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MES BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA (REGD)
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Circular No.25 Dated: 21.07.2012
All Members
Minutes of Council Meeting held on 17th June 2012 at WALTAIR CLUB, Sripuram, Visakhapatnam.
1. The following council members /Special Invitees were present:-
Council Members
1. Sh. Bharat Bhasin 19. Sh. J.L.Rathan 37. Ch. Sudersan
2. Sh. Lakhbir Singh 20.Sh. Azeezulla Khan 38. Ch. Mangapathi Rao
3. Sh.Inderjit Mehta 21. Sh. K.Selvaraj 39.Sh. N Srinivas
4. Sh. J.S. Mago 22. Sh.V.P.Sanjiv 40.Sh. T.S.P. Kishore
5. Sh.A.S.Parihar 23. Sh. P. Ramesh 41.Sh. Suresh Chauhan
6. Sh.R.K.Bhambri 24.Sh. D.V. Byya Reddy 42.Sh.A.R. Das
7. Sh.Sandeep Srivastava 25. Sh.P.D.Gupta 43.Sh. Anil Bajaj
8. Sh.Deepak Singla 26. Sh. G.S. Mago 44. Sh. Shoeb Ali Hamza
9. Sh.M.Ramamoorthy 27. Sh. Randeep Anand 45. Sh.S.Ramkishana Rao
10. Sh.Pravesh Kumar Gupta 28.Sh. Praveen Kumar 46. Sh. M. Sundararajan
11. Sh.D.R.Aggarwal 29. Sh. C.Balasatish 47. Sh. M. Khalilur Rahman
12. Sh.Anil Raizada 30. Sh.K.V.S. Rama Raju 48. Sh. K.V. Damodharan
13. Sh.Ravinder Kr.Bhatia 31.Sh. P.V.S. Narayana Raju 49. Sh. B. Vetrivel
14. Sh.Rajesh Goel 32.Maj.(Retd.) M.S.Panwar 50. Sh. S.Manna
15. Sh. S. Mohan 33.Sh.Parmod Dhawan 51. Sh.K.K. Bakshi
16. Sh. Naresh Vij 34.Sh.Amit Bhaduri 52. Sh. A. Ajit
17. Sh. Manish Sibal 35.Sh.Naveen Yadav 53. Sh. R.S. Bhattacharjee
18. Sh. S.Kumar 36.Sh.Zachariah P.John
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Special Invitees
1. Sh.Anil Tomar
2. Following other members were also present:
1. Sh. B.S.Behl 16. M/s. Satyanjam Technocracy 31. Sh. K. Jagan Mohan Rao
2. Sh.S.Ravindra Reddy 17. M/s Vijaya Lakshmi 32. Sh. N.Srinivasa Raju
3. Sh.M.Govinda 18. Sh.P.Prasad 33. Sh.V.Kateshavara Raju
4. Sh.G.Sriniwasa Rao 19. Maj P.R. Rao 34. Sh. N.Srinivasa Raju
5. Sh.A.Vijaya Rama Verma 20. Sh.Y.S.Rao 35. Sh.B.V.S.S. Raju
6. Sh. M.Panikar Rao Viswa 21. Sh.Y.S. Surendra 36. Sh.A. Ananta Rao
7. Sh. Satish Verma 22. Sh.N.Sangam Naidu 37. Sh. V.K.Raju
8. Sh. Ram Prakash 23. Sh.V.Shankar Rao 38. Sh. N. Bhaskar Rao
9. Sh.G.V. Ravi Raju 24. Sh.N.V.Rama Reddy 39. Sh.M.V. Ramakirshnan
10. Sh. Barjesh S. Saroya 25. Sh. Bhaskara Rao 40. Sh. Naveen Mehta
11. Sh.A.Srinivasa Raju 26. Ch.Naveen 41. Sh. M.Srinivasa Raju
12. Sh. B.Srinivasa Rao 27. M/s Lucky Engg. Ent. 42. Sh.K.S.Raju
13. Sh.P.K.Rao 28. Sh.G.S.M.Raju 43. M/s Eswar Enterprises
14. Sh.V.Srinivasa Rao 29. M/s Jai Krishna Associates
15. Sh.A.V.S..Svaram 30. Sh.B.N. Raju Reddy
3. Leave of absence was granted to the following:-
1. Sh.Gagan Sood 3. Sh.Balbir Singh Vij 5. Sh.Pawan Manni
2. Sh.Harish C.Bhatia 4. Sh.M.A.Wani 6. Sh.Surinder Walia
4. Before commencement of council meeting, all office bearers of Headquarters and Council / other members
from outstations were accorded heartiest welcome by the office bearers and members of Visakhapatnam Branch. Sh.
