Plz discuss / deliberate on ---- RWA Vision Document

[Pankaj P]

Empowering citizens through Citizen-LAD fund

There is a Councillor-LAD fund, MLA-LAD fund and MP-LAD fund.

Aam Admi Party wishes to empower the people of Delhi by creating a Citizen-LAD fund which shall be used through RWAs.

Whereas RWAs have played an extremely important role in improving Delhi in the last decade, however, we also have to agree that not all RWAs are genuine. As a first step, we need to identify the genuine RWAs. Which is a genuine RWA? Can we agree on the following:

1. There should be only one RWA in that locality.

2. It should be registered.

3. It should have free and fair elections at regular intervals as per their constitution.

4. As a part of this exercise, we may prescribe that the RWA will have a GBM of all members on a fixed day and time every month. All important decisions shall be taken in the GBM by the residents. RWA shall be responsible for subsequently implementing those decisions.

5. The accounts of RWA shall be transparent and available for public inspection. They shall be annually audited and presented to the GBM. There shall be social audit of accounts at regular intervals.

Such RWAs shall be officially recognized by the government. Other RWAs would be given a chance to improve their functioning and bring it in line with the above principles, so that they could also be recognized.

Next step would be to empower RWAs with funds and powers. An amount, at least equal to MLA LAD fund per constituency, would be set aside for this purpose and would be called Citizen-LAD Fund. This would be allocated amongst all RWAs falling within that constituency on the basis of certain criteria like the no of households in that RWA etc.

This amount shall be transferred to respective RWA. GBM would decide (if necessary, through voting) priority list of works to be done from that fund. Payment would be made to the contractor only when GBM expresses satisfaction in next meeting.

What are those functions which an RWA could undertake through this fund? Government will issue general guidelines. Within those guidelines, a GBM may use this fund for any work.

Government would not interfere in the decisions of GBM. Government’s job would be limited to ensuring that decisions are taken in GBM, government’s guidelines followed and accounts are transparent and properly audited.

What are the benefits of this scheme?

• Today, it is seen that the public keeps pleading before officers, MLAs, councilors and MPs for very petty works like road repairs, parks, street lights, CCTV cameras etc. Now public will not have to run around officers and elected representatives. In the above scheme, the people will attend their GBM and get their work done.

• Speedy implementation - Since these works will not have to go through government bureaucracy, their implementation would be instant.

• Implementation at much lower cost- Since people will directly keep an eye on their works and accounts would be transparent, corruption would be practically impossible. People will get work done at a cost much lower than what government agencies spend.

This is the beginning of direct people’s empowerment. Those RWAs, which would work to the satisfaction of its residents and comply with government’s guidelines, would be further empowered in future in terms of funds, functions and functionaries.

Can we make housing complexes self dependent or independent on certain issues using technology?

Today, technology is available to handle water, electricity, sewer, garbage maintenance etc at local level. For instance, it is possible for a housing complex to treat its sewer in-house without having to depend upon city sewer system.

Government would explore such technologies, prescribe those which are tested and proven elsewhere and encourage RWAs to adopt them. Those RWAs which adopt such technologies would be imparted training and helped with necessary funds. The residents of such RWAs will get tax incentives.  

Source: http://aamaadmiparty.org/rwa-vision-document

[REJIMON C K]

This a good suggestion.

But the question how to get it implement and most importantly its know even within RWA's there are different factions fight MADLY.

The other issue is participation, the so called general bodies of an RWA is not attended more than 10% or maximum may be 15%

I am sure, if the political parties take grass root level RWAs before drafting their manifesto or others. Also to ensure prior to any policy such are given due time to consider input from RWA including prior to Budget just like Business bodies of FICCI, CII ASSOCHAM given hearing by FM.  

Take example of Dwarka, each Plot  (called as CGHS) and each Pocket (DDA Pocket RWA) have its own RWA, that mean over 360 RWA in Dwarka- How to take them all ? They must also take MTA

A lot can be done...

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[sudhanshu]

I think it’s a really Good suggestion, I can say so because I know what  problems are faced by residents when RWA is misused,  for example in my society(sector-6 pocket 2,DDA) Dwarka ,

we have two RWA's, one is by  Residents & other is for People who own LIG flats but don't reside their & run Professional & commercial units, now for their personal benefit they have formed a separate RWA (Reg) & are creating nuisance to society,  since they are registered they interfere in every RWA decision for their benefit , for example clinics in society ,their patients visits & park their car anywhere blocking entrance to our gates, traffic jams. Parking issues , Noise pollution ,they don’t live here, have no concerns about residents,  can they be called residents at all or is it a genuine RWA??

