| The Residents Welfare Association (RWA) of Basavangudi on Thursday lodged a complaint with the Lokayukta over the ‘unwarranted underpass at the Tagore Circle.’ | |
| In a petition submitted to Justice Sanotsh Hegde, the residents of Basavangudi appealed to him to look into the matter. The petition submitted to the Lokayukta states that the underpass was thrust upon the citizens by the authorities where it was not required. They have also listed names of eminent people including bureaucrats, sitting MLAs and former ministers who opposed the project. The petition also carried figures on the Passenger Car Units (PCUs)/hr that was conducted by an independent third party consultant which also disputes the official figures as shown by STUP consultants under Government directions. Meanwhile, the residents have also asked the Lokayukta to investigate into the report by the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) formed for the purpose of looking into the feasibility of the Tagore Circle underpass. with thanks : source : http://www.deccanherald.com/content/54966/basavangudi-residents-plea-lokayukta.html This news is being added just for RWA Awareness. www.RWABhagidari.blogspot.com | |
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Basavangudi residents’ plea to Lokayukta
Friday, February 26, 2010
Message from Major Mehar Sood ( veteran )
Dear Shri Vohra Ji,
Please be in touch.
With lot of regards.
Major Mehar Sood (Veteran)
I am getting your mail regularly and going through each with care. What ever you are mentioning it a really a cautioning the residents and exposing the government official who are non-performer. I appreciate your untiring efforts.
In fact you know well that we are having unlimited corruption at all level and those who need to act they do not take action in favour of public. This is never ending story and solution we have to find if we unite under one banner with a aim to ensure vote for trusted and honest person.
Take the price rise of essential commodities no one is concerned for the "AAM ADMI" there are Law, act, rule and various general instruction in existence to control the inflation but nothing is exercised by the government machinery..
You have rightly said in the case of vegetables etc. I saw the whole rate in daily papers but there is nothing at what rate these are sold in retail. I think the rates are with profit of above 80 to 100 percent profit.
In fact you know well that we are having unlimited corruption at all level and those who need to act they do not take action in favour of public. This is never ending story and solution we have to find if we unite under one banner with a aim to ensure vote for trusted and honest person.
Take the price rise of essential commodities no one is concerned for the "AAM ADMI" there are Law, act, rule and various general instruction in existence to control the inflation but nothing is exercised by the government machinery..
You have rightly said in the case of vegetables etc. I saw the whole rate in daily papers but there is nothing at what rate these are sold in retail. I think the rates are with profit of above 80 to 100 percent profit.
Please be in touch.
With lot of regards.
Major Mehar Sood (Veteran)
Veggies on Fire
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DERC HEARINGS AND HIKE IN TARIFF BSES
I read in news papers that derc has conducted hearings and would finalise Tariff by march end. Kindly confirm if u recieved any invite as i had no invitation though filed objections. SINCE IT IS VERY URGENT KINDLY CONFIRM STATUS.
K K Ghei
K K Ghei
Thursday, February 25, 2010
RWAs of DDA Flats
DDA while allotting flats had taken an undertaking that all allottees will form an association as per model constitution and it will be mandatory for all to be its member. Such association will have to register itself under co-operative act along with its constitution and conduct its affairs accordingly. The main function of the association is to maintain common potion and common services, and the welfare of its residents. The members are required to elect its executive body consisting of President, Vice-president, Secretary, Joint secretary and the Treasurer besides block representatives. The executive body is responsible to conduct day to day affairs of the association as per needs of its residents in line with the constitution and hold general body meetings once in three months. The term of the executive body is for one year. At the end of its term it is required to present its accounts duly audited in the general body and take its approval. The members are required to pay their monthly subscription as fixed from time to time.
With the passage of time DDA colonies were handed over to MCD thus de-linking itself from these associations. With the result there is no one to look into its affairs accept apex body of co-operative societies who have no time or infrastructure to monitor them. Many of these flats are more than 30 years old and there common portions are ill maintained and crumbling. At most places unplanned and unauthorized alterations and construction has taken place threatening basic foundation and structure and can be a disaster in waiting. There are members who do not pay their subscription and association has no legal authority to collect over-dues from them. Even at most places associations are not functioning as per the constitution. They do not hold elections or in time, instead executive members are planted by a dominant group and they conduct their affairs in the way they want ignoring general feelings and needs of its residents. Accounts are misappropriated and fudged, and no one is held accountable for all the lapses. Either these associations are prisoners of political groups or of vested interests. Civic sense and general ethics among residents is lacking. By and large members are busy with their own affairs and have no time and interest in the working of its associations. There are conflicts among residents at different floors in the same building on seepage, cleanliness and obstructing or occupying common portions, leading to police complaints and court cases. Thus general atmosphere and interaction among neighbors is vitiated or apathetic.
