with thanks : Hindustan Times : link above.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Dikshit asks MCD to clear the air on RWC's ' political leanings'
with thanks : Hindustan Times : link above.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
As MCD is starved of finance : some suggestions !
Dear Mr. Vohra ji,
We have been hearing that MCD is starved of finance and hence they are unable to undertake execution of all important pending projects. Here are a few suggestions for consideration for enhancing the finances of the MCD and make them to clear all pending works in a systematic and programmed manner to make Delhites happy and grateful to MCD!
1. It is noted that only 40 to 50% persons are paying property tax while the rest are not taxed. This should be tapped and strenuous and consistent efforts should be made on an 'operational' basis to net more revenue.
2. When the property value is soaring up in Delhi beyond imagination, people demand reduction in property tax! Is it not paradoxical? Why not an annual increase of 1 or 2% of the tax paid in the previous year so that people are aware in advance that they have to pay more in the following years. Are not prices of all articles soaring up, pension being increased, milk and petrol prices being increased periodically and water charges are being increased silently without anybody's knowledge by various means i.e. sewer and service charges etc.!
3. Hoardings in public places and inside the various colonies could also net some revenue, if the check is made periodically and properly.
4. Why worship places who amass wealth do not pay any tax, including property tax while occupying 'unauthorized' parks etc. where worship places come up overnight touching the hearts of everyone.
5. We have to park vehicles on MCD land inside the colony, why the MCD do not charge those who park their cars on an annual or periodical basis, based on space occupied.
6. Rental value of various accommodation let out by residents is going up but there is no proportionate increase in the amount of property tax being paid.
7. The MCD could arrange to collect the property tax from all recognized colonies by holding camps etc. say within 3 months from the commencement of financial year i.e. 30th June with no further relaxation on dates, so that the MCD could earn astronomical amount on 'bank interest' etc.
2. When the property value is soaring up in Delhi beyond imagination, people demand reduction in property tax! Is it not paradoxical? Why not an annual increase of 1 or 2% of the tax paid in the previous year so that people are aware in advance that they have to pay more in the following years. Are not prices of all articles soaring up, pension being increased, milk and petrol prices being increased periodically and water charges are being increased silently without anybody's knowledge by various means i.e. sewer and service charges etc.!
3. Hoardings in public places and inside the various colonies could also net some revenue, if the check is made periodically and properly.
4. Why worship places who amass wealth do not pay any tax, including property tax while occupying 'unauthorized' parks etc. where worship places come up overnight touching the hearts of everyone.
5. We have to park vehicles on MCD land inside the colony, why the MCD do not charge those who park their cars on an annual or periodical basis, based on space occupied.
6. Rental value of various accommodation let out by residents is going up but there is no proportionate increase in the amount of property tax being paid.
7. The MCD could arrange to collect the property tax from all recognized colonies by holding camps etc. say within 3 months from the commencement of financial year i.e. 30th June with no further relaxation on dates, so that the MCD could earn astronomical amount on 'bank interest' etc.
The above are some stray thoughts but could be many more!The above may be thought-provoking and may be criticized also by many, but let us touch our heart and do some justice, so that the MCD could concentrate and improve the roads, service lanes and other facilities required to be provided by them like cleanliness of the colonies etc. When there is an all round increase in every aspect, is it justified for seeking reduction in property tax instead giving valuable ideas and suggestions to improve the finances of the MCD! Our expectations from civic agencies are very high and always critical but when it comes to payment to them, we grudge.
TK Balu
Secretary/RBECHS/Anand Vihar
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Monday, May 9, 2011
PRIYADARSHINI VIHAR RWA RECEIVES HT "EARTH HOUR" AWARD
Priyadarshini Vihar RWA received the "Earth Hour" 2011 cash award of Rs.50,000 from Hindustan Times at a function organized by the RWA on Sunday, 8th May 2011 at A-138 P.D. Vihar.
Mr Shankar Ghosh, Mr DGM (Marketing) handed over the cheque to RWA President, Mr B. L. Poddar amongst loud applause.
