top Telecom Company as Senior Manager, salary 16 lacs p.a., belongs to a reputed educated family. Contact: Mob: 09356282693.

16. DATTA. 18.11.80, 5’-6”, 12th, working in Reliance Company, Jalandhar. Contact: Ph: 0181-6522277.

17. DATTA (Manglik). 12.05.81, 5’-5”, BA Pass, salary in four figures. Contact: Shri M.L. Datta, C-47, Swami Daya Nand Colony, Kishan Gunj, Delhi-110007. Ph: 011-65343295, Mob: 9711731392.

18. LAU. October 1978, 5’-7”, MBA (Marketing & Finance), Postgraduate in Banking and Finance, teetotaler, working in a Private Sector Bank in Mumbai as AVP. Professionally qualified match desired. Contact: Mrs. Suman Bakshi, Ph: 022-27697898, E-mail:- This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

19. LAU. (Diabetic). 28.08.83, 5’-8”, B.E, Computer Engineer (Infosys), salary Rs. 30,000/- p.m. handsome, smart, Contact: Shri Vijay Mehta, Ph: 07161-220769, Mob: 09993353110 (M.P.).

20. LAU (Manglik). 01.09.79, 6’-0’’, MA, PGDCA, pursuing MBA, working in an MNC in Delhi/Noida, salary 3.30 lacs p.a., only son, vegetarian. Professionally qualified working girl desired. Contact: Shri Narinder Lau, Street No 15, Govardhan Colony, Shahdara, Delhi-32. Ph: 011-22305940.

21. MOHAN. 10.02.83, 5’-9”, fair, smart, working as J.E. in Haryana Government. Contact: Ph: 0180-6450542, Mob: 09813372347.

22. MOHAN (Manglik). 21.10.81, 5’-7”, 10+2, doing private job at Jalandhar, , earning Rs. 4,000/- p.m., fair, handsome, own house in Jalandhar City. Homely girl desired. Contact: Ph: 0181- 2400214.

23. VAID. 07.09.74, 5’-8”, B.A. (D.U), Computer & Secretarial Course, own business. Attractive, good-natured, creative, educated, homely girl from cultured status family desired. Contact: Shri Surinder Mohan, 59, Akriti Apartments, Patparganj, Delhi. Ph.: 011-22242212, Mob: 9810902294.

24. VAID. March 1979, 5’-6”, B.Tech, MBA (Punjab University), Lecturer, smart, intelligent caring. Simple well-educated girl from educated family desired. Contact: Ph: 0175-2228256.

25. VAID. 09.05.78, 5’-6”, M.A. (History & Hotel Tourism), teacher in a reputed Public School (CBSE) in Nurmal, near Nakodar (Punjab). Simple early marriage. Contact: Mob: 09771447342/09708851980.

26. BHASKAR (Mother-nee-Datta). 02.03.78, 5’-6”, M.Sc, B.Ed, working as a Primary Teacher under Haryana Government near Gurgaon, salary Rs. 20,000/- p.m. only son. Graduate girl desired. Contact: Shri Ravinder Nath Bhaskar. Ph: 011-25013527.

27. KALIA (Mother-nee-Datta). 30.10.83, 5’-7”, B.Com, PGDCA, M.Sc (Computer Science), pursuing MCA (final year). Contact: Mob: 9416643698.

28. SHARMA (Mother-nee-Datta) (Non Manglik). 03.03.84, 5’-7”, fair, handsome, 10+2, doing private job in Jalandhar, earning Rs. 6,000/- p.m. Contact: Shri Raj Kumar Sharma. Ph: 0181-6980918.

GIRLS

29. BALI. 02.02.87, 5’-7", B.A, fair, homely, well-versed in house-hold affairs. Teetotaler match from NCR desired. Contact: Shri O.P. Bali, Ph: 011-25281076, Mob: 9971030897. Shri Vinod Bali, Mob: 9810166329, 9350279798.

30. BALI. 21.09.84, 5’-2”, B.Sc, MA, good looking and fair. Contact: Mob: 09997376070.

31. BALI. 07.11.82, 5’-4”, 10+2, NTT, teacher in private school. Contact: Shri Subhash Chander Bali, Shivam Colony, St. No-3, Telephone Exchange Street, Sangrur. Mob: 9814230037.

32. BALI. 18.01.85, 5’-1”, slim, fair. Contact: Mr. M.R. Bali, Mob: 09888135350 (Jalandhar).

33. BALI. 25.06.79, 5’-4”, MA, B. Ed (Hindi), slim, fair, working as teacher in a private school at Yamuna Nagar. Contact: Ph: 01732-229406.

34. BALI (Manglik). 16.11.80, 5’-4”, B.A. (D.U), Diploma in MBA (HR), working, cultured, vegetarian, slim, good looking. Match preferably from near NCR desired. Contact: Mr. H.C. Bali, Mob: 09810043732.

35. BHIMWAL (Sikh) (Manglik). 03.02.81, 5’-4”, 10+2, ITI Cutting and Tailoring, with 3 years’ Fashion Designing experience. Contact: Mob: 09355327591.

36. BHIMWAL. 29.10.79, 5’-3", 10+2, 3-year Diploma in Digital Electronic Engineering from Poly College (Delhi), one-year MBA Diploma, 3-month Software Course, pursuing MBA in Pune, working, salary 6 lacs p.a., wheatish. B.Tech/MBA/C.A etc. match desired. Contact: Bk. Om Dutt Bhimwal, H.No 48, Pkt. 3, Paschim Puri, New Delhi-63. Ph.: 011-25213317, 09971806383, 09810255503.

37. BHIMWAL. 15.07.84, 5’-4”, studied upto Class-X, beautiful, fair, homely. Contact: Smt. Bimla Bakshi, H.No 757, Sec., 14, Gurgaon Ph: 0124-2324683.

38. BHIMWAL. 13.02.83, 5’-3”, MCA, working in HCL, slim, fair, beautiful, cultured. Contact: Mrs. Rita Mehta, Ph: 0132-2781777 (Dehradun).

39. CHHIBBER (Anshik Manglik). 27.08.81, 5’-3”, B.E, MBA (IIM), working in MNC at Mumbai. Suitable match from educated family desired. Contact: Mob: 9879472675.

40. CHHIBBER. 10.01.84, 5’-6”, MBA, Information Technology Engineering, fair, slim. MBA/CA/Engineer match from educated respectable family desired. Contact: Capt. S.K. Datta, 378, Lajpat Nagar, Jalandhar. Ph:0181-245811, Mob: 9855555223.

41. CHHIBBER. 14.04.86, 5’-5”, B.E. (Food Technology), fair, slim. Suitable MBA/CA/Engineer/Professional match from educated family desired. Contact: Capt. S.K. Datta, 378, Lajpat Nagar, Jalandhar. Ph: 0181-245811, 9855555223.

42. DATTA (Non Manglik). 10.01.84, 5’-2”, M.Com, Bank Officer. Respectable, educated MBA/CA/Engineer match from religious family desired. Contact: Ph: 0181-2680869, Mob: 9876629829 or Prof. V.K. Datta, 159, Lajpat Nagar, Jalandhar.

43. CHHIBBER. 20.01.81, 5’-4”, graduate, NTT, working in CBSE School. Contact: Ph: 01732-255290.

44. CHHIBBER. 29 years, 5’-6”, beautiful, talented, Chartered Accountant, employed at Delhi. Contact: Sqn. Ldr. Shashi Chhibber, 1349, Sector-15, Panchkula-134109.

45. CHHIBBER (Manglik). 10.11.90, 5’-2”, 10+2, Computer Course, fair. Contact: Shri Mangat Ram Chhibber, H. No. 7/109, Baldev Nagar, Ambala City Mob: 09729569156.

