Welcome to Hardware Merchants Association

President's Desk

Namaskar,

Welcome to the official website of the Hardware Merchants Association, Siliguri. Our website was launched about 17 years ago and since then we have been continuously upgrading and improving it to keep it relevant and helpful.
The objective of this site is to bridge the communication gap, if any and to reach out to all the stakeholders.

Our endeavour is to give you a pleasant experience while visiting the website and to make it as informative as possible. A lot of information has been provided across the site which should be handy to the users.

If you have any query or suggestions, please feel free to contact the HMA team. We are all always grateful for feedbacks on the website and suggestions for its improvement. We believe that HMA is an association which grows stronger with the participation of all.

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Warm regards,

Sri Bijay Kr. Agarwal
President 2023 24

Our Foundation

Our founder President Late Sri Laxami Narayan Agarwal was born in Siliguri in 1915 and passed Madhyamik from Siliguri Boys’ High School. He was involved in the development of Siliguri from boyhood and was associated with many local, cultural, Social & Educational organizatio    Read More

Circular

Circular No. HMA/C/2/24-25 | Date : 09 Apr 2024

Dear member,
Current BSNL Landline telephones will be Discontinued in the coming time. BSNL is providing the facility for the conversion for existing Landline telephone number to FTTH. (Optical Fibre)
The new FTTH connection will also have the broadband facility. The new installation will be done completely free by the BSNL. There are different monthly packages available and the Members can choose the package as per there requirement. Interested Members can submit the application in the following format at our city-office.

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Circular No. HMA/C/3/24-25 | Date : 09 Apr 2024

Dear Members,
In the executive committee meeting held on 06.04.2024 it was unanimously resolved that our 55th AGM will be held on 23.06.2024 (Sunday) at "HMA CENTRE" Uday Shankar Sarani, Siliguri.
An AGM organising Sub-Committee has been formed under the Chairmanship of Jt. Secretary-I Sri Deepak Kr. Goel, M/s Siliguri Army & General store, Bidhan Market Road, Siliguri (Mob: 98320-39439)
Our Jt. Secretary -II, Sri Mohan Lal Agarwala, M/s Berlia Brothers, Sevoke Road,
Siliguri (Mob.:98325-00851) will assist him as the co-chairman.
Members are requested to please extend their full co-operation to the AGM Committee.

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Circular No. HMA/C/1/24-25 | Date : 08 Apr 2024

Dear Members,
There have been a few incidents of stock verification at some of our dealers premises by SGST authorities in last few days.
In this connection we had a meeting with the Special Commissioner, SGST, Mr Sonam Wangdi Bhutia, IAS, at his office today. We handed over a deputation to him regarding inconvenience and stress it is causing to our members and discussed the issue at length. The special Commissioner informed us that a drive is going on as per directions of the Election Commission to verify the stock of sensitive items. In view of the ensuing Parliament election 2024, Election commission has identified some items as sensitive and the list contains few items dealt in by our members such as Tarpaulin and carry bags.
Members dealing in such items are requested to please update their stocks and keep the records ready such as stock register, sale and purchase vouchers etc. Also please ensure that all the godowns are reported and appear in the GST certificate.
The Hon'ble Commissioner has assured that verification will be carried out without undue inconvenience to the dealer. However, if you experience any problem during the verification at your premises, kindly inform us so that matter can be taken up with the department.

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Circular No. GST INSPECTION | Date : 06 Apr 2024

Dear Members,
I hope this message finds you well. It has come to our attention that GST officials are conducting inspections at the premises of our fellow association member. In light of this, it is imperative that all members make themselves available to support and assist during this inspection process.
Your presence and cooperation are crucial in ensuring a smooth and successful inspection. We must stand together as a united front to address any concerns and demonstrate our commitment to compliance with tax regulations.
Please make every effort to attend the inspection promptly at the specified time and offer your assistance as needed. Your active participation is greatly appreciated and will contribute to the collective well-being of our association.
In this connection we also request you that whenever any GST or IT officer visit your premises kindly inform the HMA Executive members promptly.

