Reply from Mr.Rajiv Kakria

Dear Mr. Vohra Sir,

 

At the outset I wish to thank you for posting my earlier write ups in your Blog to spread awareness about why we are against Power Tariff Hike. Sir, it is unfortunate that due to a communication gap some confusion has taken place.

 

I wish to state that I have been mailing all the communications within the group that was actively presenting their Objections / Suggestions collectively to DERC. You may be aware that as a group we had made presentations in DERC on four points ie. Logical, Technical, Legal and Criminal. We had, through our mailing list invited everyone to participate in the meeting. In this meeting at Defence Colony Club we had devised the strategy and chose who all will lead on the above topics with others supporting.

 

Mr. Hementha Sharma was to present the Technical, Mr. Anil Sood was to lead on Legal front and I was entrusted to present Logical and Criminal part. We as a group did present and built public and media pressure and were hopeful of again getting DERC to reduce Tariff. We were surprised to note that DERC instead chose to depend on WPI / Inflation to be the reason to increase Tariffs, ignoring all our well argued submissions ....... as if on a cue from Mrs. Dikshit's statement before the Public Hearings.

 

Sir, during the course of Public Hearings many individuals, NGOs and RWAs contacted us giving support and valuable inputs. Sir, in the past two weeks I have myself attended many RWA meetings and the general sense of the public is to fight this unjust hike at all levels.

 

The one common point on which we all agree on is that to fight this we have to drop our personal affiliations and support all efforts different groups take. Now to your query, I wish to state that in the meeting called at the behest of Mr. Chetan Sharma, Mr. Ashok Bagga and Mr. P.K. Roy on 7-9-2011 in GK-II the final resolution was on three points ......

 

1. A one line letter asking the Councillors, MLAs and MPs to state whether they 'Support Residents in their fight against Power Tariff Hike .......... YES or NO and get it signed.

 

2. Hold Protest Marches to local BSES / NDPL offices involving different RWAs to spread awareness in local residents.

 

3. Start a civil disobedience movement and tell people not to pay 22% increased tariff.

 

This was the resolution at GK-II where Mr. Ghei was present and was ratified in a meeting in East Delhi where many RWAs from East Delhi were present and we as the group that collectively appeared before DERC were invited. This resolution has been supported by other groups also and I request you and your Group to also support it.

 

Yesterday, I had circulated a mail informing that we can make partial payments without fear of disconnection. Sir, not every one adhered to the call Gandhiji made but because of those who did everyone got freedom ....... not everyone went to Ramlila Grounds but everyone will benefit from a corruption free India. Like in all calls, people unwilling to or due to medical, educational or other reasons are unable to adhere to the call can be exempted ....... civil disobedience movements have to keep that in mind.

 

We as representatives of people have to come together for the cause. No group has primacy and no individual is a leader, I can speak on behalf of the Group that collectively made a common DERC presentation and those present in GK-II and East Delhi meetings. In no way we claim to be the sole voice of Dehi. Please feel free to call us whereever you wish and we will be more than happy to make a presentation of what we had placed before DERC and various other fora.

 

In the meanwhile different groups are free to adopt what ever strategy to get the message across and which group to support. However, it will be unfortunate if we are unable to come together for a common cause that affects every Resident. Sir, I hope I have managed to clear the confusion. As for your following questions ........

 

Can the RWAs take such a decision ? I think it depends on the credibility of the RWA ...... people are a lot wiser and have a way of knowing whats right.

If a consumer accepts this decision & his electricity connection is disconnected by Discoms, than who will take the responsibility to re connect it ? Sir, again in a Civil Disobedience Movement people volunteer and are individually responsible ..... this is not to shirk responsibility but to inform that there may be pain to get a gain. All those who courted arrest with ANNA did it for a cause and did not wait for team Anna to bail them out ..... and thats how movements become successful.

 

Warm Regards,

 

Rajiv Kakria

no where it was decided or even discussed not to pay 22% additional charges

Our Mr K K Ghei has posted on the blog that, " On 7th of this month at 7pm in GK II ARYA SAMAJ MANDIR, i attended meeting organised for discussion of tariff issues. While i agree with all decisions taken, no where it was decided or even discussed not to pay 22% additional charges."