46. CHHIBBER. 12.02.80, 5’-0’’, graduate, Diploma in Dress Designing, one-year Computer Course, cultured, fair, homely. Contact: Mob: 9466843103 (Ambala), 9311631207(Delhi).

47. DATTA (Manglik). 25.11.90, B.A. 2nd year, Contact: Shri Vikaramjeet Datta, H. No 77/1226, Baldev Nagar. Ambala City.

48. DATTA (Manglik). 20.08.85, 5’-4”, 12th Pass, Basic Computer Course. Contact: Shri Ravinder Kumar Datta, H.No 88, Ward No. 5, near Punjab National Bank. Doiwala-248140. Dehradun. Mob: 9997376524, 9319818534.

49. DATTA. 27.01.81, 5’-1”, M.Com, PGDCA Punjab, slim, wheatish. Contact: Mob: 9888083295.

50. DATTA. 11.03.84, 5’-2”, B.A, NTT, CTT. Contact: Ph: 0181-6522277.

51. DUTTA. 01.07.84, 5’-0’’, M.Com, NTT, Computer Course from NIIT, working in Max New York Life Insurance Company as Advisor, pleasant features, manners & personality. Contact: Ph: 0562-2330677, (Dheeraj Dutt). Mob: 09719005532.

52. LAU. 04.06.83, 5’-6”, M.Sc. (Microbiology), working at Gurgaon, smart, fair. Contact: Ph: 0135-6451433, Mob: 09837287841.

53. MOHAN. 23.06.88, 5’-0’’, Middle pass, belongs to Jalandhar. Teetotaler earning boy desired. Contact: Ph: 0181-2400214.

54. MOHAN. 13.08.81, 5’-5”, Double M.A, fair, slim. Contact: 0925626409.

55. MOHAN (Manglik). 21.08.80, 4’-11”, postgraduate, doing B. Ed., Computer-literate, smart, fair, slim. Educated match desired. Contact: Mob: 9873187662, 9871456906.

56. VAID. 29.07.77, 5’-5”, slim, beautiful, B.A, NTT, Computer Course, Punjabi Steno Course from Polytechnic, PGDCA from Punjabi University, Patiala, Private School Teacher. Contact: Shri S.K. Vaid, # 758, Street No. 7, Gurbax Colony, Patiala. Ph: 0175-2226642, Mob: 9872216642.

57. VAID. 26.02.79, 5’-5”, fair, beautiful, graduate, Diploma in Management, working in an MNC in Delhi, salary Rs. 21,000/- p.m. Contact: Shri R.K. Vaid, Mob: 09312417924.

58. VAID. 04.03.84, 5’-6”, MA, B.Ed. Contact: Mob: 09413738115 (Alwar Raj.).

59. VAID (Divorcee). 03.02.76, 5’-3’, B.A, PGDCA, MCA, teacher in C.A Academy, very beautiful, fair, well-versed in household affairs.. Issueless divorcee, below 39 years of age, preferably from Delhi, may also contact. Early marriage. Contact: Ph: 011-69416352, 9312541584, 9210645352.

60. VAID. 28 years, 5’-1½”, M.B.B.S., pursuing MD/PG (Obst. & Gynae) in a state-recognised institution. Worked as Medical Officer on regular basis in a Government Hospital. Contact: 098160-69444.

61. VERMA (Mother-nee-Vaid) (Anshik Manglik). 29.05.82, fair, good looking, slim, MBA, working as HR Executive in MNC at Gurgaon. Well-qualified working boy desired. Contact: Ph: 0191-2431439 (after 6 PM). Mob: 09419131814.

MATCH-MAKING GET-TOGETHER

The matrimonial get–together is now being held quarterly, i.e., once in three months. The last get-together was held on the 29th March 2009 at the Mohyal Bhawan, EG-29-30-30A, Inderpuri, New Delhi - 110012.
The next quarterly match-making get-together will be held on the 28th June 2009 (last Sunday of June 2009) at 11.00 AM at the Mohyal Bhawan, EG-29-30-30A, Inderpuri, New Delhi-110012. All those, who are desirous of finding a suitable match for their ward(s), are advised to attend the get-together, where, not only lists of suitable boys and girls will be available, but their parents/guardians will be at hand for preliminary discussions. It will be better if the parents/guardians bring photos & horoscopes of the boys/girls concerned, at the get-together.

Mrs. Amba Bali, Convener
GMS Matrimonial Committee
Bk. DR Chhibber, Secretary
Match Making Committee

IN BLISSFUL BONDAGE

VARUN WEDS LEENA: Varun Dutta s/o Smt. Rama & Shri Kanwar Prakash Dutta and Kumari Leena Bhardwaj d/o Smt. Usha & Shri Harmesh Kumar Bhardwaj tied the nupital knots, in the presence of relatives and friends of both sides, on the 14th Feb., 2009 (Valentine’s Day). On this occasion, Shri Kanwar Prakash Dutta of Noida presented Rs.151/- to GMS.–Tarun Dutta .

ARUN WEDS VIDHYA: Arun Bali s/o Smt. Usha Bali & Shri Dalip Bali, r/o 240 Santpura, Yamuna Nagar, tied the nupital knots with Km. Vidhya d/o Smt. Lilawanti & Shri Baldev Rao Chandramore at Mumbai on 28.01.2009.

On this happy occasion, the Bali family donated Rs.251/- to GMS towards the Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan Fund and an equal amount to MS Jagadhari Workshop.

RAHUL WEDS AKANSHA: Rahul, s/o Smt. Chandni & Shri Prem Datta, r/o 98, Mohyal Colony, Gurgaon tied the nupital knots with Akansha, d/o Smt. Anita & Shri Arun Bakshi (Lau), also of Mohyal Colony Gurgaon, on the 14th Feb., 2009.

The marriage was solem-nised at the Dattas’ residence very gracefully and joyfully, attended by relatives and friends who blessed the couple. On this happy occasion, Sh. Prem Datta presented Rs. 501 to GMS.

40th Marriage Anniversary
The 40th marriage anniversry of Ch. Baldev Raj Datta s/o the late Ch. Bhim Sain Datta, Vill. & PO. Talabpur Pandori Distt, Gurdaspur (Punjab) and Smt. Sneh Datta (Shyamaji) d/o Bk. Desh Raj Chhibber of Hoshiarpur was celebrated on the 20th Feb., 09 at their residence at Talabpur Pandori.

Mata Ka Satsang and dinner were organised in which sister, Kanta Bakshi and Sh. B.S. Bakshi of Meerut, along with biradari and near & dear participated. On this occasion, Rs.201/- were donated to MS Gurdaspur.

40th Wedding Anniversary
The 40th Wedding Anniversary of Smt. Neelam Mehta and Shri JP Mehta, Secretary GMS & President of Mohyal Sabha Ambala City was celebrated by the family members on 9th March 2009 at their residence 1596, Vijay Nagar, Ambala City. Arrangements of wedding anniversary were made by their daughter’s Mrs. Sangeeta Datta and Mrs. Rajni Vaid and sons-in-law Bhupinder Datta & Rajiv Vaid. Maternal grand daughters Deksha Datta, Muskan Vaid, Mehak Vaid and maternal grand sons Ankur Datta and Rishab Vaid, joined the celebrations. Their only son Sandeep Mehta and daughter-in-law Ritu Mehta congratulated them from USA as they could not join due to official engagements of Sandeep Mehta. Paternal grand children Lovely Sarena Mehta, naughty Rishab. Mehta and darling Manya Mehta wished their grand parents through telephone from USA and promised to join their next wedding anniversary in India. The happy couple presented Rs. 501/- to GMS on this happy occasion.