HT prizes were also given to volunteers who helped the RWA in organizing the event in a most innovative way. Mr Ghosh spoke about the importance of observing the Earth Hour and appealed to the residents to go beyond the hour and try to save energy every day to protect the environment from pollution.
BSES Yamuna Power Ltd. also gave away prizes to some residents who actively participated in observing the Earth Hour on 26th March 2011.
To encourage youngsters to come forward and participate in colony's activities, RWA gave a special cash prize to the BMMMC IInd year student, Sukriti Gupta, who took the award-winning pictures.
Speaking on the occasion, Ram Gupta, General Secretary of RWA assured the HT that the Award money will be utilized to undertake green projects in the colony, such as, on-the-spot painting competition for children& with 'environment' theme; nature walk for residents; 'van mahotsava' by sr citizens by planting species identified during nature walk; use no plastic campaign by distributing cotton shopping bags to the residents free of cost workshops by experts to create awareness amongst the residents on "how to keep green"; and developing a herbal garden in the colony.
Ram Gupta thanked the HT, JustMy Neighbour, and WWF for sponsoring the event and selecting Priyadarshini Vihar RWA for the Award. He also thanked BYPL for their gesture to honour the residents for their active participation.
All the coordinators and residents were also thanked for their participation and co-operation in making the event a award-winning one.
Ram Gupta
General Secretary
Priyadarshini Vihar RWA
HT prizes were also given to volunteers who helped the RWA in organizing the event in a most innovative way. Mr Ghosh spoke about the importance of observing the Earth Hour and appealed to the residents to go beyond the hour and try to save energy every day to protect the environment from pollution.
BSES Yamuna Power Ltd. also gave away prizes to some residents who actively participated in observing the Earth Hour on 26th March 2011.
To encourage youngsters to come forward and participate in colony's activities, RWA gave a special cash prize to the BMMMC IInd year student, Sukriti Gupta, who took the award-winning pictures.
Speaking on the occasion, Ram Gupta, General Secretary of RWA assured the HT that the Award money will be utilized to undertake green projects in the colony, such as, on-the-spot painting competition for children& with 'environment' theme; nature walk for residents; 'van mahotsava' by sr citizens by planting species identified during nature walk; use no plastic campaign by distributing cotton shopping bags to the residents free of cost workshops by experts to create awareness amongst the residents on "how to keep green"; and developing a herbal garden in the colony.
Ram Gupta thanked the HT, JustMy Neighbour, and WWF for sponsoring the event and selecting Priyadarshini Vihar RWA for the Award. He also thanked BYPL for their gesture to honour the residents for their active participation.
All the coordinators and residents were also thanked for their participation and co-operation in making the event a award-winning one.
Ram Gupta
General Secretary
Priyadarshini Vihar RWA
Sunday, May 8, 2011
FIR against Baraatis for disrupting traffic
Plz click n click on the image above to read clearly or follow the link above.
with thanks : Hindustan Times : link above.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Civic problems of Krishna Nagar
Mr Jagdish Vohra, President, Lal Quarter Traders Association, informed that, " Even though the survey for the CCTV Camers to be installed is ON for the last over two months, the traders body is still awaiting the results so that the Law & Order problem could be improved".
Mr Bansi Lal, Gen Secy of the above association complained about the dirty drinking water being supplied by DJB as well spoke about the proposed APSI RAKHWALI YOJNA.
Mr Bansi Lal, Gen Secy of the above association complained about the dirty drinking water being supplied by DJB as well spoke about the proposed APSI RAKHWALI YOJNA.
Mr Alok, member of Krishna Nagar Resident Welfare Association, complained about the Law & Order problem of the area & informed that just a few hours ago a chain was snatched on the busy Lal Quarter area.
Mr Inder Pal Singh complained about the encroachment of the footpaths by various vendors, causing a problem for the pedestrians & hence causing further Traffic Jams.
Mr Inder Pal Singh complained about the encroachment of the footpaths by various vendors, causing a problem for the pedestrians & hence causing further Traffic Jams.
