tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6419653142089699912023-11-15T05:05:28.996-08:00Ruparelia`s BlogAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773643270673181208noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641965314208969991.post-16226836187345899442013-12-11T16:47:00.001-08:002013-12-11T16:47:07.113-08:00Maharashtra State Policy for Senior Citizens, 2013.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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M.V.Ruparelia, Chief Patron, All India Senior Citizens
Confederation (AISCCON).</div>
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A503 Rashmi Utsav, Near Jangid Estate & Vijay Park,
Mira Road (East) Dist. Thane. 401107. M. 09821732855. E/Mail: <a href="mailto:mvrup@yahoo.co.in">mvrup@yahoo.co.in</a> To
Date: 11-12-13.</div>
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Shri Suresh Kakaniji, Municipal Commissioner,</div>
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Mira-Bhayander Municipal Corporation, Chhatrapati
Shivaji Road, Bhayander (West)-401101.</div>
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Dear Sir,</div>
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Sub: Maharashtra State Policy for
Senior Citizens, 2013.</div>
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We are very much thankful to MBMC
to give us 2 Community Halls, one at Mira Road and another at Bhayander and
notifying the Policy for providing such Day Care Centres. We shall be obliged,
if some Physiotherapy Centres are also set up in various places, as majority of
Senior Citizens are suffering from orthopedic ailments. In this connection, we
invite your attention to Integrated Programme for Older Persons, 2008 (IPOP)
notified by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment in which that Ministry
gives lavish grants to Municipalities for recurring & non-recurring grants
to the extent of 90% of expenditure for 16 very useful schemes for Senior
Citizens. Major portion of such Grants allotted to Maharashtra States get
lapsed due to non-utilization. Copy of this Scheme was given thrice by us to
MBMC and meetings were also arranged with Shri Sambhaji Panpate & Deepak
Khambit but no scheme is provided by MBMC even after constant chasing for last
4 years. Kindly, get these funds and provide us with some useful schemes under
this Programme.</div>
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As you may be aware, State of
Maharashtra has now notified the State Policy for Older Persons on 30-9-13 and
more than 2 ½ months has passed. According to this Policy, MBMC has to take
action on the following provisions by providing sufficient funds and initiating
action now onwards:</div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->i)<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Develop concept of Aged-Friendly City for
Mira-Bhayander areas to enable older persons to lead tolerable life by
providing Day Care, Dementia, Physiotherapy, Recreational Centres, concessional
transport, providing more parks, arranging variety entertainment programmes
often, concessional entrance to cinema halls, celebrating International Day on
1<sup>st</sup> October in befitting way for a week, free libraries etc.</div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->ii)<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Provide Warden Scheme effectively for safety of older
persons by maintaining list of Senior Citizens through Census Department with
coordination with Police. Provide protection of older persons from any type of harassments
or exploitation at various levels of the Society.</div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->iii)<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Appeal to all Doctors practicing privately in
Mira-Bhayander area to charge concessional medical fees to older persons and
Chemists to give concession in medicines. Special Health Programmes for older
persons should be promoted by liason with Public & Private Hospitals.</div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->iv)<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->To set up Counseling Centres for aged persons, regular
health checkups. Planning and monitoring and taking care of health, effective
stress management for older persons.</div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->v)<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Establish ``Senior Citizen Section`` in your Office
bringing all schemes for benefit of older persons by Central, State & Local
Agencies under one Umbrella to monitor benefits being given in time by all
agencies in Mira-Bhayander. Establish ``Senior Citizens Welfare Fund``. </div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->vi)<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Ensure that all Corporate Establishments in
Mira-Bhayander spend 10% of their CSR funds for older persons.</div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->vii)<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Able older persons should be assisted for part time
jobs and help them to get micro finance etc</div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->viii)<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->To develop guidelines for amenities to be given for
older persons in all Housing, Commercial Projects and other Complexes.</div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->ix)<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->Giving training to older persons to enable them to lead
productive & positive life.</div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->x)<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->To publish the list of children, who do not take care
of their parents.</div>
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<!--[if !supportLists]-->xi)<span style="font-size: 7pt;">
</span><!--[endif]-->To establish Committee to oversee and suggest all
welfare activities for Senior Citizens with higher level officers of MBMC &
representatives of Senior Citizens.</div>
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Kindly make
your Officers and Nagar Sevaks aware of all provisions of State Policy and work
towards welfare of Senior Citizens of Mira-Bhayander by
taking effective steps to improve the quality of life of all Elders, strengthen
their legitimate place in society and help them to live their last spell of
life with purpose, dignity and peace. Everyone has to retire and t<span style="background: white;">hen every individual should have chances and
opportunities to lead an active, creative, productive and satisfying life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">Thanking </span>You,
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Yours Sincerely, </div>
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(M.V.Ruparelia)</div>
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Copy to M/s
Caitlin Pereira, Mayor, Shri Sambhaji Panpate, Deepak Khambit.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773643270673181208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641965314208969991.post-25338628434124836852013-12-10T17:22:00.004-08:002013-12-10T17:22:59.545-08:00 IInd Appeal dt 28-3-13 not admitted even after 8 months and now returned wrongly by your Dy Registrar Shri K L Das under his no. 123663 dtd. 3-4-13 dt 11-11-13 received on 9-12-13. (Almost 1 month-Most of the communications from this Registry are received very late-even date of hearing notices also).<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">M.V.Ruparelia, Chief
Patron, All India Senior Citizens Confederation (AISCCON). A503 Rashmi Utsav,
Near Jangid Estate & Vijay Park, Mira Road (E). District Thane,
Maharashtra. 401 107. M.09821732855.
E/Mail: </span><a href="mailto:mvrup@yahoo.co.in"><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">mvrup@yahoo.co.in</span></a><span style="line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">To
Date: 10-12-13.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">Shri
M.L.Sharma, Information Commissioner, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">The Central Information
Commission (Right To Information Act, 2005), <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">Government of India, IInd
Floor, August Kranti Bhawan, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi-110 066.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">Sub:</span><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></b>IInd Appeal dt 28-3-13 not
admitted even after 8 months and now returned wrongly by your Dy Registrar Shri
K L Das under his no. 123663 dtd. 3-4-13 dt 11-11-13 received on 9-12-13. (Almost
1 month-Most of the communications from this Registry are received very
late-even date of hearing notices also).<o:p></o:p></div>
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1.Your Dy Registrar has returned IInd Appeal dt 28-3-13
after more than 8 months on the plea that we have not submitted tickmarked
documents. He has tickmarked items i to iv and vi in his letter. Documents at
i, iii & vi duly authenticated & verified are available in IInd Appeal
dt 28-3-13 as have been returned by him with this letter!! It has been very
clearly mentioned by us in IInd Appeal returned by him that no reply is given
by CPIO and AA to Application & Appeal. In view of no reply from CPIO &
AA, we can not manufacture documents for ii and iv demanded by him. For v, we
have not relied on any other documents and as such no other document is
attached to IInd Appeal. He has returned IInd Appeal dt 28-3-13 in terms of
Rules 8 & 9 of Notification dt 31-7-12 without mentioning the reference
number of Notification. </div>
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2.Rule 10 of Notification no. G.S.R.-603(E) dt
31-7-12 in Gazette of India - Process of
Appeal- reads as under:-<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 8.5pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 8.5pt;">2</span><span style="font-size: 8.5pt;">) The Commission shall not
consider an appeal unless it is satisfied that the appellant has availed of all
the remedies available to him under the Act.</span><a href="" name="Pg3"></a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 8.5pt;">(3) For
the purposes of sub-rule (2), a person shall be deemed to have availed of all
the remedies available to him under the Act:</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: 8.5pt;">(a) if he
had filed an appeal before the First Appellate Authority and the First
Appellate Authority or any other person competent to pass order on such
appeal had made a final order on the appeal; or<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 8.5pt;">(b) where
no final order has been made by the First Appellate Authority with regard to
the appeal preferred, and a period of</span><span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 8.5pt;"> </span>forty five days from the
date on which such appeal was preferred has elapsed.<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 8.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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As we have
availed of all the remedies available to us, this IInd Appeal is required to be
processed and can not be rejected and returned in this fashion and under this
argument, though CIC has all rights to reject all appeals.<o:p></o:p></div>
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3.We
enclose letter no. M-11011/06/2011-P&C (AR) dt 15-5-13 received in reply to
IInd Appeal dt 28-3-13, which does not give the information requested in
Application dt 18-9-12 about date of receipt of our letter dt 1-8-12 to Hon.
Minister, notings thereon and reply to that letter and whether it was put up to
Hon Minister etc. We enclose our reply dt 19-5-13 to their letter dt 15-5-13
followed by reminders dt 10-7-13 & 28-11-13 to which no reply is received
till date. Letter to Minister may please be seen. It contains many issues for
welfare of Senior Citizens of the Country for which this Ministry is required
to take action by preparing Five Year & Annual Action Plans etc in terms of
para 93 of National Policy, 99, which they have denied in their letter dt
15-5-13 and has desired that this may be taken up with Ministry of Social
Justice.<o:p></o:p></div>
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4.In
this connection, it is pointed out that under RTI Act, 2005, as per directive
in para 3.3.1 of Ministry of Personnel under their letter no. 1/6/2011-IR dt
15-4-13, each Ministry and each Public Authority have to disclose suo motu
under Sec 4 of RTI Act, 2005 all schemes and development programmes, which they
are required to implement directly or through others as per Allocation of
Business Rules (AOB), specific operations required to implement them linking to
specific decision-making chain etc within 6 months of the issue of these
directives. More than 8 months have passed after 15-4-13. According to AOB, Ministry
of Social Justice is allotted the work of welfare of senior citizens as a Nodal
Ministry with clear indication in the Note that: `` The Department of Social
Justice and Empowerment shall be the nodal Department for the overall policy,
planning and coordination of programmes for the development of the groups
mentioned at (i) to (iv) above, and the welfare of the group at (v) above.
However, <b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">overall
management and monitoring etc. of the sectoral programmes in respect of these
groups shall be the responsibility of the concerned Central Ministries, State
Governments and Union territory Administrations.</span></b> Each Central
Ministry or Department shall discharge nodal responsibility concerning its
sector.`` Para 93 of <span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">the National
Policy, 99 also directs each Ministry to implement the aspects concerning them
by preparing Five Year and Annual Action Plan with targets. </span>It has been
provided in its <b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Mandate and Policy Statement & other paras to
take effective steps to improve the quality of life of all Elders, strengthen
their legitimate place in society and help them to live their last spell of
life with purpose, dignity and peace. </span></b>CIC had also ruled as under in earlier case no.