Sh.Ch.Sudershan Chairman Visakhapatnam Branch welcomed all to council meeting. Sh.C.Balasatish also welcomed
all to the meeting. He hoped that healthy discussion will be held and some fruitful result will emerge.
After welcome ceremony as above, Council meeting then commenced under the chairmanship of President
Sh.Bharat Bhasin.
5. Item 1 of Agenda Opening remarks by President.
President Sh.Bharat Bhasin welcomed all to council meeting taking place at beautiful city Visakhapatnam.
President stated that all have seen, how members of Viskhapatnam have welcomed them and received them at
Airport and escorted to this place. Great hospitality has been extended which has touched our hearts. On behalf of
all delegates from outstations and his own he expressed sincere thanks for the same.
President informed that a meeting was held in the E-in-Cs Branch with Primary Producers of Steel who were
delaying supply of steel to Builders, in which DGW directed the Primary Producers to supply the material within a
week time otherwise necessary action will be taken. He requested members to intimate if they are still facing
difficulties in getting the steel from Primary Producers so that matter be taken up again. He stated that as regards
production of Purchase Vouchers, another letter has been issued by the E-in-C Branch. He hoped that now there
will be no difficulty in this regard.
President stated that recently members of Bangalore Branch were facing lot of problem from audit persons
and the problem was so large that strike was inevitable, however, on his personal request, Bangalore Branch was
kind enough to give some time, and the matter was taken up with the E-in-Cs Branch and within a few days with
the help of E-in-C, DGW and Jt.DG(Contracts), problem was resolved and a letter was issued by the CGDA.
President appreciated the support extended by the E-in-C, DGW / Jt.DG(Contract) in getting the matter resolved.
He hoped that with the letter received from CGDA such problem will not arise in future.
President stated that recently some members from Bareilly Branch had also raised a matter regarding issue
of tenders for Anti-termite treatment of Buildings. The matter has been taken up with the E-in-Cs Branch and
hoped that positive reply will be received soon. It will not only help the members of Bareilly but all the Builders.
President stated that Membership Directory is overdue. Last Directory was published in 2008. He requested
Branches to send complete list of members along with requisite amount to Headquarters at the earliest so that the
same be compiled and get the directory printed in time. He hoped that new Membership Directory will be released
during the tenure of present team.
President stated that in the last council meeting it was informed that committees will be formed to function
the HQrs. smoothly. He read out names of Chairman and Co-Chairman of committees.
HQ Co-Ordination Committee:- Annual Day Programme Management Committee:-
Chairman : Sh. Anil Raizada Chairman: Sh. G.S. Mago
Co. Chairman : Sh. Inderjeet Mehta Co- Chairman: Sh. Manik Singhal
Membership Growth Committee:- Annual Day Reception Committee:-
Chairman : : Sh. Suresh Chauhan All Past Presidents
Co-Chairman : Sh. Sanjeev Mahajan Annual Day Cultural Programme Committee:-
Branch Co-Ordination Committee:- Chairman: Sh. Lakhbir Singh
Chairman: Sh. A.K. Upadhyay Co-Chairman Ch. Karan Singh Dabas
Co-Chairman: Sh. Bijender Singh Annual Day Technical Committee:-
Training Institute Committee:- Chairman: Sh. Rajesh Behl
Chairman: Sh. V.P. Sanjiv Co- Chairman: Sh. Harish C.Bhatia
Co-Chairman: Sh. A.S. Parihar Annual Day Floor Management Committee:-
Finance Raising Committee:- Chairman: Sh. Naresh Dave
Chairman: Sh. Amarjit Mehta Co-Chairman: Sh. Surinder Walia
Co-Chairman: Sh. Ravi Jain Legal Advisory Committee:-
Press Committee:- Chairman: Sh. Bharat Bhasin
Chairman: Sh. Ravi Wig Co-Chairman: Sh. J.S. Mago
Co-Chairman Maj.(Retd.) M.S.Pawar EPF/Labour Advisory Committee:-
Chairman: Sh. Sudershan Goel
Co-Chairman: Sh. B.R. Kohli
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President stated that two committees are already functioning i.e. Dispute Redress and Reconciliation
Committee under the chairmanship of Sh.D.R.Aggarwal and Constitution Amendment Committee under the
chairmanship of Sh.Amit Bhaduri and co-chairman Sh.G.S.Mago.
President stated that since the agenda is lengthy, therefore, he would not take much time and with these few
words, requested Sh.Jaspal Singh Mago Hony.Gen.Secretary to proceed with remaining items of Agenda.