Whereas the Times of India says that, " The fight against the recent power tariff hike has taken a new turn. About 60 resident welfare associations across south and east Delhi have decided not to pay the increased 22 per cent tariff and the fixed charges in the next billing cycle. They hope to put pressure on the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) and the Delhi government to rollback the hike."

Can't understand that why such a confusion ?

Can the RWAs take such a decision ?

If  a consumer accepts this decision & his electricity connection is disconnected by Discoms, than who will take the responsibility to re connect it ?

Many more questions but let's see what our members & viewers have to say in this regard.

Severe water logging in krishna nagar

Worst living conditon for residents of DDA Flats Mayur vihar PH III

Dear Siror Madam,

I am resident of DDA Flats Pocket C2 (close to Sapera Basti), Mayur Vihar PH III. We, all residents of this pocket are facing the below mentioned problems in our pocket:

1. Drainage and Sanitation problem: As our block is close to Gharoli Village, there are open drains on both side of the main street. MCD sweepers hardly can be found there to  clear these drains. Due to which drain water keep on flowing on road whole day. If by any chance any MCD sweeper comes, he put all the rubbish material on Main gate of our flats. It is never been picked up from there and gradually comes back in to drains.

2. Commercial Factory in residentail area: There are two commercial distribution factories one for Pepsi and other for Bala Ji namkeen is in operation on opposite side of our block. Due to which, whole day huge trucks are standing on whole main street and main adjacent road. Due to this, neither our children nor ladies of the block are able to go outside of block boundary. There are lot of number of chain snatching and thefts.

We have lodged a lot of complaints with our MCD Councellor. But there is no actoon taken.

I just wish to know if we can get any support in this matter od if you can guide us towards  any solution which you can help the residents of our block.

I will also forward you some snaps related to this problem.

Waiting for your prompt response.

Thank you.

Yours faithfully

RWA

MY Oath

1. Being a citizen of India, I will not give and take any bribe in my life.
2. Being a citizen of India, I will not encorach Government Land and stop other to do the same even for religious places.
3. Being a citizen of India, I will follow rule of law of the country.
4. Being a citizen of India, I will not do any illegal commercial activity and stop other to do it.
5. Being a citizen of India, I will use RTI and other act in order to activate the government and eradication of corruption.
6. Being a government official, I will follow rule of law and enforce it for the welfare of people and for future generation.
7. Being a Politician, I will serve the people and country those give me respect, money and status. 
8. Being a citizen of India, I will participate in entire process of election and use my vote for the welfare of our country and people
9. Being a citizen of India, I will save environment and save our rivers.
10. Being a citizen of India, I will fight against the law breakers without consideration of status and position.                                                                     
 

                                                                                 With Regards

                                                                    Maj.Mehar Sood  (Veteran)

SHOCKING INCIDENT : Delhi blast leaves 11 dead; sketches of suspect released

Its really shocking. Atleast 11 dead and around 65 - 75 injured with 45 of them serious. Very sad & tragic. No words to say more except SHOCKING.

Important Message : Plz forward to others too :

HOW TO DETECT A 2-WAY MIRROR?

When we visit toilets, bathrooms, hotel rooms, changing rooms, etc., How many of you know for sure that the seemingly ordinary mirror hanging on the wall is a real mirror, or actually a 2-way mirror I.e., they can see you, but you can't see them. There have been many cases of people installing 2-way mirrors in female changing rooms or bathroom or bedrooms.

It is very difficult to positively identify the surface by just looking at it. So, how do we determine with any amount of certainty what type of Mirror we are looking at?

CONDUCT THIS SIMPLE TEST:

Place the tip of your fingernail against the reflective surface and if there is a GAP between your fingernail and the image of the nail, then it is a GENUINE mirror.

However, if your fingernail DIRECTLY TOUCHES the image of your nail, then BEWARE, IT IS A 2-WAY MIRROR! (There may be someone seeing you from the other side). So remember, every time you see a mirror, do the "fingernail test." It doesn't cost you anything. It is simple to do.

This is a really good thing to do. The reason there is a gap on a real mirror, is because the silver is on the back of the mirror UNDER the glass.