2701/IC/(A)/2008-CIC/MA/A/2008/00645 ON 27-6-08(on CIC Web Site):- <o:p></o:p></div>
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``The
Respondents has adopted a National Policy which has not been effectively
implemented. The Senior Citizens are, therefore, deprived of the benefits
assured to them. The Respondent is, therefore, directed to clearly outline the
Plan of Action and indicate its outcome for the larger benefits of Older
Persons and the Society.``</div>
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5.The Ministry of Panchayati
Raj is the apex authority of Government of India at the national level to
formulate policies, sponsor and support programme, coordinate the activities of
various Central Ministries, State Governments and other nodal authorities and
monitor the programmes concerning various issues of 12 crore Elders of the
Country (10% of total population, 13% of electorate and 21% of effective
voters) pertaining to this Ministry. This Ministry
has to prepare a detailed Scheme, Five Year & Annual Action Plan for all
items pertaining to them, issue instructions to all concerned in States/UTs
etc, give them targets, chase them continuously and get their items
implemented. Ministry of Social Justice can not correspond with all State/UT
ministries of Panchayati Raj for subjects pertaining to their Ministry and as
per AOB, it is clearly for Ministry of Panchayati Raj to issue necessary
directives to all their counterpart ministries of States/UTs and get all
provisions of National Policy, 99; Integrated Programmes for Older Persons
(IPOP) under para 47 of NPOP, 99; Maintenance & Welfare of Parents &
Senior Citizens Act, 2007 and National Programme of Health Care of Elders by
Health Ministry to the extent pertaining to their subordinate offices.</div>
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As no action was taken by this Ministry for 14 years even
after notification of National Policy, 99 depriving 12 crore elders of the
Country of benefits pertaining to this Ministry, we brought this position to
the notice of Hon Minister in our representations dt 1-8-12.<span style="background: white;"> As per various directives from DOPT, all
representations to Ministers & Departments from Citizens are required to be
examined by competent authority and replied within a month. Representations
from Senior Citizens are to be given preference. In this case, we had sent a
detailed representation to Hon. Minister about action to be taken on various
provisions of NPOP, 99. As no reply was received, we had to resort to RTI
Application, as non-reply is a short coming of working of the Public Authority
and one of the aims of RTI is to streamline the working of such Public
Authorities. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">6.You, being one of Us- a senior citizen
and in charge of CIC Office, we request you to consider the above aspects and
fix the date of Hearing early and direct the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to take
immediate action on all aspects brought out above. It will not be out of place
to request you to bring the provisions of Mandate & Policy Statement of
National Policy, 99 to the notice of all ICs/CIC and all staff once for all for
improving the work of CIC Office, which is created for helping citizens but
which does not help Elders of the Country in true spirit but delays
implementation of National Policy, 99 by hurriedly closing cases under pretext
of heavy work created due to unsystematic working at many stages and playing
with words to close IInd Appeals.</span></div>
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Thanking
You,</div>
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Yours Sincerely, </div>
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(M.V.Ruparelia)</div>
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Copy to <span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Shri Maha Bir Prasad, Director, Ministry
for Panchayati Raj & Tribal Affairs, <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Government of India,
Sardar Patel Bhawan, New Delhi</span><b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">110001 for immediate necessary action.</span></div>
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Copy to Shri T.R.Meena, Bureau in Charge of Senior Citizens,
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government
of India, Shastri Bhawan, A Wing, Dr Rajendra Prasad Road, New
Delhi-110101 for necessary action.<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; font-size: 8.5pt; line-height: 115%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773643270673181208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641965314208969991.post-76193713878563669362013-12-09T16:21:00.001-08:002013-12-09T16:21:18.536-08:00Up-dating of Central Information Commission (Appeal Procedure), 2012- GSR 603(E) dt 31-7-12 & other important Procedure Orders.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background: #F5F5F3;">To
Date: 9-12-13.</span><br />
<span style="background: #F5F5F3;">Shri V. Narayanasamy, Hon Minister of State,
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & Pension, <o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="background: #F5F5F3; color: #333333; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">North Block, New Delhi.110001.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: #F5F5F3; color: #333333; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Sub: Up-dating of Central Information Commission
(Appeal Procedure), 2012- GSR 603(E) dt 31-7-12 & other important Procedure
Orders.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: #F5F5F3; color: #333333; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">Ref: Our representation dt 12-7-13 to you not
replied yet, though followed by RTI Application dt 9-9-13, 1<sup>st</sup>
Appeal dt 22-10-13 and IInd Appeal dt 9-12-13.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: #F5F5F3; color: #333333; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-style: italic;">We are very much thankful to Ministry of Personnel
for expanding and elaborating the scope of Suo Motu Disclosures under Sec 4 of
RTI Act through Secretary`s D.O. no.1/6/2011-IR dt 15-4-13 & 21-11-13. We
are also grateful for up-dating Guide on RTI Act, 2005 under no. 1/32/2013-IR
dt 28-11-13. We request that Right to Information Rules, 2012 notified under
GSR 603 (E) dt 31-7-12 in Gazette of India may also be updated very early, as
Citizens are facing various difficulties in dealing with CIC, as brought out in
our representation dt 12-7-13 to you, Our Representation dt 21-5-12 to
President of India and other representations dt 30-8-12, 5-9-12 etc. The difficulties
caused in following respects of existing Rules, 2012 dt 31-7-12 are again
brought out for early action:-<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><u><span style="line-height: 115%;">Rule 3: Application Fee: </span></u></b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Though
Fee is prescribed for Application only under sub-section (1) of Sec 6, Fee for
Complaints under Sec 18 is being asked by CPIO of CIC and States. (e.g. CIC`s
no.CIC/CPIO/Misc/2013/153690 dt 31-7-13). Kindly, amplify and clarify this Rule
for Fee for Complaints.<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><u><span style="line-height: 115%;">Rule 6:</span></u></b><span style="line-height: 115%;"> <b><u>Mode</u></b> <b><u>of Payment of Fee</u></b>: Provision
for payment of fee through nominated Post Offices under Role of Department of
Post Offices as per instructions from Prime Minister are not included in this
Rule. CPIO of CIC is rejecting applications sent through nominated post offices
with Fee paid to Post Office. (e.g. CIC/CPIO/2011/1953 DT 2-11-11).<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><u><span style="line-height: 115%;">Rule 7:Appointment of Secretary: </span></u></b><span style="line-height: 115%;">No duties of Secretary and other Registrars are laid down. After
declaring RTI-CIC (Management Regulations), 2007 dt 13-6-07 by Court as null
& void, it is necessary to incorporate such Management Regulation Rules in
this.<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><u><span style="line-height: 115%;">Rule 10: Process of Appeal: </span></u></b><span style="line-height: 115%;">3(b):
In cases of IInd Appeals, where AA has not passed orders, CIC asks AA to give
orders and asks Appellant to send IInd Appeal afresh, if not satisfied with
AA`s orders instead of calling AA for hearing and/or dealing with same IInd
Appeal papers, resulting in unnecessary expenses to Appellants of getting 4
copies of large number of papers typed/zeroxed etc, 2 copies for CIC, 1 for
CPIO & 1 for AA!<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><u><span style="line-height: 115%;">Rule 11: Procedure for deciding Appeals: </span></u></b><span style="line-height: 115%;">In many cases, ICs do not examine papers submitted by Appellants
in IInd Appeals and Rejoinders and do not give opportunity to be heard to
Appellants through phone and give Speaking Orders based on information given by
ACPIO/Representatives of PA during hearing. This can be verified by DOPT by
simple reading of CIC`s decisions in their Web Site. Rule must be amplified to
lay down that IC/CIC must discuss view points of both parties in detail in
Speaking Orders invariably and give reasons for arriving at his conclusion. It
must also be laid down to indicate whether rejoinder was received and examined.
We have given examples of several cases in which papers were not examined in
our previous representations and can give still more examples of careless
dealings without keeping in view even rules of Natural Justice, if required!<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><u><span style="line-height: 115%;">Rule 12(2): Presence of Appellant: </span></u></b><span style="line-height: 115%;">In many cases, Video Conferencing Centres are also 20-25 miles
away and it is not physically possible for disabled/handicapped citizens and
Senior Citizens of 75+ to go to such Centres. Many IC/CIC are permitting Phone Representation
but some do not give this facility and do not record reasons in Speaking Orders
for denying this. They are in hurry to close the cases!! Proper provision of
giving opportunity to be heard on phone in deserving cases may please be
provided. Many a times, 7 days clear notice for Hearing does not reach to the
Appellant. If he speaks on phone or sends E/Mail for giving opportunity to be
heard on phone, it should be recorded by Registrar on file and also mentioned
in Speaking Orders, if rejected. Not only, Applications/Appeals sent by E/Mail are
not dealt with without hard copy and that may be rightly but all communications
through E/Mails are ignored, which is not correct.<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><b><u><span style="line-height: 115%;">Rule 15: Orders of the Commission: </span></u></b><span style="line-height: 115%;">Orders are treated as final, even if completely defective and
without examining view point of Appellant as given in IInd Appeal &
Rejoinders and no Review Petition lies and Appellant is asked to go to High
Court for reviewing incorrect and against Natural Justice Speaking Orders!!
Proper Review Petitions must be provided in these Rules. No replies are given
to representations to CIC for such defective Speaking Orders in terms of para
66 & 67 of Office Manual. Large number of cases can be produced before your
Ministry, if required, though some are already reported. <b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]-->As per Notification no.CIC/Legal/2007/006 dt
13-2-08 and minutes of meeting held by CIC on 13-12-11, it was notified for the
information of general public that the Appeals and Complaints filed by senior
citizens shall be taken up by the Commission on priority basis and norms &
procedure for according priority to Appellants in Hearing Appeals/Complaints
filed before the Commission were decided in minutes dt 13-12-11.