45th Wedding Anniversary
Smt. Veena Mehta and Shri G.L. Mehta, r/o 87, Chander Lok Pitampura, Delhi-110034, celebrated their 45th Wedding Anniversary on 09.03.2009 alongwith family members in a very simple manner. On this happy occasion, the couple donated Rs. 1100/- towards GMS Education Fund.

18th Marriage Anniversary
Shri Rajesh Datta & Rosy Datta celebrated their 18th marriage anniversary on the 20th Feb., 2009. On this occasion, they donated Rs. 11000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan. Date of Langar: 20th Feb.

Dr. Rattan Kumar Datta CEO, MERIT and Mrs. Meena Datta celebrated their Wedding Anniversary on the 11th March 2009

MOHYAL ASHRAM VRINDAVAN LANGAR FUND

‚ On their Wedding Anniversary, Dr. Rattan K. Datta & Mrs. Meena Datta, r/o 48-A, Pocket-C, Gangotri Enclave, Alaknanda, New Delhi-110019, have donated Rs. 11000/- towards the Langar Fund at the Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan. Date of Langar: 11th March.

‚ My grandfather, Rzd. R.D.S. Bali, (aged 88), r/o A-201, Defence Colony, New Delhi has, once again, gone ahead and done what he does best, donate. He has donated Rs.11000/- towards the Langar Fund at the Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan, in the everlasting and sweet memory of his wife, the late Smt. Shanta Bali. Date of Langar: 17th June.

Rzd. RDS Bali is the son of Rzd. Autar Singh Bali, who retired as Deputy Collector in 1934 and settled in Rawalpindi. He is the father of 4 illustrious daughters and father-in-law of 4 dedicated Mohyals, besides being the grandfather of 12 grand children and great grandfather of 9 great grand kids.

This great and devout Mohyal has already donated for a room at the Haridwar Ashram, in the loving memory of his parents and wife. Besides that, he also runs a trust in the name of his parents, which is growing for the last 25 years, through yearly donations.
May the spirit of this big-hearted Mohyal always be as young as 45 even when he turns 100 and keep guiding youngsters like us.—Gaurav Chhibber.

ROOM DONATIONS

‚ Smt. Vimla Dutt w/o the late Shri Nityananda Dutt of Rawalpindi, has donated Rs. 2.50 lakhs for a room in Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan in memory of her husband the late Sh. Nityananda Dutt, (through her son Shri Ashok Dutta Managing Director M/s Shivalik India Alco Pvt. Ltd. 1/B, Nutan Warehousing Complex, Wadia Road, Bailbazar Kurta (West), Mumbai-400 070, Tel.: 25035919, 25033919, 25040947, Fax: 25036258, Mob: 982034545, E-mail: dutt&indiatimes.com).

‚ Shri Vipin Bali (son) and Smt. Upma Dhingra (daughter) c/o Sh. R.L. Bali, B-I/57, Janakpuri, New Delhi-58, have donated Rs. 20000 as first instalment, towards the donation for a room in Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan to perpetuate the memory of their mother the late Smt. Kusum Bali, who passed away suddenly on the 24th May, 2008.

The donation is in the memory of the late Smt. Ram Rakhi and Sh. Dina Nath Bali, Mohalla Belian, Jalandhar City, also.

‚ I, Serve Jit Bali, r/o H.No. 81-D, Ward No.4, Mehrauli, New Delhi-30, Tel.: 26641743 Mob.: 9871812599 and my younger brother, Shri Jiwan Kumar Bali hereby jointly donate Rs.2.50 lakhs for a room in the Mohyal Ashram to be built at Vrindavan. We dedicate the donation to our revered late parents, Smt. Jai Devi Bali and Shri Jai Ram Bali.

The launching of this project of a Mohyal Ashram at Vrindavan, which is a most sacred and holy pilgrimage centre, imbued with divinity, devotion and love for God by countless devotees and sanctified by the divine presence personified by Shree Radha and Lord Krishna, would be hailed and welcomed by one and all in our community. We all compliment and thank Rzd. B.D. Bali and all other devout Mohyal brothers in the GMS who are selflessly serving the community with so much dedication and are keeping aflutter, in pride and honour, the Mohyali Flag of our forefathers.

Our ancestors and even the gods in heaven would have been pleased. In fact, even an idea of such a feat in a holy place like Vrindavan would not have come without the grace of God, which is required every moment to achieve and sustain the progress and success in life.

I, on my part, highly appreciate and express my heartfelt thanks to Rzd. B.D. Bali and his illustrious team in the GMS for achieving many landmarks of perennial importance for the Mohyal community. I shall, in particular, compliment Rzd. B.D. Bali who, as rightly honoured as a Mohyal Ratna, is really a towering, charismatic and endearing personality under whose inspiring leadership the GMS has been doing an excellent job as a unified and dedicated force of high-calibre personalities. The Mohyal community has been progressing by leaps and bounds and its furtunes multiplying by the day.

It is very heartening that all the high dignitaries of our community have been giving their every possible help, co-operation and valuable patronage to the GMS in its working for the betterment of the community, and I salute them all with great regards and best wishes for them in my heart.–Serve Jit Bali, Ex-President MS Mehrauli.

‚ Donations for two rooms @ 2.50 lakhs each have been made to the GMS by Shri Pramod Kumar Dutta & Shri Amod Dutt, respectively,as under:
(1) Shri Pramod Kumar Dutta: In the memory of his father-in-law the late Sh. Ved Prakash Chhibber, and father the late Sh. Gulzari Lal Dutt “Vedgulzar’’.
(2) Shri Amod Dutt: In the memory of all the relatives and friends, who are no more, particularly, his parents, the late Sh. Gulzari Lal Dutt & the late Mrs. Raj Bansi Dutt “Gulraj’’.

‚ Shri B.L. Chhibber I.R.S. (Retd.), has donated Rs. 50,000/- to GMS, as the second instalment for a room in the Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan.

‚ Mr. Soshil K. Vaid, r/o 40, Yeading Gardens Hayes Middlesex UB4 0DW U.K., has donated Rs.2,50,000/- for a room in the proposed Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan. The donation is in the memory his wife, the late Dr. Kalyani Vaid, (daughter-in-law of Bk. Chaman Lal Vaid and Smt. Sundarwati Vaid of Mirpur (J&K)).

‚ Mohyal Ratna Rzd. B.D. Bali Sahib (President GMS),
It is a matter of pride that yet another Mohyal Asrham is coming up fast, now at Vrindavan, the land of Lord Krishna. The credit for this venture goes to you and your dedicated team in the governing body of GMS your untiring efforts in this direction have inspired many a Mohyal to add to the contributions pouring in from all directions.

We hereby donate Rs. 80,000/- as our contribution towards the building fund of Mohyal Ashram in the sacred memory of our respected parents Bakshi Bhagwan Das Chhibber (of Mirpur Pok.) and Smt. Janki Devi Bakshi, (ii) our brother Bakshi Chaman Lal Chhibber, (iii) their beloved son-in-law Shri Bhagwant Singh Dutta.

Kindly accept this humble contribution from us, three sisters and our dear niece, towards the sacred cause which will serve the Mohyal community and the society at large for years to come.
(i) Adarsh Bakshi Sehgal
(ii) Subhag Dutta
(iii) Swarn Bakshi Wadhwa
(iv) Smridhi Sharma
–C-97, Neelamber Aptts. Sainik Vihar, Delhi-34.

‚ Mrs. Satya Dutt of Chicago sister of Rzd. B.D. Bali, has donated $2500/- as part payment for a room in Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan, in the memory of Dewan Mulkraj Dutt & Ashwal Dutt.

