Mis-behavior by the staff of DTC Low floor Bus

Mis-behavior by the staff of DTC Low floor Bus.While travelling in Low Floor Bus No. DL-IP 7638 from Ashok Vihar to Shalimar Bagh Route No. 166 at 12.15 hrs.  The Conductor of the Bus a young-man directed the Driver to divert the Bus to Pitampura side, before touching the terminal of Buses at Shalimar Bagh at 12.35 hrs..  When he was asked the reasons regarding diverting the Bus short of destination, when 50% Bus is occupied, the Conductor and the driver misbehaved and hurled shameful abusive language with threatening to assault in the Bus.  They both were informed that I am Senior Citizens of 78 years, they further increased the tone of their abusive language in presence of the passengers sitting in the Bus.  Such behavior is in-tolerable.  During the route from Ashok Vihar to Shalimar Bagh, Driver was hurling shameful abusive language on the passengers and the drivers of other vehicles on the road without considering that the girls and women too are travelling in the Bus.The Conductor was so arrogant and stated that he has no senior citizens in his family and asserted that he always misbehaves with the older persons.  The behavior of both Driver and particularly the CONDUCTOR, who refused to divulge with their names is a blot on the working of the DTC Buses and is illegal, objectionable and intolerable.  The staff dealing with Public needs to be well educated in behaving with the general Public particularly they should behave decently with Senior Citizens and Lady passengers.  The abusive language is so offensive that could not be explained in the complaint.  A thorough inquiry may be ordered and investigate the matter.  Your early reply will definitely help in assuaging the injury caused mentally to me. 

R K Nanda 

President 'Sahyog' Varisht Nagrik Manch(Regd.), Shalimar Bagh, Delhi. President Railway Pensioners Association (Regd.) New Delhi and Member Executive body of Confederation of senior citizens and Council

Pay up or shutdown: Power companies threaten Capital with black out on Independence Day over unpaid dues

The National Capital may wake up to a blackout on Independence Day as two power generation companies (gencos) - Pragati Power Corporation Limited (PPCL) and Indraprastha Power Generation Company Limited (IPGCL) - have threatened a shutdown if their dues, running into thousands of crores of rupees, are not cleared by August 15. 

A senior power department official said there is a heavy backlog of outstanding dues against BSES on account of nonpayment of dues, which have accumulated over the years. 

Threat: PPCL and IPGCL have written to the Delhi government that they will be bound to stop power generation from August 15 on account of heavy outstanding dues against power distribution company BSES "Total dues is Rs 3,400 crore. Out of this Rs 2,700 crore is due towards gencos - PPCL and IPGCL. Moreover, the discom owes Rs 700 crore to the Delhi Transco Ltd," said the official. 

BSES authorities admitted the outstanding dues but cited helplessness in clearing them owing to a gap in purchase and sale of power in the National Capital. 

Explaining the heavy outstanding dues, a BSES spokesperson, requesting anonymity, said power purchase cost in Delhi is too high as compared to the power tariff. 

"In the last 10 years, purchase cost has gone up by about 300 per cent while the power tariff has risen only by 70 per cent.

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DERC to appoint agency for testing of faulty meters

Under attack from BJP and Aam Aadmi Party over "inflated" power bills, Delhi's power regulator DERC has decided to appoint an "independent" agency within a month to carry out testing of electricity meters. 

"We feel consumers should have a choice to get their meters tested by an independent agency. The whole process to appoint the agency will be completed within one month," Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) chairman P D Sudhakar said. 

He said the Commission has already invited bid from private and government entities having accreditation from National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) which functions under Department of Science and Technology of Government of India. 

Sudhakar said in case a meter is found to be inaccurate, then the cost of carrying out the test will have to be borne by the power distribution company which installed it. But if the meter is found accurate then the consumer will have to pay the fee for testing the meter. 

"In case a meter is found to be fast running, then the concerned power distribution company will have to adjust the past bills accordingly," the DERC chairman said. 

At present, consumers have to approach the private power distribution companies for testing of their meters. Consumers also have the option of preferring testing of meters at Central Power Research Institute (CPRI) in Bangalore through the Public Grievance Cell of Delhi government. 

Both BJP and Aam Aadmi Party have been attacking the DERC alleging that most electricity meters in the city run fast. 

Sudhakar said DERC has already set aside Rs 50 lakh for facilitating third party testing of meters. 

The Commission has also set aside Rs 20 lakh for the Electricity Consumer Advocacy Centre which will have a panel of lawyers who will assist consumers to take up their grievances with Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum and courts in Delhi. 

with thanks : Business Standard : LINK : for detailed news.

