Saturday, April 2, 2011

Priyadarshini vihar - DJB .....

Dear Mr. Vohra ji,

I fully endorse the views and share the anguish of the residents of the Priyadarshini Vihar mouthed by their Genl. Secretary! The Govt. machinery has become immune to everything and unless and until the DJB is privatized, like the BSES, things are not expected to improve at all. Incidentally, I may also inform you that whatever difficulties being faced by us which we had expressed time and again and brought to notice of officials at the highest level, things have not improved. We may bring to your notice once again and through you to the notice of all others that the DJB say is levying Rs.2/- water charges for consumption of 1 Kltr., we are paying in addition Rs.1/20 as 'sewerage charges; Rs.50/- as 'service charges' Rs.0.02 as 'pollution charges' constituting an increase of 32.98% at the lowest slab while there were no such charges like 'sewerage charges' etc. at the base level! If we consume say, 100 Kltrs. of water, the percentage increase works out to 168.12% over the then existing charges, made effective from 1.1.2010 - all accepted by us coolly and without any protest!  This is the height of our action/inaction on such a sensitive and an essential item for our living!! DJB is only interested in increasing their revenues with no commensurate service to consumers/clients! This is the 'unique service' being rendered by them!

As the General Secretary rightly points out that unless and until we universally and unitedly raise our voice nothing will happen. Why not the East Front takes up such 'serious matters' with the highest authorities concerned and get relief to its members?

With best regards,

TK Balu
Secretary/RBECHS/Anand Vihar

Friday, April 1, 2011

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Civic problems being faced by the residents of various localities

If you are facing any of the Civic problems in your area, the concerned RWA is requested to mail us with complete details, if possible on its letterhead,  so that on behalf of our EDRWAsJF, we can take necessary steps to resolve it. If possible, please attach pics / vids alongwith.

With best regards

B S Vohra
President
East Delhi RWAs Joint Front

Notices from House Tax Department

MCD's House Tax Dept. is sending Notices to the residents to show them the proof of deposits of House Tax, made from 2004 onwards. We are looking for the comments of Members of EDRWAsJF as well all the RWAs concerned & the subscribers of our RWABhagidari Blog.

Plz mail us your comments in a day or two so that necessary action could be taken in this regard.

With best regards

B S Vohra
President
East Delhi RWAs Joint Front

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Priyadarshini Vihar fed up with the choked sewers

The residents of Priyadarshini Vihar are fed up with the choked sewers, which flows back through the WC.  RWA is also fed up trying to complain;  8 out of 10 times  the phones are not attended by the JE, AE or the EE.  Written complaints have also been  sent to the SE with cc to Chief Engineer, without any effect.  It is despite the fact that the public is paying  a heavy sewerage charge with their water bills. 
 
2 times out of then, when the phones are attended, the DJB workers come and clear the affected sewer with bamboo sticks temporarily.  After a few months, the sewers get blocked again, because proper cleaning of the entire system with machines is not done.  I think, there is a need to knock at the door of the Chairperson (who is the CM) or the CEO of DJB and tell them to set their house in order or else people will stop paying the water bills. I request the President of the EDRWAs Joint Front to arrange a meeting and let us go as a delegation.  I am sure, this problem is not limited to Priyadarshini Vihar only.
 
 
Ram Gupta
General Secretary
Priyadarshini Vihar RWA

Mohali Cricket Match - Pics










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CONGRATULATIONS  !  What a performance of the Indian Team ! We are proud of you !
Best of wishes for 2nd April. We must get the cup after beating Pakistan in this historical win.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

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Delhi Mayor Prithvi Raj Sawhney yesterday unveiled the logo and a dedicated website for the recently launched scheme for resident ward committees - www.rwc-mc.org

