SECURITY GATES IN COLONIES

Dear Sir,

 

Mr T. K. Balu of Anand Vihar has very rightly analysed the present scenario with regard to erection of iron security gates in colonies vis-a-vis the indiffernet and casual attitude of the Police towards security of the citizens. Priyadarshini Vihar is a victim of the arbitrary and unthoughtful decisions of Delhi Police.

 

A NOC from the area ACP is required by the MCD to allow erection or regularization of security gates on colony's internal gates.  As per para 3(f) of the MCD guidelines for installation of gates issued on 30th June 2007, the RWA should ensure that there is 'consensus' among the residents regarding putting up of gates so as to avoid dispute amongst residents. Fair enough, as MCD is responsible for deciding the size of the gates and sites where these can be installed.

 

After waiting for three years and with intervention of  the Hon'ble Delhi High Court, a NOC was issued, but withdrawn after 5 days.  The reason - the Delhi Police issued a Special Order No.382/2009 saying that the "RWA shall ensure that there is 'total consensus' among residents on putting up a gate".  

 

The other reason given is that we have only 99.9% support, as one resident has objection to erection of gates.  So, friends, to please one person, the security and safety of 999 people, including over 250 senior citizens in our colony can be compromised by the guardians of our security.

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So, be prepared if you are also thinking of obtaining a NOC from the Police to get your gates regularized.  The incidents of crime have been increasing in the colony since our gates were removed last year.  It is a big problem for us today,  it may be yours tomorrow.  If any one of you have any suggestions/advice as to how we can deal with this problem, please do let me know at my email: ramgupta@airtelmail.in 

 

Ram Gupta

General Secretary

Priyadarshini Vihar RWA

Plz invite him to Delhi, immediately, as only he can do the miracle for Delhi traffic Police

Nihang turns ‘demolition man’ to free Amritsar of encroachments

A superintendent with MC, Tarsem Singh Khalsa says he will make Amritsar look like Singapore, free it from all encroachments, ‘provided there is no political interference’

He does not come across as a government servant at first glance. Dressed like a Nihang Sikh, Tarsem Singh Khalsa hits the roads every day to get the city’s public properties freed of encroachment that dot its every nook and corner, paying no heed to political or any other “pressure”. 

A superintendent with the Amritsar Municipal Corporation, Tarsem has earned the name of “demolition man”. Accompanied by a group of four to five employees, two policemen and a huge crane, he would select one colony, public park or some other site every day and embark upon the difficult task of implementing the law to remove illegal structures, stalls, makeshift shrines and concrete hedges. 

with thanks : 
source : 
indian Express : 
Link as below for the detailed story :
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Nihang-turns--demolition-man--to-free-Amritsar-of-encroachments/653119


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Re: Property tax hike & Gating the colonies !

Re: Hike in Property tax : I entirely subscribe to the view that all Delhites, particularly from East Delhi, should raise as one to protest against the proposed hike property tax! It is a pity that 'aam aadmi' is of no concern to the Govt. except on occasions when they come to beg vote! Today the hike will be linked to proximity to 'metro stations' which of recent origin, tomorrow why not those who are nearer to bus stops, railway stations, police stations, hospitals etc. etc. which could be stretched to any extent, beyond imagination! Our colonies came up earlier and metros later. Is it our fault that those who are nearer to metros have to pay higher property tax because of their proximity! It is a ridiculous and illogical argument and base. Prices of property are raising all over Delhi. Why not tax the owners in a logical and periodical way i.e. to raise the tax 1% or 2% p.a. as it has been done for the current year. This will not pinch any one, as there is an all round increase in prices etc. of all commodities etc. Have the bureacrats have been deprived of all common sense and logical thinking. Can't think and foresee what will be reaction of people. Are they sitting in a citadel tower not knowing what are they doing! Are we presently ruled by rulers who have no care and concern for 'aam aadmi'! Let's start an 'andolan' through this media to focus our views and resist all attempts being made by the MCD!