Mr B S Vohra, President, East Delhi Central park is still on papers”. He requested to the MLA Dr. Harshvardhan to expedite the issue to ease the area from congetion.
Problems of severe Water logging during monsoon season & cleanliness in some areas were also raised by others.
Problems of severe Water logging during monsoon season & cleanliness in some areas were also raised by others.
MCD IS FLUSHED WITH FUNDS
Sir,
KK GHEI
Balu jee is worried because mcd is short of funds and hence progress is at standstill on various projects. MCD is not collecting property tax from more than 60% of properties. So is the status of collection of legitimate money from mobile phone companies as more than 2500 towers are illegal. SURRISINGLY, RESPONSIBLE OFFICERS are not behind bars. IMMENSE LOSS IS BEING CAUSED BY OFFICERS IN LEAGUE WITH POLITICIANS.
KK GHEI
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Do you know, Discoms seek a hike of 60% in Electricity charges ?
Discoms seek a hike of 60% in Electricity charges. Mail us your comments immediately so that a Delegation of "EAST DELHI RWAs JOINT FRONT", could meet the CM at the earliest possible alongwith your objections to this forthcoming hike. Plz mail us to : rwabhagidari@yahoo.in
Some earlier related news items with thanks to Hindustan Times & Times of India for referral. Original links provided alongwith :
3.2.2011 HT :
http://epaper.hindustantimes.com/PUBLICATIONS/HT/HD/2011/02/03/ArticleHtmls/POWER-FIRMS-TO-RAISE-LOAD-AND-BILL-YOU-03022011001019.shtml?Mode=1
28.1.2011 HT :
http://epaper.hindustantimes.com/PUBLICATIONS/HT/HD/2011/01/28/ArticleHtmls/ht-EXCLUSIVE-GET-READY-TO-PAY-MORE-FOR-28012011001022.shtml?Mode=1
12.10.2010 TOI :
http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Archive&Source=Page&Skin=TOINEW&BaseHref=CAP/2010/12/22&PageLabel=1&EntityId=Ar00100&ViewMode=HTML&GZ=Ty for a 30% hike in your electricity bill
Delhi Govt Is Set To Accept DERC Proposal
Richi Verma | TNN
New Delhi: If you think your power bills are too high, here’s some bad news: Get set to pay even more. Power regulator Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission has paved the way for a hike by sending fresh advice to the Delhi government which states that the current tariff was not ‘‘cost-reflective’’ and power companies were suffering under-recoveries of 30% to 50%.This comes less than six months after then-chairman of DERC, Berjinder Singh, had advised the government that discoms were misrepresenting their financial state. In May, the government had intervened to stop a tariff announcement by DERC which is rumoured to have recommended a reduction in power rates. Singh retired in September.
Within 24 hours of receiving the regulator’s latest advice, the Sheila Dikshit government responded by not just accepting it but saying it validates concerns raised by the government on the discom’s financial conditions. The government had invited the high court’s ire for meddling in tariff fixation policies earlier this year and halting the May tariff announcement.
The new advice also spells victory for the city’s three power discoms — BSES Rajdhani, BSES Yamuna and NDPL — who have been fighting for higher tariff for a long time.
TARIFF: ‘Fall’ & Rise Jan 7, 2010 DERC admits discoms’ petition seeking tariff hike of up to 70%
May 4 12 hrs before DERC is to declare new tariffs, Delhi govt intervenes to stop announcement
May 6 There’s speculation DERC was due to slash tariffs. Audited accounts show healthy profits for all discoms
June 30 DERC sends ‘statutory advice’ to govt saying claims of poor financial state by discoms baseless and full of lies
July 22 Govt rejects advice, terms it chairman Berjinder Singh’s personal opinion
Sept 25 Singh retires Dec 1 HC says state govt can’t direct DERC on tariffs
Dec 20 Two-member DERC panel sends fresh advice, makes case for tariff hike
Dec 21 Govt accepts advice
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