Whereas with a two-way mirror, the silver is on the surface. Keep it in mind! Make sure and check every time you enter in hotel rooms.

Share this with your sisters, wife, daughters, friends, colleagues, etc.

Important message : plz forward to others too :

How to Detect Hidden Camera in Trial Room ?

In front of the trial room take your mobile and make sure that mobile can make calls........
Then enter into the trail room, take your mobile and make a call.....
If u can't make a call......!!!!
There is a hidden camera......
This is due to the interference of fiber optic cable during the signal transfer......

Please forward this to your friends to educate this issue to the
public......To prevent our innocent ladies from HIDDEN CAMERA...........

Pinhole Cameras in Changing Rooms of Big malls & showrooms ?

A few days ago, I received this text message:
Please don't use Trial room of Big malls & showrooms there are pinhole cameras to make MMS of young girls. So, please forward to all girls. Also forward to all boys who have sisters and girlfriends.

Don't be shy in forwarding this message. Because its about protecting the integrity of all girls & ladies.

Rs.ONE subsidy on electricity for those using less than 200 units .....

it is toally wrong. It is play game of govt to show thier face in public and international level that we are giving subsdidies. where as the actual postion is that when the sanction load of any Janta Flats, LIG flats and MIG flats are more more than 2 kwh then how one can used the electicity less than 200 units per months. 200 units has been calculated by the DERC on the basis of 2 bulb, 1 fridge, and one fan to be run only 8 hrs in a day. 

over a above, the levying of surchage and bare minimum rent for meter charges also over burden on consumers. Means u used or not used the electricity u will have to pay the amount. while in Bombay and Kolkatta the same company is giving differen rate and zero (0) bill when not in used any electicity.

We, consumer should not be treated as EID goat, who will be Fanna very year at any cost. in the flated area Company has curtailed the connection in stair case area. Eariler it was the part of street light connection and were given free of cost. 
This facilities has been withdawan. Now the consumer is paying for the same. 


NO body is happy with this eyewash. It is against the principle of consumer act. the celling limit of 200 units may be fided for Jhuggi Jhopari area ony. Celling limits should be 400 units,600 units and 800 units for 1 kw, 2kw and 3 kw conection respectively. Surchase should also be reduced. It should be linked with bill wise not month wise/ rate wise.

R.K.SHARMA
GEL SECY, PKT 'E' , GTB , DELHI

COALITION AND CORRUPTION

Political corruption is the main cause for all the problems coming in the way of implementation of development schemes and reaching out the poor in their up-liftment, infrastructure development – social and physical, and various other reforms our country needs. Businessmen, bureaucrats, criminals and politicians are the major toxic hubs, in breeding corruption and generating black money. All the four are intertwined in a web in various permutation and combination at all levels in breeding day to day and institutional corruption. With the changing economy, matrix and dynamics of corruption has become complex and complicated. Now the corruption exists in various forms, dimensions and manifestations. It is not easier to track money trail especially in big ticket corruption and catch and punish the perpetrators. Politicians across all party lines are involved in some or the other way. Inspite all the public posturing and rhetoric by politicians in making
corruption free India no one wants strong laws to catch and punish them. 

As no party on its own is able to win majority of seats it becomes a necessity to enter into coalition with other parties and /or independents to garner the required numbers to form the govt. Coalition partners go for hard bargaining at the time of govt. formation. They want ministry of their choice allotted to their selected members from their party. The criteria in selection of the ministry of their choice is not because their candidate has more skills and expertise in running the ministry, but how much potential the ministry has in making money by promoting crony capitalists, and provide favors to its constituents. The ruling majority party has no control on the ministers appointed by coalition partners. These ministers owe their loyalty to their mentors and their leaders rather than the Prime Minister or the Chief Minister as the case may be. It suits coalition parties to use its ministers in generating funds for the party and for themselves.

Politically the responsibility of any debacle lies with the ruling party not with the coalition partner. Moreover they want to increase their strength in coming election rather than helping the ruling party in gaining political mileage at their cost. Thus a coalition party has all the authority but limited accountability. 