Appeals/Complaints from senior citizens and differently abled persons were to
be put up to the Bench of the Commission where such cases are registered. This
is not being done for last 5 years and not a single case of senior citizen is
given any preference, inspite of showing by Appellants on top of each
Appeal/Complaint that preference is to be given in terms of CIC orders and age
is indicated and proof of age is given. Wrong information is being given by
your Ministry to MPs for Parliamentary Questions that preference is being
given, when there is not a single case of preference given for last 5 years and
no record is maintained for this. This is serious and may be looked into for
laying down proper instructions. </div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;">On
cancellation of RTI-CIC (Management Regulations), 2007 by Court, it is
necessary that various Rules in those Regulations are brought in these Rules,
2012. According to Rule 4(xv) of cancelled notification, Registrars were
responsible to ensure compliance of decisions of IC/CIC. This responsibility is
now refused by Registrars. Examples can be produced, if required. Proper
provision may please be made in these Rules.<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;">As per
Rule 15-Personal Presence of Appellant, if Appellant is prevented from being
heard, second opportunity is to be given before final decision is given. This
is not followed. Many examples can be produced. Proper detailed provision for
this may be made in these Rules.<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;">As per
Rule 23 (2)-Finality of Decision, Special Review Appeal is laid down. On
cancellation of entire Regulations from legal point of view by Court, this
opportunity of Review petition is denied in each case!! This is too much!! Many
examples have been brought to your Ministry`s notice and still more can be
produced. Proper provision may please be made in these Rules for review.<b><u><o:p></o:p></u></b></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="line-height: 115%;">As the
main Aim of RTI Act is to promote transparency & accountability in the
working of all Public Authority and streamlining their working, please provide
proper guidelines in these Rules that CPIO & AAs will ensure that all
lacunas came or brought to their notice through dealing with Applications &
Appeals are set right by bringing to the notice of concerned competent
authorities of their organizations. Examples: a) All prescribed columns are not
filled in Status Position of Letters, Appeals, Complaints etc in CIC Web Site.
Date given by Citizens for their letters, appeals etc are not shown, resulting
in difficulties to locate. B) Appeals & Complaints are not admitted and
shown in Status Position for months together. c) Non-compliance cases are not
chased even after 10-15 reminders. d) No preference is given to Appeals &
representations of Senior Citizens. e) Large number of letters, appeals,
complaints sent by registered posts are not recorded/shown in status Position
with dates given by citizens.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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We shall be grateful, if these
important aspects are got examined and remedial action taken, giving reply to
us in terms of Para 66-67 of Office Manual.</div>
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Thanking you,</div>
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Yours Sincerely,</div>
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(M.V.Ruparelia)</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773643270673181208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641965314208969991.post-61883224625813926752013-12-03T17:24:00.001-08:002013-12-03T17:24:52.091-08:00Help for pursuing our demands with President & PM.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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M.V.Ruparelia, Chief Patron, All India Senior Citizens
Cofederation (AISCCON). A503 Rashmi Utsav, Near Jangid Estate & Vijay Park,
Mira Road (East) Dist. Thane. 401107. M. 09821732855. </div>
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To
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Secretary, Ministry of Home
Affairs,</div>
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North Block, New Delhi-110001.</div>
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Sub: Representation from Senior Citizens about help required
from various Ministries under Government of India for 12 crore Elders of the
Country.</div>
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Ref: Your office letter no. 20011/125/2013-Coord.II dt 14-11-13 and
our representation dt 21-11-13.</div>
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Our representation dt 21-11-13 is turned down by your U.S. through his E/Mail, stating that this matter does not pertain to Home Ministry. We
shall be highly obliged, if you advise as to whom should we approach for this
general difficulty of 12 crore elders of the Country, as brought out in our
representation dt 21-11-13. In continuation of our representation dt 21-11-13,
we bring out the following factual position for examining and advising us to
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For last several years, we are representing our grievances
of non-implementation of National Policy, 99 by Central Ministries, States
& UTs to President & Prime Minister for helping us by getting various
provisions of Policy implemented. Both had been forwarding our representations
to Ministry Of Social Justice. This time, our representations have been sent to
Home Ministry for needful. Central Ministries and States/UTs can not be dictated/tackled
by Ministry of Social Justice. We will give you only one recent example. Nodal
Ministry issued following directives for celebrating International Day of Older
Persons in befitting manner well in advance but no Central Ministry and
Corporate Sector undertakings and almost majority of States/UTs did not
celebrate this day/week in 2013!! Such instructions are repeated every year for
last several years at highest level!</div>
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Sr No</div>
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Directive no.</div>
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Date</div>
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From Whom</div>
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To Whom</div>
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Contents</div>
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DO no. 15-39(57)/12-13/AGII(Pt 1)</div>
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26-8-13</div>
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Kumari Selja, Hon. Minister</div>
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All Chief Ministers by name.</div>
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To observe this day in befitting manner up to Block Level with full
involvement of various departments, Municipalities, Panchayats, NGOs etc</div>
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Same DO no. </div>
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9-9-13</div>
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Sudhir Bhargav,Secretary</div>
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Chief Secretaries of all States/UTs by name</div>
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Observe Senior Citizen Week from 1-10 to 7-10-13 as per list of 18
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22-5-13</div>
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T R Meena, Jt Secretary</div>
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All Chief Secretaries </div>
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Celebrate and send 2 recommendations for Vayoshreshtha Awards</div>
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Same DO no.</div>
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30-7-13</div>
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M H Gavit, State Minister</div>
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All State /UT Ministers</div>
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Celebrate for whole week and give wide publicity to programmes</div>
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Same DO no.</div>
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11-9-13</div>
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Shyam Kapoor,Jt Secretary</div>
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By name to all Heads of Commercial Fedrations</div>
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Celebrate for whole Week as part of CSR</div>
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Same DO no.</div>
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20-9-13</div>
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Kumari Selja, Hon Minister</div>
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All Chief Ministers by name</div>
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Celebrate for whole week as per 18 items enclosed involving all State Agencies, Local Bodies, Departments, Schools, Colleges, NGOs etc</div>
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<span style="line-height: 18px;">It is observed that Maharashtra State and most of other States/UTs did not celebrate this International Day at any level for all these years and no Central Ministry or Corporate Sector ever celebrates this International Day inspite of such repeated instructions!! Anti-authority tendency is perhaps developed, which requires to be curbed by Home Ministry in charge of </span>maintaining <span style="line-height: 18px;">peace and harmony in the Country.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 18px;">In addition to Allocation Rules for Business, Para 93 of National Policy, 99 etc, each Public Authority is required to disclose suo motu in their Web Sites all entitlements to citizens, decision making processes, specific set of schemes & development programmes required to be implemented by them directly or through their subordinate offices, linking every operation mandated under Allocation of Business Rules (AOB) & Transaction of Business Rules (TOB) to a specific decision-making chain. As all Central & State/UT Ministries have to work sincerely to provide various facilities as laid down in Mandate, Policy Statement and various provisions pertaining to them and </span><b><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21px;">to take effective steps to improve the quality of life of all Elders, strengthen their legitimate place in society and help them to live their last spell of life with purpose, dignity and peace, </span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">it is necessary that some competent Ministry like Home Ministry should take suitable action. </span>In view of para 6 of our representation dt 21-11-13, we were very hopeful that Home Ministry, in view of their Vision and Allocation of Business Rules for maintaining <span style="line-height: 18px;">social harmony, provide timely justice and uphold the principles of human rights, will go out of way and help Elders of the Country by initiating Special Drive through Special Directives and holding Special Meetings with Central & State Chief Secretaries for early implementation of National Policies declared by Government before many years. We again request Home Ministry to help their 12 crore Elders.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773643270673181208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641965314208969991.post-3119761697985470742011-05-27T23:04:00.001-07:002013-12-01T03:44:20.071-08:00Ruparelia`s Blog: Grievances of Senior Citizens of Maharashtra.<a href="http://mvrup.blogspot.com/2010/08/grievances-of-senior-citizens-of.html?spref=bl">Ruparelia`s Blog: Grievances of Senior Citizens of Maharashtra.</a>: "To Date: 22-8-10. Shri Raosaheb Pati..."Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773643270673181208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641965314208969991.post-27618915863567946642011-05-27T23:04:00.000-07:002011-05-27T23:04:11.221-07:00Ruparelia`s Blog: Grievances of Senior Citizens of Maharashtra.<a href="http://mvrup.blogspot.com/2010/08/grievances-of-senior-citizens-of.html?spref=bl">Ruparelia`s Blog: Grievances of Senior Citizens of Maharashtra.</a>: "To Date: 22-8-10. Shri Raosaheb Pati..."Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773643270673181208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641965314208969991.post-51060969403114874392011-05-27T00:03:00.001-07:002013-12-01T03:44:20.082-08:00Welfare of Senior Citizens of Mumbai & Maharashtra.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">To Date: 23-5-11.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Shri Sachin Ahir, Hon State Minister of Housing & Social Justice-Welfare of Senior Citizens,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Government of Maharashtra, Mantralaya, Mumbai- 400032. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Respected Sir,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Sub: Welfare of Senior Citizens of Mumbai & Maharashtra.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">We, the Senior Citizens of Mumbai & Maharashtra, are very happy to observe that you are taking lot of interest & pains to work for welfare of your Elders. We would be obliged, if you kindly get the instructions/GRs etc, as necessary issued on the following long neglected subjects without waiting for finalization/acceptance/notification of State Policy for Senior Citizens, as 12 years have passed in waiting for Policy and the instructions on these subjects do not require notification of Policy by State. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maharashtra State Policy for Older Persons, 2004-Part-1 authorises and expects the State to issue orders on these subjects.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Celebrating International Day of Older Persons (IDOP):<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">It is observed that this Day is neither observed by State nor by Panchayati Raj & Municipal Bodies in Maharashtra inspite of repeated instructions from Nodal Ministry every year. It has been advised by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, New Delhi in reply to my recent Application under RTI that this year also, they had issued instructions under their directive under no. 15-39 (12)/09-10/AGII dt 3-9-10 that these programmes should be organized with active involvement of Sr citizens, Panchayati Raj & Municipal Bodies etc. On enquiries from BMC & MBMC, it is given to understand that they are having no specific instructions from your side. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kindly issue proper detailed instructions to all concerned including all your departments and local bodies to celebrate this International Day to respect Elders of Maharashtra without waiting for notification of State Policy and <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>instructions may be repeated every year sufficiently advance. Similar instructions for celebrating ``World Awareness Day of Abuse of Older Persons`` on 15<sup>th</sup> June may also be issued. These celebrations will create proper atmosphere of Respect for Elders in the Society.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Vayoshestha Sanmans:</span></b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nodal Ministry has given a list of 10 Sanmans given by them every year, which they give in celebration of IDOP. Our State should also give similar Sanmans at State/District/Panchayat-Municipal levels.