RTI se Inkaar, Dagiyon se pyar : B S Vohra on India News

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'Bhagidari' celebrates decade with a book

The "Bhagidari" (participation) project, launched a decade ago in the national capital to build an interactive platform between government and citizens, marked its special anniversary with the launch of a book.

"Building a Citizens' Partnership in Democratic Governance", the book launched on the occasion, encapsulates the theory, principles and processes of large-group dynamics. It was co-authored by George Koreth, advisor, Delhi Government, and Kiron Wadhera, consultant, Delhi Government.

The book was launched Friday by Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, who admitted that at the time of the launch of the Bhagidari project, there was resistance from many political and bureaucratic bodies, who were initially threatened by having to share space with a citizens' group.

"It is you people who vote us, so you people have all the power. Bhagidari process came into being because we wanted the partnership. It took a lot of time to convince local MLAs to accept officers from this project," Dikshit said.

"Then we convinced them if they worked in coherence with them, it would be to their advantage. When there is progress in their area, people will be happy. Getting to be an MLA is not a one-time game, it has to be nurtured," she said.

The Bhagidari process involves participation from people, residents' welfare associations (RWA), market and trade organisations, industry associations, students' eco-clubs, electricity distribution companies, government departments like Municipal Corporations of Delhi (MCD), Delhi Jal Board (DJB) and civic agencies.

with thanks : Business Standard : LINK : for detailed news.

B S Vohra : Total TV : MOOD OF DELHI : KRISHNA NAGAR Part-4 : Delhi Assembly Elections 2013

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B S Vohra : Total TV : MOOD OF DELHI : KRISHNA NAGAR Part-3 : Delhi Assembly Elections 2013

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B S Vohra : Total TV : MOOD OF DELHI : KRISHNA NAGAR Part-2 : Delhi Assembly Elections 2013

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B S Vohra : Total TV : MOOD OF DELHI : KRISHNA NAGAR Part-1 : Delhi Assembly Elections 2013

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Remove the posters in this rainy season !

Dear Friends,

During the monsoons, the posters get soggy and can be easily removed. Pl remove from your areas and post Photos / Videos to motivate others. Let's clean up Delhi during this season.

regards

Col Shivraj

210 Munirka Vihar

New Delhi-110067

Issues faced by residents of Narmada block, Pocket D-6, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi

Delhi Development Authority

Vikas Sadan

New Delhi

Sub:  Intimation of issues faced by residents of Narmada block, Pocket D-6, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi

Sir/Madam,

We would like to inform you that RWA meeting of residents of Narmada block, Pocket D6 Vasant Kunj, was held at 11 AM on 12^th May 2013 and several issues were discussed which need DDA’s attentionand resolution.

We would like to bring to your notice that even after a long time of paying a heavy amount for maintenance and taking possession of the flats, we are still lacking the basic necessities required to make the area livable.  Here is a point-wise prioritized list of the issues which we would like to you to resolve as soon as possible…

1.     We would like to know the plan on finishing the remaining DDA work, such as flat work, common areas, stairs, lifts, cleaning, street lights, etc.

2.     Most of the lifts in this block are still not operational and in many of them the work has not even started. We would like to know the exact plan on this.

3.     There is huge amount of debris lying in all the common areas which needs to be cleaned.

4.     There is no clarity on how to secure this area and lots of thefts are taking place. We need security guards in sufficient number to monitor the area and restrict access.

5.     The labor of DDA contractor (Mehta Associates, etc..) is still living in this area and we don’t know when they would vacate the premises.

6.     There is no clarity on the timing of water supply. We would also like to know DDA’s plan on starting the Sonia Vihar or other water source or it will continue to be ground water.

7.     Cleaning and covering of sewage and drainage system is to be completed.

8.     We would like to put CCTV cameras in the premises and want to know how can we go forward.

9.     The boundary wall covering Narmada & Saraswati is broken at a couple of places which has made the area very insecure. When would that be repaired?

10.                     We would like to know the schedule and plan for watering the existing plants and planting new plants in the society.

11.                     We would like to get the planning map of Narmada

12.                     We would like to know the cleaning and covering of overhead water tanks in all the towers.

13.                     We would like to know the plan & schedule on allocating the underground parking space.

14.                     The cleaning and covering of sewage and drainage of basement, which is stinking and making the whole foundation insecure.

15.                     We would like to know the plan on making the shopping complex in the area operational.

16.                     We would like to know the procedure of getting the maintenance funds from DDA to RWA and what all be covered for utilizing this fund.

Your Sincerely

Vikram Gehlot

President, RWA Narmada,

Sector D-6 Vasant Kunj

New Delhi