Empowerment of RWA's

I had attended this meeting in Town Hall Ch.Chowk, as Secretary RWA Pocket-3,Mayur Vihar-1, Mr. O.P. Sehgal President Federation Mayur Vihar-1 was also present in this meeting. The Presentation was elaborated by the Ch. Engineer MCD. During open discussion it was pointed out that the norms for the security Gates were too general and shall not fit for every place and every entry-Exit point. The only common point which needs the attension are that :

1) The Gates must be maned round the clock.

2) The Hight and width of the Gates must not block the entry of Fire tenders, Ambulance, etc. at the time of emergency during day and night.

3) If entry gate Exit gates are avilable the above system be stritly followd. Only one gate should be used at Night from 10.00PM to 6.0 AM for security of the residents.

4) If only one entry & Exit gate is available for opening and closing the gates must have security guards ( minimum 2) round the clock.

5) If the RAW is following the above norms properly than WHY & HOW RWA should be accountable for any mishaps ? Where is mishap in installing such security gates ? What about House braking / thefts /chain snatching / Acid throwing etc. every where even after the security gates are there or not ?

It is observed that many times, mostly at nights, some drunk car drivers or Trucks with building materials or Delivery vans/ trucks of Tent suppliers force their entry, late at night, from the gate which is closed ! where as the other gate is open BUT these persons are seen fighting and abusing and beating the duty Gaurds to get the Closed gates open as per their desires ? During marriges, even in nearby place, it has become a show off to park cars in side the gates at will and open drinking starts on car tops ? The Gaurds dare to stop this at the gates ! RWA has NO powers to check/stop this and the Police/MCD is not to be seen there. Should RWA be held accountable for these activities ? by just installing gates only.

Where are the powers with the RWA to set right such unlawful activities by the residents or outsiders ? The only action taken by the RWA is to call Police help, which, we all know how fast is this task to get police help ? at the time of actual need.

Therefore, it is my humble suggestion to the authorities to form watch & Ward committees of Sr.Citizens from the recommendations of the Residents of that Area and RWA to have the powers to directly co-ordinate with Area Police, MCD, DJB, Power supply etc.officials MLA or Muncipal Councelor to help the Residents as well as Govt. agencies at the time of need to have peace, security and proper community services to all.

WE ALL COULD THINK ON THIS MATTER !

JEET KUMAR
Mayur Vihar-1 Pocket-3.