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Subject: Fwd: Use of RTI for demanding better governance
in Education department. - msg#00004
--- In rti4ngo-hHKSG33TihhbjbujkaE4pw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Dhirendra Krishna"
<dhirendrakrishna@...> wrote:
Friends,
Saakshi Trust of Bangalore has done a very good job by drafting RTI
Applications in the field of education. Guide prepared by them has
been added as one of the files in rti4ngo.
RTI can be used to demand better performance. This can be elaborated
by raising issues of persistent failures, despite the existing
systems of checks and balances. In fact, it is quite common to bury
adverse findings in the files instead of taking the required
corrective measures. Public pressures on grass-root authorities can be
more effective than administrative controls.
Following steps are needed for making the applications under RTI more
sophisticated, that forces the grass-root level authorities to improve
governance processes, by taking corrective measures.
· Budget of Education Department of Karnataka provides details
of expenditure under Plan / Non-Plan schemes. Issues can be raised
under RTI regarding the suo moto public disclosure of benefits
expected from these schemes by the Grass-root authorities. Such
disclosures should enable the "potential beneficiaries" to evaluate
whether the intended benefits of the public expenditure is reaching them.
· Qualitative aspect of education provided by Government
funded educational institutions is a major issue. There may be
internal checks like annual inspection of schools. The findings of
such inspection can be obtained under RTI. Public pressure may lead to
qualitative improvements, based on the internal procedures of the
education department.
· Administrative and financial controls are reflected in the
regular reports submitted to the superior authorities. Findings of
Internal Audit and C&AG reflect failures in administration and
management of finance. Despite these checks and balances, there can be
rampant waste/misuse of public funds. RTI can enable a citizen to
obtain copy of such reports.
· Corruption related findings are available in the reports
prepared by the vigilance Department and RTI enables any citizen to
ask for copy of reports where investigation is complete.
Next issue is how to motivate persons at District /Block /Village
level to file such applications. District level NGOs may be requested
for using RTI to demand better services from the public authorities.
Education is a State subject and each state would have its own system
of checks and balances. RTI Application can be standardized for each
State, taking these variations into account.
Dhirendra Krishna
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BMC denies information on cleanliness inspection
Dear all,
As you are aware I had obtained information of inspection reports of some hotel in pune but BMC has denied same information to Mr shard vyas hotel association took objection on furnishing such information.I am unable to understand how hotel association came into picture?Information asked by Mr vyas is not trade secret,confidential or supplied by hotel association or hotel owner .Inspection reports are prepared by BMC
inspectors.and anwer given to BMC's notice cannot be confidential information.
regards
vijay kumbhar---------- Forwarded message ----------From: sharad vyas <sharadv-v0n/Su9FUwCrG/iDocfnWg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Feb 5, 2007 7:56 PMSubject: reply asap, urgntTo: vijay kumbhar <kvijay14-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Dear Mr Vijay,
the reply i got is " with reference to above matter , you are hereby informed that the office is unable to provide information regarding hotels due to objection of the hotel association ". i filed the application on 12-12-06 and the reply came nealry two months later on 23-01-07. kinldy also let me know what can i do know about the delay and filing an appeal. i am copy pasting the application i filed. kidly reply asap
regards
sharad vyas
correspondent
DNA
To,
The Public Information Officer and
Assistant Municipal Commissioner, Health Department, Bandra (W)
H/West Ward Office, St.Martins Road
Mumbai- 50
1. Full Name of the Applicant: Sharad Vyas
2. Address DNA wing, first floor, Oasis Complex,
Kamala Mills Compound, Pandurang Marg,
Lower Parel, Mumbai 400013
3. Particulars of the Information Required:
(i) Subject matter of the information: Cleanliness of restaurants/bars/pubs in
Bandra (W).
(ii) The Period to which the information relates:
1st January, 2005 till
25 December, 2006.
(iii) Description of the Information Required:
(a)
For maintaining hygiene standards the BMC frequently inspects restaurants/pubs/bars in the city, so kindly furnish the number of restaurants /pubs/bars BMC's health department in Bandra (W) inspected between
January 1, 2005 to 10 December, 2006 on the Linking road, Hill road and SV road
in Bandra (W).
(b)
Kindly also furnish a copy of the inspection reports of the same during the mentioned period on the Linking road, Hill road and SV road , and copy of the notices served to the restaurant/bars/pubs based on the inspection reports.