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Integrated Programmes for Older Persons (IPOP)-</span></b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"> Revised Scheme effective from 1-4-2008: Nodal Ministry has advised that as against National Allocation<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to Maharashtra for this purpose in year 2008-09 of Rs 150 lakhs, only Rs 49.92 and against NA for 2009-10 of Rs 75 lakhs, only Rs 47.07 were released as per State Demand. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Para 6 of the Revised Scheme has made Panchayati Raj Institutions & Local Bodies as main implementing Agencies. No instructions having been issued to these agencies, BMC & MBMT are refusing to take action and insist on State Instructions. Kindly make out a time bound programme for each Panchayat & Municipal Units to provide these schemes in each ward within a year or two, as 90% of recurring & non-recurring expenditure will be borne by Nodal Ministry. Planning Commission has been requested to provide sufficient funds for these very useful schemes.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Involve Panchayati Raj Institutions & Municipalities For Welfare of Senior Citizens: </span></b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Panchayati Raj Institutions (and Local Bodies) are to be encouraged to initiate & participate in all schemes of Welfare of Elders, address local level issues & needs of the ageing population and implement programmes for them. They will provide Forums for discussing concerns of Older Persons & Activities that need to be taken. Such Forums will be encouraged at Panchayat, Municipal, Block & District level. They will have adequate representation of older women. Panchayat will mobilize the talents & skills of older persons & draw up plans for utilizing these at local level. Kindly issue necessary instructions to all Local Bodies and monitor the progress, as this will lead to real welfare of Elders of Maharashtra.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Instructions to our Media, Trusts, Charitable Hospitals/State & Municipal Hospitals , NGOs , Civic Authorities etc: </span></b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kindly issue necessary instructions to all Stake Holders in Maharashtra for looking after the welfare of Elders, so that they start doing their work, which may lead to our Elders leading dignified life during their last spell of life. Arrangements may please be made to obtain details of all Registered Associations/Organizations working for senior Citizens, if necessary, from Charity Commissioner or as available in Karmayog & other Web Sites or by inviting information from organizations and issue instructions to all Departments to endorse copy of all circulars/instructions affecting elders to Federations/State level Organizations. Similar list should be available with each Panchayat/ Municipality & each Ward Officer for their jurisdiction. State & Local Bodies should call for Meetings, Seminars etc for inter action with elders periodically.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Just as Director (Ageing) is working as Nodal Officer in Ministry of S.J. & E. at Centre, a Nodal Officer at State level may be nominated to deal with all representations/matters pertaining to Senior Citizens.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Annual Report of work done in the State for its Elders</span></b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">: At present any good work done for Elders by State is not known to large number of Senior Citizens. An annual report for all work done for Elders in the State should be prepared and brought out in Media on every International Day for Older Persons. This will not only monitor various actions by all authorities but boost morale of Elders of Maharashtra.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">(All these 6 items were represented to Principal Secretary vide my letter dt 30-12-10 followed by reminders but no action is taken even after 5 months!).<o:p></o:p></span></div><ol start="7" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Transport Concessions to Senior Citizens:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span lang="EN-IN"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As per Memorandum issued by Home Department under no. kra.STC-1998/667/pra.ka.36/pari.1 dt 25-10-2000, 50% concession in fares for travelling in MSRTC buses is given to all Senior Citizens of 65 years and above. It is experienced by Senior Citizens of Maharashtra as well as other States coming to Maharashtra that Conductors insist on production of Identity Card issued by State of Maharashtra and do not accept other Identity Cards issued by other States or Central Government Departments, PAN cards, Passports etc. Any photo-identity card issued by any Public Authority including local authorities should be sufficient to get this concession. We shall be grateful, if proper instructions with liberal provisions are got issued very early. We would also request you to consider earmarking of more seats in ST buses for Senior Citizens, as recently done by BEST and to give free or 90% concession to female Senior Citizens, especially widows and above 80 years. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Present age limit of 65 for this concession may also be reduced to 60, as accepted by Finance Ministry for Tax Exemption from 1-4-11, as all Senior Citizens deserve similar treatment in view of less income after retirement. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>General Managers of Local Suburban Railway trains should be approached by State and made to realize the need for separate coach for Senior Citizens, as they are more handicapped than medically certified handicaps and Ladies. Some seats in First Class Coaches should be got reserved.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Medical Treatment in Municipal Hospitals in Mumbai:</span></b><span lang="EN-IN"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As per State GR no. 2006/navi-20 dt 12-12-06, free treatment is to be given to all Senior Citizens in all Municipal Hospitals. All Hospitals, except 3 major Hospitals of Nair, KEM & Sion have given in writing that they are giving free treatment to all Senior Citizens. These 3 major Hospitals are defying the State Orders for last 5 years and do not give free treatment to Senior Citizens. You may kindly use your good offices and help your Elders. </span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Free Movement of Rickshaws in entire MMRDA Area:</span></b><span lang="EN-IN"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As per Notification in Extraordinary State Gazette dt 25-2-08</span><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">, </span></b><span lang="EN-IN">all Rickshaws</span><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt;"> </span></b><span lang="EN-IN">& taxies were allowed to ply in entire MMRDA area but these orders are not yet implemented even after 3 years for rickshaws, resulting in Senior Citizens and all citizens have to walk with luggage/heavy school bags at all check nakas for change over from one side Rickshaws to other side Rickshaws. In Mira Road- Bhayander Area, Rickshaws are not running on meters and they charge exorbitant rates for even short distance e.g. from Checknaka to Shrusti area- distance of less than 1.6 km, Rs 40 is charged. Kindly, use your good offices and get these genuine grievances solved.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Maintenance & Welfare of parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2010:</span></b><span lang="EN-IN"> In the recently notified Maintenance & Welfare of Parents & Senior Citizens Act in extraordinary Gazette dt 23-6-10, important provisions of the Central Act, 2007 in respect of Medical Support for Senior Citizens (Section 20) and Transfer of property to be void in certain circumstances (Section 23) are omitted. These are very important provisions for Senior Citizens and may kindly be got added.</span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension:</span></b><span lang="EN-IN"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Out of more than 9 lakh Senior Citizens in Maharashtra, there are 3.33 lakhs BPL Senior Citizens but beneficiaries for Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension, Shravan bal Seva Rajya Nivruti Vetan Yojna: and Rashtriya Bima Yojna are very much less, especially in Urban Areas, due to proper action not being taken by Revenue Department to classify them as BPL or registering them under Sravanbal Yojna. Kindly get some instructions issued to Tehsildars, Municipal Authorities etc and concerned officers to get this done early and properly.</span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">(Items 7 to 11 were represented to Home Minister by name under my letter dt 22-8-10 followed by several reminders but no action is taken even after 9 months!).<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">12.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Web Site for Senior Citizens: </span></b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">There is a necessity of separate Web Site for Senior Citizens of Maharashtra, as present State Web Site is cumbersome and difficult to get information easily.</span><span lang="EN-IN" style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt;">As regards State Policy, it is understood that you are discussing with representatives of Senior Citizens, which had given draft to the State before some years and likely to notify by 15-8-11. As 15-8-11 is quite away, you may like to notify the draft on State Web Site for views of prominent expert citizens and interested Senior Citizens and their Organizations by giving a period of 20-30 days. As Review Committee has handed over their recommendations to Minister on 30-3-11 and draft is available on Help Age Web Site, those recommendations may also be kept in view. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt;">We shall be thankful, if instructions/GRs etc, as necessary for above items are issued very early without waiting for notification of State Policy.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Yours sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">(M.V.Ruparelia) <o:p></o:p></span></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773643270673181208noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641965314208969991.post-82668510953881874852011-05-27T00:03:00.000-07:002011-05-27T00:03:30.318-07:00Welfare of Senior Citizens of Mumbai & Maharashtra.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">To Date: 23-5-11.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Shri Sachin Ahir, Hon State Minister of Housing & Social Justice-Welfare of Senior Citizens,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Government of Maharashtra, Mantralaya, Mumbai- 400032. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Respected Sir,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Sub: Welfare of Senior Citizens of Mumbai & Maharashtra.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">We, the Senior Citizens of Mumbai & Maharashtra, are very happy to observe that you are taking lot of interest & pains to work for welfare of your Elders. We would be obliged, if you kindly get the instructions/GRs etc, as necessary issued on the following long neglected subjects without waiting for finalization/acceptance/notification of State Policy for Senior Citizens, as 12 years have passed in waiting for Policy and the instructions on these subjects do not require notification of Policy by State. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Maharashtra State Policy for Older Persons, 2004-Part-1 authorises and expects the State to issue orders on these subjects.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Celebrating International Day of Older Persons (IDOP):<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">It is observed that this Day is neither observed by State nor by Panchayati Raj & Municipal Bodies in Maharashtra inspite of repeated instructions from Nodal Ministry every year. It has been advised by Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, New Delhi in reply to my recent Application under RTI that this year also, they had issued instructions under their directive under no. 15-39 (12)/09-10/AGII dt 3-9-10 that these programmes should be organized with active involvement of Sr citizens, Panchayati Raj & Municipal Bodies etc. On enquiries from BMC & MBMC, it is given to understand that they are having no specific instructions from your side. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kindly issue proper detailed instructions to all concerned including all your departments and local bodies to celebrate this International Day to respect Elders of Maharashtra without waiting for notification of State Policy and <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>instructions may be repeated every year sufficiently advance. Similar instructions for celebrating ``World Awareness Day of Abuse of Older Persons`` on 15<sup>th</sup> June may also be issued. These celebrations will create proper atmosphere of Respect for Elders in the Society.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Vayoshestha Sanmans:</span></b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nodal Ministry has given a list of 10 Sanmans given by them every year, which they give in celebration of IDOP. Our State should also give similar Sanmans at State/District/Panchayat-Municipal levels.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Integrated Programmes for Older Persons (IPOP)-</span></b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"> Revised Scheme effective from 1-4-2008: Nodal Ministry has advised that as against National Allocation<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to Maharashtra for this purpose in year 2008-09 of Rs 150 lakhs, only Rs 49.92 and against NA for 2009-10 of Rs 75 lakhs, only Rs 47.07 were released as per State Demand. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Para 6 of the Revised Scheme has made Panchayati Raj Institutions & Local Bodies as main implementing Agencies. No instructions having been issued to these agencies, BMC & MBMT are refusing to take action and insist on State Instructions. Kindly make out a time bound programme for each Panchayat & Municipal Units to provide these schemes in each ward within a year or two, as 90% of recurring & non-recurring expenditure will be borne by Nodal Ministry. Planning Commission has been requested to provide sufficient funds for these very useful schemes.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Involve Panchayati Raj Institutions & Municipalities For Welfare of Senior Citizens: </span></b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Panchayati Raj Institutions (and Local Bodies) are to be encouraged to initiate & participate in all schemes of Welfare of Elders, address local level issues & needs of the ageing population and implement programmes for them. They will provide Forums for discussing concerns of Older Persons & Activities that need to be taken. Such Forums will be encouraged at Panchayat, Municipal, Block & District level. They will have adequate representation of older women. Panchayat will mobilize the talents & skills of older persons & draw up plans for utilizing these at local level. Kindly issue necessary instructions to all Local Bodies and monitor the progress, as this will lead to real welfare of Elders of Maharashtra.