‚ The Bhai Mati Dass Cooperation Urban Thrift & Credit Society Ltd. Mehrauli, New Delhi-30, has donated Rs. 51000/- as the first instalment for a room in the Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan.

‚ In memory of his parents Mrs. Devki Dutta and Dr. Nanak Chand Dutta, Shri O.P. Dutta, r/o P-14/BI Malkaganj, Delhi has donated Rs. 1,25,000/- as part payment for a room in Mohyal Ashram, Vrindavan.

ROOMS DONATIONS FOR MOHYAL ASHRAM HARIDWAR
‚ Maj. S.B. Dutt, K-1 Gurdwara Colony, Clement Town, Dehradun, has paid the last and final instalment of Rs. 50,000/- to GMS for a room at the Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar in respect of Capt. Shah Maluk Dutt s/o Maj. S.B. Dutt and grandson of the late Sh. Diwan Chand Dutt of Tehi Dattan (now in Pak.).

‚ Shri G.L. Dutt c/o Sh. Kidar Nath Datta, B-1 Devpuri Meerut City, also has paid Rs. 50000/- to GMS as the final instalment towards the donation for a room at Mohyal Ashram at Haridwar.

‚ Dr. Vinod Lakhanpal, r/o 11694, Farside Rd, Ellicott City, Maryland-21042 U.S.A., has donated Rs.1,50,000/- for a room in Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar, in the memory of his dear father, Dr. N.D. Lakhanpal.

LANGAR FUND FOR HARIDWAR
‚ Shri Jagdish Chander Dutta, WZ-229A, Street No. 14A/4 Sadh Nagar, Palam Colony, New Delhi-45, has donated Rs.11,000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar in memory of his wife, Asha Rani Dutta daughter-in-law of the late Smt. Parmeshwari Devi and Bk. Madan Lal Dutta of Village-Dera Bakshian and daughter of the late Smt. Rajwanti and Bk. Tirath Ram Vaid of Sagri (both Distt. Rawalpindi now in Pak.). She was the mother of Manoj, Neeraj, Rajeev and Sanjeev Dutta. Date of Langar: 14th March.

‚ On the death anniversary of his Masiji the late Smt. Lila Wanti Chhibber w/o the late Sh. Dhan Raj Chhibber, who expired on the 27th Jan. 2008, Shri Ravinder Kumar Chhibber, r/o H.No. 284/5, Mohalla Shekhan Wala Kurukshetra, Ph.: 01744-323242, has donated Rs. 11000/- towards the Langar Fund at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar. Date of Langar: 27th January.

Memorable Trip to Haridwar
Our trip to Haridwar was a truly gratifying experience. The essence of worship and belief, combined with the exceptionally breath-taking scenery opened us up to a new and unique feeling.

While in Haridwar, we stayed the night at the Mohyal Ashram, and although arriving quite late at night, with a group of over 25 people, we were openly welcomed by a co-operative, friendly and hand-working staff. We were immediately served dinner of fresh Indian-vegetarian cuisine and all our needs were attended to, providing us with a comfortable stay.

If ever planning another trip to Haridwar, the Mohyal Ashram would definitely be our first choice of stay. This trip was one of the most memorable visits we had while in India.

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Happy Retirement
Shri Vijay Kumar Chhibber, s/o the late Smt. Kamla Rani Chhibber and Shri Balram Chhibber of Nowshehra, Peshawar (now in Pakistan) retired from service on 31.1.2009. Shri Chhibber served as Executive Engineer in the U.P. State Electric Board for more than 36 yrs. and was later transferred to the newly created State of Uttarakhand and posted at Dak Pathar (Dehradun).

A grand get-together was arranged, attended by relatives, family friends and Mohyal brothers & sisters, who wished Chhibberji a long, healthy and trouble-free life.

In addition to his government job, Shri Vijay Kumar Chhibber rendered selfless service for the needy in general and Mohyals in particular.

On this occasion, his wife, Smt. Meena Chhibber and daughter Swati Chhibber, donated Rs.500/- to GMS towards Education Fund.

ANTIM YATRA

LEARN TO ACCEPT THE CYCLE OF BIRTH & DEATH

Since there is no escape, it would be wise to accept the cycle of birth and death in a spirit of equimindedness. Birth will, then, be no occasion for joy, nor will death be an occasion for sorrow.

G.M.S. expresses its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prays to God to grant eternal peace to the departed souls and strength to their families to bear with fortitude their irreparable loss.

— D.V. Mohan, Secretary General

Smt. Sumitra Rani Chhibber (1926-2008)
Smt. Sumitra Rani Chhibber d/o the late Mehta Kripa Ram Lau of Pind-Dadan Khan, Distt. Jhelum (Pakistan) expired in July 2008. She left behind two daughters and two sons, all well settled. She was the wife of Shri T.S. Chhibber Ex-Editor & Founder Member of South Zone Mohyal Sabha.

We all pray to the Almighty God to bestow peace on the departed soul in heaven.—Suresh Kumar Chhibber, 140-A, Savitri Nagar, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi-110017.

Shri Surjit Singh Bali (70)
On the 26th of Feb. 2009, a shocking news came from USA that Surjit Singh Bali- our dear Surjit- is no more. This was the second sad news within a month for the Gharota Bali family who produced the bright star of Hukam Singh Bali, the Chief Conservator of Forests of J&K in early 20th Century, and who presided over the 1929 Mohyal Conference held at Sialkot (now in Pak.). On the 3rd Feb. 2009, his sister Savita Bali Mehta had passed away. Two stars of the family had set within a month.

Surjit spent his childhood in the well-known Karmo-deodi of Amritsar. One of his senior play-mates of his childhood days was none other than the ever active Dharam Vir Mohan, Secretary General of the GMS, who has brought up the standards of administration to the modern corporate level. The childhood days were not easy and wrought life-long hardy qualities in Surjit.

He left for Hong Kong after a few years’ work at Bombay. Surjit soon shone as a bright star in the business circles of this famous British colony. He became the Vice-Chairman of the Hong Kong Indian Chamber of Commerce. Before Hong Kong was taken over by the Chinese government, Surjit moved his establishment to USA.

In USA, he built up from scratch a flourishing export business with his supply lines extending to the continents of Europe, Asia and Africa. Such a phenomenal success in the field of commerce was rare among the Mohyals. Surjit became the beacon light on the new paths of progress. He tried to induct his brothers and other Mohyals also into business, with varying levels of success. But his own business standards were ever models of efficiency and integrity.

Surjit leaves behind his wife, Geeta Vaid Bali, who works for the US Postal Department. He trained his only son, Girish, into the intricacies of the business world. He also leaves behind his daughter, Bhavana, who is an intellectual and works for the US corporate world.

Surjit had no plans to continue forever in USA. He purchased a decent flat in Gurgaon and was preparing for his retirement there. But fate willed otherwise.

His immediate family, the family of Gharota Balis and the many Mohyal families with whom he was connected, mourn for him. The whole Mohyal Community- our larger extended family– mourns for Surjit. He shall remain unforgettable.—J.S. Bali.

Smt. Kantta Dutta (73)
Smt. Kantta Dutta w/o Shri Dhamapal Dutta left for her heavenly abode on the 17th Jan. 2009, at her residence 393 Model Colony Yamuna Nagar, Haryana.

She was born on the 15 May 1935 at Sarwan (Pak.). She was the daughter of the late Rzd. T.R. Bali and Smt. Krishna Wanti Bali. She was quite healthy except for the illness for a few days before her death. She was a religious, God-fearing, kind-hearted and helpful lady.

She left behind two sons & daughters-in-law, and two daughters and sons-in-law, grandsons, granddaughters and many great grand children. Various religious, social and political organisations condoled her death and prayed for the departed soul.