(c)
Kindly also serve a copy of the reply filed by the owner of these restaurants/pubs/bars on the Linking road, Hill road and SV road, to the notices served by the BMC.
(d)
What action has the BMC taken on the owners of the restaurant/pubs/bars in these areas based on the inspection reports?
(iv) Whether the information is required by post or in person:
In person against the receipt of the information
(v) In case by Post (ordinary, registered or speed)
Place: Mumbai
Date: Signature of the Applicant
----- Original Message -----From: "vijay kumbhar" To:
sharadv-v0n/Su9FUwCrG/iDocfnWg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxSubject: hotel inspectionDate: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 15:29:10 +0530
Dear mr sharad,
pls find the enclosed attachments.
regards
vijay kumbhar<< Hotel-Inspection-1.jpg >><< Hotel-Inspection-2.jpg >><< Hotel-Inspection-3.jpg >>--
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Re: BMC denies information on cleanliness inspection
1.As soon as you do not get the reply in 35 days,
file the first appeal.
2. Since you have got the reply on 23/1/2007.
please file your first appeal before 23/2/2007 on this matter.
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Subject: [AntiBriberyCampaign] BMC denies
information on cleanliness inspection
Dear all,
As you are aware I had obtained information of inspection reports of some
hotel in pune but BMC has denied same information to Mr shard vyas hotel
association took objection on furnishing such information.I am unable to
understand how hotel association came into picture?Information asked by Mr
vyas is not trade secret,confidential or supplied by hotel association or
hotel owner .Inspection reports are prepared by BMC inspectors.and anwer given
to BMC's notice cannot be confidential information.
regards
vijay kumbhar---------- Forwarded message ----------From: sharad vyas <sharadv@journalist.com>Date:
Feb 5, 2007 7:56 PMSubject: reply asap, urgntTo: vijay kumbhar <kvijay14@gmail.com>
Dear Mr Vijay,
the reply i got is " with reference to above matter , you are hereby
informed that the office is unable to provide information regarding hotels due
to objection of the hotel association ". i filed the application on 12-12-06
and the reply came nealry two months later on 23-01-07. kinldy also let
me know what can i do know about the delay and filing an appeal. i am copy
pasting the application i filed. kidly reply asap
regards
sharad vyas
correspondent
DNA
To,
The Public Information Officer
and
Assistant Municipal
Commissioner, Health Department, Bandra (W)
H/West Ward Office,
St.Martins Road
Mumbai-
50
1. Full Name of the
Applicant:
Sharad Vyas
2.
Address
DNA
wing, first floor, Oasis Complex,
Kamala Mills Compound, Pandurang Marg,
Lower Parel, Mumbai
400013
3. Particulars of the
Information Required:
(i)
Subject matter of the information:
Cleanliness of restaurants/bars/pubs in
Bandra (W).
(ii)
The Period to
which the information relates: 1st January, 2005 till
25
December, 2006.
(iii) Description of the
Information Required:
(a)
For
maintaining hygiene standards the BMC frequently inspects
restaurants/pubs/bars in the city, so kindly furnish the number of
restaurants /pubs/bars BMC's health department in Bandra (W) inspected between
January 1, 2005 to 10 December, 2006 on the Linking road, Hill road and SV road
in Bandra
(W).
(b)
Kindly also
furnish a copy of the inspection reports of the same during the mentioned
period on the Linking road, Hill road and SV road , and
copy of the notices served to the restaurant/bars/pubs based on
the inspection reports.
(c)
Kindly
also serve a copy of the reply filed by the owner of these
restaurants/pubs/bars on the Linking road, Hill road and SV road, to the
notices served by the BMC.
(d)
What action
has the BMC taken on the owners of the restaurant/pubs/bars in these
areas based on the inspection reports?
(iv)
Whether the information is required by post or in person:
In
person against the receipt of the information
(v) In
case by Post (ordinary, registered or speed)
Place:
Mumbai
Date:
Signature of the Applicant
----- Original Message
-----From: "vijay kumbhar" To: sharadv@journalist.comSubject: hotel
inspectionDate: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 15:29:10 +0530
Dear mr sharad,
pls find the enclosed attachments.
regards
vijay kumbhar<< Hotel-Inspection-1.jpg
>><< Hotel-Inspection-2.jpg >><<
Hotel-Inspection-3.jpg >>--
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BMC denies information on cleanliness inspection
Dear all,
As you are aware I had obtained information of inspection reports of some hotel in pune but BMC has denied same information to Mr shard vyas hotel association took objection on furnishing such information.I am unable to understand how hotel association came into picture?Information asked by Mr vyas is not trade secret,confidential or supplied by hotel association or hotel owner .Inspection reports are prepared by BMC
inspectors.and anwer given to BMC's notice cannot be confidential information.
regards
vijay kumbhar---------- Forwarded message ----------From: sharad vyas <sharadv-v0n/Su9FUwCrG/iDocfnWg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Feb 5, 2007 7:56 PMSubject: reply asap, urgntTo: vijay kumbhar <kvijay14-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Dear Mr Vijay,
the reply i got is " with reference to above matter , you are hereby informed that the office is unable to provide information regarding hotels due to objection of the hotel association ". i filed the application on 12-12-06 and the reply came nealry two months later on 23-01-07. kinldy also let me know what can i do know about the delay and filing an appeal. i am copy pasting the application i filed. kidly reply asap
regards
sharad vyas
correspondent
DNA
To,
The Public Information Officer and
Assistant Municipal Commissioner, Health Department, Bandra (W)
H/West Ward Office, St.Martins Road
Mumbai- 50
1. Full Name of the Applicant: Sharad Vyas
2. Address DNA wing, first floor, Oasis Complex,
Kamala Mills Compound, Pandurang Marg,
Lower Parel, Mumbai 400013
3. Particulars of the Information Required:
(i) Subject matter of the information: Cleanliness of restaurants/bars/pubs in
Bandra (W).
(ii) The Period to which the information relates:
1st January, 2005 till
25 December, 2006.
(iii) Description of the Information Required:
(a)
For maintaining hygiene standards the BMC frequently inspects restaurants/pubs/bars in the city, so kindly furnish the number of restaurants /pubs/bars BMC's health department in Bandra (W) inspected between
January 1, 2005 to 10 December, 2006 on the Linking road, Hill road and SV road
in Bandra (W).
(b)
Kindly also furnish a copy of the inspection reports of the same during the mentioned period on the Linking road, Hill road and SV road , and copy of the notices served to the restaurant/bars/pubs based on the inspection reports.
(c)
Kindly also serve a copy of the reply filed by the owner of these restaurants/pubs/bars on the Linking road, Hill road and SV road, to the notices served by the BMC.
(d)
What action has the BMC taken on the owners of the restaurant/pubs/bars in these areas based on the inspection reports?
(iv) Whether the information is required by post or in person:
In person against the receipt of the information
(v) In case by Post (ordinary, registered or speed)
Place: Mumbai
Date: Signature of the Applicant
----- Original Message -----From: "vijay kumbhar" To:
sharadv-v0n/Su9FUwCrG/iDocfnWg@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxSubject: hotel inspectionDate: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 15:29:10 +0530
Dear mr sharad,
pls find the enclosed attachments.
regards
vijay kumbhar<< Hotel-Inspection-1.jpg >><< Hotel-Inspection-2.jpg >><< Hotel-Inspection-3.jpg >>--
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Dear All , The KIC has changed its PIO & AA's . I reproduce the Gazette Notification Below . With a request to media freinds for Publishing and Vide Publicity Vikram Karnataka Information Commission , Gate No1, 3rd floor , M S Building , Bangalore Notification No KIC 01 PIO 2007 , Bangalore Dated 19th January 2007 . In Modification of Notification No SCIC/1?PIO?2005 dated 13/09/2005 and in terms of Section 5(1) of Right to information Act 2005 (Central Act 22of2005) the Section Officer , Karnataka Information Commission is hereby appointed as State Public Information Officer , in so far as the Karnataka Information Commission is Concerned . Further in terms of Section 19(1) of the Right to Infor
mation Act 2005 , The Under Secretary , Karnataka Information Commission will be the
First Appeallate Authority and shall excersise the Powers Confered upon the First Appellate Authorities under the Right to Information Act in So far as Karnataka Information Commission is concerned. By Order and on Behalf of the Karnataka Information Commission KK MISHRA State Cheif Information Commissioner. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------N vikramsimha , KRIA Katte , #12 Sumeru Sir M N Krishna Rao Road , Basvangudi < Bangalore 560004.
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