Contemporary Governments in Action- New textbook for Law & Political Science Students

राजगृह

Dr. Sayantan Gupta is a medical professional based at Malda, West Bengal. His facile pen has created yet another literary eloquence to exhibit his diverse capabilities and creativity in the form of this book “Abode Of kings “. His earlier works on poetry and novel have different themes than the present one which is based on ancient history and rich civilization of what is now called India. His characters of the novel are familiar to those, in their above fifties, irrespective of whether they were students of ancient History or not. The initial chapters, out of total three parts of the book links reader’s memory back to famous Hindi novel of yesteryears   called “Vaishali Ki Nagarvadhu” by the eminent author, Acharya Chatursen Shastri. At the same time what binds the attention of young, tech savvy readers is the racy, encapsulating narration to build up a long saga involving few generations.

It is to the credit of the writer to develop his storyline without any factual discrepancies with regards to the historic names, ancient places and about the social fabric prevalent in the periods of 500 B.C.

The better part of historic settings is that the general plot is somewhat known and ingenuity in such works, improves the acceptability in the minds of the readers. Amrapaali, Bimbisara, Abhaya, Jivaka, Ajaatshatru, all fit in the large landscape and thus story climaxes to exclaim “Abode of Kings”.

Amongst the central characters, it is Amrapali, the Cleopatra of her time, stands tall amongst others.  She symbolises societal ingraciousness, impure thoughts and basic human instinct of conquer or subjugate, yet it was her character strength with which she bargains for peace for her fellow countrymen, her motherland from the neighbourhood king in disguise, who, enamoured by her charm, was seeking her companionship. Besides central characters, there are others who have also got equal treatment by depiction of their strong ethics, commitment and devotion. Jivaka is one such character who renounces the throne to become a medical   practitioner to serve the humanity. Here the author, successfully draws parallels with his own profession and builds the character of Jivaka, assiduously, to establish “service before self.”

The twirls and twists in the tale is in descending order, each time from fairly positive or complimentary to negative to hostile. It helps maintaining the curiosity of the reader, and at the same time central characters of the story evoke emotions, hold on to their strength and succumb to their weaknesses. This is where the author’s imagination spreads like sunshine through the trees and he seems to lose fear of being wrong.

History, follows geography and there is vivid description of travel through pious rivers like Ganga and Yamuna and great cities like Pataligram, later called Pataliputra, Kashi and so on in quest   for knowledge and learning. Here, the well-researched description of places and people, gives good overview of geography. The city of Rajgir, was the first capital of the kingdom of Magadha, a state that would eventually evolve into Mauryan Empire. It was called “Rajgriha”, meaning “the Home of Royalty”.

Part two of the book can be loosely found to be related with state craft where ‘Mridanga to Madira’, ‘Veena to Venom’ and crowns, insatiable appetite of rulers for expansion of their kingdom have been well handled by the author, albeit falls short of significant strategic insight.

The concluding part of the book revolves around “Buddham Sharanam Gachchami.” Here again, the author has been successful in his adaptation of sensitivity of human emotions and brilliantly portrays his central characters in their different avatars. Amrapali valiantly reasons out her new role to be adopted, before ‘Tathagat’ or Buddha and his affirmation showcases the all-encompassing traits of her would be master. Such is the strength of her character and she has been portrayed with deserving intensity.

I compliment the author for his foray into a new turf, against a historic landscape and I may say, he does not disappoint. “Abode of Kings” propounds the Indian philosophy of renouncement towards the end. In any case, storyline against historical background may not necessarily have calamitous or happy ending as a matter of rule.

                                                Dr. Kiran Singh

New Fiction based on Kingdom of Taxela and Magadh. Story of war & Peace

by Dr Sayantan Gupta

राजगृह                                

                                                FOREWORD




Dr. Sayantan Gupta is a medical
professional based at Malda, West Bengal. His facile pen has created yet
another literary eloquence to exhibit his diverse capabilities and creativity
in the form of this book “Abode Of kings “. His earlier works on poetry and
novel have different themes than the present one which is based on ancient
history and rich civilization of what is now called India. His characters of
the novel are familiar to those, in their above fifties, irrespective of
whether they were students of ancient History or not. The initial chapters, out
of total three parts of the book links reader’s memory back to famous Hindi
novel of yesteryears   called “Vaishali
Ki Nagarvadhu” by the eminent author, Acharya Chatursen Shastri. At the same
time what binds the attention of young, tech savvy readers is the racy,
encapsulating narration to build up a long saga involving few generations.

It is to the credit of the writer to
develop his storyline without any factual discrepancies with regards to the
historic names, ancient places and about the social fabric prevalent in the
periods of 500 B.C.