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Instructions to our Media, Trusts, Charitable Hospitals/State & Municipal Hospitals , NGOs , Civic Authorities etc: </span></b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Kindly issue necessary instructions to all Stake Holders in Maharashtra for looking after the welfare of Elders, so that they start doing their work, which may lead to our Elders leading dignified life during their last spell of life. Arrangements may please be made to obtain details of all Registered Associations/Organizations working for senior Citizens, if necessary, from Charity Commissioner or as available in Karmayog & other Web Sites or by inviting information from organizations and issue instructions to all Departments to endorse copy of all circulars/instructions affecting elders to Federations/State level Organizations. Similar list should be available with each Panchayat/ Municipality & each Ward Officer for their jurisdiction. State & Local Bodies should call for Meetings, Seminars etc for inter action with elders periodically.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Just as Director (Ageing) is working as Nodal Officer in Ministry of S.J. & E. at Centre, a Nodal Officer at State level may be nominated to deal with all representations/matters pertaining to Senior Citizens.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Annual Report of work done in the State for its Elders</span></b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">: At present any good work done for Elders by State is not known to large number of Senior Citizens. An annual report for all work done for Elders in the State should be prepared and brought out in Media on every International Day for Older Persons. This will not only monitor various actions by all authorities but boost morale of Elders of Maharashtra.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">(All these 6 items were represented to Principal Secretary vide my letter dt 30-12-10 followed by reminders but no action is taken even after 5 months!).<o:p></o:p></span></div><ol start="7" type="1"><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Transport Concessions to Senior Citizens:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span lang="EN-IN"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As per Memorandum issued by Home Department under no. kra.STC-1998/667/pra.ka.36/pari.1 dt 25-10-2000, 50% concession in fares for travelling in MSRTC buses is given to all Senior Citizens of 65 years and above. It is experienced by Senior Citizens of Maharashtra as well as other States coming to Maharashtra that Conductors insist on production of Identity Card issued by State of Maharashtra and do not accept other Identity Cards issued by other States or Central Government Departments, PAN cards, Passports etc. Any photo-identity card issued by any Public Authority including local authorities should be sufficient to get this concession. We shall be grateful, if proper instructions with liberal provisions are got issued very early. We would also request you to consider earmarking of more seats in ST buses for Senior Citizens, as recently done by BEST and to give free or 90% concession to female Senior Citizens, especially widows and above 80 years. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Present age limit of 65 for this concession may also be reduced to 60, as accepted by Finance Ministry for Tax Exemption from 1-4-11, as all Senior Citizens deserve similar treatment in view of less income after retirement. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>General Managers of Local Suburban Railway trains should be approached by State and made to realize the need for separate coach for Senior Citizens, as they are more handicapped than medically certified handicaps and Ladies. Some seats in First Class Coaches should be got reserved.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Medical Treatment in Municipal Hospitals in Mumbai:</span></b><span lang="EN-IN"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As per State GR no. 2006/navi-20 dt 12-12-06, free treatment is to be given to all Senior Citizens in all Municipal Hospitals. All Hospitals, except 3 major Hospitals of Nair, KEM & Sion have given in writing that they are giving free treatment to all Senior Citizens. These 3 major Hospitals are defying the State Orders for last 5 years and do not give free treatment to Senior Citizens. You may kindly use your good offices and help your Elders. </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Free Movement of Rickshaws in entire MMRDA Area:</span></b><span lang="EN-IN"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As per Notification in Extraordinary State Gazette dt 25-2-08</span><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">, </span></b><span lang="EN-IN">all Rickshaws</span><b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt;"> </span></b><span lang="EN-IN">& taxies were allowed to ply in entire MMRDA area but these orders are not yet implemented even after 3 years for rickshaws, resulting in Senior Citizens and all citizens have to walk with luggage/heavy school bags at all check nakas for change over from one side Rickshaws to other side Rickshaws. In Mira Road- Bhayander Area, Rickshaws are not running on meters and they charge exorbitant rates for even short distance e.g. from Checknaka to Shrusti area- distance of less than 1.6 km, Rs 40 is charged. Kindly, use your good offices and get these genuine grievances solved.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Maintenance & Welfare of parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2010:</span></b><span lang="EN-IN"> In the recently notified Maintenance & Welfare of Parents & Senior Citizens Act in extraordinary Gazette dt 23-6-10, important provisions of the Central Act, 2007 in respect of Medical Support for Senior Citizens (Section 20) and Transfer of property to be void in certain circumstances (Section 23) are omitted. These are very important provisions for Senior Citizens and may kindly be got added.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension:</span></b><span lang="EN-IN"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Out of more than 9 lakh Senior Citizens in Maharashtra, there are 3.33 lakhs BPL Senior Citizens but beneficiaries for Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension, Shravan bal Seva Rajya Nivruti Vetan Yojna: and Rashtriya Bima Yojna are very much less, especially in Urban Areas, due to proper action not being taken by Revenue Department to classify them as BPL or registering them under Sravanbal Yojna. Kindly get some instructions issued to Tehsildars, Municipal Authorities etc and concerned officers to get this done early and properly.</span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">(Items 7 to 11 were represented to Home Minister by name under my letter dt 22-8-10 followed by several reminders but no action is taken even after 9 months!).<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ol><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">12.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Web Site for Senior Citizens: </span></b><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">There is a necessity of separate Web Site for Senior Citizens of Maharashtra, as present State Web Site is cumbersome and difficult to get information easily.</span><span lang="EN-IN" style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt;">As regards State Policy, it is understood that you are discussing with representatives of Senior Citizens, which had given draft to the State before some years and likely to notify by 15-8-11. As 15-8-11 is quite away, you may like to notify the draft on State Web Site for views of prominent expert citizens and interested Senior Citizens and their Organizations by giving a period of 20-30 days. As Review Committee has handed over their recommendations to Minister on 30-3-11 and draft is available on Help Age Web Site, those recommendations may also be kept in view. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="color: black; font-size: 12.0pt;">We shall be thankful, if instructions/GRs etc, as necessary for above items are issued very early without waiting for notification of State Policy.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">Yours sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: normal; mso-add-space: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-IN;">(M.V.Ruparelia) <o:p></o:p></span></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773643270673181208noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641965314208969991.post-27990563214904785902011-05-27T00:00:00.001-07:002013-12-01T03:44:20.097-08:00Associations of Senior Citizens- Their Achievements & Future.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;">Associations of Senior Citizens- Their Achievements & Future. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>M.V.Ruparelia. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In view of very long life after retirement and very limited avenues to pass time usefully, there is absolute necessity of existence of Associations of Senior Citizens. Provision is clearly made in para 96 of National Policy of Older Persons (NPOP), 99 to establish such Associations at District, State & National levels </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">to mobilize senior citizens, articulate their interests, </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">promote and undertake programmes and activities for their well being and to advise the Government on all matters relating to the Older Persons. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Even after 12 years, Government has neither bothered to establish any Association </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">nor cared to recognize any of the existing Associations for any facilities, negotiations or even for sending copies of directives affecting Senior Citizens! Ministry of P.,P.G. & Pensions has recognized various Associations of Pensioners, send them all directives, make All-India level Associations as permanent members & others for 3 years by rotation on SCOVA for holding regular meetings; provided Computers free with direct link to Pensioners` Portal, issued directives to all departments to reply all representations by Pensioners` Associations, give them accommodation, if possible, invite them in Pension Adalats<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>etc. This was brought to the notice of Shri Wasnikji, Minister of S.J.& E. in letter dt 2-8-10 by name but no action is taken inspite of reminders.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Inspite of this, large numbers of Associations have come up at local level, Federations at State level and Confederations at All India level <span style="color: black;">giving opportunities to Senior Citizens to express & share their views, get knowledge about various facilities available, get entertainment, enjoy picnics, celebrate birthdays, health check ups, lectures on various subjects, attend seminars, group support etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All India Senior Citizens Confederation, Help Age, Dignity Foundation, Harmony Foundation, Silver Innings and many others are doing Yemen service to Senior Citizens and fight for their cause & welfare. These Associations do not have any accommodations, enough funds</span> nor any support or facilities from Government or Local Municipal Authorities. Let us see the achievements of some of the All India Associations. All India Senior Citizens Confederation (AISCCON) is the largest Association in the Country working from 28-12-2001 having largest number of affiliated Associations in 20 States & 3 Union Territories with more than 6 lakh members and holding Annual Conferences regularly in different parts of the Country. It has continuously represented the demands of Senior Citizens with Central & some States Governments; sent large number of resolutions; held National Seminars on important subjects etc. Dignity Foundation is working since 16 years and provided good reading material through monthly magazine and opened 12 Chai Masti Centres for gathering and passing time joyfully in various cities. In addition to Help Lines, large number of useful services on regular basis is provided. Help Age is doing tremendous job of serving poor Senior Citizens in health matter and have started working for other senior citizens also with huge funds coming from corporate bodies and grants. Silver Innings is managed by youngsters for welfare of elders and have done lot by coordinating with major organizations of senior citizens in Mumbai. There are many other Organizations, which have also done lot for senior citizens. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Due to various representations from these organizations and having brought to the notice of various Ministries that not implementing the provisions of NPOP, 99 by Government for 11 long years and thus<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>committing<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Abuse of Elders of the Country, Government appointed a Review Committee on 28-1-10 to assess the present status of various issues concerning senior citizens in general & implementation of NPOP,99 in particular and to draft a New Policy. This is the Achievement of last year.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Seeing the lukewarm attitude of Government towards their Elders, 27 National & State level Organizations of senior citizens observed a ``Protest Day`` throughout the Country on 16-8-10. This was very effective and Finance Ministry accepted the age of 60 for Income Tax exemption and payment of Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension to BPL senior citizens and giving special concessions to 80 & above senior citizens in this year`s Budget. Unity & Protest have achieved these benefits.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Role of Senior Citizens in Social Change: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Senior Citizens</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">are the think tank of the Country. Their potential is not used by Government or society and they are treated as second class citizens! They have done a lot in their prime time and have been partnering not only in achieving Independence but even in present day prosperous world class economy of the Country. They should continue to play important role in bringing social changes most required in present atmosphere of the Country. No doubt, senior citizens like Anna Hazare, APJ Abdulkalam and many others are leading the citizens for required social changes but all senior citizens should participate in social work and their active participation in various activities shall bring the required change in Society. </span>It is now time to give back as much as possible.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Civic Facilities for all:</span></b> They can keep an open eye on various civic facilities like maintenance & cleanliness of roads, supply of water & electricity, transport services, and wherever required, take up suitably with Civic Authorities by correspondence & personal visits. They should get nominated on various committees like Railway Users Committees, Human Rights Commission, Panchayats, Municipal Committees and various such committees dealing with common cause and welfare of all citizens.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Community Projects:</span></b> They should take part in all projects like teaching adults & street children, Family Planning, Polio Drops, HIV Awareness, Non-smoking, Drinking, Respect for women, Special Drives like Census, Elections etc.