 

Re. 'gating' : let the RWAs decide what is required from the safety and security angles to safeguard the residents and their properties. The local SHO may be consulted if necessary. It is true that 'convenience' of residents vis-a-vis the security of people and their properties are our primary and main concern and let not the MCD/Police authorities throw their weight on such vital issues, failing which let them take the sole responsibility of the safety and security of the residents which should be given in writing so that we could do away our security and other arrangements being made. In the present context and scenario if they are helpless, we have to protect ourselves. Of course, we have to be reasonable in executing the work without causing any hardship to majority of residents and should not succumb to the will and pleasure of a few handpicked individuals who are least concerned to oppose whatever betterment we try to bring about!

 

With best regards,

 

TK Balu

Hony. Secretary/RBECHS/Anand Vihar

Property tax hike on fast track

Property tax hike is on fast track for over 168 colonies which are near the metro lines. 

But what's about those colonies which are suffering due to the heavy water logging on the slightest rains ? Where the water enters the homes & residents suffer heavy losses due to floating beds & other furniture items, since last over 25 years.

And what's about those who are not getting safe & clean drinking water even during the peak of summers ?

And what's about those who are facing acute traffic jams and are suffering  not only from jams but also from  noise & air pollution ?

And what about those where the chain snatching, looting, etc. has become a routine and that too at gun point ?

Don't you think that these colonies must be given a general amnesty from all the taxes as the Govt. or the MCD is unable to provide even the basic amenities.

If the report is approved by the committee, it will be made a public document. The public can then make suggestions and objections within 30 days.

Therefore, please be prepared to submit your suggestions & objections. We will definitely look into it through our East Delhi Joint Front - which is being launched very soon.

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Property tax hike on fast track: panel submits report

The Municipal Valuation Committee (MVC) constituted by the Delhi government to review property tax in the city has submitted its report to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The high powered standing committee of the MCD will take a final decision on the matter on Wednesday. On June 12 Hindustan Times reported how people staying near Delhi Metro lines will have to pay more as property tax. 

According to sources, the civic agency cannot reject the committee’s suggestions as it had earlier rejected the report in 2007, making it mandatory for it to accept it now. The committee has suggested upgradation of 168 odd colonies. Currently, the areas under the jurisdiction of the MCD have been divided into eight categories, A to H.

with thanks : Source : Hindustan times : Link in headline above for the detailed news.

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RTI martyrs: Eight killed this year alone

On July 20, Right to Information (RTI) activist Amit Jethwa (33) was shot dead outside the Gujarat High Court in Ahmedabad. He had been an active crusader against illegal mining in the Gir forest. His family has alleged that BJP MP Dinu Solanki is behind the murder. Jethwa’s murder is just the latest in string of attacks on RTI activists. Eight activists have been killed this year alone. There have been 20 serious attacks across the country in the last seven months, said speakers at a protest rally in the Capital on Monday. 

with thanks : source : Hindustan times : read complete news from the link in headline above.

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Traffic jam at Mandir marg, F block, Krishna nagar, Delhi - 51

POOREST OF POOR REMAINED UNATTENDED FOR SIX HOURS at DDU Hospital

WELFARE ASSOCIATION G BLOCK HARI NAGAR (Regd.No.S-9571)

WZ-208. ST.NO.15, G BLOCK, HARI NAGAR, NEW DELHI-110058
TELEFAX: 25530483, 9015152976, Email: wagblockharinagar@gmail.com

July 26, 2010

The Medical Superintendent
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Hospital URGENT PLEASE
Hari Nagar, NEW DELHI-110064

SUB: POOREST OF POOR REMAINED UNATTENDED FOR SIX HOURS

Dear Sir,

This refers to plight of a young illeterate couple who had horrifying experience in the hands of staff and doctors in Radiology Deptt. of your Hospital yesterday.

Poonam, aged 18, five month pregnant, registered with Gyne. OPD, and her husband Raju, aged 20, with unbearable pain around right kidney, registered with Surgical OPD were excellently attended to on 20th and 24th July reespectively by the doctors on duty. Whereas Poonam was advised certain blood tests and ultrasound, Raju was prescribed medicines and was asked to get an X-ray. On both the occasions, I personally accompanied them. Whereas Poona visited DDUH for blood tests the next day and for ultrasound she was asked to come on 24th. When I took Raju to Radiology Deptt., I was amazed to learn that there is not even a single X-ray film in entire DDUH including Casualty. This fact was brought to the notice of Dr. Praveena Goel, Dy. MS, who spoke to Dr. Kakkar, Head of Radiology, and asked me to meet him. Dr. Kakkar also confirmed this fact that there is no X-ray in stock anywhere in DDUH and informed me that the same will be procured the next day. However, he asked Raju to take prescribed medicines for two days and come for X-ray on 24th July.