Mayor unveils logo, website for resident ward committee

New Delhi, Mar 29 (PTI) Delhi Mayor Prithvi Raj Sawhney today unveiled the logo and a dedicated website for the recently launched scheme for resident ward committees, which will work as consultative bodies for local-level development. The corporation had announced the scheme for formation of RWCs earlier this month and said it will boost public participation in civic decision-making. As per the scheme, the RWCs will comprise one representative from each registered residents welfare association within a municipal ward, apart from the area junior engineer (works), sanitary inspector and section officer (horticulture). The councillors will chair the committees. The new website - www.rwc-mc.org - will have all details about the scheme and RWAs can download application forms, rules and regulations. The MCD has already issued a public notice for commencement of the scheme and said the RWAs can send a letter of nomination along with application for registration to the Chief Coordinator of RWC Management Cell under the Mayor's office. The forms must be submitted by April 15, it said. The website will also be managed by the RWC Cell. The Mayor said the link of the website will soon be made available on the MCD's site. Sawhney said the logo of RWC - made in a honeycomb pattern with a base line 'Citizens Make a City' - represents dialogue, interaction and engagement, and signifies coming together of the people towards a purpose. He said the logo was a reflection of the importance that the MCD gives to involvement of citizens in building of a city. The United Residents Joint Action (URJA), the RWA wing of NGO People's Action, has been asked to assist the Mayor's Office in execution of the scheme. Sawhney said though most of the councillors involve RWAs while deciding on development works in their areas, the new panels will "institutionalise" this system. The panels, which will meet once a month, will give suggestions on development plans and help prioritise their needs. The Mayor said the move will aid the councillors in conducting area development work in a smooth way. Leader of MCD House Subhash Arya said RWCs will act as a bridge among people, elected representatives and corporation.He had earlier said RWCs will be empowered to give suggestions on various works in the area costing up to Rs 30 lakh. Members of RWAs present at the launch felt the scheme can be beneficial. "RWAs and councillors can definitely bring a change through this scheme if they want," said Rupak Vaish, resident of GK-I and URJA representative, while New Rajinder Nagar RWA general secretary D M Narang felt it is an initiative on the lines of "bhagidari", which will benefit all.

with thanks : IBNlive : link above for detailed news.

Monday, March 28, 2011

East Delhi RWAs Joint Front

Dear Mr. Vohra ji,

I had been out of station for about a week. No sooner on my arrival I went through your number of mails. Noted the contents. You are no doubt doing an yeoman service to RWAs etc. and we find them very useful. 

My long standing wish of meeting all RWAs in batches, colony-wise, hear their outstanding issues to be resolved, collate all of them and present them to the authorities concerned, department-wise, when we meet the officials concerned at a pre-arranged meeting, which need not be attended to by all representatives of RWAs, but only a selected representatives, without fear or favour, based on their response within a fixed time-limit, which you may fix.  
The RWAs may be informed to send their grievances, all of general in nature, department-wise, either through e-mail or in a printed form (in duplicate) to your address by speed post. We could then call them one by one on a fixed time and date to interact, understand and assimilate their problems and prepare a memoranda, concise but comprehensive, topic-wise and department-wise, for presentation to the officials concerned at the highest level, with a target time fixed by mutual consent, for resolving the problems. This way we could achieve many things, which will no doubt, I am quite sanguine, will further enhance the East Front status and standing and RWAs will appreciate the sterling and pivotal role being played!!

Hope I will get a response to this outstanding and longstanding request at the earliest.

With best regards and wishes and blessings,

TK Balu
Secretary/RBECHS/Anand Vihar

comments : 

Mr.Balu is very correct. Some problems are common to all. All of want provision of CCTV CAMERAS IN BUSY MARKETS, Know fate of murder or robbery cases thana wise, say how many solved and how otheres are progressing. No system of getting complaints about high mast lighting attended in parks or commercial complexes. Since our blog is recognised all over DELHI, authorities will find difficult to ignore what we say.
 
kk ghei

cleanliness of the city

Comments of members of EDRWAsJF, RWABhagidari blog as well subscribers of the blog are being awaited.

dear shri vohra,

i have been a resident of delhi for the past 40 years and compared what used to be a beautiful city, i am shocked at the present state of the city. every one is talking about making the place livable but no one is ready to actually do anything and in turn they expect the government to do.

i run a NGO and wish to do our bit for the city. as you know, there used to be many guide maps at every colony gate and it was easy to go to any address you want easily without consulting anyone. today these guide maps are pasted with ad handouts, posters of politicians, the lot. this is the same case with public information boards like road names, important boards etc.

we plan to clean up all the public spaces. this email is basically to get your opinion on what we propose to do, as without community approval, we will be sitting ducks when interested parties will object to what we do.

there is a law to prevent defacement of public places which neither the civic authorities use nor the police, resulting in dirty street signs defaced by hooligans. we also plan to bring the offenders to book by filing trespass cases on your behalf under the necessary provisions of the law.

if our proposal comes through, we will seek your cooperation in identifying the spots to clear in each area.

with best regards
k m iyer