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Law & Order Situation:</span></b> Volunteering for such jobs at the time of festivals & other special occasions. They can form or be members of Peace Committees of their areas, Social Clubs etc and be helpful in neighborhood areas during situations like floods, earthquakes etc.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Maintenance of Facilities:</span></b> They should help or takeover maintenance of gardens, gymkhanas, sports clubs, help in getting removed encroachments on footpaths, roads, garages & welding works from residential areas.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Help to needy Senior Citizens:</span></b> They should collect full data of all Senior Citizens residing in their area and coordinate with other agencies for help of different kinds to needy, with Police for safety, maid servants etc.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Free Counseling:</span></b> In the field of their expertise, they should give free counseling to Senior Citizens as well as others.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Visit to Hospitals, Old men’s Houses:</span></b> They should regularly visit Hospitals, Old men’ Houses etc and look after requirements of Senior Citizens like giving company, reading for them, giving fruits etc, as possible by self or through others.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">8)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Social Service:</span></b> They should join Senior Citizens Associations of their area and do good to Senior Citizens as well as others collectively. Take part in Services of Dignity Foundation & other Social Organizations.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">9)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Writing their Experiences:</span></b> All should write their experiences & opinions on various social situations & problems for benefit of the Society in the field of their expertise without pride or prejudice & without fear or favour</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Future of Senior Citizens Associations: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Due to non-implementation of provisions of NPOP, 99 for providing such Associations at District, State & National level with financial support & negotiating powers and Review Committee having omitted this aspect, the future of Senior Citizens Associations appears to be very bleak. Demanding separate Ministry, Separate Directorate, National Council etc will bring no results unless grass-root level Associations of representatives of senior citizens are strengthened by providing them financial support & negotiating powers. To-day, no letters from any Associations are replied by any departments, resolutions passed and sent by Associations are just kept aside without any action, directives affecting senior citizens are not sent to any Associations, meetings of NCOP are not held regularly!! In these circumstances, what future of SCAs can be expected, though each Association is striving hard to do as much as possible for their Senior Citizens? Media (Para 88 of NPOP, 99) only can get respect and legitimate place in Society for their Elders and improve the position of their Associations by identifying various areas & issues of senior citizens by highlighting them & forcing the Government to give full negotiating rights at Local, State & All India level. </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773643270673181208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641965314208969991.post-63810282486060086742011-05-27T00:00:00.000-07:002011-05-27T00:00:06.867-07:00Associations of Senior Citizens- Their Achievements & Future.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
<div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;">Associations of Senior Citizens- Their Achievements & Future. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>M.V.Ruparelia. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In view of very long life after retirement and very limited avenues to pass time usefully, there is absolute necessity of existence of Associations of Senior Citizens. Provision is clearly made in para 96 of National Policy of Older Persons (NPOP), 99 to establish such Associations at District, State & National levels </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;">to mobilize senior citizens, articulate their interests, </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">promote and undertake programmes and activities for their well being and to advise the Government on all matters relating to the Older Persons. </span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Even after 12 years, Government has neither bothered to establish any Association </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">nor cared to recognize any of the existing Associations for any facilities, negotiations or even for sending copies of directives affecting Senior Citizens! Ministry of P.,P.G. & Pensions has recognized various Associations of Pensioners, send them all directives, make All-India level Associations as permanent members & others for 3 years by rotation on SCOVA for holding regular meetings; provided Computers free with direct link to Pensioners` Portal, issued directives to all departments to reply all representations by Pensioners` Associations, give them accommodation, if possible, invite them in Pension Adalats<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>etc. This was brought to the notice of Shri Wasnikji, Minister of S.J.& E. in letter dt 2-8-10 by name but no action is taken inspite of reminders.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Inspite of this, large numbers of Associations have come up at local level, Federations at State level and Confederations at All India level <span style="color: black;">giving opportunities to Senior Citizens to express & share their views, get knowledge about various facilities available, get entertainment, enjoy picnics, celebrate birthdays, health check ups, lectures on various subjects, attend seminars, group support etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All India Senior Citizens Confederation, Help Age, Dignity Foundation, Harmony Foundation, Silver Innings and many others are doing Yemen service to Senior Citizens and fight for their cause & welfare. These Associations do not have any accommodations, enough funds</span> nor any support or facilities from Government or Local Municipal Authorities. Let us see the achievements of some of the All India Associations. All India Senior Citizens Confederation (AISCCON) is the largest Association in the Country working from 28-12-2001 having largest number of affiliated Associations in 20 States & 3 Union Territories with more than 6 lakh members and holding Annual Conferences regularly in different parts of the Country. It has continuously represented the demands of Senior Citizens with Central & some States Governments; sent large number of resolutions; held National Seminars on important subjects etc. Dignity Foundation is working since 16 years and provided good reading material through monthly magazine and opened 12 Chai Masti Centres for gathering and passing time joyfully in various cities. In addition to Help Lines, large number of useful services on regular basis is provided. Help Age is doing tremendous job of serving poor Senior Citizens in health matter and have started working for other senior citizens also with huge funds coming from corporate bodies and grants. Silver Innings is managed by youngsters for welfare of elders and have done lot by coordinating with major organizations of senior citizens in Mumbai. There are many other Organizations, which have also done lot for senior citizens. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Due to various representations from these organizations and having brought to the notice of various Ministries that not implementing the provisions of NPOP, 99 by Government for 11 long years and thus<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>committing<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Abuse of Elders of the Country, Government appointed a Review Committee on 28-1-10 to assess the present status of various issues concerning senior citizens in general & implementation of NPOP,99 in particular and to draft a New Policy. This is the Achievement of last year.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Seeing the lukewarm attitude of Government towards their Elders, 27 National & State level Organizations of senior citizens observed a ``Protest Day`` throughout the Country on 16-8-10. This was very effective and Finance Ministry accepted the age of 60 for Income Tax exemption and payment of Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension to BPL senior citizens and giving special concessions to 80 & above senior citizens in this year`s Budget. Unity & Protest have achieved these benefits.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Role of Senior Citizens in Social Change: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Senior Citizens</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">are the think tank of the Country. Their potential is not used by Government or society and they are treated as second class citizens! They have done a lot in their prime time and have been partnering not only in achieving Independence but even in present day prosperous world class economy of the Country. They should continue to play important role in bringing social changes most required in present atmosphere of the Country. No doubt, senior citizens like Anna Hazare, APJ Abdulkalam and many others are leading the citizens for required social changes but all senior citizens should participate in social work and their active participation in various activities shall bring the required change in Society. </span>It is now time to give back as much as possible.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Civic Facilities for all:</span></b> They can keep an open eye on various civic facilities like maintenance & cleanliness of roads, supply of water & electricity, transport services, and wherever required, take up suitably with Civic Authorities by correspondence & personal visits. They should get nominated on various committees like Railway Users Committees, Human Rights Commission, Panchayats, Municipal Committees and various such committees dealing with common cause and welfare of all citizens.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Community Projects:</span></b> They should take part in all projects like teaching adults & street children, Family Planning, Polio Drops, HIV Awareness, Non-smoking, Drinking, Respect for women, Special Drives like Census, Elections etc.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Law & Order Situation:</span></b> Volunteering for such jobs at the time of festivals & other special occasions. They can form or be members of Peace Committees of their areas, Social Clubs etc and be helpful in neighborhood areas during situations like floods, earthquakes etc.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Maintenance of Facilities:</span></b> They should help or takeover maintenance of gardens, gymkhanas, sports clubs, help in getting removed encroachments on footpaths, roads, garages & welding works from residential areas.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Help to needy Senior Citizens:</span></b> They should collect full data of all Senior Citizens residing in their area and coordinate with other agencies for help of different kinds to needy, with Police for safety, maid servants etc.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Free Counseling:</span></b> In the field of their expertise, they should give free counseling to Senior Citizens as well as others.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Visit to Hospitals, Old men’s Houses:</span></b> They should regularly visit Hospitals, Old men’ Houses etc and look after requirements of Senior Citizens like giving company, reading for them, giving fruits etc, as possible by self or through others.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">8)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Social Service:</span></b> They should join Senior Citizens Associations of their area and do good to Senior Citizens as well as others collectively. Take part in Services of Dignity Foundation & other Social Organizations.</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in; text-indent: -.25in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">9)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Writing their Experiences:</span></b> All should write their experiences & opinions on various social situations & problems for benefit of the Society in the field of their expertise without pride or prejudice & without fear or favour</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; margin-left: .5in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Future of Senior Citizens Associations: </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Due to non-implementation of provisions of NPOP, 99 for providing such Associations at District, State & National level with financial support & negotiating powers and Review Committee having omitted this aspect, the future of Senior Citizens Associations appears to be very bleak. Demanding separate Ministry, Separate Directorate, National Council etc will bring no results unless grass-root level Associations of representatives of senior citizens are strengthened by providing them financial support & negotiating powers. To-day, no letters from any Associations are replied by any departments, resolutions passed and sent by Associations are just kept aside without any action, directives affecting senior citizens are not sent to any Associations, meetings of NCOP are not held regularly!! In these circumstances, what future of SCAs can be expected, though each Association is striving hard to do as much as possible for their Senior Citizens? Media (Para 88 of NPOP, 99) only can get respect and legitimate place in Society for their Elders and improve the position of their Associations by identifying various areas & issues of senior citizens by highlighting them & forcing the Government to give full negotiating rights at Local, State & All India level. </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773643270673181208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641965314208969991.post-59322360118742567712011-05-18T03:56:00.001-07:002013-12-01T03:44:20.110-08:00Facilities in Suburban trains of Mumbai.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="MsoNormal">M.V.Ruparelia, A503 Rashmi Utsav, Near Jangid Estate & Vijay Park, Mira Road (East) Dist. Thane. 401107.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>M. 09821732855. E/Mail: mvrup@yahoo.co.in<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">To<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Date: 17-5-11.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">General Manager, General Manager,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Western Railway, Central Railway,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Churchgate-Mumbai-400020. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus-Mumbai-400001.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Dear Sirs,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Sub: Looking after Your Elders- National Policy of Older Persons, 1999 (NPOP,99).