On this sad occasion, Dutta Parivar made donations to various religious and social organisations including Rs. 250/- each to GMS, MS Yamuna Nagar and MS Yamunapaar, Delhi.–Vinod Bali, Joint Secretary MS Yamunapaar Delhi-51.

Smt. Kaushalya Devi
Smt. Kaushalya Devi was born in New Delhi on the 8th Feb. 1921 to Bakshi Dwarka Nath Chhibber and Smt. Daropti Devi. On her mother’s side, she was the great grand daughter of the Founder President of GMS Bakshi Jog Dhian Bali and, on the father’s side, the grand daughter of Rai Bahadur Bakshi Harbans Lal Chhibber, the second President of GMS.

Her father died in 1941 at the young age of 43 and, a year later, she was married to Bakshi Mela Ram Vaid, School Headmaster in Mirpur, (J&K). Her father-in-law, Bakshi Ram Chand Vaid was Zaildar and mother-in-law Smt. Budh Wanti, a housewife.

Within 5 years of her marriage, the country was partitioned in 1947, and, during the holocaust, her husband and mother-in-law fell victims at the hands of the marauders. She escaped to India with her father-in-law and 3 infant daughters. Here again, misfortune struck her, when her father-in-law was washed away in flash floods in J&K and the family took shelter with her mother and her family in Karol Bagh, New Delhi.

To augment the family income, she initially took up the job as a school teacher in Lahore Montessori School, Karol Bagh at a meagre salary of Rs.50/- only. Later she got regular appointment as a Lower Division Clerk, under Delhi Administration from where she retired as Upper Division Clerk in I.T.I. Subzi Mandi on 28.2.1979.

She was God-fearing, and was a dedicated and loving mother. During her service, she got her daughters educated and married to highly qualified and supporting sons-in-law. Her eldest daughter, Indu is married to Mr. O.P. Datta, Financial Consultant, settled in England, with son Amit Datta, an employee under B.O.A.C. The second daughter, Ravi Dutta, is married to Mr. Virander Kumar Dutta, Financial Director of a leading firm in New Delhi, with son Siddarth Dutta, an Executive in an American-based firm in Gurgaon, daughter, Sonali, married to Mr. Parkash Rao a Business Executive, and grand daughter Ashrita Rao. The third daughter Neena is married to Mr. Ashok Sharma, an Engineer in NASA in the USA and son Nikhil who is a Doctor.

Ever since her migration to Delhi, she remained with her maternal family till her last. She witnessed and participated in the marriages of her brothers, Subhash Chander with Suman Dutta, and Satish Chander with Veena Datta, sisters, Nirmal with Dr. G.N. Bakshi and, Usha with Dr. Rajni Kant Dutta.

Her mother died in 1984. With her married sisters away, she led an independent and comfortable life in the company of her two brothers, who looked after her in every hour of need. Age started telling on her health and she became a chronic patient of high blood pressure, diabetes and cardiac complications for treatment of which she had to be repeatedly hospitalised. The last admission on Jan. 28, 2009 was in the Jessa Ram Hospital where she breathed her last on the 7th Feb. 09 exactly on the day of completing 88 years of age.

Kaushalyaji willed donations of Rs.5000/- each to the GMS Widow Fund and Child Welfare Fund. Being a thorough religious-minded lady, she willed other donations of Rs. 2100/- each to both the Arya Samaj and Sanathan Dharam Mandirs. May her soul rest in peace.

Smt. Nirmala Datta
Smt. Nirmala Datta w/o Sh. Charanjeet Datta Patron & Ex-President Mohyal Youngmen’s Association Ambala Cantt, r/o 273 Model Town Ambala City breathed her last on 7.2.2009.

She was very soft spoken and had great love and affection for all Mohyal brothers and sisters. She was deeply religious and was a staunch Mohyal which encouraged Sh. Charanjit Datta ji to serve the Mohyal Community as President of Mohyal Youngmen’s Association Ambala Cantt. for about 25 years and as Secretary Sanatan Dharam Mandir Model Town Ambala City for the last many years (he is still Secretary of S.D. Mandir). She was a source of strength and inspiration to her husband and children and to the Mohyal Community of Ambala.

She was a good daughter to the late Mehta Amar Nath Chhibber of Kharian, a dutiful wife to Sh. Charanjit Datta and a loving and affectionate mother to Smt. Veena w/o Sh. Surinder Mohan of Gurdaspur, Smt. Neena w/o Sh. Vijay Chhibber of Meerut & the youngest daughter & son-in-law of Ambala Cantt. She proved herself as a very good daughter-in-law of Smt. Bal Kaur Datta & Shri Kharaitmal Datta who had looked after the Electrical Work at the Mohyal Conference at Layalpur. She was a good ‘Bhabi’ to Sh. Des Raj ji Datta (father of Sh. Ramesh Datta President MS Faridabad), Mehta Kundan Lal Datta of Amritsar and the late Mehta Kidar Nath Datta of Jalalpur Jattan (Layalpur). She was the sister-in-law of Sh. Surjit Mehta, Vice-President of MS Faridabad.

She had imbibed all the good qualities of head and heart, which had endeared her among relatives, family friends & Mohyal Community. She was calm, caring, generous, gracious, humble, and kind hearted and whosoever came in contact with her was deeply touched by her humility and warmth.

Her Kriya was performed on 10.2.2009 in Ambala City at the Sanatan Dharam Mandir, Model Town attended by relatives & Mohyals from different towns and cities in large numbers.

On this occasion, Shri Charanjit Datta donated Rs. 500/- each to GMS, MS Ambala City and MS Ambala Cantt. Her nephew Sh. Ramesh Datta President MS Faridabad donated Rs.11000 to MS Ambala City for the construction of Mohyal Bhawan Ambala in the memory of his ‘Chachiji’.

Shri Kundan Lal Bakshi (Lau) (14.10.1919-30.08.2008)
Shri Kundan Lal Bakshi (Lau) s/o the late Shri Hukam Chand Bakshi (of Gulyana Rawalpindi Pak.) left for his heavenly abode on the 30th Aug. 2008 at his residence in Mohyal Colony, Gurgaon.

He left behind four sons, S/Sh. Arun Bakshi, Dinesh Bakshi, Mukesh Bakshi and Rajesh Bakshi and two daughters Meena Chhibber & Neetu Bakshi all married and well-settled.

After partition, the late Shri K.L. Bakshi had worked in Panagarh (West Bengal) till 1989 as a Govt. Contractor (MES). Later, he completed a number of development projects including drainage works, roads, boundary walls, parks, Mandir walls etc. He also did construction works for the N.S.G. Maneswar, Gurgaon. On this sad occasion, his son, Shri Arun Bakshi, donated Rs. 500/- to GMS.

Smt. Neerja Mehta (Dutt)
(26.01.1963-17.02.2009)
Smt. Neerja Mehta (Dutt) w/o Sh. Vijay Shanker Mehta (Dutt) General Secy., MS West Zone, New Delhi, r/o Mehtashram J-3/1, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi-27, left for her heavenly abode on the 17th Feb., 2009 after a brief illness.

She was the d/o the late Sh. Madan Mohan Chhibber & the late Smt. Prem Kumari Chhibber of Ludhiana (Ex. Karyala, Distt. Jhelum, W. Pak.) and the youngest daughter-in-law of the late Subedar Maj. Mehta Hem Shanker (Dutt) ‘Bahadur’ O.B.I & the late Smt. Chetan Devi Mehta (Dutt) of Rajouri Garden, New Delhi-27 (Ex. NWFP- D.I. Khan).

