PMO asks Cabinet Secretary to review status of CWG projects

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has asked Cabinet Secretary KM Chandrasekhar to review the status of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) projects. According to media reports, the Cabinet Secretary has been tasked with finding out why deadlines were not being met. Aside from dead line being negated, reports have been rife lately about the lapses and rampant corruption in CWG  projects.

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Commonwealth Games: Bids rigged, costs hiked and quality sacrificed

NEW DELHI: The Commonwealth Games edifice is crumbling under thickening suspicions of corruption and inefficiency, with the CVC referring one of the several cases of corruption bedeviling the event to the CBI. 

The case handed over to the CBI is breathtaking in terms of brazenness: the the successful bidder who got the contract after quoting the lowest amount was allegedly allowed to tamper with figures post-auction so that he could rake in more money than he had initially hoped for. But this is not the only one that may be headed the CBI's way. 

As more evidence surfaces of use of sub-standard material, rigging of bids, goldplating and sanctioning of projects which were not needed at all and favouritism in selection of successful contractors, the investigating agencies are going to have their hands full. 

The number of works under the CVC scanner has now risen to 16 with revenue implication of more than Rs 2,500 crore. Chances of fresh additions to the "work load" are rated high. 


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14 Commonwealth Games projects under CBI, CVC scanner

NEW DELHI: With the stink of corruption in several Commonwealth Games projects rising high, anti-corruption agencies of the government -- Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) -- are keeping a hawk's eye on the execution of schemes whose expenditure has far exceeded estimates. 

While CVC has confirmed that it is probing the projects, sources in CBI and Comptroller and Auditor Genral (CAG) spoke of their growing interest in the Commonwealth Games expenditure because of mounting complaints. 

Chief Vigilance Commissioner Pratyush Sinha told TOI on Wednesday that CVC was examining the bidding documents of several projects being executed by the Games Organising Committee, Delhi government as well as Sports Authority of India. Sources put the number of projects under the scanner at 14, saying with complaints pouring in, the number was likely to go up. 

 

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comment : construction in unauthorised colony

This is simply unacceptable. Govt. asking people not to invest in unauthorised colonies. But when these unauthorised colonies surfaced one by one why did  Govt. allowed them. Only answer is corruption at every level. Now MCD  is again penalising people at discretion is a part of the same corruption cycle. First the developers and now the public.

 

Gurcharan Singh

Master plan of east Delhi approved : HT dated 30.7.2010

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Construction of House in 1639 Un authorized Colonoes in Delhi.

The Divisional Commissioner 
Govt. of National Capital of Delhi. 
5-Sham Nath Marg,
 Delhi-110054

Subject: Construction of House in 1639 Un authorized Colonoes in Delhi.

Respected Sir,

This Association well understands that Delhi Government is making Delhi ties aware not to invest their hard earned money in Purchasing Residential Plots in Agriculture Land, DDA Land, M.C.D. and Gram Sabha Except 1639 unauthorized Colonies which are already under the active process of being regularized. Many of them have been issued the Provisional Certificates by the Delhi Govt.

This Association is shocked to learn that people who have purchased plots long ago in Keshav Nagar (Mukti Ashram) Burari Road, Delhi-110036 listed at Serial No. 952 out at 1639 Colonies are being harassed by the Police and M.C.D staff and not allowed to carry out the construction on their Plots.

Mostly these people are retired persons or poor people who are building their houses very much located within the Plan/Map of the Colony submitted by Residential Welfare Associations who were authorized by the Delhi Government. Even notices by the S.D.M Alipur, North West District. Delhi-110036 are being issue to these people.

This Association feels its deep concern for these harrased persons and at a loss to understand that under what provisions of rule these houses are not being allowed to be built.

Sir, Keshav Nagar houses at about 1000 (One Thousand Houses) and the construction on remaining plots which are very much located within the Plan/Map accepted by Delhi Govt. and submitted by R.W.A of Keshav Nagar, Delhi-110036 should not be treated as illegal construction

This Association prays your good-self to intervene and stop this harrasment to poor people and the clarification or any order concerning stoppage of Construction of houses in 1639 Colonies may kindly be supplied to this Association.

Thanking you,

Yours sincerely 
For Keshav Nagar Jan Kalyan Samiti Regd.

President 
(Shiva Nand Sharma)

copy to :         

1.    The DeputyCommissioner, North/North West.

2.     The S.D.M. Alipur, Delhi.

Property tax hike & gating the colonies.....

Sir,

I completely agree with the views of Shri TK Balu, Hony. Secretary/RBECHS/Anand Vihar. Let us make `aandolan' so that Govt. may understand that they are not the Rulers because its Democracy wherein the Government can be changed by the people. «Government of the people, by the people, for the people» applies in India.

Regards,

Vipin madan
C4E RWA

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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