Chandigarh, Sept. 6 -- The Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC) on Friday directed the Punjab chief secretary to ensure that all companies and corporate houses registered in Punjab contribute their mandatory share towards corporate social responsibility (CSR) for flood relief in the state.

In a directive, PSHRC chairman justice Sant Parkash (retired) and member justice Gurbir Singh (retired) directed him to ensure compliance with CSR obligations by all such companies. "Keeping in view the magnitude of the damage caused by the floods, the chief secretary, Punjab, is directed to immediately examine the matter, take necessary steps, coordinate with the competent authorities, and ensure compliance by all companies and corporate house...