As ruling party’s survival depends on support of coalition partners it cannot afford to be tough and take action against them unless their deeds have gone out of proportion to force the govt. for action. In recent case of 2G scam, govt. was forced by the opposition, media and the courts for CBI enquiry and put the ministers involved and others behind bars. In the year 2009 and 2010 people had experienced unprecedented food inflation esp. in daily needed items. We were forced to buy onions at Rs.80 per Kg., sugar at 50 per kg., tur dal at Rs.90 per kg. and similar other items. Food and Agriculture Minister, leader of NCP was well aware in advance that such a scenario is under development but allowed the situation to go out of hand. He let the exports of these commodities and hoarding under Forward market and commodity trading continue. Ruling party though well aware of the debacle on the part of F&A Minister had no guts to question him or take corrective steps in public interest. In a recent train accident inspite PM asking MOS a TMC member to go to the site and help accident victims, he refused to abide by his request, instead proceeded to Kolkotta so as to be with its leader Mamta Banerjee. 

Money and muscle power plays a crucial role in winning elections at all levels from local bodies to parliament. Thirty percent (162 out of 543) of our MPs have criminal cases pending against them against 156 In2004. Number of crorepatis in the present Lok Sabha has increased from 128 to 315 from 2004 to 2009. Can we expect a strong lokpal bill from these MPs? Though Election Commission has been able to control bogus voting and check the menace of buying votes etc. to some extent yet it finds itself handicapped in checking other malpractices because of limited powers. Inspite election commission’s many appeals for election reforms no serious action been taken by the ruling party. Every body – politician, bureaucrat, corporate and others are well adjusted in the present system hence they are least interested in tempering with it, to such an extent as to hurt their interests. This is the breeding ground for generating toxic assets. 

Thanks to Shri Anna Hazare and his team who has placed corruption on national agenda and has risked his life by undertaking indefinite fast till strong lokpal bill is passed in the parliament. The type of support he has received all over India is commendable. Though parliament has conceded to include his three contentious points in the Lokpal bill in principle but has left the matter for the standing committee to finalize the bill for the consideration of the parliament. It is yet to be seen how soon a lokpal bill is passed if at all it is passed? And if passed, how strong and effective it will be in making India corruption free? My concerns are based on govt. actions involving twists and turns it has taken in agreeing to Anna’s demands in parliament. Many members have criticized the govt. in conceding lot of space to Anna team and the media in giving bad name to politicians. Moreover from the past events govt.’s creditability is under suspicion? How serious it is in changing the system and making probity in public life a priority, and how soon? Before breaking his 13 day old fast Annaji has called “Sense of the House” resolution passed by the parliament as half victory and announced his resolve to continue the struggle till the strong lokpal bill is passed.

I can understand the compulsions of the ruling party in passing a strong lokpal bill as being advocated by team Anna. By doing so many of his coalition partners and its own party members will come under scrutiny and it will be difficult for the govt. to defend them. In such a scenario govt. will not be able to survive. Hence they would not like to cut the hand that feeds them. 

Annaji’s crusade to make a corruption free India will be a long drawn battle, if those responsible for passing such bills and their implementation have no will to do so? Young middle class India has woken up in changing the face of our politicians and politics. They can succeed with mass support if they continue with strong public pressure as witnessed during Anna’s campaign. Let us hope for better times ahead. 

Long live Anna.

satyendra malik

"TIME BOUND DELIVERY OF SERVICES TO CITIZEN"

I think there is some thing " Different " with our CM Smt. Sheela Dixit ji because she has been doing hundreds of development in Delhi " Differently " I hope all senior Citizens of Delhi those who are rendering social and community services through various RWAs know this very well, there was no plateform  for the voice of Pubic ? in Public dealing offices. 

The blessings for RWAs come from Smt. Sheela Dixit ji by way of " BHAGIDARI " AND

" MY DELHI I CARE". This taught could not be conceived by any other CM  of Delhi since Independence ? Why ?  This is the difference of good governess and  NOTjust tall talks and useless slogans and shooting in dark, now " yeh public hai sab jantee hai" 

With this new time bound service our citizens of Delhi may not have to go to window to window of British Raj Babus ! ! My very best wishes for the success of this law in Delhi.

JEET KUMAR

President RWA

Pocket-3, Mayur Vihar-1