6. The Hony.Gen.Secretary Sh.Jaspal Singh Mago thanked President. He also welcomed all to the council
meeting taking place at coastal port city Visakhapatnam, the jewel of the East Coast. Members from many
Branches, some from faraway places are here. He welcomed all and thanked them for gracing the meetings. Past
Presidents, Hony. Patrons have spared their valuable time and graced the meeting. He thanked them. Members of
Visakhapatnam Branch have made nice arrangements. They have extended warm hospitality and provided all
comfort. He, on behalf of all delegates from outstations, and his own, expressed sincere thanks for the same.
Sh.Mago requested members to take part in the discussion with positive frame of mind and he assured that all
members will be given ample time to speak and express their views freely. He requested members to co-operate
with the dais.
Before taking up agenda, the Hony. Gen.Secretary Sh.Jaspal Singh Mago informed with regret, about following
sad happenings:
i) Sad demise of Sh.Ramdev Jangid of M/s Ramdev Jangid an esteemed member of Jodhpur Branch.
ii) Sad demise of Sh.Moolchand Khanna brother of Sh.Jai Kumar Khanna of M/s Jai Daulat Constn.Co.
an esteemed member of Jodhpur Branch.
iii) Sad demise of Dr.Alka Goyal dear wife of Sh.Amit Goyal Director of M/s RDS Projects Ltd. an
esteemed member of Agra Branch.
iv) Sad demise of Sh.Bhagat Singh Sawhney respected father of Sh.H.S.Sawhney of M/s Sawhney
Builders an esteemed member of Srinagar Branch.
v) Sad demise of brother of Sh.Pradeep Singh of M/s Raghvendra Traders an esteemed member of
Kanpur Branch.
vi) Sad demise of proprietor of M/s Aditi Enterprises an esteemed member of Kanpur Branch.
vii) Sad demise of respected mother of Sh.Sangeet Sharma of M/s Maha Shakti Enterprises an esteemed
member of Pathankot Branch.
He requested all to stand for a minute to pay respect to departed souls. The council then passed following
resolutions:-
RESOLUTION
Resolved that the council mourns with grief and distress the sad demise of Sh.Ramdev Jangid of M/s Ramdev
Jangid an esteemed member of Jodhpur Branch and conveys its heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family.
RESOLUTION
Resolved that the council mourns with grief and distress the sad demise of Sh.Moolchand Khanna brother of
Sh.Jai Kumar Khanna of M/s Jai Daulat Constn.Co. an esteemed member of Jodhpur Branch and conveys its
heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family.
RESOLUTION
Resolved that the council mourns with grief and distress the sad demise of Dr.Alka Goyal dear wife of Sh.Amit
Goyal Director of M/s RDS Projects Ltd. an esteemed member of Agra Branch and conveys its heartfelt
condolence to the bereaved family.
RESOLUTION
Resolved that the council mourns with grief and distress the sad demise of Sh.Bhagat Singh Sawhney respected
father of Sh.H.S.Sawhney of M/s Sawhney Builders an esteemed member of Srinagar Branch and conveys its
heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family.
RESOLUTION
Resolved that the council mourns with grief and distress the sad demise of Sh.Pradeep Singh of M/s Raghvendra
Traders an esteemed member of Kanpur Branch and conveys its heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family.
RESOLUTION
Resolved that the council mourns with grief and distress the sad demise of proprietor of M/s Adit i Enterprises an
esteemed member of Kanpur Branch and conveys its heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family.
RESOLUTION
Resolved that the council mourns with grief and distress the sad demise of Sh.Sangeet Sharma of M/s Maha
Shakti Enterprises an esteemed member of Pathankot Branch and conveys its heartfelt condolence to the bereaved
family.
Sh.Parmod Dhawan stated that he has an objection on the Agenda, where his name has been mentioned. He
wanted to hand over a letter. President stated that he should have sent the letter much earlier. Sh.D.R.Aggarwal
stated that agenda for the meeting was circulated to all council members long back and the same was also uploaded
on the website. If there was any objection the same should have been sent through E-mail, speed post or by hand at
HQrs. office. This is not the appropriate time i.e. during the council meeting, any member raise objection. Everyone
has right to raise objection however the same should be sent at proper time.
7. Item 2 of Agenda Confirmation of minutes of last council meeting.
The Hony.Gen.Secretary stated that minutes of last council meeting held at Siliguri on 28th April 2012 are
to be confirmed. He stated that minutes of the meeting have been circulated vide circular No.21 dated 04.06.2012,
which he hoped all would have received. The minutes were also uploaded on the website. No objection has been
received from any one. He stated that if council agrees, minutes of the meetings be treated as read and confirmed.
