RTI activism lands 2 villagers in jail
Cops File Forgery Case As Society Formed By Them Was Unregistered
Abhinav Garg | TNN
New Delhi: A bid by two villagers to bring about accountability in their local administration through RTI has resulted in their arrest on forgery charges by the Azamgarh police. Their crime? The society formed by them for the purpose is not registered.
And, worse still, a local court refused to grant bail to the two who have been behind bars since their arrest on December 26 last year and who have now moved Allahabad High Court for relief.
According to RTI activist Vimal Kumar, who has approached the National Human Rights Commission on behalf of the arrested duo, the villagers of Dehduar Kathauli decided to keep track of the funds allotted to their ‘gram sabha’ through the RTI Act and formed a society called Vikas Gram Sabha for the purpose. They soon filed a plea seeking information from the BDO and district panchayat officer over allocation of funds.
This organised quest for transparency apparently caught the local block level officials by surprise, who quickly had Indrasen Singh and Asudhar Singh arrested on forgery charges. Seeing it as an act of defiance, panchayat officials also lodged a complaint against them, claiming the two were working for an unregistered organisation and ‘‘creating obstacles in the
development of the panchayat.’’
Predictably, the police promptly obliged by foisting a case under non bailable sections and took their signed statements that the newly-formed society was not yet registered. Using that as an excuse, the police then alleged that Indrasen and Asudhar were running a fake society.
The duo’s hopes of getting quick relief were dashed when the local sessions court refused to grant them bail. Despite repeated entreaties by their lawyer that his clients were being framed, the sessions judge turned a deaf ear.
While dismissing the bail plea, the ASJ also termed the alleged crime as a ‘‘serious offence’’ and agreed with the police that evidence supported the charge that the duo created ‘‘obstacles in development work.’’
The stunned villagers now hope to be set free by the Allahabad High Court where their bail plea is pending, while Kumar has moved the NHRC demanding action against the concerned local officials.
Source : Times of India, Delhi Page 17
http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Daily/skins/TOI/navigator.asp?Daily=CAP&login=default&AW=1202282231406
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
RTI Application - Nagar Nigam, Bareilly
Application for seeking information under RTI Act
To,
The Public Information Officer,
Office of- Nagar Nigam,
Bareilly.
1. Name of the Applicant Rajiv Kumar Agarwal
2. Address SC-7, Shastri Nagar, Ghaziabad
Dear Sir,
A baby boy was born to my wife on 30-Sep-1978 under the care of Dr. (Mrs.) Sudha Gupta. A report was submitted by her in prescribed form vide no. 351 silsila No. 29 to Bareilly Municipality. (copy enclosed)
The name of child was mentioned as ‘Baby Sudha’. Now the name of child is ‘Samarth Agarwal’. I had submitted an application for issuance of birth certificate of my son along with desired papers. There is no response to my application since last two months.
Please provide the following information under Right to Information Act 2005.
1. Please advise what is the procedure to get Duplicate Birth Certificate for a person born in 1978?
2. Please send copies/ submit list of documents to be submitted, for issuance of Birth Certificate to my son, if any.
3. Do the officers of Nagar Nigam know that The “Registration of Birth and Death Act (1969)”, was enacted all over India to provide a uniform law for the regulation of registration of births and deaths in India? As per information collected from Indian Embassy in New York this certificate issued within 4 working days?
4. I on 20-June-2007, to get information from Nagar Nigam Bareilly filled the ‘Feed back from’ http://www.bareillynagarnigam.in/English/default.htm. There is no response so far.
5. To view the feedback submitted by me I clicked on the link View All The Given Feedbacks. This opens page -
6. http://www.bareillynagarnigam.in/English/default.htm, which displays Server Error in '/' Application.
7. Please give the names and designations of the officials who were supposed to process this feed back and why have they not done so?
8. Please advise the daily progress made on my feed back and letter, so far. i.e. when did this application reach which officer, for how long did it stay with that officer and what did he/ she do during that period?
9. Please advise what action would be taken against these officials for not doing their work and for causing harassment to the public? By when would that action be taken?
10. Please give the names, designations and qualifications of the officials who are responsible for supervision, running and maintenance of web site of Nagar Nigam, Bareilly?
11. How much was payment was made for development of web site of Nagar Nigam, Bareilly?
12. When the web site of Nagar Nigam, Bareilly was last updated?
13. It seems that web site of Nagar Nigam, Bareilly is copied from web site of Aligarh as at places on page http://www.bareillynagarnigam.in/English/default.htm it mentions Aligarh. Please confirm if this is true.
14. Please advise date wise how many feed backs have been received on your web site and what action has been taken by on the feed backs by the officers of Nagar Nigam.
15. Please give names and designations of the officials of Nagar Nigam, Bareilly who can be contact for assistance along with the numbers of fixed line, fax, mobile telephones and email ID’s.
I state that the information sought does not fall within the restrictions contained in Section 8 and 9 of the Act and to the best of my knowledge it pertains to your office. This is to certify that I, Rajiv Kumar Agarwal s/o. of Shri Shobha Ram Agarwal, am a citizen of India.
I am depositing Rs. 10/- per Indian Postal Order No. 66 E 266901 and for Rs. 10/- as prescribed application fee.
Yours sincerely,
(Rajiv Kumar Agarwal)
SC-7, Shastri Nagar,
Ghaziabad – 201002
Email ID : rajiv50@gmail.com
Place: Ghaziabad
Date: 10-August-2007
To,
The Public Information Officer,
Office of- Nagar Nigam,
Bareilly.
1. Name of the Applicant Rajiv Kumar Agarwal
2. Address SC-7, Shastri Nagar, Ghaziabad
Dear Sir,
A baby boy was born to my wife on 30-Sep-1978 under the care of Dr. (Mrs.) Sudha Gupta. A report was submitted by her in prescribed form vide no. 351 silsila No. 29 to Bareilly Municipality. (copy enclosed)
The name of child was mentioned as ‘Baby Sudha’. Now the name of child is ‘Samarth Agarwal’. I had submitted an application for issuance of birth certificate of my son along with desired papers. There is no response to my application since last two months.
Please provide the following information under Right to Information Act 2005.
1. Please advise what is the procedure to get Duplicate Birth Certificate for a person born in 1978?
2. Please send copies/ submit list of documents to be submitted, for issuance of Birth Certificate to my son, if any.
3. Do the officers of Nagar Nigam know that The “Registration of Birth and Death Act (1969)”, was enacted all over India to provide a uniform law for the regulation of registration of births and deaths in India? As per information collected from Indian Embassy in New York this certificate issued within 4 working days?
4. I on 20-June-2007, to get information from Nagar Nigam Bareilly filled the ‘Feed back from’ http://www.bareillynagarnigam.in/English/default.htm. There is no response so far.
5. To view the feedback submitted by me I clicked on the link View All The Given Feedbacks. This opens page -
6. http://www.bareillynagarnigam.in/English/default.htm, which displays Server Error in '/' Application.
7. Please give the names and designations of the officials who were supposed to process this feed back and why have they not done so?
8. Please advise the daily progress made on my feed back and letter, so far. i.e. when did this application reach which officer, for how long did it stay with that officer and what did he/ she do during that period?
9. Please advise what action would be taken against these officials for not doing their work and for causing harassment to the public? By when would that action be taken?