It is high time that agencies responsible should look in to the affairs of DDA flats and ensure that they maintain common portions by undertaking timely repairs. It is heard that Govt. is considering greater role for these associations in self/local governance. If that be the case then before providing them with funds it should look into the democratic functioning of associations. It should also check unauthorized alterations and construction. There should be a proper monitoring agency to check the working and accounts of the association and recovery of dues from those who do not pay their subscription at all or not pay in time. Mismanagement in DDA colonies is the order of the day while private colonies developed by colonizers or builders are better governed. I hope some one will take notice of the points raised in this blog and make the concerned wake up.
With the passage of time DDA colonies were handed over to MCD thus de-linking itself from these associations. With the result there is no one to look into its affairs accept apex body of co-operative societies who have no time or infrastructure to monitor them. Many of these flats are more than 30 years old and there common portions are ill maintained and crumbling. At most places unplanned and unauthorized alterations and construction has taken place threatening basic foundation and structure and can be a disaster in waiting. There are members who do not pay their subscription and association has no legal authority to collect over-dues from them. Even at most places associations are not functioning as per the constitution. They do not hold elections or in time, instead executive members are planted by a dominant group and they conduct their affairs in the way they want ignoring general feelings and needs of its residents. Accounts are misappropriated and fudged, and no one is held accountable for all the lapses. Either these associations are prisoners of political groups or of vested interests. Civic sense and general ethics among residents is lacking. By and large members are busy with their own affairs and have no time and interest in the working of its associations. There are conflicts among residents at different floors in the same building on seepage, cleanliness and obstructing or occupying common portions, leading to police complaints and court cases. Thus general atmosphere and interaction among neighbors is vitiated or apathetic.
It is high time that agencies responsible should look in to the affairs of DDA flats and ensure that they maintain common portions by undertaking timely repairs. It is heard that Govt. is considering greater role for these associations in self/local governance. If that be the case then before providing them with funds it should look into the democratic functioning of associations. It should also check unauthorized alterations and construction. There should be a proper monitoring agency to check the working and accounts of the association and recovery of dues from those who do not pay their subscription at all or not pay in time. Mismanagement in DDA colonies is the order of the day while private colonies developed by colonizers or builders are better governed. I hope some one will take notice of the points raised in this blog and make the concerned wake up.
Submitted by :
Mr. Satyendra Malik
from Janak Puri DDA Flats
Rs.28,000 security deposit to cut one tree in Delhi
IANS
The Delhi government Wednesday decided to drastically enhance the security deposit for cutting down a tree while carrying out developmental work -- up from the present Rs.1,000 to Rs.28,000.
The Delhi government Wednesday decided to drastically enhance the security deposit for cutting down a tree while carrying out developmental work -- up from the present Rs.1,000 to Rs.28,000.
'The Cabinet has decided to raise the security amount from the existing rate of Rs.1,000 to Rs.28,000 for each tree to be removed under the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994,' Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit said.
She said that this amount will have a refundable and non-refundable component of Rs.14,000 each for ensuring compensatory plantation in the city.
Thousands of trees have been felled during the last few years while carrying out several developmental works ranging from road expansion to laying of the Metro network.
Diskhit said her government is committed to preserving and conserving the green cover in Delhi 'which has been increased from 26 sq.km. to above 300 sq.km over the years. It is keen to ensure cent percent required compensatory plantation in lieu of felling of trees'.
The move has been taken with the twin objectives of ensuring effective implementation of the provisions of the Act and compensation on account of loss of greenery.
Presently the permission for removal of a tree under the Act needs a security deposit of Rs.1,000 for ensuring compensatory plantation of 10 saplings on the identified land at the applicant's cost which is refunded on verification of the compensatory plantation.
It has now been decided that compensatory plantation will be split up into two components -- one to be carried out by the forest department on government land and second to be raised by the applicant on identified land, the site from where trees are to be removed. Further it has been decided to fix plantation cost at Rs.2,540 per sapling.
Dikshit hoped that this will go a long way in enhancing the green cover in the capital.
With thanks : source : http://sify.com/news/Rs-28-000-security-deposit-to-cut-one-tree-in-Delhi-news-National-kcyuEddejgi.html
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Membership open : RWABhagidari blog
We are pleased to announce that the membership of the RWABhagidari blog is open. If you are from any registered RWA, you can join the blog as a member. It is absolutely free. No money is involved at any stage. All the members can directly upload the activities as well details of any civic problems of the area. It's a service to the RWA community and we can work much better if all of us are working as a team. Please note our blog is very well covered by the Print & Electronics media. You can view the list of existing team members on the left side. If interested, please mail us at : rwabhagidari@yahoo.in
Just a mouse click away,
with best regards,
B S Vohra
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Just a mouse click away,
with best regards,
B S Vohra
RWABhagidari Blog
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
End of family picnics at india gate rajpath
On Monday evening, Delhiites were formally banished from their favourite evening haunt - India Gate.