The better part of historic settings
is that the general plot is somewhat known and ingenuity in such works,
improves the acceptability in the minds of the readers. Amrapaali, Bimbisara,
Abhaya, Jivaka, Ajaatshatru, all fit in the large landscape and thus story
climaxes to exclaim “Abode of Kings”. 

Amongst the central characters, it is
Amrapali, the Cleopatra of her time, stands tall amongst others.  She symbolises societal ingraciousness,
impure thoughts and basic human instinct of conquer or subjugate, yet it was
her character strength with which she bargains for peace for her fellow
countrymen, her motherland from the neighbourhood king in disguise, who,
enamoured by her charm, was seeking her companionship. Besides central
characters, there are others who have also got equal treatment by depiction of
their strong ethics, commitment and devotion. Jivaka is one such character who
renounces the throne to become a medical  
practitioner to serve the humanity. Here the author, successfully draws
parallels with his own profession and builds the character of Jivaka,
assiduously, to establish “service before self.”

The twirls and twists in the tale is
in descending order, each time from fairly positive or complimentary to
negative to hostile. It helps maintaining the curiosity of the reader, and at
the same time central characters of the story evoke emotions, hold on to their
strength and succumb to their weaknesses. This is where the author’s
imagination spreads like sunshine through the trees and he seems to lose fear
of being wrong.

History, follows geography and there
is vivid description of travel through pious rivers like Ganga and Yamuna and
great cities like Pataligram, later called Pataliputra, Kashi and so on in
quest   for knowledge and learning. Here,
the well-researched description of places and people, gives good overview of
geography. The city of Rajgir, was the first capital of the kingdom of Magadha,
a state that would eventually evolve into Mauryan Empire. It was called “Rajgriha”,
meaning “the Home of Royalty”.

Part two of the book can be loosely
found to be related with state craft where ‘Mridanga to Madira’, ‘Veena to
Venom’ and crowns, insatiable appetite of rulers for expansion of their kingdom
have been well handled by the author, albeit falls short of significant
strategic insight.

The concluding part of the book
revolves around “Buddham Sharanam Gachchami.” Here again, the author has been
successful in his adaptation of sensitivity of human emotions and brilliantly
portrays his central characters in their different avatars. Amrapali valiantly
reasons out her new role to be adopted, before ‘Tathagat’ or Buddha and his
affirmation showcases the all-encompassing traits of her would be master. Such
is the strength of her character and she has been portrayed with deserving
intensity.

I compliment the author for his foray
into a new turf, against a historic landscape and I may say, he does not disappoint.
“Abode of Kings” propounds the Indian philosophy of renouncement towards the
end. In any case, storyline against historical background may not necessarily
have calamitous or happy ending as a matter of rule.




                                                Dr.
Kiran Singh
Dr Gupta

                                                FOREWORD




Dr. Sayantan Gupta is a medical
professional based at Malda, West Bengal. His facile pen has created yet
another literary eloquence to exhibit his diverse capabilities and creativity
in the form of this book “Abode Of kings “. His earlier works on poetry and
novel have different themes than the present one which is based on ancient
history and rich civilization of what is now called India. His characters of
the novel are familiar to those, in their above fifties, irrespective of
whether they were students of ancient History or not. The initial chapters, out
of total three parts of the book links reader’s memory back to famous Hindi
novel of yesteryears   called “Vaishali
Ki Nagarvadhu” by the eminent author, Acharya Chatursen Shastri. At the same
time what binds the attention of young, tech savvy readers is the racy,
encapsulating narration to build up a long saga involving few generations.

It is to the credit of the writer to
develop his storyline without any factual discrepancies with regards to the
historic names, ancient places and about the social fabric prevalent in the
periods of 500 B.C.

The better part of historic settings
is that the general plot is somewhat known and ingenuity in such works,
improves the acceptability in the minds of the readers. Amrapaali, Bimbisara,
Abhaya, Jivaka, Ajaatshatru, all fit in the large landscape and thus story
climaxes to exclaim “Abode of Kings”. 

Amongst the central characters, it is
Amrapali, the Cleopatra of her time, stands tall amongst others.  She symbolises societal ingraciousness,
impure thoughts and basic human instinct of conquer or subjugate, yet it was
her character strength with which she bargains for peace for her fellow
countrymen, her motherland from the neighbourhood king in disguise, who,
enamoured by her charm, was seeking her companionship. Besides central
characters, there are others who have also got equal treatment by depiction of
their strong ethics, commitment and devotion. Jivaka is one such character who
renounces the throne to become a medical  
practitioner to serve the humanity. Here the author, successfully draws
parallels with his own profession and builds the character of Jivaka,
assiduously, to establish “service before self.”