10. Please give the names, designations and qualifications of the officials who are responsible for supervision, running and maintenance of web site of Nagar Nigam, Bareilly?
11. How much was payment was made for development of web site of Nagar Nigam, Bareilly?
12. When the web site of Nagar Nigam, Bareilly was last updated?
13. It seems that web site of Nagar Nigam, Bareilly is copied from web site of Aligarh as at places on page http://www.bareillynagarnigam.in/English/default.htm it mentions Aligarh. Please confirm if this is true.
14. Please advise date wise how many feed backs have been received on your web site and what action has been taken by on the feed backs by the officers of Nagar Nigam.
15. Please give names and designations of the officials of Nagar Nigam, Bareilly who can be contact for assistance along with the numbers of fixed line, fax, mobile telephones and email ID’s.
I state that the information sought does not fall within the restrictions contained in Section 8 and 9 of the Act and to the best of my knowledge it pertains to your office. This is to certify that I, Rajiv Kumar Agarwal s/o. of Shri Shobha Ram Agarwal, am a citizen of India.
I am depositing Rs. 10/- per Indian Postal Order No. 66 E 266901 and for Rs. 10/- as prescribed application fee.
Yours sincerely,
(Rajiv Kumar Agarwal)
SC-7, Shastri Nagar,
Ghaziabad – 201002
Email ID : rajiv50@gmail.com
Place: Ghaziabad
Date: 10-August-2007
District Judge re: news ‘Rs. 2,630-crore bribes paid to lower judiciary
Application for seeking information under Right to Information Act 2005
The Public Information Officer,
Court of District Judge, Bijnor,
Bijnor.
Dear Sir,
We refer to news ‘Rs. 2,630-crore bribes paid to lower judiciary: report’ appearing in Online edition of 'The Hindu’ Newspaper dated May 26, 2007 (URL -http://www.thehindu.com/2007/05/26/stories/2007052601531900.htm).
In this connection we are campaigning to formulate public opinion/ action plan. We feel that the delays in disposal is due to lack of computerization of work processes and as a result 2,53,06,458 cases are pending in subordinate courts as on February 2006.
Please provide the following information pertaining to the Courts of district Bijnor.
1. What is the annual budget of District Courts, Bijnor?
2. The number of cases pending in trial and District Courts in district Bijnor?
3. The date of filing of the oldest pending petition/ case in district Bijnor?
4. The reasons for the backlog and remedial measures taken?
5. The number of employees in trial and District Courts of Bijnor?
6. What is the procedure followed to mark attendance and time of arrival and departure of employees/ officers in the courts?
7. The number and the % of late comers and absentees in 2006-07?
8. What is the sequence of work processes involved after the receipt of petition in courts and what is the time frame for each process?
9. How many of these processes are performed through the computers and details thereof?
10. What is the status of computerizing/ executing all of these processes through the computers?
11. Are the judgments passed by the District Courts are being uploaded on the Web-Site on daily basis?
12. If answer to question 11 is yes, please provide the web address (URL) to download/ view judgments/ orders passed by the Bijnor District Courts?
13. What are the web addresses (URL) to download/ view Day-to-day cause lists of District Court? Is this provided on the Net one day in advance.
14. Please provide name, address, telephone nos. and email ID’s of the authorities where 1st and 2nd appeal against the reply sent to this application can be made.
I state that the information sought does not fall within the restrictions contained in Section 8 and 9 of the Act and to the best of my knowledge it pertains to your office. This is to certify that I, Rajiv Kumar Agarwal s/o. of Shri Shobha Ram Agarwal, am a citizen of India.
I am enclosing Indian Postal Order No. 66E 266817 for Rs. 10/- as prescribed application fee.
Yours sincerely,
(Rajiv Kumar Agarwal)
Editor, Reform 4 Better Governance,
SC-7, Shastri Nagar, Ghaziabad – 201002
email ID : rajiv50@gmail.com
Place: Ghaziabad
Date: 29-August-2007
Encl : print out of URL -http://www.thehindu.com/2007/05/26/stories/2007052601531900.htm
The Public Information Officer,
Court of District Judge, Bijnor,
Bijnor.
Dear Sir,
We refer to news ‘Rs. 2,630-crore bribes paid to lower judiciary: report’ appearing in Online edition of 'The Hindu’ Newspaper dated May 26, 2007 (URL -http://www.thehindu.com/2007/05/26/stories/2007052601531900.htm).
In this connection we are campaigning to formulate public opinion/ action plan. We feel that the delays in disposal is due to lack of computerization of work processes and as a result 2,53,06,458 cases are pending in subordinate courts as on February 2006.
Please provide the following information pertaining to the Courts of district Bijnor.
1. What is the annual budget of District Courts, Bijnor?
2. The number of cases pending in trial and District Courts in district Bijnor?
3. The date of filing of the oldest pending petition/ case in district Bijnor?
4. The reasons for the backlog and remedial measures taken?
5. The number of employees in trial and District Courts of Bijnor?
6. What is the procedure followed to mark attendance and time of arrival and departure of employees/ officers in the courts?
7. The number and the % of late comers and absentees in 2006-07?
8. What is the sequence of work processes involved after the receipt of petition in courts and what is the time frame for each process?
9. How many of these processes are performed through the computers and details thereof?
10. What is the status of computerizing/ executing all of these processes through the computers?
11. Are the judgments passed by the District Courts are being uploaded on the Web-Site on daily basis?
12. If answer to question 11 is yes, please provide the web address (URL) to download/ view judgments/ orders passed by the Bijnor District Courts?
13. What are the web addresses (URL) to download/ view Day-to-day cause lists of District Court? Is this provided on the Net one day in advance.
14. Please provide name, address, telephone nos. and email ID’s of the authorities where 1st and 2nd appeal against the reply sent to this application can be made.
I state that the information sought does not fall within the restrictions contained in Section 8 and 9 of the Act and to the best of my knowledge it pertains to your office. This is to certify that I, Rajiv Kumar Agarwal s/o. of Shri Shobha Ram Agarwal, am a citizen of India.
I am enclosing Indian Postal Order No. 66E 266817 for Rs. 10/- as prescribed application fee.
Yours sincerely,
(Rajiv Kumar Agarwal)
Editor, Reform 4 Better Governance,
SC-7, Shastri Nagar, Ghaziabad – 201002
email ID : rajiv50@gmail.com
Place: Ghaziabad
Date: 29-August-2007
Encl : print out of URL -http://www.thehindu.com/2007/05/26/stories/2007052601531900.htm
District Magistrate how to obtain copy of orders passed in the Court
Application for seeking information under RTI Act
The Public Information Officer,
Collectorate, Hapur Road,
Ghaziabad – 201 002
Sub: Application under Right to Information Act 2005
Dear Sir,
I want to obtain copy of orders passed in the Court of ADM (City), Ghaziabad during the period January 2007 relating to cases under Indian Stamp Act. I met Sri Y. K. Jain in the court of ADM (City), Ghaziabad. He asked me to give case numbers, date of judgment and name of party. I do not have case numbers and name of parties. I had given the date of judgments. He told that copy of the orders can not be given for the period asked for.
I seek following information.
1. Please advise the procedure to be followed for issuance of judgments passed by the officers under the DM, Ghaziabad.
2. Please provide the case nos. and name of parties for judgment passed in January 2007 in the Court of ADM (City), Ghaziabad and the names and designations of the officials and staff who issue the copy of judgments.