Road signs proclaiming the 2-km stretch a ‘No Parking’ area left it looking barren, lifeless.
Families out for an enjoyable evening with loved ones feared stepping out of their cars as patrolling Delhi Traffic Police officers imposed fines on halting vehicles.
“It’s suddenly become very inconvenient to visit India Gate,” said Satvir Singh (23), an MA student of Delhi University.
“I took a long detour as they’ve closed half the carriageway on Rajpath. Then, while I was asking an ice cream vendor where I could park my bike, a traffic police officer came and fined me for improper parking,” he said.
Observing Satvir’s dilemma from a distance, Gurinder Singh (36) and his family decided to go back home.
“The only time that I’ve seen this area under such tight security is a day before the annual Republic Day celebrations,” said Singh, a resident of Rajouri Garden.
Glimmering ice cream carts, which used to do brisk business and provide radiance to the concrete street leading to the cherished war memorial till just a week ago, stood in a corner.
“Doing business here has become almost impossible,” said Shankar, an ice cream vendor.
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Road signs proclaiming the 2-km stretch a ‘No Parking’ area left it looking barren, lifeless.
Families out for an enjoyable evening with loved ones feared stepping out of their cars as patrolling Delhi Traffic Police officers imposed fines on halting vehicles.
“It’s suddenly become very inconvenient to visit India Gate,” said Satvir Singh (23), an MA student of Delhi University.
“I took a long detour as they’ve closed half the carriageway on Rajpath. Then, while I was asking an ice cream vendor where I could park my bike, a traffic police officer came and fined me for improper parking,” he said.
Observing Satvir’s dilemma from a distance, Gurinder Singh (36) and his family decided to go back home.
“The only time that I’ve seen this area under such tight security is a day before the annual Republic Day celebrations,” said Singh, a resident of Rajouri Garden.
Glimmering ice cream carts, which used to do brisk business and provide radiance to the concrete street leading to the cherished war memorial till just a week ago, stood in a corner.
“Doing business here has become almost impossible,” said Shankar, an ice cream vendor.
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Retail loot : Mandi prices a fraction of what you pay
NEW DELHI: It's profiteering of the worst kind and you are at the receiving end. The potatoes you bought yesterday for anything between Rs 8 and Rs 12 per kg depending on which part of the city you live in, cost your retailer just Rs 3 per kg at the mandi. And the cauliflower he is selling for Rs 12 to Rs 16 per kg costs him only Rs 2 per kg.
You've probably often cribbed to him about the exorbitant prices and he has in apparent sympathy told you, ``kya karen memsahib (or sahib), peechhe se hi mahenga aa raha hai''. Well, that sob isn't true -- in fact, going by the prevailing wholsale rates, it is a pack of lies.
The wholesale prices have, in most cases, dropped to a fraction of what they were at the beginning of December or January, but there has been only a marginal slide in retail prices. In fact, you're paying up to five times the mandi price at your doorstep. Cabbage, for instance, is Rs 4 per kg at the mandi while parts of Delhi are paying Rs 20 per kg to get the leafy vegetable.
Wholesale rates at present are actually among the lowest in the past few months, having seen a continuous downward trend since December 2009 and there is reportedly no shortage of any vegetable. The government is aware of the situation, but says it is helpless.
When contacted, chief minister Sheila Dikshit told TOI: ``It is very difficult since the retailers number in thousands. I have asked the weights and measures department to get active and crack the whip, but simultaneously we have to educate the consumer. Each week we try and get the wholesale rates published so that consumers are aware of the market situation. At least, we have clamped down on the rising trend for the time being.''
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You've probably often cribbed to him about the exorbitant prices and he has in apparent sympathy told you, ``kya karen memsahib (or sahib), peechhe se hi mahenga aa raha hai''. Well, that sob isn't true -- in fact, going by the prevailing wholsale rates, it is a pack of lies.
The wholesale prices have, in most cases, dropped to a fraction of what they were at the beginning of December or January, but there has been only a marginal slide in retail prices. In fact, you're paying up to five times the mandi price at your doorstep. Cabbage, for instance, is Rs 4 per kg at the mandi while parts of Delhi are paying Rs 20 per kg to get the leafy vegetable.
Wholesale rates at present are actually among the lowest in the past few months, having seen a continuous downward trend since December 2009 and there is reportedly no shortage of any vegetable. The government is aware of the situation, but says it is helpless.
When contacted, chief minister Sheila Dikshit told TOI: ``It is very difficult since the retailers number in thousands. I have asked the weights and measures department to get active and crack the whip, but simultaneously we have to educate the consumer. Each week we try and get the wholesale rates published so that consumers are aware of the market situation. At least, we have clamped down on the rising trend for the time being.''