She was a religious and kind-hearted lady, always having a smile on her face and ready to help the needy. She left behind two daughters and a son-Pooja, Poornima & Pranay.

Her “Kriya” was performed on the 27th Feb., 09, at Shri Sanatan Dharam Mandir (Sabha) Rajouri Garden, N. Delhi where she had been the Coordinator of Istri Satsang Sabha of the Mandir (father-in-law, the late Sh. Sub. Maj. Hem Shankar Mehta (Dutt) ‘Bahadur’ O.B.I being the founder of Mandir). The Kriya was attended by a large number of relatives, community members & well-wishers who paid tearful homage to the departed soul and prayed to the Almighty God to grant peace to her noble soul.

The Condolence Message from GMS was read out by Sh. Ashwani Bali, PRO (GMS) and President, MS Mehrauli. Condolences were also conveyed, on behalf of MS Mehrauli and MS Ludhina. Sh. Sukhdev Lov, President MS W. Zone, Sh. K.L. Kohli Gen. Secy. S.D. Mandir, Rajouri Garden, Smt. Sunita Mahajan President Istri Satsang Wing of S.D. M.S. Rajouri Garden, and Sh. Puran Lal ji of Brahmin Sabha, Rajouri Garden, conveyed their condolences on the sad occasion.

On this sad occasion, Mehta parivar donated Rs. 500/- each to GMS, MES, MS (W. Zone), and Istri Satsang Wing of S.D. M.S., Rajouri Garden, Rs. 2000/- to Shri Sanatan Dharam Mandir Sabha, Rajouri Garden, Rs. 250/- to Arya Samaj Mandir, Rs. 250 to Gurudwara Singh Sabha Rajouri Garden and Rs. 500 to Shri Ramji Mandir, Janakpuri, New Delhi.

Shri Dev Datt Mehta (Mohan)
(3.11.1930-27.02.2009)
It was on this sad day, the 27th Feb., 2009, cruel hands of destiny snatched Shri Dev Datt Mehta from our midst despite the best medical attention under the vigilant eyes of his son Dr. Dinesh Mehta, Chief Medical Officer, Composite Hospital, CRPF at Jammu. His ailment had been protracted and needed hospitalization. This sad event has left vacuum in the family that is shattered by the loss.

The late Shri Dev Datt Ji Mehta was s/o the late Shri Prem Chand Mehta and the late Smt. Yashoda Mehta and grandson of the late Shri Amar Nath Mehta and the late Smt. Nainawanti Mehta of village Karyala, Distt. Jhelum (then Punjab, now in Pak.). He got his early education in Punjab and completed graduation from Punjab University. He leaves behind his wife Smt. Raj Mehta (d/o the late Shri Dharam Pal Chhibber and the late Smt. Ramditti Chhibber of Pind Dadan Khan), a son and a daughter. His son Dr. Dinesh Mehta got married to Smt. Kanti Mehta (d/o Shri Lok Nath Bali and Smt. Sudha Bali of Ambala Cantt.) and to Wg. Cdr. Sandeep Mehta (s/o Shri K.P. Mehta and Smt. Shanta Mehta of Parasia). He imparted the best education to both the children and their academic achievements are impressive. His grand children include Abhishek Mohan and Shubham Mohan (potre) and Aman Mehta and Navika Mehta (dohta and dohiti). He has one sister Smt. Swaran Bakshi (w/o the late Brig. Suraj Prakash Bakshi of Meerut) and three brothers-Shri Pran Nath Mehta, Brig. (Retd.) Dr. Ravi Prakash Mehta and Shri Suraj Prakash Mehta.

The late Dev Datt Mehta was a dignified person with strong beliefs and commitment to the family. The qualities he possessed are rare to be found which will continue to guide the family forever. Today he is not with us but his thoughts and values are larger than his life. He believed in simplicity and will always be remembered as a soft spoken, straight forward a simple human being.

We pray to the Almighty to bestow upon the departed soul His grace and rest the soul in everlasting peace in heavenly abode and accord the much needed strength to all of us to bear the irreparable loss with fortitude and calm.

The kriya was performed at his residence at Jaipur on 07.03.2009 attended by near and dear, relatives and well wishers.
On this occasion the Mohan family has donated Rs.11000 towards the “Langar Fund” at Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar and Rs.1000/- to MS Jaipur.

Bakshi Somveer Dutta
Bakshi Somveer Dutta, r/o R.N. 22A, Mahesh Nagar, Ambala Cantt expired on 19.2.2009.

He was the s/o the late Shri Prajapati Dutta of Malikpur Distt. Rawalpindi (Pak.). His funeral was attended by a large number of Mohyal brothers and relatives from Ambala City, Narain Gagh and Jagadhari.

Rasam Pagri (Kriya) was held on 28.02.2009 at Guggapeer Mandir. Bk. Somveer Dutta is survived by his wife, two sons and one daughter all well-settled. He was an active Mohyal and a great social worker.

On this sad occasion, his son, Harish Dutta donated Rs. 100/- to the local sabha. May Almighty God provide him a place in heaven and courage to family members to bear this great loss.

IN MEMORIAM

HOMAGE TO LATE MAJOR AMAR NATH CHHIBBER OF MEERUT (A MOHYAL PHILANTHROPIST)
Annual Hindu Rituals (Vareena) of Late Major Amar Nath Chhibber (Retd.) of Meerut, who left for his heavenly abode last year and who had bequeathed all his moveable and immoveable property to the GMS, were performed at the bequeathed residence B-64, Defence Colony, Meerut on March 22, 2009. A G.M.S. team comprising of Ch. G.L. Dutta (Josh), Vice President, Shri D.V. Mohan, Secretary General, Shri S.K. Chhibber, Secretary Finance and Shri J.P. Mehta, Secretary were present on the occasion.

Col. S.K. Vaid (Retd.) Member of the Managing Committee of the GMS, a neighbour and close friend of late Maj. Chhibber, assisted by his wife, son (Dr. Rahul) & other family members, helped in making all the arrangements, in advance. About sixty members of the biradri including President of the local Sabha Lt. Col. R.K. Datta (Retd.) and other office bearers were also present. Photographs of late Maj. Chhibber and his late wife Mrs. Nirmal Kumari Chhibber were profusely garlanded by the G.M.S. team and others.

The priest who happened to be a close associate of late Maj. Chhibber and frequent visitor to his residence performed all the prescribed ceremonies invoking, through mantras different deities for the blessings and eternal peace to the departed souls. A havan was also performed with the recitation of vedic mantras.

The entire function was performed with the utmost solemnity, silence and serenity. All present prayed for the eternal peace to the soul of late Maj. Chhibber and his beloved wife. The prescribed offerings were given to the Priest as per the rituals, in cash.

The ceremonies were followed by mutual interaction and introductions with tales from old mohyal mandis of pre-partition days. The gathering looked like a big parivar with the ex-military officers in majority.

The Secretary General, Shri D.V. Mohan threw light on the activities of the GMS, its past achievements and future plans. He specially mentioned about the financial assistance being given by the GMS to the deserving widows, students and handicapped persons. He appealed for the enrollment of maximum number of permanent members of the G.M.S.

Ch. G.L. Datta (Josh) paid rich tributes to late Maj. Chhibber and narrated, in details, the qualities of head and heart possessed by Major Sahib who devoted himself to the service of mankind along with his late wife specially to Mohyals. Josh Sahib recalled his association with Maj. Chhibber in the G.M.S. Managing Committee of which the latter was also a member. Josh sahib mentioned that the late Maj. Chhibber was quiet and spoke only when asked to, on any specific point. He was in the good books of Rzd. B.D. Bali for his benevolent attitude and plain speaking.

