Venue: Shri Geeta Mandir
Attendance: 30
In Chair: Rzd. K.K. Bali, President
After the recitation of Gayatri Mantra and Mohyal prayer, led by Col. Yudhvir Bakshi, the meeting was adjourned for 5 minutes, due to
lack of quorum; and was re-convened to transact the business, as per the Agenda circulated.
Welcome Address by the President Rzd. K.K. Bali: The President welcomed all the members and thanked them for sparing their
valuable time to attend the AGM of the sabha. He highlighted the activities of the sabha, viz.,
(a) holding monthly meetings of the sabha regularly, the minutes of which are published in the Mohyal Mitter.
(b) actively participating in the programmes of the OMS, such as meetings of Presidents and Secretaries of local Sabhas, honouring of
Pratibhashali students for their academic achievements, attending the inaugural function of Vrindavan Ashram & Mohyal Diwas and
collection of contributions for Uttarakhand Relief Fund, in response to the appeal from Mohyal Ratna Rzd. BD. Bali, President, OMS.
The President said that the sabha has associated itself with the Janakpuri Dharmik and Samjik Mahasangh, which is playing a pivotal
role in bringing all religions and social organizations, such as Sanatan Dharam Mandirs, Arya Samaj, Gurudwaras, Jam Mandirs, Residents
Welfare Associations etc for jointly celebrating religious functions, such as Ram Navami, Dusshera, Guru Purab, Swami Dayanand
Sarasvati's Prakash Utsav etc. The sabha had set-up a Stall at the recently-held Shri Bhagwan Ram Rath Yatra, which was greatly
appreciated by the Janakpuri residents. The President thanked the members for their kind co-operation and support to the sabha, by way
of donations.
Obituary References: Shri Satish Chand Bakshi, Vice-President, read out the names of the members/their near relatives, who had left
for their heavenly abode, since the last AGM. The house observed Iwo minutes' silence, in the memory of the departed souls and prayed
to Almighty God to grant them eternal peace.
Confirmation of Minutes: The minutes of the last General Body meeting, held on 01.07.2012, already circulated, were unanimously
approved.
Report on the activities of the Sabha: Smt. Salika Mehta, Jt. Secretary, read out the report on the various activities undertaken by the
sabha, during the period under report, highlighting, among other things, the holding of regular monthly meetings, the minutes of which
are published in the Mohyal Mitter, sending of New Year Greetings through a beautifully designed card, extending greetings to the
members and their spouses, on their birthdays/wedding anniversaries, enrolling Life Members of the GMS and MS Janakpuri. She also
briefly stated the present financial position of the sabha and informed the house that the sabha can now be contacted on its email
address: mohyaIsabha/anakîuri(yahooin. The house gave her a big applause.
Presentation of audited accounts: Shri Rajesh Mohan, Member, Executive Committee, presented the audited accounts for the year
2012-13, which were unanimously approved by the house.
Amendment to the Constitution: The President informed the house that, with a view to overcoming the difficulties being experienced
by the sabha, he had constituted a Committee, comprising of: (1) Col. Yudhvir Bakshi, Chairman, (2) Shri BM. Datta, Member and (3)
Shri D.K. Mehta (Chhibber), Convener, to consider and recommend suitable amendments to the Constitution of the sabha, to ensure
smooth functioning of the sabha. The Committee had submitted its recommendations, which had been accepted by the Executive
Committee and were submitted to the General Body for consideration and approval. He then invited Shri D.K. Mehta, Convener, to give
detailed explanations about, and pilot the amendments, clause by clause. He explained the difficulties experienced by him as Returning Officer to conduct the sabha's elections, because of certain provisions of the Constitution. He circulated the draft amendments, indicate-ing the existing clauses and proposed amendment clauses, for consideration and approval of the house. After considerable discussions,
the house unanimously resolved to approve the amendments as under:-
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EXISTING CLAUSE
CLAUSE 3(A)
PATRON
The Sabha will have one Patron. The outgoing President of
the Sabha who completes the full term will be the Patron for the
ensuing term. In case the President does not complete the full
term the existing Patron would continue.
CLAUSE 13(B)
TERMS OF OFFICE:
Thus elected working committee shall hold office ordinarily for a period of two years or until their successors are elected. A vacancy in the working committee including of President can be filled by the working committee by co-option from the Members of the Sabha subject to ratification by the general body. In the absence of the President, the Vice-President will act as President.