The twirls and twists in the tale is
in descending order, each time from fairly positive or complimentary to
negative to hostile. It helps maintaining the curiosity of the reader, and at
the same time central characters of the story evoke emotions, hold on to their
strength and succumb to their weaknesses. This is where the author’s
imagination spreads like sunshine through the trees and he seems to lose fear
of being wrong.

History, follows geography and there
is vivid description of travel through pious rivers like Ganga and Yamuna and
great cities like Pataligram, later called Pataliputra, Kashi and so on in
quest   for knowledge and learning. Here,
the well-researched description of places and people, gives good overview of
geography. The city of Rajgir, was the first capital of the kingdom of Magadha,
a state that would eventually evolve into Mauryan Empire. It was called “Rajgriha”,
meaning “the Home of Royalty”.

Part two of the book can be loosely
found to be related with state craft where ‘Mridanga to Madira’, ‘Veena to
Venom’ and crowns, insatiable appetite of rulers for expansion of their kingdom
have been well handled by the author, albeit falls short of significant
strategic insight.

The concluding part of the book
revolves around “Buddham Sharanam Gachchami.” Here again, the author has been
successful in his adaptation of sensitivity of human emotions and brilliantly
portrays his central characters in their different avatars. Amrapali valiantly
reasons out her new role to be adopted, before ‘Tathagat’ or Buddha and his
affirmation showcases the all-encompassing traits of her would be master. Such
is the strength of her character and she has been portrayed with deserving
intensity.

I compliment the author for his foray
into a new turf, against a historic landscape and I may say, he does not disappoint.
“Abode of Kings” propounds the Indian philosophy of renouncement towards the
end. In any case, storyline against historical background may not necessarily
have calamitous or happy ending as a matter of rule.




                                                Dr.
Kiran Singh

Dr. Sayantan Gupta is a medical
professional based at Malda, West Bengal. His facile pen has created yet
another literary eloquence to exhibit his diverse capabilities and creativity
in the form of this book “Abode Of kings “. His earlier works on poetry and
novel have different themes than the present one which is based on ancient
history and rich civilization of what is now called India. His characters of
the novel are familiar to those, in their above fifties, irrespective of
whether they were students of ancient History or not. The initial chapters, out
of total three parts of the book links reader’s memory back to famous Hindi
novel of yesteryears   called “Vaishali
Ki Nagarvadhu” by the eminent author, Acharya Chatursen Shastri. At the same
time what binds the attention of young, tech savvy readers is the racy,
encapsulating narration to build up a long saga involving few generations.
He is medical practitioner by profession with a passion to

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Balraj Madhok (25 February 1920 – 2 May 2016) was an activist of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and a president of the Bharatiya Jan Sangh (BJS) and a senior politician of India in the 1960s.

Madhok came from a Jammu-based Khatri family with Arya Samaj learning. His father Jagannath Madhok was from Jallen in the Gujranwala district of West Punjab, and worked as an official in the Government of Jammu and Kashmir in the Ladakh division. Balraj Madhok was born in Skardu, Baltistan and spent early childhood at Jallen. He studied in Srinagar, the Prince of Wales College in Jammu and the Dayanand Anglo-Vedic College (DAV College) in Lahore, graduating with B. A. Honours in History in 1940. He moved to Srinagar in 1944 as a lecturer in history at the DAV College and continued to build the RSS network there. He played a significant role in the defence of Srinagar at the time of Pak invasion in October 1947 till the arrival of the Indian Army. Later he founded Jammu & Kashmir Praja Parishad which stood for autonomy for the three regions of Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh. Sh. Abdullah externed him from the state in 1948. This brought him on the national state. He worked with Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee for the formation of Bhartiya Jan Sangh in 1951 of which he became a founder Secretary. He later rose to be its President in 19565. Jan Sangh reached its highest water mark in the general election of 1967 under his leadership.

Prof. Madhok represented Delhi in the second & fourth Lok Sabha & made his mark as a parliamentarian. Madhok was arrested during the Emergency and was imprisoned for 18 months, (1975–1977). He joined the Janata Party, into which Jana Sangh merged, but resigned in 1979 and tried to revive Jana Sangh under the name Akhil Bharatiya Jana Sangh.

He married Kamla, who was a professor at the Delhi University. He had two daughters. Prof Madhok had equal command over both hindi & English. Beside writing in leading journals, he had authored over thirty books in these languages.