3. Please advise the cost of each copy of orders to be paid by the applicant.
4. Please advise why the copy of orders relating to cases under Indian Stamp Act during a specific period can not be provided, when asked for. Even the judgment of High Courts and Supreme Court are available in a number of books and journals.
5. Please give the names and designations of the officials with whom appeal against the information provided is to be made.
6. Please advise the address of web site from where one can download/ view judgments/ orders passed by the officers of Ghaziabad District Administration.
I state that the information sought does not fall within the restrictions contained in Section 8 and 9 of the Act and to the best of my knowledge it pertains to your office. This is to certify that I, Rajiv Kumar Agarwal s/o. of Shri Shobha Ram Agarwal, am a citizen of India.
I am enclosing Indian Postal Order No. 66E 266813 for Rs. 10/- as prescribed application fee.
Yours sincerely,
(Rajiv Kumar Agarwal)
1st floor, KK-3, Kavi Nagar, Ghaziabad
Place: Ghaziabad
Date: 23-Aug-2007
The Public Information Officer,
Collectorate, Hapur Road,
Ghaziabad – 201 002
Sub: Application under Right to Information Act 2005
Dear Sir,
I want to obtain copy of orders passed in the Court of ADM (City), Ghaziabad during the period January 2007 relating to cases under Indian Stamp Act. I met Sri Y. K. Jain in the court of ADM (City), Ghaziabad. He asked me to give case numbers, date of judgment and name of party. I do not have case numbers and name of parties. I had given the date of judgments. He told that copy of the orders can not be given for the period asked for.
I seek following information.
1. Please advise the procedure to be followed for issuance of judgments passed by the officers under the DM, Ghaziabad.
2. Please provide the case nos. and name of parties for judgment passed in January 2007 in the Court of ADM (City), Ghaziabad and the names and designations of the officials and staff who issue the copy of judgments.
3. Please advise the cost of each copy of orders to be paid by the applicant.
4. Please advise why the copy of orders relating to cases under Indian Stamp Act during a specific period can not be provided, when asked for. Even the judgment of High Courts and Supreme Court are available in a number of books and journals.
5. Please give the names and designations of the officials with whom appeal against the information provided is to be made.
6. Please advise the address of web site from where one can download/ view judgments/ orders passed by the officers of Ghaziabad District Administration.
I state that the information sought does not fall within the restrictions contained in Section 8 and 9 of the Act and to the best of my knowledge it pertains to your office. This is to certify that I, Rajiv Kumar Agarwal s/o. of Shri Shobha Ram Agarwal, am a citizen of India.
I am enclosing Indian Postal Order No. 66E 266813 for Rs. 10/- as prescribed application fee.
Yours sincerely,
(Rajiv Kumar Agarwal)
1st floor, KK-3, Kavi Nagar, Ghaziabad
Place: Ghaziabad
Date: 23-Aug-2007
RTI Application - Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. (SMVDSB)
Application for seeking information under RTI Act
The Chief Executive Officer,
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. (SMVDSB)
Katra – 110 003
Email: ceo@maavaishnodevi.org
Fax no. 01991- 232089
Sub: Application under Right to Information Act 2005
Dear Sir,
Please provide the following information under Right to Information Act 2005.
I sent a letter on 31-March-2007 per UPC about the poor maintenance of rooms at Gauri Bhawan & Vaishnavi Bhawan. This letter remains unanswered till date. The details of letter are as under:
Letter dated : March 31, 2007
Reference Number : Nil
Sender's Name : Rajiv Kumar Agarwal
In order to ascertain information telephone calls were made on 23, 24 and 25-May-2007 to Mr. Puneet Kumar, Additional CEO on phone no. 01991-232075. Mr. Som Raj, peon attended that call and once passed on to Mr. Balkishen, PA to Additional CEO. PA could not provide information sought on name and contact details of PIO and advised me to call Dy. CEO on phone no. 01991- 234571. On calling subsequently Mr. Som Raj took the calls and advised to contact Dy. CEO.
The phone no. 01991- 234571 to reach Mr. Ravi Suri, Dy. CEO was attended by Mr. Horey Singh and Mr. Angrez Singh. There was no body in the office and he gave mobile no. 09419180859 to reach Dy. CEO. On 25-May-2007 I could talk to Mr. Ravi Suri, Dy. CEO and asked for relevant details. He was kind to speak for some time and for details he advised to call again and speak to Mr. Ashwini, PA. All the time spent and efforts made failed to contact officers and get information. Now to seek information this application is being made under Right to Information Act 2005.
1. Please advise me the daily progress made on my letter of 31-March-2007, so far. i.e. when did this application reach which officer, for how long did it stay with that officer and what did he/ she do during that period?
2. Please give the names and designations of the officials who were supposed to process this application and why have they not done so?
3. What action would be taken against these officials for not doing their work and for causing harassment to the public? By when would that action be taken?
4. Please give the names and designations of the officials who are responsible for supervision, running and maintenance of Gauri Bhawan & Vaishnavi Bhawan.
5. Have these officers ever reported about the pitiable condition of maintenance of Bhawans to higher officers. If so copy of their report and action taken may be provided.
6. Please give the numbers of fixed line and mobile telephones along with names and designations of the officials who are using these phones. How much is the amount of bills paid for each phone line during last one year?
7. Please advise for what purpose these phones have been provided and how a common man like me can reach SMVDSB officers on phone.
8. Please furnish information about the expenditure made for maintenance of Gauri Bhawan & Vaishnavi Bhawan during the year 2004-05, 2005-06 and 2006-07.
9. The web site http://www.maavaishnodevi.org is not working properly since long. Please give the names and designations and qualifications of the officials who are responsible to run and maintain web site - http://www.maavaishnodevi.org.
10. Please furnish the information that how much is the yearly cost (salary + benefits) to SMVDSB of the officials who are responsible to run and maintain web site?
11. The web page http://www.maavaishnodevi.org/room_bok.asp has drop down menu for year. This drop down menu shows year 2004 by default. Is it asteful to keep so many years there and waste time of user in navigation? Please furnish the information that why years from 2004 to 2010 are provided? The current date should display by default.
12. As per information provided on site, this site has been created by Protonlinks Systems Pvt. Ltd. Has this issue been brought to their notice? What are the remedial action taken? Please provide details of communications SMVDSB made with website creators?
13. The rooms can not be booked more than 30 days in advance. Please furnish the information why the rooms can not be booked more than 30 days and less than 4 in advance.
14. A railway ticket can be booked upto 4 hours before the departure of train. For the convenience of Yatris, the rooms should be available for booking between 60 days and 4 hours in advance. Please furnish the information by when this would be done.
15. Please furnish the information that how much payment and other expenses were made for running and maintaining of this web site during the year 2004-05, 2005-06 and 2006-07.
16. Why there is no response to faxes sent on fax no. 01991-232089 of SMVDSB? Please provide copy of log sheet of faxes received and name of officers who are responsible for taking action.
17. Please furnish the information about the expenses made for maintenance of Gauri Bhawan & Vaishnavi Bhawan during the year 2004-05, 2005-06 and 2006-07.
18. Please give the names officials/ staff responsible for maintenance of Gauri Bhawan & Vaishnavi Bhawan
19. Please advise the occupancy rate of rooms at Niharika Bhawan, Kalika Bhawan, Shridhar Bhawan, Gauri Bhawan & Vaishnavi Bhawan.
20. The mails sent to ceo@maavaishnodevi.org bounce back with message - User mailbox exceeds allowed size. Please give the names officials/ staff responsible for operation/ and maintenance of emails along with list of emails received during last 15 days.
I am depositing Rs.10/- as application fee. I state that the information sought does not fall within the restrictions contained in Section 8 and 9 of the Act and to the best of my knowledge it pertains to your office.
This to certify that I, Rajiv Kumar Agarwal son of sri Shobha Ram Agarwal am a citizen of India.
Yours sincerely,
(Rajiv Kumar Agarwal )
KK-3, Kavi Nagar,
Ghaziabad
Date: 26-May-2007
The Chief Executive Officer,
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board. (SMVDSB)
Katra – 110 003
Email: ceo@maavaishnodevi.org
Fax no. 01991- 232089
Sub: Application under Right to Information Act 2005
Dear Sir,
Please provide the following information under Right to Information Act 2005.
I sent a letter on 31-March-2007 per UPC about the poor maintenance of rooms at Gauri Bhawan & Vaishnavi Bhawan. This letter remains unanswered till date. The details of letter are as under:
Letter dated : March 31, 2007
Reference Number : Nil
Sender's Name : Rajiv Kumar Agarwal
In order to ascertain information telephone calls were made on 23, 24 and 25-May-2007 to Mr. Puneet Kumar, Additional CEO on phone no. 01991-232075. Mr. Som Raj, peon attended that call and once passed on to Mr. Balkishen, PA to Additional CEO. PA could not provide information sought on name and contact details of PIO and advised me to call Dy. CEO on phone no. 01991- 234571. On calling subsequently Mr. Som Raj took the calls and advised to contact Dy. CEO.
The phone no. 01991- 234571 to reach Mr. Ravi Suri, Dy. CEO was attended by Mr. Horey Singh and Mr. Angrez Singh. There was no body in the office and he gave mobile no. 09419180859 to reach Dy. CEO. On 25-May-2007 I could talk to Mr. Ravi Suri, Dy. CEO and asked for relevant details. He was kind to speak for some time and for details he advised to call again and speak to Mr. Ashwini, PA. All the time spent and efforts made failed to contact officers and get information. Now to seek information this application is being made under Right to Information Act 2005.
1. Please advise me the daily progress made on my letter of 31-March-2007, so far. i.e. when did this application reach which officer, for how long did it stay with that officer and what did he/ she do during that period?
2. Please give the names and designations of the officials who were supposed to process this application and why have they not done so?
3. What action would be taken against these officials for not doing their work and for causing harassment to the public? By when would that action be taken?
4. Please give the names and designations of the officials who are responsible for supervision, running and maintenance of Gauri Bhawan & Vaishnavi Bhawan.
5. Have these officers ever reported about the pitiable condition of maintenance of Bhawans to higher officers. If so copy of their report and action taken may be provided.
6. Please give the numbers of fixed line and mobile telephones along with names and designations of the officials who are using these phones. How much is the amount of bills paid for each phone line during last one year?
7. Please advise for what purpose these phones have been provided and how a common man like me can reach SMVDSB officers on phone.
8. Please furnish information about the expenditure made for maintenance of Gauri Bhawan & Vaishnavi Bhawan during the year 2004-05, 2005-06 and 2006-07.
9. The web site http://www.maavaishnodevi.org is not working properly since long. Please give the names and designations and qualifications of the officials who are responsible to run and maintain web site - http://www.maavaishnodevi.org.
10. Please furnish the information that how much is the yearly cost (salary + benefits) to SMVDSB of the officials who are responsible to run and maintain web site?
11. The web page http://www.maavaishnodevi.org/room_bok.asp has drop down menu for year. This drop down menu shows year 2004 by default. Is it asteful to keep so many years there and waste time of user in navigation? Please furnish the information that why years from 2004 to 2010 are provided? The current date should display by default.
12. As per information provided on site, this site has been created by Protonlinks Systems Pvt. Ltd. Has this issue been brought to their notice? What are the remedial action taken? Please provide details of communications SMVDSB made with website creators?
13. The rooms can not be booked more than 30 days in advance. Please furnish the information why the rooms can not be booked more than 30 days and less than 4 in advance.
14. A railway ticket can be booked upto 4 hours before the departure of train. For the convenience of Yatris, the rooms should be available for booking between 60 days and 4 hours in advance. Please furnish the information by when this would be done.
15. Please furnish the information that how much payment and other expenses were made for running and maintaining of this web site during the year 2004-05, 2005-06 and 2006-07.
16. Why there is no response to faxes sent on fax no. 01991-232089 of SMVDSB? Please provide copy of log sheet of faxes received and name of officers who are responsible for taking action.
17. Please furnish the information about the expenses made for maintenance of Gauri Bhawan & Vaishnavi Bhawan during the year 2004-05, 2005-06 and 2006-07.
18. Please give the names officials/ staff responsible for maintenance of Gauri Bhawan & Vaishnavi Bhawan
19. Please advise the occupancy rate of rooms at Niharika Bhawan, Kalika Bhawan, Shridhar Bhawan, Gauri Bhawan & Vaishnavi Bhawan.
20. The mails sent to ceo@maavaishnodevi.org bounce back with message - User mailbox exceeds allowed size. Please give the names officials/ staff responsible for operation/ and maintenance of emails along with list of emails received during last 15 days.
I am depositing Rs.10/- as application fee. I state that the information sought does not fall within the restrictions contained in Section 8 and 9 of the Act and to the best of my knowledge it pertains to your office.
This to certify that I, Rajiv Kumar Agarwal son of sri Shobha Ram Agarwal am a citizen of India.
Yours sincerely,
(Rajiv Kumar Agarwal )
KK-3, Kavi Nagar,
Ghaziabad
Date: 26-May-2007
RTI Application - CCTV cameras at Noida sector 18
Application form for seeking information under The Right to Information Act, 2005
11-Aug-07
The Public Information Officer,
New Okhla Industrial Development Authority
Administration Block, Sector-VI
Noida – 201 301
Sir,
It is regarding news item ‘CCTVS of no use in Sector 18 market’ appearing in Hindustan Times, Delhi of 27-July-07. The said news necessitates investigation for identification of the problems and implementation of necessary corrective measures to repair, re-commission and utilize this equipment to avoid wastage the public money. The use of images to ensure the safe traffic movement, identification of criminals, encroachers and traffic violators is a useful tool in this age of threats from terrorism, unabated violence and crimes.
In this regard, the following information is sought:-
A. Please provide following information about the CCTV/ video cameras:
1. When this equipment was purchased along with details/ specifications and total cost of the purchase and purpose of purchase?
2. How many cameras were purchased?
3. What was the total cost of the installation?
4. Name and address of supplier?
5. Year wise how much amount was paid for its maintenance?
6. What advantages were achieved by their installation?
7. Name, designation, phone nos. and email ID of the officers who were involved in this purchase and were/ are responsible maintenance?
8. Details of number of cases detected/ solved and prosecutions made with the help of this equipment?
B. Please provide address of the officer/ office where 1st and 2nd appeal against the reply sent to this application by you can be made. The information desired may please be sent to me by SPEED POST.
I state that the information sought does not fall within the restrictions contained in Section 8 and 9 of the Act and to the best of my knowledge it pertains to your office. This is to certify that I, Rajiv Kumar Agarwal s/o. of Shri Shobha Ram Agarwal, am a citizen of India.
I am enclosing Indian Postal Order No. 66E 266903 for Rs. 10/- as prescribed application fee.
Yours sincerely,
(Rajiv Kumar Agarwal)
SC-7, Shastri Nagar, Ghaziabad – 201002
Email ID : rajiv50@gmail.com
Place: Ghaziabad
Date: 11-August-2007
Encl. copy of news clipping.
11-Aug-07
The Public Information Officer,
New Okhla Industrial Development Authority
Administration Block, Sector-VI
Noida – 201 301
Sir,
It is regarding news item ‘CCTVS of no use in Sector 18 market’ appearing in Hindustan Times, Delhi of 27-July-07. The said news necessitates investigation for identification of the problems and implementation of necessary corrective measures to repair, re-commission and utilize this equipment to avoid wastage the public money. The use of images to ensure the safe traffic movement, identification of criminals, encroachers and traffic violators is a useful tool in this age of threats from terrorism, unabated violence and crimes.
In this regard, the following information is sought:-
A. Please provide following information about the CCTV/ video cameras:
1. When this equipment was purchased along with details/ specifications and total cost of the purchase and purpose of purchase?
2. How many cameras were purchased?
3. What was the total cost of the installation?
4. Name and address of supplier?
5. Year wise how much amount was paid for its maintenance?
6. What advantages were achieved by their installation?
7. Name, designation, phone nos. and email ID of the officers who were involved in this purchase and were/ are responsible maintenance?
8. Details of number of cases detected/ solved and prosecutions made with the help of this equipment?
B. Please provide address of the officer/ office where 1st and 2nd appeal against the reply sent to this application by you can be made. The information desired may please be sent to me by SPEED POST.
I state that the information sought does not fall within the restrictions contained in Section 8 and 9 of the Act and to the best of my knowledge it pertains to your office. This is to certify that I, Rajiv Kumar Agarwal s/o. of Shri Shobha Ram Agarwal, am a citizen of India.
I am enclosing Indian Postal Order No. 66E 266903 for Rs. 10/- as prescribed application fee.
Yours sincerely,
(Rajiv Kumar Agarwal)
SC-7, Shastri Nagar, Ghaziabad – 201002
Email ID : rajiv50@gmail.com
Place: Ghaziabad
Date: 11-August-2007
Encl. copy of news clipping.
RTI Application - Information about Gauchar Airport (Uttarakhand)
Application for seeking information under RTI Act
The Public Information Officer,
Through The Chairman,
Airports Authority of India,
Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan,
Safdarjung Airport,
New Delhi - 110 003
Tel : +91 11 24632950
Fax: +91 11 24632990 (Chairman's Office)
E-mail : aaichmn@nda.vsnl.net.in, piochq@aai.aero
Dear sir,
Re: Information about Gauchar Airport (Uttarakhand)
I am a frequent traveler to Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. It is known for its beautiful hills, flora and fauna and is blessed with splendid view of snow-bound peaks of Himalayas, scenic valleys & surroundings, meandering rivers, dense forests. This region is not only blessed with a single Valley of Flowers but it has a series of valleys of flowers which look like fairy land. Auli is only skiing resort in this area.
Besides, tourist places it is endowed with many pilgrims centres. In this region famous Hindu shrines Badrinathji, Kedarnathji, Gangotri and Yamunotri and located. Five pious-confluences of tributaries of the Ganga, known as Panch-Prayag - Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Nandprayag and Vishnuprayag are there. The famous Sikh holy places – Hemkund sahib is just short of Badrinathji
The above two reasons makes it a perfect destination for tourists and is one of the main Hill tourism area in India.
The journey to this area is very time consuming. This area can attract a number of high spending tourists if air services are available in this area. It will also create lot of trade and tourism related jobs. This area will also develop for providing Information Technology related services. A functional airport at Gauchar is a must for creation of employment opportunities and attraction of capital in this area.
Following information is sought about Gauchar Airport (Uttarakhand)
1. When the survey for constructions was completed
2. When the estimates of expenditure have been prepared; and
3. Date of start of work?
4. Estimated Cost?
5. Expected time of completion at the start of project?
6. Reasons of delay and details of efforts made to expedite and complete the work?
7. Have the delays has been discussed with the State Government of Uttarakhand. The documentary details may be submitted
8. present status of Airport
9. Revised Expected time of completion?
10. Revised Estimate cost of project?
11. What is length of runway?
12. What type of aircrafts can land on this runway?
13. Status of completion of following work % wise and cost wise at Gauchar.
a. ATC building
b. Boundary wall
c. Terminal building
d. Runway
e. Construction of Infrastructure facilities and other related work
14. Name. address, phone nos. and email ID of the
a. project consultants,
b. project contractors,
15. How much money is needed to complete this project
16. How much was been provided in 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 budget and its utilization.
I state that the information sought does not fall within the restrictions contained in Section 8 and 9 of the Act and to the best of my knowledge it pertains to your office. This is to certify that I, Rajiv Kumar Agarwal s/o. of Shri Shobha Ram Agarwal, am a citizen of India.
I am depositing Rs. 10/- per Indian Postal Order No. 66E 266816 for Rs. 10/- as prescribed application fee.
Rajiv Kumar Agarwal
Applicant
Postal Address : SC-7, Shastri Nagar, Ghaziabad
E-mail ID : rajiv50@gmail.com
Tel. No. 9810717902
Place: Ghaziabad
Date: 21-August-2007
Copy to :
DG Civil Aviation
Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation
The Public Information Officer,
Through The Chairman,
Airports Authority of India,
Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan,
Safdarjung Airport,
New Delhi - 110 003
Tel : +91 11 24632950
Fax: +91 11 24632990 (Chairman's Office)
E-mail : aaichmn@nda.vsnl.net.in, piochq@aai.aero
Dear sir,
Re: Information about Gauchar Airport (Uttarakhand)
I am a frequent traveler to Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. It is known for its beautiful hills, flora and fauna and is blessed with splendid view of snow-bound peaks of Himalayas, scenic valleys & surroundings, meandering rivers, dense forests. This region is not only blessed with a single Valley of Flowers but it has a series of valleys of flowers which look like fairy land. Auli is only skiing resort in this area.
Besides, tourist places it is endowed with many pilgrims centres. In this region famous Hindu shrines Badrinathji, Kedarnathji, Gangotri and Yamunotri and located. Five pious-confluences of tributaries of the Ganga, known as Panch-Prayag - Devprayag, Rudraprayag, Karnaprayag, Nandprayag and Vishnuprayag are there. The famous Sikh holy places – Hemkund sahib is just short of Badrinathji
The above two reasons makes it a perfect destination for tourists and is one of the main Hill tourism area in India.
The journey to this area is very time consuming. This area can attract a number of high spending tourists if air services are available in this area. It will also create lot of trade and tourism related jobs. This area will also develop for providing Information Technology related services. A functional airport at Gauchar is a must for creation of employment opportunities and attraction of capital in this area.
Following information is sought about Gauchar Airport (Uttarakhand)
1. When the survey for constructions was completed
2. When the estimates of expenditure have been prepared; and
3. Date of start of work?
4. Estimated Cost?
5. Expected time of completion at the start of project?
6. Reasons of delay and details of efforts made to expedite and complete the work?
7. Have the delays has been discussed with the State Government of Uttarakhand. The documentary details may be submitted
8. present status of Airport
9. Revised Expected time of completion?
10. Revised Estimate cost of project?
11. What is length of runway?
12. What type of aircrafts can land on this runway?
13. Status of completion of following work % wise and cost wise at Gauchar.
a. ATC building
b. Boundary wall
c. Terminal building
d. Runway
e. Construction of Infrastructure facilities and other related work
14. Name. address, phone nos. and email ID of the
a. project consultants,
b. project contractors,
15. How much money is needed to complete this project
16. How much was been provided in 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 budget and its utilization.
I state that the information sought does not fall within the restrictions contained in Section 8 and 9 of the Act and to the best of my knowledge it pertains to your office. This is to certify that I, Rajiv Kumar Agarwal s/o. of Shri Shobha Ram Agarwal, am a citizen of India.
I am depositing Rs. 10/- per Indian Postal Order No. 66E 266816 for Rs. 10/- as prescribed application fee.
Rajiv Kumar Agarwal
Applicant
Postal Address : SC-7, Shastri Nagar, Ghaziabad
E-mail ID : rajiv50@gmail.com
Tel. No. 9810717902
Place: Ghaziabad
Date: 21-August-2007
Copy to :
DG Civil Aviation
Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation
Monday, February 4, 2008
RTI Application - Northern Railway - Bareilly New Delhi Intercity Express Train
Application for seeking information under RTI Act 2005
Chief Public Information Officer & Dy. G.M. Law
Northern Railway, Baroda House,
New Delhi.
Phone no. 011.23386863
Dear Sir,
Preamble
The passengers traveling in coach no. ‘C 2’ of Train No. 4315 – Bareilly New Delhi Intercity Express on 6-Jan-2006 had a harrowing journey due to blowing of Cold Air and indifferent attitude of the railway staff. This morning was reported to be the coldest morning of the season by news papers - Amar Ujala and Hindustan Times. The reported temperature in the morning was in the range of 4-5 OC.
Soon after the train started its journey from Bareilly air blowers of coach C 2 started blowing chilled air. The air blowers malfunctioned. The matter was reported to the TTE - Mr. Basant Kumar. It was requested to stop the blowing of the chilled air by the blowers. The TTE informed that the Air conditioning mechanic, who was assigned to this train had not reported for duty and he does not know how to shut off the blowers. He further added that he will inform the Station Master Rampur about this problem and absence of Air conditioning mechanic.
The train stopped at Rampur and started its journey towards Moradabad. The blowers were still blowing fresh air. The TTE was approached again and he confirmed that Station Master Rampur was informed about this but no action was taken by Station Master Rampur.
The TTE, Guard and other rail staff failed to take action on complaint. The lack of courtesy of staff of Northern Railway added to their woes. There were several senior citizens abroad and the problem of getting the heart problem loomed large upon them. It has been reported that severe cold and winters can worsen the condition of the elders.
When the train reached Moradabad a person who identified himself as Air conditioning mechanic appeared along with TTE. He tried to put the blowers off and succeeded in that. But he could not start the heating.
The TTE was asked to
1. issue certificate about failure of air conditioning,
2. inform Guard of train to provide complaint book and
3. call Train Conductor or Guard or any other staff responsible to look after passenger amenities.
The TTE failed to provide TTE’s certificate about failure of air-conditioning during the entire journey from Bareilly to New Delhi.
The staff manning the said train has failed to
1. Provide safe and dependable train services;
2. Provide and ensure adequate passenger amenities in train.
3. Provide courteous and efficient services
4. Provide and maintain responsible and effective grievance registration system. The complaints and grievances book was not made available in spite of several requests during the first 4 hours of journey .
5. Provide telephone nos. of railway officers in spite of repeated requests.
6. Provide any communication with the concerned staff and officials.
7. Provide Guard/ TTE’s certificate about the failure of air conditioning/ heating system to enable passengers to get refund of the difference in Fare between AC and Non-AC class.
8. The Conductors/ Coach Attendants/ Train Superintendents/ TTEs are there to assist the passengers and for attending their complaints and grievances. The staff had been totally incapable to handle situation. Looking to their attitude, had their been a train accident, untoward incident, robbery, theft, rioting, shoot-out, arson, accidental falling of passenger from train, sudden illness the staff would have been totally incapable to handle situation.
Please provide the following information under Right to Information Act 2005.
1. Please provide the name and designation of the Air conditioning mechanic and his supervisor/ officer who were assigned to maintain and air conditioning unit of this coach
• Reasons for his continued absence and not attending to the complaint of passengers.
• Departmental action taken against Air conditioning mechanic and his supervisor/ officer for his failure to attend to the complaint of passengers.
2. Please provide a photocopy of log book or other documents maintained by Air conditioning mechanic of this train.
3. Please provide name of the train conductor, who was assigned for duty on this train.
• Reason for his continued absence and not attending to the complaint of passengers.
• Departmental action taken against train conductor for his failure to attend to the complaint of passengers.
• The reason for not issuing Air conditioning failure certificate.
4. Please provide name of the Guard, who was assigned for duty on this train.
• Reason for his continued absence and not attending to the complaint of passengers.
• Departmental action taken against Guard for his failure to attend to the complaint of passengers.
• The reason for not issuing Guard/TTE’s certificate.
5. Please provide name of the Station Masters of Rampur and Moradabad, who were on duty for this train.
• Reason for their not attending to the complaint of passengers.
• Departmental action taken against Station Masters of Rampur and Moradabad for their failure to attend to the complaint of passengers.
6. Please provide the details of action taken on emails dated 16-Jan-2007 sent to nragm@nde.vsnl.net.in, crb_rail_suggestions@rb.railnet.gov.in, gm@nr.railnet.gov.in, nragm@nde.vsnl.net.in, drm@dli.railnet.gov.in, adrmop@dli.railnet.gov.in, drm@mb.railnet.gov.in, adrm@mb.railnet.gov.in
I state that the information sought does not fall within the restrictions contained in Section 8 and 9 of the Act and to the best of my knowledge it pertains to your office. This is to certify that I, Rajiv Kumar Agarwal s/o. of Shri Shobha Ram Agarwal, am a citizen of India.
I am enclosing Indian Postal Order No. 66E 266874 payable to FA & CAO, Northern Railways, New Delhi for Rs. 10/- as prescribed application fee.
Yours sincerely,
(Rajiv Kumar Agarwal)
Editor, Reform 4 Better Governance,
SC-7, Shastri Nagar,
Ghaziabad – 201002
Mobile : 98.107.17902
email ID : rajiv50@gmail.com
Place: Ghaziabad
Date: 29-August-2007
Chief Public Information Officer & Dy. G.M. Law
Northern Railway, Baroda House,
New Delhi.
Phone no. 011.23386863
Dear Sir,
Preamble
The passengers traveling in coach no. ‘C 2’ of Train No. 4315 – Bareilly New Delhi Intercity Express on 6-Jan-2006 had a harrowing journey due to blowing of Cold Air and indifferent attitude of the railway staff. This morning was reported to be the coldest morning of the season by news papers - Amar Ujala and Hindustan Times. The reported temperature in the morning was in the range of 4-5 OC.
Soon after the train started its journey from Bareilly air blowers of coach C 2 started blowing chilled air. The air blowers malfunctioned. The matter was reported to the TTE - Mr. Basant Kumar. It was requested to stop the blowing of the chilled air by the blowers. The TTE informed that the Air conditioning mechanic, who was assigned to this train had not reported for duty and he does not know how to shut off the blowers. He further added that he will inform the Station Master Rampur about this problem and absence of Air conditioning mechanic.
The train stopped at Rampur and started its journey towards Moradabad. The blowers were still blowing fresh air. The TTE was approached again and he confirmed that Station Master Rampur was informed about this but no action was taken by Station Master Rampur.
The TTE, Guard and other rail staff failed to take action on complaint. The lack of courtesy of staff of Northern Railway added to their woes. There were several senior citizens abroad and the problem of getting the heart problem loomed large upon them. It has been reported that severe cold and winters can worsen the condition of the elders.
When the train reached Moradabad a person who identified himself as Air conditioning mechanic appeared along with TTE. He tried to put the blowers off and succeeded in that. But he could not start the heating.
The TTE was asked to
1. issue certificate about failure of air conditioning,
2. inform Guard of train to provide complaint book and
3. call Train Conductor or Guard or any other staff responsible to look after passenger amenities.
The TTE failed to provide TTE’s certificate about failure of air-conditioning during the entire journey from Bareilly to New Delhi.
The staff manning the said train has failed to
1. Provide safe and dependable train services;
2. Provide and ensure adequate passenger amenities in train.
3. Provide courteous and efficient services
4. Provide and maintain responsible and effective grievance registration system. The complaints and grievances book was not made available in spite of several requests during the first 4 hours of journey .
5. Provide telephone nos. of railway officers in spite of repeated requests.
6. Provide any communication with the concerned staff and officials.
7. Provide Guard/ TTE’s certificate about the failure of air conditioning/ heating system to enable passengers to get refund of the difference in Fare between AC and Non-AC class.
8. The Conductors/ Coach Attendants/ Train Superintendents/ TTEs are there to assist the passengers and for attending their complaints and grievances. The staff had been totally incapable to handle situation. Looking to their attitude, had their been a train accident, untoward incident, robbery, theft, rioting, shoot-out, arson, accidental falling of passenger from train, sudden illness the staff would have been totally incapable to handle situation.
Please provide the following information under Right to Information Act 2005.
1. Please provide the name and designation of the Air conditioning mechanic and his supervisor/ officer who were assigned to maintain and air conditioning unit of this coach
• Reasons for his continued absence and not attending to the complaint of passengers.
• Departmental action taken against Air conditioning mechanic and his supervisor/ officer for his failure to attend to the complaint of passengers.
2. Please provide a photocopy of log book or other documents maintained by Air conditioning mechanic of this train.
3. Please provide name of the train conductor, who was assigned for duty on this train.
• Reason for his continued absence and not attending to the complaint of passengers.
• Departmental action taken against train conductor for his failure to attend to the complaint of passengers.
• The reason for not issuing Air conditioning failure certificate.
4. Please provide name of the Guard, who was assigned for duty on this train.
• Reason for his continued absence and not attending to the complaint of passengers.
• Departmental action taken against Guard for his failure to attend to the complaint of passengers.
• The reason for not issuing Guard/TTE’s certificate.
5. Please provide name of the Station Masters of Rampur and Moradabad, who were on duty for this train.
• Reason for their not attending to the complaint of passengers.
• Departmental action taken against Station Masters of Rampur and Moradabad for their failure to attend to the complaint of passengers.
6. Please provide the details of action taken on emails dated 16-Jan-2007 sent to nragm@nde.vsnl.net.in, crb_rail_suggestions@rb.railnet.gov.in, gm@nr.railnet.gov.in, nragm@nde.vsnl.net.in, drm@dli.railnet.gov.in, adrmop@dli.railnet.gov.in, drm@mb.railnet.gov.in, adrm@mb.railnet.gov.in
I state that the information sought does not fall within the restrictions contained in Section 8 and 9 of the Act and to the best of my knowledge it pertains to your office. This is to certify that I, Rajiv Kumar Agarwal s/o. of Shri Shobha Ram Agarwal, am a citizen of India.
I am enclosing Indian Postal Order No. 66E 266874 payable to FA & CAO, Northern Railways, New Delhi for Rs. 10/- as prescribed application fee.
Yours sincerely,
(Rajiv Kumar Agarwal)
Editor, Reform 4 Better Governance,
SC-7, Shastri Nagar,
Ghaziabad – 201002
Mobile : 98.107.17902
email ID : rajiv50@gmail.com
Place: Ghaziabad
Date: 29-August-2007
RTI Application - Northern Railways regarding Mohan Nagar Flyover
Application for seeking information under RTI Act
Chief Public Information Officer & Dy. G.M. Law
Northern Railway, Baroda House,
New Delhi.
Phone no. 011.23386863
Sir,
Re: Information about construction of Mohan Nagar Flyover over Railway line
Preamble:
This has a reference to the news item published in Hindustan Times Ghaziabad on 11-Jan-08 titled ‘Mohan Nagar Flyover stuck on dates ’. In this article it is said ‘The GDA blames the Northern Railway for the inordinate delay "The main problem with the flyover is that the Northern Railway is completing the rail overbridge. And unless they complete it, it cannot be opened for public.”
"At any point of time it takes over one hour to negotiate this small stretch.
Thousands of vehicles/ travelers use Mohan Nagar Flyover over Railway line daily and are subjected to slow traffic/ traffic jams. An additional flyover is a must to avoid slow movement of traffic, traffic jams. There is urgent need to stop pollution being caused due to slow movement of traffic and traffic jams. The pollution caused by exhaust gases of vehicles is contributing to poor air quality in this area and also contributing to global warming.
Please provide following information:
1. Date of start of work of construction of Mohan Nagar Flyover?
2. Expected time of completion at the start of project?
3. Reasons of delay and documentary details of efforts made to expedite and complete the work?
4. Have the officers of Northern Railways discussed the delays in completion with the GDA, Government of India and Government Uttar Pradesh and Ministry of Railways? The documentary details of officers concerned of GDA and railways and issues taken with each of them may be submitted.
5. Present status of pending works by GDA and railways?
6. Revised Expected time of completion and revised Estimate cost of project?
7. The names, designations, address, phone nos. and email ID of the officials of Northern Railways, Ministry of Railways and GDA who are responsible for planning, construction and monitoring of this project?
8. How much funds were provided in 2005-2006, 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 budget and year wise funds utilization?
9. Please advise month wise progress planned and actually made on this flyover, the reasons of variations from the planned target dates and the corrective action taken with dates thereof?
10. Are Railway officers aware that each day thousand of vehicles are burning extra fuel worth lacs of rupees due to traffic jam and slow movement of traffic due to incomplete flyover?
11. Are Railway officers aware that burning of extra fuel due to slow traffic and traffic jams which is due to uncompleted flyover and irreversible pollution is being caused in this area and the exhaust gases emitted by vehicles is contributing to global warming?
12. Are the authorities aware that due to the vehicular pollution in this area there are a number of cases of lung infection?
13. The details of action Railway has taken against the officers responsible for delay in construction/ completion.
14. What action would be taken against these officials for not completing this work in planned time frame and for causing harassment to the public due to delay? By when that action would be taken?
I state that the information sought does not fall within the restrictions contained in Section 8 and 9 of the Act and to the best of my knowledge it pertains to your office. This is to certify that I, Rajiv Kumar Agarwal s/o. of Shri Shobha Ram Agarwal, am a citizen of India.
I am depositing Rs. 10/- per Indian Postal Order No. 66E 264709 for Rs. 10/- as prescribed application fee.
Rajiv Kumar Agarwal
Executive Editor, Reform 4 Better Governance,
1st Floor, KK-3, Kavi Nagar, Ghaziabad – 201 002
Email: rajiv50@gmail.com
Mobile No. 9810717902
Place: Ghaziabad
Date: 15-Jan-2008
Copy to :
aparna@HindustanTimes.com
The General Manager, Northern Railways, New Delhi
Encl: 1. Indian Postal Order
rti\Applications\080115 - PIO, Northe … … …
Chief Public Information Officer & Dy. G.M. Law
Northern Railway, Baroda House,
New Delhi.
Phone no. 011.23386863
Sir,
Re: Information about construction of Mohan Nagar Flyover over Railway line
Preamble:
This has a reference to the news item published in Hindustan Times Ghaziabad on 11-Jan-08 titled ‘Mohan Nagar Flyover stuck on dates ’. In this article it is said ‘The GDA blames the Northern Railway for the inordinate delay "The main problem with the flyover is that the Northern Railway is completing the rail overbridge. And unless they complete it, it cannot be opened for public.”
"At any point of time it takes over one hour to negotiate this small stretch.
Thousands of vehicles/ travelers use Mohan Nagar Flyover over Railway line daily and are subjected to slow traffic/ traffic jams. An additional flyover is a must to avoid slow movement of traffic, traffic jams. There is urgent need to stop pollution being caused due to slow movement of traffic and traffic jams. The pollution caused by exhaust gases of vehicles is contributing to poor air quality in this area and also contributing to global warming.
Please provide following information:
1. Date of start of work of construction of Mohan Nagar Flyover?
2. Expected time of completion at the start of project?
3. Reasons of delay and documentary details of efforts made to expedite and complete the work?
4. Have the officers of Northern Railways discussed the delays in completion with the GDA, Government of India and Government Uttar Pradesh and Ministry of Railways? The documentary details of officers concerned of GDA and railways and issues taken with each of them may be submitted.
5. Present status of pending works by GDA and railways?
6. Revised Expected time of completion and revised Estimate cost of project?
7. The names, designations, address, phone nos. and email ID of the officials of Northern Railways, Ministry of Railways and GDA who are responsible for planning, construction and monitoring of this project?
8. How much funds were provided in 2005-2006, 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 budget and year wise funds utilization?
9. Please advise month wise progress planned and actually made on this flyover, the reasons of variations from the planned target dates and the corrective action taken with dates thereof?
10. Are Railway officers aware that each day thousand of vehicles are burning extra fuel worth lacs of rupees due to traffic jam and slow movement of traffic due to incomplete flyover?
11. Are Railway officers aware that burning of extra fuel due to slow traffic and traffic jams which is due to uncompleted flyover and irreversible pollution is being caused in this area and the exhaust gases emitted by vehicles is contributing to global warming?
12. Are the authorities aware that due to the vehicular pollution in this area there are a number of cases of lung infection?
13. The details of action Railway has taken against the officers responsible for delay in construction/ completion.
14. What action would be taken against these officials for not completing this work in planned time frame and for causing harassment to the public due to delay? By when that action would be taken?
I state that the information sought does not fall within the restrictions contained in Section 8 and 9 of the Act and to the best of my knowledge it pertains to your office. This is to certify that I, Rajiv Kumar Agarwal s/o. of Shri Shobha Ram Agarwal, am a citizen of India.
I am depositing Rs. 10/- per Indian Postal Order No. 66E 264709 for Rs. 10/- as prescribed application fee.
Rajiv Kumar Agarwal
Executive Editor, Reform 4 Better Governance,
1st Floor, KK-3, Kavi Nagar, Ghaziabad – 201 002
Email: rajiv50@gmail.com
Mobile No. 9810717902
Place: Ghaziabad
Date: 15-Jan-2008
Copy to :
aparna@HindustanTimes.com
The General Manager, Northern Railways, New Delhi
Encl: 1. Indian Postal Order
rti\Applications\080115 - PIO, Northe … … …
About myself
I, Rajiv Kumar Agarwal, have rich experience of more than 37 years as an entrepreneur, business executive and social worker. Reform 4 better Governance - a not for profit organization was started by me to reform various systems and out dated laws and rules.
I am founder of Reform 4 better Governance - a not for profit organization networking people having fire to improve systems and society. I have filed over 50 RTI applications with various departments. The RTI Act is a good tool for people who want our country must have transparent working and an accountable government and its staffs.
My next initiative is to make CIC and government to wake up State Govt's and department to update websites. Many of us notice that many state sites are not updated.
Following states have implemented RTI Act. The availability of content on their websites is either not available or inaccessible:
1. Bihar (Nor prominently)
2. Gujarat
3. J& K
4. Jharkhand
5. Kerala
6. Lakshadeep
7. Manipur
8. Mizoram
9. Rajasthan
10. Sikkim
11. Tripura
12. U.P.
13. Uttaranchal
There is certainly a change in the national capital region in response to replying letter by govt departments. They now fear of RTI applications. Most of the officers want to destroy RTI initiative.
In Addition to this I am a member of many online groups RTI Groups.
Act Today for better tomorrow
The problems we face today are the by-products of our inaction of yesterdays.
Views & opinions on this page are those of the author alone and not be linked in any way with any of the organisations, companies with which the author is, or has been, associated.
I can be reached at following email ID’s
reform4better@gmail.com
rajiv50@gmail.com
I am founder of Reform 4 better Governance - a not for profit organization networking people having fire to improve systems and society. I have filed over 50 RTI applications with various departments. The RTI Act is a good tool for people who want our country must have transparent working and an accountable government and its staffs.
My next initiative is to make CIC and government to wake up State Govt's and department to update websites. Many of us notice that many state sites are not updated.
Following states have implemented RTI Act. The availability of content on their websites is either not available or inaccessible:
1. Bihar (Nor prominently)
2. Gujarat
3. J& K
4. Jharkhand
5. Kerala
6. Lakshadeep
7. Manipur
8. Mizoram
9. Rajasthan
10. Sikkim
11. Tripura
12. U.P.
13. Uttaranchal
There is certainly a change in the national capital region in response to replying letter by govt departments. They now fear of RTI applications. Most of the officers want to destroy RTI initiative.
In Addition to this I am a member of many online groups RTI Groups.
Act Today for better tomorrow
The problems we face today are the by-products of our inaction of yesterdays.
Views & opinions on this page are those of the author alone and not be linked in any way with any of the organisations, companies with which the author is, or has been, associated.
I can be reached at following email ID’s
reform4better@gmail.com
rajiv50@gmail.com
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