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DONATE CCTV CAMERAS TO CURB CRIME
Our history is replete with examples of rich donating for temples,dharamshalas and learning centres. Even a rishi while live allowed a cow to eat his flesh so that he could give bones and a king succeeds in yudh.
Now we are combatting terrorism, day light loot and murders. No area how so powerful or near police station is safe.
Crowded markets like krishan nagar,gandhi nagar are sitting ducks for terror acts.
Let us donate such cameras,cover entry and exit points or main traffic points and POLICE CONTROL WILL BE REQUESTED TO MONITOR 365DAYS,24 HOURS OF EACH SEVEN DAYS.
Police or delhi administration or MCD will get a wake up call and start own their own to privide such installations keeping in view common wealth games.
KK GHEI
Now we are combatting terrorism, day light loot and murders. No area how so powerful or near police station is safe.
Crowded markets like krishan nagar,gandhi nagar are sitting ducks for terror acts.
Let us donate such cameras,cover entry and exit points or main traffic points and POLICE CONTROL WILL BE REQUESTED TO MONITOR 365DAYS,24 HOURS OF EACH SEVEN DAYS.
Police or delhi administration or MCD will get a wake up call and start own their own to privide such installations keeping in view common wealth games.
KK GHEI
Monday, February 22, 2010
‘Beaten’ up for seeking info?
Information Commissioner Shailesh Gandhi has asked the Delhi Police Commissioner and Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Commissioner to probe an incident wherein RTI users were allegedly beaten up at the behest of a local councillor in the presence of police and MCD personnel.
“Prima facie it appears that there has been serious collusion involved herein,” Gandhi wrote on February 18 in his letters.
The incident referred to RTI users’ NGO Public Grievance and Welfare Society from Kishan Ganj in north Delhi.
The members have alleged that around 25 people beat them at the behest of local Municipal councillor Satbir Sharma. Sharma has denied the charges.
The society had filed an RTI application with the MCD about alleged unauthorised construction by Sharma. With the civic body not forthcoming, they approached the Central Information Commission (CIC). Gandhi asked the civic body and the appellants to conduct joint inspection on January 12.
Society president Surinder Puri claimed that MCD officials asked only two of their members to go for inspection. Hence, only Ajay Kumar, also the society general secretary and Manmohan Gupta, entered the area. “Sharma himself asked his men, around 25, to thrash us, which resulted in my fractured nose,” Kumar said, adding, “Neither the police nor the MCD officials helped us.”
Puri alleged, “The police registered an FIR on January 18, after we took up the matter with the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate. But to our horror, we found that on January 12, they had filed a false FIR against us in connection with a weapon found in our car.”
Sharma claimed he was not present at the site and added, “I was in hospital till 4 pm. My men were not involved in any kind of fracas.”
Further, calling the appellants “habitual trouble-makers”, he alleged, “A loaded katta (countrymade gun) was found from their car. The crime branch can testify about it.” He also denied charges of any encroachment or unauthorised construction done by him.
with thanks : source : http://www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/newdelhi/Beaten-up-for-seeking-info/Article1-511446.aspx
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“Prima facie it appears that there has been serious collusion involved herein,” Gandhi wrote on February 18 in his letters.
The incident referred to RTI users’ NGO Public Grievance and Welfare Society from Kishan Ganj in north Delhi.
The members have alleged that around 25 people beat them at the behest of local Municipal councillor Satbir Sharma. Sharma has denied the charges.
The society had filed an RTI application with the MCD about alleged unauthorised construction by Sharma. With the civic body not forthcoming, they approached the Central Information Commission (CIC). Gandhi asked the civic body and the appellants to conduct joint inspection on January 12.
Society president Surinder Puri claimed that MCD officials asked only two of their members to go for inspection. Hence, only Ajay Kumar, also the society general secretary and Manmohan Gupta, entered the area. “Sharma himself asked his men, around 25, to thrash us, which resulted in my fractured nose,” Kumar said, adding, “Neither the police nor the MCD officials helped us.”
Puri alleged, “The police registered an FIR on January 18, after we took up the matter with the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate. But to our horror, we found that on January 12, they had filed a false FIR against us in connection with a weapon found in our car.”
Sharma claimed he was not present at the site and added, “I was in hospital till 4 pm. My men were not involved in any kind of fracas.”
Further, calling the appellants “habitual trouble-makers”, he alleged, “A loaded katta (countrymade gun) was found from their car. The crime branch can testify about it.” He also denied charges of any encroachment or unauthorised construction done by him.
with thanks : source : http://www.hindustantimes.com/rssfeed/newdelhi/Beaten-up-for-seeking-info/Article1-511446.aspx
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