After detailed discussion as above minutes of the last meeting were confirmed by the council unanimously.
8. Item 3 (a) of Agenda To discuss follow up action taken on various technical matters.
The Hony.Gen.Secretary stated that in the last council meeting some problems were raised by the Builders at
Siliguri, action on the same has been taken up. President has already informed about certain action taken.
(a) Procurement of Steel
The Hony.Gen.Secretary stated that as informed in the last months council meeting, a meeting was called
by the E-in-Cs Branch of all the Primary Producers on 3rd May 2012. We were also called in the meeting. The
DGW has categorically informed the Primary Producers that the material should be supplied within a week
time otherwise action will be taken. Minutes of the meeting have been received from the E-in-Cs Branch and
has already been sent to all Branches. He hoped now this problem of late supply would be resolved. He
requested members to inform if there is any problem in this regard so that matter be taken up again.
Sh.B.S.Behl stated that order is placed on a Primary Producers for supply of four sections, they supplied
two sections and for balance two sections Builders have to take permission from the Department which take
about two months. If one section is not supplied Builders may be allowed to procure the same from other
approved primary producers.
(b) Production of Purchase Vouchers.
The Hony.Gen.Secretary stated that it was informed by members in the meeting held at Ambala and
Siliguri that E-in-Cs instructions have not reached upto lower formations. The matter was taken up again with the
E-in-Cs Branch and another letter has been issued by the E-in-Cs Branch to all Command CEs to forward the
same to lower formations. A copy of the same has been sent to all Branches. He hoped that everyone would have
received the same. He requested members to intimate the formation who are not accepting the above letters.
Sh.Anil Tomar stated that matter was discussed with CWE, they have stated that till the IAFW-2249 is
amended, they will not accept.
Sh.Naveen Yadav stated that they had a meeting with the Command CE, in which he has categorically
stated that they will not accept this letter and asked all the CEs present to follow production of purchase vouchers
strictly. Sh.Sandeep Srivastava also endorsed the view point of Sh.Naveen Yadav. He stated that this matter was
discussed with the Command CE in the meeting held at Agra, a letter has been written by them to the E-in-Cs in
September 2011. Reply from E-in-Cs Branch is still awaited. He requested that matter be taken up with the E-in-
Cs Branch to get the reply sent to the Command CEs letter.
Sh.Naresh Vij stated that STE officers are not accepting as STE is not under E-in-Cs Branch. President
stated that matter is being taken up with the ADGTE Branch. President requested members to send the matter in
writing to HQrs. so that the same be taken up with the E-in-Cs Branch.
Sh.Parvesh Kumar Gupta stated that the Department is stating that it is written in the contract agreement
regarding purchase vouchers, since Builders have accepted the agreement, Builders have to submit purchase
vouchers. He requested that it should be get removed from contract agreement.
Sh.Lakhbir Singh stated that in the Chief Engineers meeting, two command CEs has raised this point of
production of purchase vouchers and they have written letter to the E-in-Cs Branch. Since letters are under
consideration at E-in-Cs Branch therefore they are insisting submission of Purchase Vouchers.
(c) Difficulty in procurement of Sand and aggregates.
The Hony.Gen.Secretary stated that at council meeting held at Ambala and Siliguri the matter regarding
non availability of sand and aggregates was raised by some members. At various places in Western, Central &
Northern Command, building material is not available. Mining have been totally stopped. Whatever material is
available is through illegal mining. The cost of the building material is sky rocketed. The matter has been taken up
with the E-in-Cs Branch and was also discussed personally, the E-in-C has issued instructions to all Command
Chief Engineers to liaise with civil authorities through GOC or Army Station Commander at the highest level
personally and get the matter resolved amicably. He hoped matter will be resolved soon. Sh.D.R.Aggarwal wanted
to know whether copy of letter has been received at HQrs. President stated that E-in-Cs Branch will be requested
to send the same. President requested all Regional Chairmen to liaise with Command CEs.
Sh.D.R.Aggarwal stated that Regional Chairman Western Region has submitted a memorandum to the
Command CE. The Command CE has taken up the matter with Army Commander. He stated that matter has been
referred to OAL Branch, it will take long time as meeting is held once in a quarter. He stated that since work is not
progressing due to non availability of material, the contracts should be suspended till the time aggregates are made
available. He requested that matter be taken up with the E-in-C.
