Delhi -110092, would submit the following Grievances / Problems for redressal :
It is confirmed/assured that all the issues raised herein have been brought to notice of authorities/officials concerned time and again and no tangible/perceptible results have been achieved. It may be added that these problems have also been brought to the personal notice of the ‘elected representatives’ of this area, with little result. Hence albeit we are constrained but compelled to bring them to the notice of the authorities at the highest level with an avowed hope that they will receive due attention and remedial action taken at the earliest and the Society is kept informed.
Service lanes: The service lanes were last laid about 10 years back. Thereafter the various ‘service providers’ like Airtel, Tata, IGL, Reliance etc. brought the condition from bad to worse by digging the lanes for laying of cables etc. Thus these lanes are now in a very bad condition. Hence need to re-laid immediately, well before the onset of ensuing monsoon.
Cleaning of sewerage: The sewerage lines have not been cleaned for a very long time. During the intervening period, a lot of ‘kachra’ has accumulated therein and water flow has come to a halt. As a result various manholes are over flowing. Besides, the condition has become most unhygienic and giving bad smell, providing a fertile ground for breeding of mosquitoes and their adverse menace! At a couple of places manholes are also missing which may cause danger to the passersby at any time.
Replacement of water pipelines: The water pipe lines were laid in the colony about 30 years back. Since then a larger number of houses/flats as well as population in the colony have increased manifold. Added, the pipelines are also worn out with the passage of time, leading to blockade and seepage. The pipelines have outlived their prescribed normal life. Hence these lines demand replacement with new ones with a wider gauge, so that the flow of water could become smooth and cater to the bare minimum requirements of the residents.
Cleaning of storm water drains: These drains had not been cleaned, since laid a few years back. Since no proper slope for the flow of water from inside the colony to the main drains, the water has got accumulated below the concrete covers spread over the drains becoming a fertile breeding ground for mosquitoes besides giving fouling smell. The Society had insisted at the time of construction itself to provide proper slope and punch the concrete base at different places so that the water could seep through the holes to the ground, which will also incidentally useful for ‘water harvesting’ purpose! Added, certain portions particularly at the curves, the drains have not been covered at all leading to attendant problems being faced by residents. The storm water drainage laid in the colony has not been properly connected with the main drainage system so far in front of the main gate of the colony.
Encroachment of back lanes – from D-15 to D-30 and C-17 to C-26: The back/service lanes have been provided by this Society for the purpose for which they are intended to at an enormous cost borne by the Society. However, the residents of Jagriti Enclave who fall behind the service lanes of Anand Vihar have unauthorizedly encroached upon them providing doors at their back side facing the service lanes and connected their sewerage etc. to the sewerage lines provided for Anand Vihar residents. The encroachment is unlawful and not provided for in their approved/authorized map. This is also causing serious civic and security risks and being misused by the residents of Jagriti Enclave for various purposes, including ‘letting out’ the back side portions! This is required to be attended to on priority.
Maintenance of parks: Although sufficient number of parks exist in the colony, they are not attended to periodically and properly by the ‘mallies’ provided for, without greasing their palms! While most of the parks have been provided with ‘submersible pump’, one of the parks has unfortunately been left out (opposite to D-27/28/29 on one side and D-83-85 on the other). The Society has time and again pleaded with the authorities concerned including the ‘elected representatives’ over the last 3 long years, but still not provided for. How can you expect – clean and green place. Consequently, the plants and trees are dying and withering away and the entire park is always dirty, as it is not cleaned at all!
Overhead tank : The O.H. tank was constructed in 1976, as required by the authorities, for supply of water to Anand Vihar and a few adjoining colonies. Its entire cost (land and construction) was borne by the Society. But with the change in policy of the local Govt. the OH tank got constructed at a sizeable cost and labour remains disused and has become a monument/landmark of the colony! With the passage of time wide cracks in the tank have occurred and may cause danger at any point of time! The Society had time and again pleaded with the authorities concerned to demolish it and construct an underground tank at the same place, but not heeded to. The land belongs to the Society, as they had spent the money towards cost of land, development and construction of the OH tank etc. but forcibly occupied by the DJB. The Society wishes to make proper and profitable use of the same, as it is situated in a vantage point on the 80’ road running between D and C/B Blocks of the colony. It has also been suggested that the “Jeevan Centres” opened by the local Govt. under the “Bhagidari scheme”, presently located at an innocuous place (not known even to the residents, as it is located in the farther most of the colony in D block) should be shifted to this central place, where sufficient/plenty of space is available, but not heeded to so far!