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The Government of India had declared the National Policy on Older Persons as early as 1999 covering all aspects required to be taken into account for welfare of Older Persons. The Policy declared the Older Persons as respected Citizens requiring strengthening of their legitimate place in the Society and to take all actions to help them to live their last phase of life with Purpose, Dignity and Peace. The Policy (para 68) provides fare concessions in all modes of travel with preferences in reservation of seats in Public Transport. We are thankful to both Railways for earmarking seats for Senior Citizens in Suburban Trains during non-peak hours. As you are aware, even in non-peak hours, it is difficult for Senior Citizens, who are frail & more handicapped than medically certified handicaps, due to age factor, to enter the overcrowded trains and avail of this facility. In view of this and in view of more trains with 12/15 compartments and 4 lines between Borivali-Virar Section, we request you to provide your Elders a small compartment like for handicapped and also permit them to travel by Ladies Special by earmarking one side of one coach to enable them to enter and reach Doctors/Pathological Centres, which are generally available in Morning Hours. We would also request you to earmark some seats in all First Class Compartments.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">2. As per para 9.2 of Other Important Information in Western Zone Time Tables at page C 39, passengers holding through tickets up to Certain Terminals and desirous of travelling by local trains to suburban stations short of those Terminals are permitted to travel by local train up to destination shown in their tickets. This facility is not available for down trains. e.g. Passengers desiring to go to any station between Borivali to Virar or between Mumbai Central to Churchgate and similarly on Central Railway have to go to Suburban Booking Office with heavy luggage and purchase a ticket. All passengers including Senior Citizens find this very difficult due to overcrowded platforms and harassment of & non availability of coolies. Railways are a Public Utility Concerns and have liberalized various rules for Passengers` Conveniences & Amenities. e.g. all Exit Gates are kept unmanned and passengers are allowed to exit freely. Compared to such liberalization, this very old rule, which is causing undue harassment to passengers may kindly be modified. Tickets for last Station of Mumbai should permit passengers to travel one time within existing restriction of one hour to any station of suburban trains without being so much harassed as at present. This may kindly be considered sympathetically for all and if not possible, atleast for your Elders to avoid their abuse.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Thanking You, <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Yours Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">(M.V.Ruparelia)</span></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773643270673181208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641965314208969991.post-5535080184166272012011-05-18T03:56:00.000-07:002011-05-18T03:56:21.408-07:00Facilities in Suburban trains of Mumbai.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
<div class="MsoNormal">M.V.Ruparelia, A503 Rashmi Utsav, Near Jangid Estate & Vijay Park, Mira Road (East) Dist. Thane. 401107.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>M. 09821732855. E/Mail: mvrup@yahoo.co.in<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;">To<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Date: 17-5-11.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">General Manager, General Manager,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Western Railway, Central Railway,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Churchgate-Mumbai-400020. Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus-Mumbai-400001.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Dear Sirs,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Sub: Looking after Your Elders- National Policy of Older Persons, 1999 (NPOP,99).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The Government of India had declared the National Policy on Older Persons as early as 1999 covering all aspects required to be taken into account for welfare of Older Persons. The Policy declared the Older Persons as respected Citizens requiring strengthening of their legitimate place in the Society and to take all actions to help them to live their last phase of life with Purpose, Dignity and Peace. The Policy (para 68) provides fare concessions in all modes of travel with preferences in reservation of seats in Public Transport. We are thankful to both Railways for earmarking seats for Senior Citizens in Suburban Trains during non-peak hours. As you are aware, even in non-peak hours, it is difficult for Senior Citizens, who are frail & more handicapped than medically certified handicaps, due to age factor, to enter the overcrowded trains and avail of this facility. In view of this and in view of more trains with 12/15 compartments and 4 lines between Borivali-Virar Section, we request you to provide your Elders a small compartment like for handicapped and also permit them to travel by Ladies Special by earmarking one side of one coach to enable them to enter and reach Doctors/Pathological Centres, which are generally available in Morning Hours. We would also request you to earmark some seats in all First Class Compartments.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">2. As per para 9.2 of Other Important Information in Western Zone Time Tables at page C 39, passengers holding through tickets up to Certain Terminals and desirous of travelling by local trains to suburban stations short of those Terminals are permitted to travel by local train up to destination shown in their tickets. This facility is not available for down trains. e.g. Passengers desiring to go to any station between Borivali to Virar or between Mumbai Central to Churchgate and similarly on Central Railway have to go to Suburban Booking Office with heavy luggage and purchase a ticket. All passengers including Senior Citizens find this very difficult due to overcrowded platforms and harassment of & non availability of coolies. Railways are a Public Utility Concerns and have liberalized various rules for Passengers` Conveniences & Amenities. e.g. all Exit Gates are kept unmanned and passengers are allowed to exit freely. Compared to such liberalization, this very old rule, which is causing undue harassment to passengers may kindly be modified. Tickets for last Station of Mumbai should permit passengers to travel one time within existing restriction of one hour to any station of suburban trains without being so much harassed as at present. This may kindly be considered sympathetically for all and if not possible, atleast for your Elders to avoid their abuse.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Thanking You, <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Yours Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">(M.V.Ruparelia)</span></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773643270673181208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641965314208969991.post-45829633971483783882011-05-18T03:48:00.001-07:002013-12-01T03:44:20.121-08:00Public Grievances at Highest Level.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">M.V.Ruparelia, A503 Rashmi Utsav, Near Jangid Estate & Vijay Park,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"> Mira Road(East) Dist. Thane. 401107. M. 09821732855. E/<a href="mailto:Mail%3Amvrup@yahoo.co.in" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000cc;">Mail:mvrup@yahoo.co.in</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">To<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Date: 24-3-11.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Smt. Rasika Chaube, Internal Financial advisor & Appellate Authority,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">President`s Secretariat, Rashtrapati Bhawan, <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>New Delhi-110 004. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Respected Madam,<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Sub: Appeal dt 3-2-11 under RTI Act, 2005.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Ref: Your letter no. A-27011/1059/06-RTIA (AA) dt 11-11-11 received on 18-3-11.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Reply given under your above is not as per RTI Act, 2005 <sup>and various directives issued by Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & P. laying down the Guide Lines and Instructions to be followed by A.A.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Para 3 of their Memorandum no. 1/3/2008-IR dt 25-4-08 reads as under:-</sup><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">What is Information<o:p></o:p></span></sup></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">3. Information is any material in any form. It includes records, documents,</span></sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">memos, e-mails, <b><u>opinions, advices, press releases, circulars, orders</u></b>, logbooks, contracts, reports, papers, samples, models, data material held in any electronic form. It also includes information relating to any private body which can be accessed by the public authority under any law for the time being in force.</span></sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Para 5 of the same Memorandum dt 25-4-08 reads as under:-</span></sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">5. The Act gives the citizens a right to information at par with the Members of</span></sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Parliament and the Members of State Legislatures. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>According to the Act, the</span></sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Information which cannot be denied to the Parliament or a State Legislature,</span></sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">shall not be denied to any person.</span></sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Para 3 of their Memorandum no.10/23/2007-IR dt 9-7-07 reads as under:-</span></sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">3. Deciding appeals under the RTI Act is a quasi-judicial function. It is, therefore, necessary that the appellate authority should see to it that the justice is not only done but it should also appear to have been done. In order to do so, the order passed by the appellate authority should be a speaking order giving justification for the decision arrived at.<o:p></o:p></span></sup></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Proper perusal of Application & reply from CPIO shall indicate that information (circulars/instructions asked about procedure etc etc) is not given at all. Kindly, reconsider Appeal and give Speaking Order on various points brought out in Appeal.<o:p></o:p></span></sup></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">RTI Act also lays down that AA will advise the next Appellate Authority`s details (CIC dealing with President`s Secretiate) in Speaking Order.<o:p></o:p></span></sup></div><div class="MsoNormal"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Thanking You,<o:p></o:p></span></sup></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Yours Sincerely, <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">(M.V.Ruparelia)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773643270673181208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641965314208969991.post-56203679617570578282011-05-18T03:48:00.000-07:002011-05-18T03:48:41.207-07:00Public Grievances at Highest Level.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">M.V.Ruparelia, A503 Rashmi Utsav, Near Jangid Estate & Vijay Park,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"> Mira Road(East) Dist. Thane. 401107. M. 09821732855. E/<a href="mailto:Mail%3Amvrup@yahoo.co.in" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0000cc;">Mail:mvrup@yahoo.co.in</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">To<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Date: 24-3-11.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Smt. Rasika Chaube, Internal Financial advisor & Appellate Authority,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">President`s Secretariat, Rashtrapati Bhawan, <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>New Delhi-110 004. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Respected Madam,<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Sub: Appeal dt 3-2-11 under RTI Act, 2005.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Ref: Your letter no. A-27011/1059/06-RTIA (AA) dt 11-11-11 received on 18-3-11.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Reply given under your above is not as per RTI Act, 2005 <sup>and various directives issued by Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & P. laying down the Guide Lines and Instructions to be followed by A.A.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Para 3 of their Memorandum no. 1/3/2008-IR dt 25-4-08 reads as under:-</sup><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">What is Information<o:p></o:p></span></sup></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">3. Information is any material in any form. It includes records, documents,</span></sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">memos, e-mails, <b><u>opinions, advices, press releases, circulars, orders</u></b>, logbooks, contracts, reports, papers, samples, models, data material held in any electronic form. It also includes information relating to any private body which can be accessed by the public authority under any law for the time being in force.</span></sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Para 5 of the same Memorandum dt 25-4-08 reads as under:-</span></sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">5. The Act gives the citizens a right to information at par with the Members of</span></sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Parliament and the Members of State Legislatures. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>According to the Act, the</span></sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Information which cannot be denied to the Parliament or a State Legislature,</span></sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">shall not be denied to any person.</span></sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Para 3 of their Memorandum no.10/23/2007-IR dt 9-7-07 reads as under:-</span></sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">3. Deciding appeals under the RTI Act is a quasi-judicial function. It is, therefore, necessary that the appellate authority should see to it that the justice is not only done but it should also appear to have been done. In order to do so, the order passed by the appellate authority should be a speaking order giving justification for the decision arrived at.<o:p></o:p></span></sup></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Proper perusal of Application & reply from CPIO shall indicate that information (circulars/instructions asked about procedure etc etc) is not given at all. Kindly, reconsider Appeal and give Speaking Order on various points brought out in Appeal.<o:p></o:p></span></sup></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">RTI Act also lays down that AA will advise the next Appellate Authority`s details (CIC dealing with President`s Secretiate) in Speaking Order.