Monday, August 20, 2007

Urban reform requirement

Very purpose of constituting ward committee it self is absolutely in consonance with constitutional provisions of democratic governance as well as the content of directive principles of the state.
I humbly suggest few points to consider before finalizing the policy.
1/To avoid proposed committee from becoming political boxing rink the members of the committee should be from local ward only from different field without recourse to any political affiliation to maintain the spirit & provision of the very purpose of the committee.
2/Under section 29 A of the BPMC Act the term of the committee has been provided co-extensive with the term of the councilor, here in the event of casual vacancy under section 15 of the act to be filled within 3 months while in the case of general elections to be held within six months no such by election will be there. Under these circumstances the ward will remain unrepresented for the same period. Will it not create vacuum?
3/ In this regard with reference to notification dt.25th January, under clause 3 of the notification, Education & draft Town planning schemes i.e. development schemes are not kept within purview of the committee. As you are well aware primary education is declared as fundamental right of child while in now a day’s secondary education even becomes essential. To achieve complete literacy mission the voice of people through ward committee will become very crucial as also helpful in achieving target. Like the same maximum disputes are arise at the time of finalizing Town planning schemes if at primary level it self the voice of inhabitants through their representatives will be there much hassle & also alleged irregularities may be avoided.
4/Under clause 4 of the same visiting hours especially in ear morning or evening should be declare for the people / citizens to met the member/s of the committee once or twice in a week, this will facilitate in good rapport between both.
5/Under clause 4(5) the officer designated should be ex-officio member secretary of the committee to receive communication & to make correspondence for & on behalf of the committee as directed.

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