He was humble and a staunch mohyal. He was a Pratisht member and always ready to donate for any welfare cause of the community. He was an embodiment of simplicity, soft speaking, God fearing and a very religious person.

A Preeti Bhoj was served on behalf of the G.M.S. in the memory of the departed couple and all present partook in it. Food was also served to people present in the neighbouring temple and to the labourers working nearby.

All arrangements were made in a very organized way by Col. S.K. Vaid (Retd.). The ceremony ended with a group photograph of all present.

Om Shanti.
G.L. Dutta (Josh)

SHRI SURINDER MOHAN CHHIBBER (I.A.F), s/o the late Mehta Malak Chand Chhibber Punjab Police and younger brother of the late Shri Jag Mohan Chhibber P.W.I. (Rly.) Ambala City had left for his heavenly abode on the 15th March, 2004.

On his 5th death anniversary, his wife Smt. Veena (Savita) Chhibber and father-in-law, Shri Khushi Ram Mehta, have donated Rs. 500/- for the Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan.

Mr. Vivek Chhibber (son) & Shalini Chhibber (daughter-in-law) Mrs. Archana (daughter), and Mrs. Kumud miss their father and pray to his heavenly soul to continue to shower his blessings and guidance to his loved ones.–Mrs. Veena (Savita) Chhibber, B-2/103, Eldeco Golf View Apartment Sector:- Omega, Greater Noida.

SHRI O.P. MOHAN: The Chaubarsi of the late Sh. O.P. Mohan was observed on Feb. 13, 2009. A Havan was performed in his memory, attended by members of his extended family who came from near and far, home and abroad.

Rajeev, Rakesh and Ramneek, his three sons, have donated Rs. 2100/- to the GMS Education Fund in his memory.– Rajeev Mohan, 10 Model Town, Rohtak-124001 (Haryana).

SMT. GURDEVI & BHAI DEVI DASS CHHIBBER: In the everlasting and sacred memory of my beloved and respected mother, Smt. Gurdevi and father, Bhai Devi Dass Chhibber of Chakwal, Distt. Jhelum (now in Pakistan), I have humbly donated Rs. 200/- to GMS as a token of homage to my parents, for addition to the “Smt. Gurdevi & Bhai Devi Dass Trust’’.–Bhai Mangal Sain Chhibber, Partistit Member of GMS & Ex. Secretary MS Meerut, 34, Begum Bagh, Meerut.

SHRI SEWAK RAM BALI: Smt. Savita Bali, r/o 17/2, Rajinder Nagar Dehradun, donated Rs. 100/- to GMS on the 10th death anniversary of her husband the late Shri Sewak Ram Bali on the 15th Feb., 2009.

SHRI VAID PRAKASH BAKSHI (CHHIBBER) (1916-1994), was one of those rare souls, who pass this way only occasionally. He did not marry. He devoted his whole life to the service of others – a life of altruism. Every phase of his 78 years in this world was full of stories of his help to the needy, service to the sick and devotion to his widowed mother and two younger sisters.

Born to Shri Dina Nath Bakshi of Jammu and Srinagar and Smt. Ram Rakhi Bakshi (daughter of Rai Bahadur Dina Nath Mohan of Pind Dadan Khan) and third of the family of five brothers and two sisters, Vaid Prakash–popularly known as Chann–showed his traits of self-less service at an early stage. When refused leave by the Traders’ Bank, Srinagar, for his sister’s marriage, he resigned. He moved to Delhi and served the Standard Chartered Bank for a score and more years.

One day, he came back from the office with a poor patient of TB, a truly dreaded disease then. Another time, he lingered at some one else’s road side accident to help the victims and get into trouble with the police. He was supporting half a dozen poor widows with regular remittances. His tan, man and dhan were at the service of his mother, who spent her 39 years of widowhood at his house, and two sisters, whom he served like a father.

His last years were those of a true sanyasi at an Ashram at Haridwar on the banks of the holy Ganga. Once I observed him going through all the rituals of his own Kriya-Karam, with liberal charity to the poor. He was a devotee of Ram, and an active member of the intinerant Ram Katha Group, which he supported with his own resources. Befitting by his end came at the Ganga bank where he got a cremation in the tradition of the devoted souls.
In the sacred memory of this self-less soul, his niece– Mrs. Lavi Sinha (Vaid)– has donated Rs. 25000/- to GMS as part payment for a room at the Mohyal Ashram Vrindavan.

SMT. SUMITRA DATTA: The 21st death anniversary of the late Smt. Sumitra Devi Datta w/o the late Sh. V.P. Datta, and mother of Prof. V.K. Datta, 159, Lajpat Nagar, Opp. Red Cross Bhawan Jalandhar City, Ph.: 2237149 was observed on 27.2.2009.

Pooja and Brahm Bhoj were performed and donations were given to Mandir. Kamlesh Datta and Mukta Datta performed Pooja in Geeta Mandir.

She was the daughter of Bk. Jagan Nath Vaid of Lyalpur (now in Pak.). She was a pious, noble and sacrificing lady, responsible for moulding the career of all her children. She was an excellent companion, a devoted wife, dedicated mother, grand mother and mother-in-law for her children. She was God-fearing and commanded the respect love, & affection of all. She look full interest in the service of the Mohyal Community.

Her husband, the late Shri V.P. Datta, who was a life member of GMS and Patron of Distt. Mohyal Sabha Jalandhar, had opened a number of trusts with GMS, including one for Rs.10000/- in the loving memory of his wife. Her son Prof. V.K. Datta, has donated Rs. 250/- to GMS towards Widow Fund on this occasion.

Sons Prof. V.K. Datta P.E.S. (daughter-in-law Kamlesh Datta) and Dr. A.K. Datta, M.B.B.S. P.C.M.S.I. Sr. Medical Officer (daughter-in-law Mukta Datta), son-in-law S.K. Misra C.M.D. Vice-President P.I.L. Champa, daughter Poonam Misra, grand children, Neeraj, Ashu, Eshu, Parul, Tanvi, Manu, Arushi, Paranti, Mona, Arnav, Preeti and relatives cherish her memory with sad hearts.

SHRI BEHARI LAL DATTA & SMT. KAUSHALYA DEVI DATTA: The nineteenth death anniversary of the late Ch. Behari Lal Datta (18th May 1911-5th Feb. 1990) s/o the late Smt. Rali Devi and the late Ch. Sahib Dayal Datta, of Kanjrur Dattan (Pak.) was solemnly observed on the 5th Feb., 2009.

Also, the thirteenth death anniversary of the late Smt. Kaushalya Devi Datta (1913-1996) w/o the late Sh. Behari Lal Datta of Kanjrur/ Jaipur, was observed on the 22nd Feb., 2009.

May their noble and pious souls eternally inhabit the heavens, and keep showering their benign blessings on their offsprings.
In their fond and loving memory, the Datta family of 5/268, S.F.S. Mansarovar, Jaipur offers a humble donation of Rs. 200/- towards GMS Education Fund.

Earlier Rs. 22000/- were donated by their sons Capt. (Dr.) A.C. Datta and Surendra Kumar Datta jointly to the Mohyal Ashram, Haridwar Langar Fund in April 2008 to perpetuate their memory. Date of Langar: 5th Feb. and 22nd Feb., respectively.

SMT. RAJ KISHORI CHHIBBER (18.08.1918-03.03.1990): The 19th death anniversary of respected Mataji (Dadiji) the late Smt. Raj Kishori Chhibber w/o the late Dr. Paras Ram Chhibber of Naushera Cantt. Distt. Peshwar (NWFP) and the daughter of the late Rzd. Ram Saran Vaid and the late Smt. Nihal Dai of Model Town, Lahore was observed on 3.3.2009. On this occasion Bhojan was served to Brahimns.