Community Centre: In the scheme of providing various facilities to the residents, the DDA had allotted a plot (measuring 1360 sq.mt.) for the purpose of ‘Community Hall-cum- office’. This was allotted to the Society by DDA in 1989; physical possession taken over in 1992; constructed boundary wall and gates, a toilet etc. and paying lease rent and property tax regularly. After prolonged correspondence and personal meetings etc. at various levels with the DDA, the latter had finally agreed (in August, 2008) to “construct the Community Hall and the Society will be allowed to use the same, as per the policy followed by the Engineering Department and the Engineering Department has been directed by the competent authority to take it upon priority”. It is now learnt that the Engineering Dept. have prepared the drawing for construction of the Hall and provided for requisite funds thereto during the current year. Final execution is awaited. However, the Society despite its efforts have not so far been informed of the ‘terms and conditions’ of its usage etc. The Society would like to be advised on this matter urgently before execution of the task so that the members of the Society could be apprised of the same.
Payment of Property Taxes :It is a pity that while the residents are always ready to pay the ‘property tax’ in the beginning of the financial year itself i.e. April or say May each year, the MCD Property Tax office is always sloth on this issue. Despite regularly contacting them for making available requisite number of appropriate forms for payment, the Society is always, year after year, facing the problem of not making available the required number of forms, which at least about 1000 in number, as the colony is presently having over 1200 residential units. As a ‘charity’, they make available a few forms and expect the Society to xerox them to make them available to residents! Can’t the MCD afford to make sufficient number of forms to the Society on time and well in advance to meet our requirements and if necessary charge for the same. Why should we beg time and again for the same? Moreover, we had been requesting them to arrange a ‘camp’ for the purpose in the colony itself, where we could assure to provide necessary facilities/assistance etc. well in advance, so that sizeable amount of collection could be made at one stroke and at one place, without any hassle, particularly for the senior citizens who are in abundance in this colony, in particular! This is being brought to notice well in advance, so that the Society does not face the same problems which they had been facing all through, in the past few years. In fact, last year after repeated beckoning, the Society conducted the camp so successfully, which was highly appreciated by all and even the neighbouring societies took advantage of this camp facility! The Society assures to extend all assistance for the purpose to make a resounding success, surpassing the last year record!
It is confirmed/assured that all the issues raised herein have been brought to notice of authorities/officials concerned time and again and no tangible/perceptible results have been achieved. It may be added that these problems have also been brought to the personal notice of the ‘elected representatives’ of this area, with little result. Hence albeit we are constrained but compelled to bring them to the notice of the authorities at the highest level with an avowed hope that they will receive due attention and remedial action taken at the earliest and the Society is kept informed.
Service lanes: The service lanes were last laid about 10 years back. Thereafter the various ‘service providers’ like Airtel, Tata, IGL, Reliance etc. brought the condition from bad to worse by digging the lanes for laying of cables etc. Thus these lanes are now in a very bad condition. Hence need to re-laid immediately, well before the onset of ensuing monsoon.
Cleaning of sewerage: The sewerage lines have not been cleaned for a very long time. During the intervening period, a lot of ‘kachra’ has accumulated therein and water flow has come to a halt. As a result various manholes are over flowing. Besides, the condition has become most unhygienic and giving bad smell, providing a fertile ground for breeding of mosquitoes and their adverse menace! At a couple of places manholes are also missing which may cause danger to the passersby at any time.
Replacement of water pipelines: The water pipe lines were laid in the colony about 30 years back. Since then a larger number of houses/flats as well as population in the colony have increased manifold. Added, the pipelines are also worn out with the passage of time, leading to blockade and seepage. The pipelines have outlived their prescribed normal life. Hence these lines demand replacement with new ones with a wider gauge, so that the flow of water could become smooth and cater to the bare minimum requirements of the residents.
Cleaning of storm water drains: These drains had not been cleaned, since laid a few years back. Since no proper slope for the flow of water from inside the colony to the main drains, the water has got accumulated below the concrete covers spread over the drains becoming a fertile breeding ground for mosquitoes besides giving fouling smell. The Society had insisted at the time of construction itself to provide proper slope and punch the concrete base at different places so that the water could seep through the holes to the ground, which will also incidentally useful for ‘water harvesting’ purpose! Added, certain portions particularly at the curves, the drains have not been covered at all leading to attendant problems being faced by residents. The storm water drainage laid in the colony has not been properly connected with the main drainage system so far in front of the main gate of the colony.