THE HORROR STODY BEGINS NOW. Yesterday, this poorest of poor young couple, not being able to afford two square meals, walked a distance of over 5 km from Nangli Zalib Village and reached DDUH around 8.00 EMPTY STOMACH. As both were asked to come on 24th, Saturday, they contacted the dealing hands at the respective counters when the staff opened the windows. While Poonam, despite reaching on time, was not attended till 1.30 PM and later was asked to deposit Rs.50 for ultrasound, Raju went on moving from one room to another in entire X-ray deptt. but no-one listened to him. The doctor in-charge and the staff, every one spoke so rudely that this poor boy also could not bear the trauma for five hours. When a lady staff member asked Rs.50, Poonam showed her inability to pay this amount as the couple had no money.

After patiently waiting for their turn for X-ray and Ultrasound between 9.00 am and 2.00 pm, when no one in entire Radiology Deptt. helped them out, and it became unbearable for both to remain there for want of food, they left the Hospital and reached my home. My wife was in tears when the entire episode was narrated to her. IS THIS THE WAY, POOREST OF POOR PATIENTS ARE DEALT WITH AT DDUH? This is something very serious and cannot be expected from this Govt. Hospital. MS is requested to kindly have this grievance of a young couple, as per facts given above, investigated and take urgent remedial measures so that Poona and Raju are helped and treated nicely at DDUH.

Thanking you,
Yours truly,
TPS OBEROI
V ice-President

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Chain snatching of an NRI lady .....

The anguish and concerns expressed by Mr Ghei and Mr Balu are well justified and appreciated. I am sure all the other RWAs in Delhi would agree with them and send their own opinions on the further course of action against the lack-lustre approach of Delhi Police towards the increasing crime in the city.

RWA of Priyadarshini Vihar where the chain snatching and firing took place on Saturday, 24th July, I have to add that the iron security gates are a deterrent to the criminals, particularly the bikers.

Unfortunately, all our security gates have been removed by the MCD in the absence of a NOC from the Police. I think there is need for the government to amend the guidelines for erection of gates.Why should the entire colony suffer, if one person did not agree to install the gates?  Even in the Parliament laws are passed with majority agreement, and not with 100% agreement. Why should then,'total consensus' is required to issue a NOC ?

Ram Gupta
General Secretary
Priyadarshini Vihar Residents' Welfare Association

Chain snatching of an NRI lady .....

The crime is rising and chain snatching or day light dacoities are becoming routine. It is high time we compel police and our rwas to install CCTV cameras to nab the offenders.

Further, there has to be a liason system so that monitoring of status of FIRS LAUNCHED BECOMES EASIER.

 
KK GHEI
Madhuvan RWA

Chain snatching of an NRI lady .....

Dear Mr. Vohra ji,

 

It is shocking and heartbreaking that 'chain snatching' and 'burglaries' in Delhi have become very casual and common with no immediate, positive and result-oriented action by the Police authorities. Should we protect our own people or make arrangements for the safety and security of foreign personnel coming to India for 10 days' tamasha. 

 

It  is really shameful and disgracing and disgusting. I feel that unless and until all of us in unison raise their voice and forge unity to force the Police to act or make the RWAs to engage ex-servicemen for the safety and security of residents and the Police authorities pay for it as they are unable to protect our own citizens who are more important and vital and living forever and not passers-by.

 

Arise, Awake and stop not till the 'goal' is reached. Let the Delhi Police wake-up and act (corrupt free) forcefully and effectively taking the assistance of RWAs volunteers etc. to drive away this 'menace' growing and being glorified in the media creating an all round worst impression and fear amongst the public at large and image of Delhi is getting spoiled in the face of 'outsiders' both in India and abroad! ACT NOW AS TOMORROW WILL BE TOO LATE!

Best regards,

TK Balu
Secretary/RBECHS/Anand Vihar