After the partition of India, the Chhibber family stayed for a few years at 240, Westend Road, Meerut and thereafter shifted to B-145, Amar Colony, New Delhi-24.

Mataji was a noble soul, showering the gift of love and affection on the family and society. She was a strong dedicated & religious lady. She was the Jagat Mata Ji for her children, grand children, nephews etc. She was the proud mother of children (5 sons, viz; the late Dr. Ashok Chhibber, Akshay, Comdt. Ambresh, Avinash, Dr. Achleshwar) and (4 daughters, viz, Mrs. Aruna Bali, Mrs. Arvind Dutta, Mrs. Anil Dutta and Mrs. Adarsh Vaid).

On her death anniversary, her grandson Tarun Chhibber, Smt. Vibhuti Chhibber, r/o 296 SFS Apartments, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-16 and samast Chhibber parivar of B-145, Amar Colony, New Delhi donated Rs. 1100/- to GMS Widow Fund.—Tarun Chhibber

SHRI ROSHAN LAL DATTA: On the 6th death anniversary of his father, the late Shri Roshan Lal Datta, s/o the late Sh. R.R Datta (of Haripur, Hazara, Pak.), Shri Rakesh Datta, r/o Raja College Subatoo Road, Dharampur (H.P.), donated Rs. 150/- to GMS.

SMT. SITAWANTI VAID: In loving memory of his dear mother, the late Smt. Sita Wanti Vaid, w/o the late Sh. L.M. Vaid, Shri N.K. Vaid, r/o B-2/2135, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-70 Ph.: 26136467 Mob.: 9810293643, has donated Rs. 251/- to GMS, on her 28th death anniversary falling on the 5th April, 2009. Deeply missed by sons, daughter & daughters-in-law and grandchildren.

SMT. PRAKASH VATI DATTA: On the 4th death anniversary of his wife, the late Smt. Prakash Vati Datta, Sh. Pishori Lal Datta, r/o 178 Mohyal Colony, Gurgaon donated Rs. 100/- to GMS.

SHRI MADAN MOHAN MEHTA (CHHIBBER) & SMT. SUDESH MEHTA: On the 4th & 5th death anniversary, respectively, of his father, the late Sh. Madan Mohan Mehta (Chhibber) and his mother, the late Smt. Sudesh Mehta, Shri Rajeev Mehta (Chhibber), r/o H.No. 171, Mohyal Colony, Gurgaon, donated Rs. 200/- to GMS.

BK. LEKH RAJ SHARMA: In the sacred and everlasting memory of the late Bk. Lekh Raj Sharma, s/o the late Bk. Kala Ram Sharma of Peerkot, District Hazara, NWPF (Pak.) whose 4th death anniversary falls on 23.03.2009.

Time flies and, though four years have gone by since Sharmaji attained Nirvana, his benign presence, blessings, sweet memories, virtues and values of endurance are ever cherished by his ever grateful family members.

Sharmaji was a true Karmayogi and had served the Indian Air Force for 37 years with distinction, devotion and dedication. A self-made man, a devoted husband and a loving father to Hari Om and Ram Sharma, he was always a cheerful and warm-hearted friend to one and all.

In his sweet memory, his devoted wife, Smt. Chander Mohini Chhibber Sharma, Life Member of GMS and cousin of Bakshi B.L. Chhibber, IRS (Retd.), Vice-President GMS has donated Rs. 500/- towards GMS Education Fund.

SHRI S.D. CHHIBBER: On the death anniversary of his father, the late Shri S.D. Chhibber on the 10th March 2009, Shri M.K. Chhibber, r/o EG-5, Inderpuri, New Delhi-110012, (Mob. 9810122152) has donated Rs. 501/- to GMS.

From a Family Sharing our Journey

Whenever I browse extended family trees, I find it rather interesting to see how linkages of marriage keep showing up over generations between the same set of Mohyal clans that resided in the area that my own forefathers belonged to- that is, the tract between the Salt Range and the River Jhelum in Pind Dadan Khan Tehsil of Distt. Jhelum.

One such extended family, that is linked via marriages in multiple generations with my own, is that of the late Shri Mehta Sant Ram Vaid, who, of course, originally hailed from Tehsil Pind Dadan Khan as well.

Today, the District of Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh is teeming with many Mohyal families, but the pioneer who started it all, was Shri Sant Ram Vaid. His family’s decision to relocate there was not a pre-planned migration, but, instead, a result of unexpected hardships imposed suddenly by an act of fate.

Destiny plays a part in the lives of all of us, but the way it brought challenges and changed the course of this particular family was with rather deep imprints. Early in his career, Shri Sant Ram Vaid worked in the collieries in the Sor Range of hills near Quetta in Baluchistan. His family had barely settled in there, when a severe earthquake rattled Quetta, in May 1935, causing unprecedented destruction and forcing their decision to move and re-establish life in a new location.

The relatives, who stayed on in Pind Dadan Khan, too suffered especially hard in the subsequent decade, during the partition- a fate not very different from Mohyals in other areas of West Punjab though. Raja Ghaznafar Ali Khan’s attempt to retain Hindus in the area in order to boost the perception of Pakistan as a tolerant state proved to be short-lived, and only ended up setting up the scene for especially brutal massacres of many Mohyals afterwards, notably in the train ambush of Kamoke, in September 1947.

All these setbacks were taken in stride, and, over the years, many more of this extended family rose to make a name in the Coal Mine industry. However, one person opted to chart a different path-instead choosing the career more traditionally associated with Mohyals, that is, in the Armed Forces. He was Shri Sant Ram Vaid’s youngest son, Shri Raj Kumar Mehta-affectionately addressed as Raj Uncle by my father’s generation. Consistent with the high standards traditionally set by Mohyals in uniform, he excelled in his work as a fighter pilot in the Air Force. Those, who were his colleagues, still talk of his skills, and remember him as “ace material”- the highest compliment a fighter pilot can get from his peers.

The hand of destiny in this family’s history was to surface once again in a cruel way in a surreal sequence of events. On 8th November 1960, the then Chief of the Indian Air Force, Air Marshal Subroto Mukherjee died in tragic circumstances in Tokyo, after a piece of food accidentally got stuck in his windpipe, choking him to death. When the plane carrying his body back to India was in the country’s air space, Flt. Lt. Raj Kumar Mehta’s Gnat was one of the jets assigned to escort that aircraft as a mark of respect. Soon after Air Marshal Mukherjee’s plane had landed, Flt. Lt. Raj Kumar Mehta’s Gnat too had already begun its own landing approach to Palam airport, when the pilot of another Gnat, performing the same escort duty, reported mechanical trouble and requested that he be allowed to land first. Flt. Lt. Mehta agreed and pulled out of his approach, allowing the other pilot to touch down first- which he did, safely. In the utmost irony, when Flt. Lt. Mehta’s plane was circling overhead in wait for the next landing opportunity, it suffered a bird hit.

Being the skilled and determined pilot that he was, he tried his best to save the aircraft, rejecting the option of abandoning his jet when bailing out could have saved his life. Eventually, when he did eject, it was at too low an altitude for his parachute to deploy. Thus, on 9th November 1960, a very promising Air Force Officer’s life came to a tragic and premature end. His brief, but outstanding, career culminated in the Award of the Ashok Chakra-II, now referred to as the Kirti Chakra.

Like many other Mohyals before him, and many since, Flt. Lt. Raj Kumar Mehta died in uniform, in choosing to give priority to the nation’s needs over his own. He left this world a decade before I arrived in it. Still, his is a story that l wanted to share- because people like him deserve to be never forgotten.

–Vinay Mehta (Lau),
Atlanta, USA Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .