When the authority to collect 'Entry Fee/ Tax' was awarded to contractor.

Application for seeking information under RTI Act

To,
The Public Information Officer,
Office of- Nagar Palika Parishad,
Mathura (U.P.)

1. Name of the Applicant Rajiv Kumar Agarwal
2. Address SC-7, Shastri Nagar, Ghaziabad

Dear Sir,

Preamble:
On recent visit to Mathura 'Entry Fee/ Tax' Receipt No. 1315 bearing Name of Nagar Palika Parishad, Mathura for Rs.30/- was per forced issued to me for taking my car for a social visit to Mathura.

Please provide the following information under Right to Information Act 2005.

1. When the authority to collect 'Entry Fee/ Tax' was awarded to contractor.
2. Has the resolution been passed by members of Nagar Palika Parishad, Mathura for levy of 'Entry Fee/ Tax'.
3. A copy of above resolution may be provided.
4. Names of contractors/ (s) authorized to collect tax.
5. How much is the amount paid to Nagar Palika Parishad, Mathura, for award of contract/ authorizations to collect 'Entry Fee/ Tax' by Nagar Palika Parishad, Mathura to the contractor(s)?
6. What is the period of contract?
7. Have the details of contract, name of contractor, rate of entry tax, name & telephone nos. of officers of Nagar Palika Parishad, Mathura been displayed at the points of collection of the tax.
8. The text of displayed matter on the boards be provided.
9. How may points of collection for 'Entry Fee/ Tax' have been authorized along with their location?
10. A copy of letter authorizing the contractor to collect tax may be provided.
11. What are the facilities provided in lieu of 'Entry Fee/ Tax' levied?
12. What is the departmental taken against the owners/ drivers of vehicles who refuse the pay tax? In how many cases action has been taken?
13. Have Nagar Palika Parishad, Mathura obtained permission/ approval from District Magistrate, Mathura and/or State Government Department/ officers to levy and collect 'Entry Fee/ Tax'.
14. The name and designation of such/ these officers?
15. Have the persons collecting 'Entry Fee/ Tax' have been issued identity card duly authorized by Nagar Palika Parishad, Mathura.
16. Do the persons collecting Toll Tax have been authorized to block road/ put road blocks on the road to collect 'Entry Fee/ Tax'.
17. Month wise amount of 'Entry Fee/ Tax' collected during last one year.
18. Names and designations of the officials of Nagar Palika Parishad, Mathura, who can be contact for assistance/ complaints 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 264710 for Rs. 10/- as prescribed application fee.

Yours sincerely,


(Rajiv Kumar Agarwal)
SC-7, Shastri Nagar,
Ghaziabad – 201 002
Email ID : rajiv50@gmail.com

Place: Ghaziabad
Date: 04-Feb-2008

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