Prof. Madhok has authored many books. Some of them are:

· R.S.S. & Politics (Reliance Publishing House)

· Portrait of a Martyr (Biography of Shyama Prasad Mukerjee),

· Kashmir: The Storm Center of The World

· Bungling in Kashmir

· Kargil and Indo-Pak Relations

· Rationale of Hindu State

· Indianisation? What, Why and How (S. Chand, 1970)

· Jeet Ya Haar (in Hindi)

· Jindgi Ka Safar parts 1, 2 and 3 (in Hindi)

· Kashmir Jeet mein Haar (in Hindi

· Hindustan on the Cross Roads

About the book: Much has been written on Jammu and Kashmir State, the biggest and strategically the most important princely State of United India, particularly after the partition of 1947. Because of the Geographical situation and demographical complexion of this State, its ruler was put in a real dilemma by the partition. He decided to accede to India when Pakistan forced his hands by its attempt to annex the State to Pakistan by force.

Problem of Kashmir was born when Pt. Nehru referred the matter of Pak invasion to U.N. this false step internationalized a purely internal problem. It has since become a festering sore in Indian body politics. It has also decisively influenced Indian Foreign Policy over the years.

The present book is an intimate and realistic study of the developing situation in Kashmir valley, Jammu and Ladakh, the three distinct regions which together constitute the Indian part of Jammu & Kashmir State after its de-facto partition brought about by Cease Fire of January, 1, 1949. It discusses in detail the relative economic & strategic importance of these three regions, the conflicting interests and aspirations of their people and the effect of growing Islamic fundamentalism on them. It also dwells upon the role of Maharaja Hari Singh, Sh. Abdullah and Pt. Nehru in the unfolding of Kashmir drama on the bases of new information provided by autobiography of Sh. Abdullah & some important letters of Maharaja Hari Singh. It also discusses possible solutions of the problem.

A part from general readers, this book would be most helpful to Indian Policy makers who have so far refused to learn, inspite of repeated jolts, that problem of Kashmir is basically religio political & not socioeconomic. This wrong diagnosis has let to application of wrong remedy, which have further complicated the problem.  

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THE RAJASTHAN PRE-EMPTION ACT, 1966

(Act No.1 of 1966)

CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1

Preliminary

1. Short title. extent and commencement

2. Definition

CHAPTER II

Pre-emption

3. “Right of pre-emption” defined

4. Cases in which right of pre-emption accrues

5. Cases in which right of preemption does not accrue

6. Persons to whom right of pre-emption accrues

7. Power to exclude

CHAPTER III

Procedure

8. Notice to pre—emptors

9. Loss of right of pre-emption on transfer

10. Loss of right of pre-emption on foreclosure

11. Suit to enforce right of pre-emption

12. Cosolidation of suits

13. Decree to fix time for payment

14. Effect of non—payment

15. Effect of loss of right of pre—emption prior to decree

16. Associating in suit co-plaintiff with inferior rights

17. Joint purchase by persons one of whom is liable to pre-emption

18. Survival of right» of suit on death of plaintiff

CHAPTER IV

Miscellaneous provisions

19. Transfer of of property to pre-emptor or acquisition of

right by original transferee prior to suit

20. Date on which pre-emptor‘s fight accrues

21. Special provision for limitation

22. Saving of rights previously accrued

23. Abolition of other rights of preemption

24. Repeal

THE RAJASTHAN PRE-EMPTION ACT, 1966

[Act No. 1 of 1966)

[Received the assent of the President. on the 1st day of February,

1963: Assent. published in the Rajasthan Gazette. Part IV-A. Extraordi-

nary, dated 10th February. 1966}

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to pre- emption in the State of Rajasthan

COMMENTARY

SYNOPSIS

1. Statement of objects and reasons

2. History and back ground

3. Sources of law

4. Customary law before the Act

5. Customary law before the Act how far modified in Jaipur State

6. Object of law

7. Nature of the Act

      A. Special law

      B. Technical law

C. Mandatory or directory

8. Validity of the Act

A. General

B. Constitutional validity of claims before 26-1 -1950

C. Reasonable restrictions upon the right to acquire, hold and

      dispose of property

D. Validity of right based co-ownership

E. Validity of right based on vicinage

9. Repugnancy of the Act with other enactments

A. Order 21 of Rule 88 Civ PC

B- Hindu Successiim Act, 1956, S. 22

C. Limitation Act, 1963 i

D. The Mohammed Law

E. S. 52 of the Transfer of Property Act

10 Preamble

A. An Act to consolidate and amend

B. Effect on previous state of law

11.Retrospective operation of the Act

A. General principles

B. ind ications of

12.General.

1.Statement of objects and Reasons

On the subject of preemption different laws prevail in different part of the State. In some parts

no law exists at all but cases relating to pre—e1nption in those parts are

dealt with on the basis of custom. Thus much difficulty is experienced in

ad ministering different laws in parts and as a step towards the unification

of the laws in the State it is considered necessary to provide by law a self

Research Methodology And Statistical Measures

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