President stated that matter will be taken up with the E-in-C that where there is a mining problem, no
contractors should be written slow progress on account of non-availability of material. Secondly where works are
delayed due to non availability of materials extension should be immediately given by the Department.
Sh.A.S.Parihar stated that the mining problem is mainly in UP Haryana, Uttranchal, Punjab, Rajasthan etc.
He requested President to take up the matter through E-in-C with the State Govt. to resolve the problem, as State
Govt. give preference to Defence Works.
9. Item 3 (c) of Agenda Any other matter (Technical only) with the permission of chair.
The Hony.Gen.Secretary requested members to take up technical matters.
10. Item 4 (a) of Agenda present position of the Association.
The Hony.Gen.Secretary stated that first meeting of the council was proposed at Agra on 30.07.2011, the
meeting was arranged by Agra Branch at Jay Pee Hotel. Members of Agra Branch worked tirelessly for more than a
week to make the meeting success. A large number of council members and other delegates reached Agra to attend
the meeting. But unfortunately a stay order issued by Honble Jammu Court was served by some members of
Jammu Branch. Repeated requests were made to them that in view of the fact that large number of guests have
reached Agra and were waiting for the meeting to begin, if serving of the stay order could be withheld upto 4 PM.
It was apprised to them that otherwise they could have served the stay order few days earlier. This could have
helped the members not to take trouble to visit Agra from far-off places. But the stay was served and meeting had
to be cancelled that day. After visiting Jammu by the President, Sr.Vice President and himself the stay was got
vacated and second meeting was fixed in August along with meeting to welcome to DG(Pers) meanwhile all efforts
were made to somehow or other to sort out the issue outside the court, number of meetings were held but again on
that day another stay order was served and meeting could not take place. After great efforts in December Stay was
got vacated, and a meeting to bid farewell to E-in-C, was arranged. But on the same day another Stay order was
served. It was the painful testimony that HQrs. was totally immobilized and could not serve the members and all
the energy was put on going from Delhi to Jammu and Jammu to Delhi to discuss with Lawyers on which a huge
expenditure was also incurred. After the vacation of stay order granted by Honble Jammu Court which was
enforced for the last about nine months, the council meeting was held at Ambala on 18.3.2012, in which every
member was very much concerned and every one was of the opinion that these things should not happen again.
Members were of the opinion that if elections are held now, and if team is not as per liking of someone and he can
get the stay order from a very far off place, then again HQrs. cannot do anything. Members were of the opinion that
some drastic measure should be taken and after detailed discussion following resolutions were adopted
unanimously by the council:
Sh.D.R.Aggarwal stated that no new Branch be opened till rules are amended. Sh.G.S.Mago did not agree
with the proposal of Sh.Aggarwal. He stated that new Branches will be approved as per rules, when rules will be
amended the branches will be opened accordingly.
Associate Members
Maj.(Retd.) M.S.Pawar stated that some existing members for a period of time due to any reason, they are
not enlisted with the MES. As per the memorandum and articles enlisted Builders should be enrolled as members
and others as Associate members. He stated that once any members is de-enlisted he should be treated as Associate
member.
Sh.D.R.Aggarwal stated that as per bye-laws the members who have been de-enlisted cannot be made as
Associate member, he will remain as member however, he cannot contest the election. President stated that a letter
will be sent to Branches to send a copy of enlistment of all members for record of HQrs.
President asked council twice to re-affirm agenda item 4 (a) and 4(b). Council reaffirmed
unanimously.
Shortage of funds
Sh.Naresh Vij stated that there is acute shortage of funds at Nagpur, he requested that matter be taken up.
Re-Constitution of firm
Sh.C.Balasatish stated that for re-constitution of firm the original promoter of the firm who should have
51% of share and he has to retain the same. He requested to take up the issue that 51% share of any re-constituted
firm should be for a period of say 5 years and not for life long because in a firm a partner become inactive still we
have to continue as partner and giving him a goodwill.
Sh.Mangapathi Roa raised the issue of extension of time and using of material of firms mentioned in the
contract. President requested members to send the matters in details so that the same can be taken up with the
Department.
Resolution
Maj.M.S.Pawar stated that recently a letter has been received from HQrs. forwarding a copy of resolution
passed by the Executive Body of Delhi Branch. It was very surprised to us as there was no such resolution
discussed or passed by the Executive Body of Delhi Branch. He requested that necessary action may be taken.
President stated that it is a Branch matter, Chairman should issue show cause notice and take action as
deemed fit.
11. There being no other item of agenda, meeting ended with a vote of thanks to the chair and special thanks to
Visakhapatnam Branch.