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Circular No. HMA/C/32/2023-24 | Date : 18 Mar 2024

Dear Members,
Holi is a festival of Colours which signifies the onset of a Colourful Season and the victory of good over evil.
It has been discussed and decided that the holiday on account of HOLI FESTIVAL to be observed on 25th March, 2024 (Monday). You are therefore, requested to please keep your Shop & Establishment closed on Monday.

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Circular No. HMA/C/30/2023-24 | Date : 23 Jan 2024

Dear Members,
Lets come together and celebrate the Republic Day of our Nation on 26th January, 2024 (Friday)
All the members are requested to observe holiday & keep their shops and establishment closed. Kindly attend the Flag Unfurling Ceremony on Republic Day.

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Circular No. HMA/C/29/23-24 | Date : 18 Jan 2024

Dear Members,
First of all, I wish you all a prosperous & Happy New Year 2024
In a joint meeting of HMA & NBMDA, an agreement has been reached with Siliguri Dokan Sramik Karmachari Union as follows:-
1. An increment of Rs. 525/-P.M. will be given to all the employees with retrospective effect from September 2023 to August 2024.
2. Another increment of Rs. 525/- P.M. will be given to them with effect from September 2024 to August 2025.
Members are requested to pay the arrears within 29th February 2024.

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Circular No. HMA/C/28/23-24 | Date : 11 Jan 2024

Dear Members,
We have welcomed the New Year 2024 with a hope of happiness for everyone around us.
Happiness is incomplete without good health and to promote health we will be organizing a Mega Blood Donation Camp in association with Terai Lions Blood Bank & Maharaja Agrasen Lions Magnum Blood Bank, Free Health, Diabetic & Eye check up camp with the help of Lions Club of Siliguri (Netralaya) on the 26th of January 2024 Friday in front of our city office from 10 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.
We will be having BP, Blood Sugar, Eye, Aquapressure Consultant & a Dentist Dr. Ankita Jain (Agarwal) at our free health check up camp.
A blood donation camp cannot be successful without blood donors and we are looking forward to
our members donating blood to help the society as a whole. We would request you to help make this
camp a huge success by donating at least 2 units of blood from each member firm.
A form is enclosed along with this circular. Please fill it up and send it either to our office or on Whatsapp number 9832094337.
This is your camp and your help is needed to make it a successful one.
For further details please get in touch with our Co Chairmen Sri Pradip Singhal (M/s. Singhal Trade Center) Ph: 98320-12177

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Circular No. HMA/C/27/2023-24 | Date : 06 Jan 2024

Dear Members,
Wish you all a very Happy New Year and a BIG THANKS for your support in making our TRADE FAIR CONWOO 2023 a grand success. This trade fair would not have been possible without your active participation & support.
This trade fair has risen the status level of our association and has placed Siliguri town at the national level. It will help all of our members to grow their business and enter into new ventures.
With your Support we will organise these trade fair in future also. If you have any suggestion or advise for the Betterment of the trade fair kindly contact Secretary Bimal Agarwal (94340-48061) or send it to me.

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Circular No. HMA/C/25/2023-24 | Date : 16 Dec 2023

Friends,
Our HMA Trade Fair CONWOO 2023 is at the threshold. Our preparation are going on full swing to make this event a super success. For this we also need your full co-operation to further the importance and success of this event.
We would like you to make note of the following points:-
1. As the trade fair is connected with our products, you all are requested to invite all your Dealers contractors, plumbers, carpenters and others at the trade fair.
2. opening ceremony is on 22nd December 2023 at 12:30PM by the Hon'ble Governor of Sikkim Shri Lakshman Prasad Acharya, kindly reach the venue before this time. All the stall owners are requested to complete their stall preparation by 21st December. NO WORK WILL BE ALLOWED AFTER THIS DUE TO SECURITY REASON.
3. All the stall owners should pay all the due amount to the EVENTAGE and take NOC from them at the earliest. You will not get the possession of the stall untill your payments are clear.

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