Encroachment of back lanes – from D-15 to D-30 and C-17 to C-26: The back/service lanes have been provided by this Society for the purpose for which they are intended to at an enormous cost borne by the Society. However, the residents of Jagriti Enclave who fall behind the service lanes of Anand Vihar have unauthorizedly encroached upon them providing doors at their back side facing the service lanes and connected their sewerage etc. to the sewerage lines provided for Anand Vihar residents. The encroachment is unlawful and not provided for in their approved/authorized map. This is also causing serious civic and security risks and being misused by the residents of Jagriti Enclave for various purposes, including ‘letting out’ the back side portions! This is required to be attended to on priority.
Maintenance of parks: Although sufficient number of parks exist in the colony, they are not attended to periodically and properly by the ‘mallies’ provided for, without greasing their palms! While most of the parks have been provided with ‘submersible pump’, one of the parks has unfortunately been left out (opposite to D-27/28/29 on one side and D-83-85 on the other). The Society has time and again pleaded with the authorities concerned including the ‘elected representatives’ over the last 3 long years, but still not provided for. How can you expect – clean and green place. Consequently, the plants and trees are dying and withering away and the entire park is always dirty, as it is not cleaned at all!
Overhead tank : The O.H. tank was constructed in 1976, as required by the authorities, for supply of water to Anand Vihar and a few adjoining colonies. Its entire cost (land and construction) was borne by the Society. But with the change in policy of the local Govt. the OH tank got constructed at a sizeable cost and labour remains disused and has become a monument/landmark of the colony! With the passage of time wide cracks in the tank have occurred and may cause danger at any point of time! The Society had time and again pleaded with the authorities concerned to demolish it and construct an underground tank at the same place, but not heeded to. The land belongs to the Society, as they had spent the money towards cost of land, development and construction of the OH tank etc. but forcibly occupied by the DJB. The Society wishes to make proper and profitable use of the same, as it is situated in a vantage point on the 80’ road running between D and C/B Blocks of the colony. It has also been suggested that the “Jeevan Centres” opened by the local Govt. under the “Bhagidari scheme”, presently located at an innocuous place (not known even to the residents, as it is located in the farther most of the colony in D block) should be shifted to this central place, where sufficient/plenty of space is available, but not heeded to so far!
Community Centre: In the scheme of providing various facilities to the residents, the DDA had allotted a plot (measuring 1360 sq.mt.) for the purpose of ‘Community Hall-cum- office’. This was allotted to the Society by DDA in 1989; physical possession taken over in 1992; constructed boundary wall and gates, a toilet etc. and paying lease rent and property tax regularly. After prolonged correspondence and personal meetings etc. at various levels with the DDA, the latter had finally agreed (in August, 2008) to “construct the Community Hall and the Society will be allowed to use the same, as per the policy followed by the Engineering Department and the Engineering Department has been directed by the competent authority to take it upon priority”. It is now learnt that the Engineering Dept. have prepared the drawing for construction of the Hall and provided for requisite funds thereto during the current year. Final execution is awaited. However, the Society despite its efforts have not so far been informed of the ‘terms and conditions’ of its usage etc. The Society would like to be advised on this matter urgently before execution of the task so that the members of the Society could be apprised of the same.
Payment of Property Taxes :It is a pity that while the residents are always ready to pay the ‘property tax’ in the beginning of the financial year itself i.e. April or say May each year, the MCD Property Tax office is always sloth on this issue. Despite regularly contacting them for making available requisite number of appropriate forms for payment, the Society is always, year after year, facing the problem of not making available the required number of forms, which at least about 1000 in number, as the colony is presently having over 1200 residential units. As a ‘charity’, they make available a few forms and expect the Society to xerox them to make them available to residents! Can’t the MCD afford to make sufficient number of forms to the Society on time and well in advance to meet our requirements and if necessary charge for the same. Why should we beg time and again for the same? Moreover, we had been requesting them to arrange a ‘camp’ for the purpose in the colony itself, where we could assure to provide necessary facilities/assistance etc. well in advance, so that sizeable amount of collection could be made at one stroke and at one place, without any hassle, particularly for the senior citizens who are in abundance in this colony, in particular! This is being brought to notice well in advance, so that the Society does not face the same problems which they had been facing all through, in the past few years. In fact, last year after repeated beckoning, the Society conducted the camp so successfully, which was highly appreciated by all and even the neighbouring societies took advantage of this camp facility! The Society assures to extend all assistance for the purpose to make a resounding success, surpassing the last year record!
T.K. Balu, Hony. Secretary, Rly.Board Employees’ Cooperative Housing Ltd., Anand Vihar, Delhi-110092. E-mail: baluteekay@yahoo.com
No comments:
Post a Comment