<o:p></o:p></span></sup></div><div class="MsoNormal"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Thanking You,<o:p></o:p></span></sup></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Yours Sincerely, <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">(M.V.Ruparelia)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773643270673181208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641965314208969991.post-9017569946194017342011-05-18T03:46:00.002-07:002013-12-01T03:44:20.133-08:00Where do Citizens go for their Grievances?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">M.V.Ruparelia, A 503 Rashmi Utsav, Near Jangid Estate & Vijay Park, Mira Road (East)-401107-<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Dist. Thane, Maharashtra.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>M. 09821732855. E/Mail: <a href="mailto:mvrup@yahoo.co.in">mvrup@yahoo.co.in</a><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">To<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Date: 8-4-11<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Shri<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>V.C. Rastogiji, Secrtary to Governor of Maharashtra & A.A.,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Raj Bhavan, Maharashtra State Government, Malbar Hill, Mumbai-400035. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Respected Sir,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Sub: Appeal dt 3-2-11 for Mercy Petition from 10 lakh Citizens of Mira Road-Bhayander Area of MMRDA for relief from Political bosses of Unions of Auto-Rickshaws.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Ref: Your Speaking Order no. kra.ras/Mahiti cha Adhikar/2010/993/R-20 dt 31-3-11 received on 5-4-11.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">E/Mail was sent on 23-3-11 for not being able to attend the Hearing. This may kindly be linked.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Information requested for the following items is not given by PIO or A.A. </span><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Right to Information Act, 2005 and various directives issued by Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & P. clearly lay down the Guide Lines and Instructions to be followed by A.A. also. Para 3 of their Memorandum no. 1/3/2008-IR dt 25-4-08 reads as under:-</span></sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What is Information<o:p></o:p></span></sup></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3. Information is any material in any form. It includes records, documents,</span></sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">memos, e-mails, <b><u>opinions, advices, press releases, circulars, orders</u></b>, logbooks, contracts, reports, papers, samples, models, data material held in any electronic form. It also includes information relating to any private body which can be accessed by the public authority under any law for the time being in force.</span></sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Para 5 of the same Memorandum dt 25-4-08 reads as under:-</span></sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5. The Act gives the citizens a right to information at par with the Members of Parliament and the Members of State Legislatures. According to the Act, the information which cannot be denied to the Parliament or a State Legislature, shall not be denied to any person.</span></sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Para 3 of their Memorandum no.10/23/2007-IR dt 9-7-07 reads as under:-</span></sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3. Deciding appeals under the RTI Act is a quasi-judicial function. It is, therefore, necessary that the appellate authority should see to it that the justice is not only done but it should also appear to have been done. In order to do s<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>,the order passed by the appellate authority should be a speaking order giving justification for the decision arrived at.<o:p></o:p></span></sup></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 37.5pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Black"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Arial Black";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">i)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></sup><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Item i) of Application: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has been stated in reply that my representation was forwarded to Home Ministry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No information is given about whether it was put up to Governor or up to what level , it was put up and all notings and orders/remarks of various officials may be sent. It may please be advised, when reply will be sent. Simply forwarding and not pursuing & getting it replied does not serve purpose of having sent a Petition to The Hon Governor, as 100 letters to various authorities including Home Ministry has not brought any result and large number of citizens continue to suffer. Under your office letter dt 25-11-10, you had asked Home Department to send Government`s Report in the matter for being placed before the Governor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Home Department has perhaps, not given any Report even after almost 4 months to the Highest Authority of the State nor to me. Kindly, reperuse my letter dt<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>12-11-10 to Hon. Governor for pitiable plight of Citizens and getting no relief<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>from any authority right up to Chief Minister inspite of almost 100 letters! If the Highest Authority of the State also can not get any relief to Citizens, where can citizens go for their grievances? <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 37.5pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Black"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Arial Black";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">ii)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Item ii) of Application: Copies of Instructions /Procedure Office Orders etc indicating how representations to Governor are to be dealt with and disposed off and whether all representations are required to be dealt with promptly, action taken and the representist replied within a reasonable time. If any target is fixed for such dealing may also be given. This has not been given. Copies of Circulars/Instructions/Procedure that grievances <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>sent through Petitions to Governor are only required to be forwarded and not got remedied have been requested and may please be given.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 37.5pt; mso-add-space: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 37.5pt; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Apart from the information under RTI as above, our request to you as Secretary to the Highest Authority of the State is to kindly, take special steps by going out of way to unhelpful procedure & redtapesim etc and get us some relief from unjustified exorbitant charges and changing rickshaws at Dahisar Checknaka by walking a long distance with luggage.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 37.5pt; mso-add-space: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 37.5pt; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">With regards,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 37.5pt; mso-add-space: auto;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Yours Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">(M.V.Ruparelia)<o:p></o:p></span></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773643270673181208noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-641965314208969991.post-47252906275762862242011-05-18T03:46:00.001-07:002011-05-18T03:46:35.231-07:00Where do Citizens go for their Grievances?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br />
<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">M.V.Ruparelia, A 503 Rashmi Utsav, Near Jangid Estate & Vijay Park, Mira Road (East)-401107-<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Dist. Thane, Maharashtra.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>M. 09821732855. E/Mail: <a href="mailto:mvrup@yahoo.co.in">mvrup@yahoo.co.in</a><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">To<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Date: 8-4-11<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Shri<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>V.C. Rastogiji, Secrtary to Governor of Maharashtra & A.A.,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Raj Bhavan, Maharashtra State Government, Malbar Hill, Mumbai-400035. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Respected Sir,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Sub: Appeal dt 3-2-11 for Mercy Petition from 10 lakh Citizens of Mira Road-Bhayander Area of MMRDA for relief from Political bosses of Unions of Auto-Rickshaws.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Ref: Your Speaking Order no. kra.ras/Mahiti cha Adhikar/2010/993/R-20 dt 31-3-11 received on 5-4-11.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">E/Mail was sent on 23-3-11 for not being able to attend the Hearing. This may kindly be linked.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Information requested for the following items is not given by PIO or A.A. </span><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Right to Information Act, 2005 and various directives issued by Ministry of Personnel, P.G. & P. clearly lay down the Guide Lines and Instructions to be followed by A.A. also. Para 3 of their Memorandum no. 1/3/2008-IR dt 25-4-08 reads as under:-</span></sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><b><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What is Information<o:p></o:p></span></sup></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3. Information is any material in any form. It includes records, documents,</span></sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">memos, e-mails, <b><u>opinions, advices, press releases, circulars, orders</u></b>, logbooks, contracts, reports, papers, samples, models, data material held in any electronic form. It also includes information relating to any private body which can be accessed by the public authority under any law for the time being in force.</span></sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Para 5 of the same Memorandum dt 25-4-08 reads as under:-</span></sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">5. The Act gives the citizens a right to information at par with the Members of Parliament and the Members of State Legislatures. According to the Act, the information which cannot be denied to the Parliament or a State Legislature, shall not be denied to any person.</span></sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Para 3 of their Memorandum no.10/23/2007-IR dt 9-7-07 reads as under:-</span></sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 16.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">3. Deciding appeals under the RTI Act is a quasi-judicial function. It is, therefore, necessary that the appellate authority should see to it that the justice is not only done but it should also appear to have been done. In order to do s<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>,the order passed by the appellate authority should be a speaking order giving justification for the decision arrived at.<o:p></o:p></span></sup></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin-left: 37.5pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Black"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Arial Black";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">i)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><sup><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></sup><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Item i) of Application: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has been stated in reply that my representation was forwarded to Home Ministry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No information is given about whether it was put up to Governor or up to what level , it was put up and all notings and orders/remarks of various officials may be sent. It may please be advised, when reply will be sent. Simply forwarding and not pursuing & getting it replied does not serve purpose of having sent a Petition to The Hon Governor, as 100 letters to various authorities including Home Ministry has not brought any result and large number of citizens continue to suffer. Under your office letter dt 25-11-10, you had asked Home Department to send Government`s Report in the matter for being placed before the Governor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Home Department has perhaps, not given any Report even after almost 4 months to the Highest Authority of the State nor to me. Kindly, reperuse my letter dt<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>12-11-10 to Hon. Governor for pitiable plight of Citizens and getting no relief<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>from any authority right up to Chief Minister inspite of almost 100 letters! If the Highest Authority of the State also can not get any relief to Citizens, where can citizens go for their grievances? <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 37.5pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -.5in;"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: "Arial Black"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Arial Black";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">ii)<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Item ii) of Application: Copies of Instructions /Procedure Office Orders etc indicating how representations to Governor are to be dealt with and disposed off and whether all representations are required to be dealt with promptly, action taken and the representist replied within a reasonable time. If any target is fixed for such dealing may also be given. This has not been given. Copies of Circulars/Instructions/Procedure that grievances <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>sent through Petitions to Governor are only required to be forwarded and not got remedied have been requested and may please be given.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 37.5pt; mso-add-space: auto;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 37.5pt; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Apart from the information under RTI as above, our request to you as Secretary to the Highest Authority of the State is to kindly, take special steps by going out of way to unhelpful procedure & redtapesim etc and get us some relief from unjustified exorbitant charges and changing rickshaws at Dahisar Checknaka by walking a long distance with luggage.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 37.5pt; mso-add-space: auto;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="margin-left: 37.5pt; mso-add-space: auto;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">With regards,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="margin-left: 37.5pt; mso-add-space: auto;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Yours Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Arial Black","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">(M.V.Ruparelia)<o:p></o:p></span></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03773643270673181208noreply@blogger.com0