No Office-bearer will hold office for more than Iwo consecutive terms. All Office bearers shall be from Janakpuri only.
AMENDED CLAUSE
CLAUSE 3(A)
PATRON
The Sabha shall have one Patron. The outgoing President of the
Sabha, who completes the full term, will be the Patron for the
ensuing terms. After completing one term of Iwo years, the
Patron may contest elections for the membership of the Working
Committee. In case the Patron chooses not to contest elections
of the next Working Committee, and the sitting President is reelected
as President, the Patron may continue for the next term.
CLAUSE 13(B)
TERMS OF OFFICE:
Thus elected working committee shall hold office ordinarily for a period of two years or until their successors are elected but vacancy in the working committee including the President can be filled by the working committee by co-option from the members of the Sabha subject to ratification by the general body. In the absence of the President, the Vice- President will act as President
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Note: All Office bearers shall be from Janakpuri only.
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Holding of Mohyal Mela: The house discussed the desirability of holding Mohyal Mela towards the end of 2013, or early 2014, keeping
in view the expenditure involved. The President invited the members to express their views in the matter. Maj. S.S. Daifa, 5/Shri BM.
Daifa, KL. Vaid, Bhai Inderjit Chhibber, Atul Lau and Vinay Bali expressed their views in favour of holding a grand Mohyal Mela, on a
date convenient to Mohyal Ratna Rzd. BD. Bali, President, OMS, whose visit to Janakpuri, was long overdue. The President then
sought the views of all members present, whether they supported the proposal and the entire house gave its approval in one voice with
shouts of Jai Mohyal.
Donation to Mela Fund: The house was informed that, in anticipation of their approval the sabha had set-up a Mela Fund, to which
donations have already been received. On-the-spot donations were made by the following:
Maj. S.S. Daifa Rs.1000/-
(He has further announced to donate Rs.lOOI- every month).
Col. Yudhvir Bakshi Rs. 500/- Bhai Inderjit Chhibber Rs. 500/-
Rzd. K.K. Bali, President, promised to donate Rs.5000/- and, as was done last year, all Executive Committee members were requested
to donate a minimum of Rs.2000/- each.
Birthdays/Wedding Anniversaries: The house extended its greetings to all members and their spouses, who are celebrating their
birthdays/wedding anniversaries in the month of October and wished them good health and long life.
Donations: 1. Rs.500/- by Shri G.L. Daifa "Josh", on his birthday.
2. Rs.250/- by Shri D.K. Mehta (Mohan), on his birthday on 8.8.2013.
3. Rs.250/- by Smt. Satya Mehta (Mohan), on her birthday on 15.7.2013.
4. Rs.151/- by Shri KL. Vaid, on his birthday on 1.10.2013.
5. Rs.300/- by Shri Deepak Rai Mehta, on his marriage anniversary.
6. Rs.500/- each to the OMS and the local sabha by Shri V.K. Bali (USA).
7. Rs.501/- by Maj. S.S. Daifa, on his birthday on 9.10.2013.
8. Rs.101/- by Col. Yudhvir Bakshi, on the wedding anniversary of his son, Karan Bakshi & Tanu Bakshi on 15.10.2013.
Welcome by Baby Simridhi Mehta: Before the commencement of the meeting, Baby Simridhi Mehta (4 years) d/o Smt. Salika Mehta
& Shri Vivek Mehta and granddaughter of Smt. Rupa Mehta & Shri D.K. Mehta, came to the dais and welcomed all present in her sweet
voice. Everybody admired her gesture and gave her a big applause.
Maj. S.P. Bali Sets Example: Maj. SP. Bali had earlier expressed his inability to attend, as he was to catch a flight for Srinagar, for
which the reporting time was 11.00 am, clashing with the starting time of the meeting. To the utter surprise of all, Maj. SP. Bali and his
granddaughter dropped in on their way to the airport and Ms. Swati delighted everyone with a touching song in her melodious voice. That
is what is called "True Mohyali Spirit".
Vote of Thanks: Col. Yudhvir Bakshi proposed a vote of thanks to all brothers and sisters, who had come to attend the AGM. He also
thanked the Management of Shri Geeta Mandir, for allowing us to hold the meeting and also to the President and Secretary of Bharat
Vikas Parishad, for providing Public Address System and chairs for the meeting.
K.K. Bali, President
Mob. 9868349469
Satish Chand Bakshi, Vice President
Mob. 8130634906
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