Why to blame the RWA ?

Dear Sir,

Mr Jeet Kumar of Mayur Vihar  has  very  rightly  asked  the  authorities  to  explain as to why the RWA  has been held responsible and FIR lodged against the office bearers in the Noida sisters' death case.  Yes, what admin/judicial authority the RWA has to peep into one's personal affairs.

If the RWA had done something, the same NGO would have asked - who is RWA to interfere  in someone's personal affairs?

Similarly, the MCD guidelines for installation of iron security gates in colonies, hold the RWA office bearers responsible for any mishap due to non-functioning of iron gates.  And, surprisingly everyone has been quiet, or in other words, accepts the responsibility.  The Priydarshini Vihar RWA has raised the issue of empowerment of RWAs with the MCD on various occasions, and also also sent letters  asking them either to empower RWAs to collect subscriptions from all the residents and take other appropriate decisions for the welfare of the residents; or withdraw Clause 3.q) from its Guidelines issued on 30/06/2007. 

The issue of empowerment of RWAs has also been raised by us and several other RWAs, at several meetings with the CM.  I think, it is time, the Joint Front take the lead and fight for empowerment of RWAs.

Ram Gupta

General Secretary

Priyadarshini Vihar RWA