I totally support this but as Rejimon sir said it will be big challenge to implement this.

Regards

Sudhanshu

[Arun Banerjee]

Reji Sir has raised a justified point. We speak of multiplicity of authority, here at our level have multiple associations. In such a case DFGB must take up the issue at its level as it represent the sub-city.

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[Pankaj P]

Each sector may have a separate RWA; for eg. Sector 12 Dwarka have 27 CGHS Societies, 8 DDA Pockets and 1 Multi Storey of DDA. If they all can come on one platform and make One umbrella RWA it would be great.

We all at DF may forward our suggestions/comments on this document to make it better. Maybe someday in future this may get implemented.

Regards,
Pankaj

[REJIMON C K]

Sudhanshu,

I had only cautioned the difficult but I am firm believer that ITS POSSIBLE if we all get ready for it.  PARTICIPATION that matter

We few of us here want DF to lead in Dwarka but there are others like Federation or DVM they will also claim. 
I am sorry to say what the so called association are  for not known its involvement of large open forum like this, all I learned its elections and control vest with few or family unlike DF. Where every one get right to be a Member and could get elected into GB very democratically.

Pankaj,

Technically they must consider all 300+ and the main organisations like DF who had repute and comply with.
Please note that, right now what is talked/offered by a political party but when it comes from Govt or Administration(so called system) the RULE Changes for each from consultation role to funds. You know there will be procedures and what not..

They must take all points and to see what best possible and explore.

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[sudhanshu]

Agree Rejimon ji,

I wish  DF to lead which is unbiased & capable  of providing solutions.

[Pankaj P]

Absolutely correct Reji Sir,

CGHS or MC's are only responsible for work inside society premises. But, RWA's would talk abt Roads, Street Lights, Garbage, Parks etc., Is it true that CGHS Socities and RWA's r governed by different sets of rules/guidelines/laws.

These may be just draft guidelines but its good that one political party taking cognizance of RWA's.

Sudhanshu Ji is also right as we have seen that these commercial establishments have vested intrests and my having diff RWA's they r misusing the law.

Regards,
Pankaj

[PREM BIHARI MISHRA]

Very true. The proposal is a good but ground reality is also to be seen. Misappropriation of funds is common practice in the societies. However the pilferage, if any, will be much less as compared to our beloved political leaders.

 

It is also to be considered (i) how many societies will be willing to take responsibility of maintaining service roads etc. There are many societies, such as mine, who refused to take the grant for maintenance of greens inside the society, leave aside the outside roads etc? (ii) How many will do it religiously after taking the grant? (iii) How many have technical expertise?

 

Another instance of the RWAs may be seen. SDMC provided plastic barrels to be put inside each society for garbage and the SDMC vehicle are regularly coming for collection of the garbage. Many societies later on put these barrels outside the society. Rag pickers have again started their activity and spilling the garbage. Few of them might be involved in anti-social activities alo. Many barrels have been stolen by unscrupulous elements. So, it is not so easy to run a system in India.

 

As regards sector-wise RWAs, one instance is in my knowledge. An RWA was formed in sector-22 for the entire sector but it is nowhere seen now. Execution of such tasks definitely need willing workers and expertise in related job and finance management etc.

 

I will reiterate that the idea is very good but its implementation needs to be thoroughly considered in the first instance.

 ----P.B. Mishra

[Arun Banerjee]

Implementation and supervision can be taken up by local Assoc./ RWA / Fed who will report to DF.

Arun

On Mon, Oct 20, 2014 at 11:06 AM, sudhanshu <sudhanshu.b...@gmail.com> wrote:

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[Pankaj P]

Good idea Arun Ji,

I feel DF is one of the few organizations which are doing great selfless work in Dwarka. Rejji Sir and other seniors in DF may provide their comments / suggestions for Vision document of RWA. As in long run it will help all of Dwarkaites.

By the way our society have received an invite for a meeting where Management Committees & Office Bearers of the society have been invited.

Leader of this newest political party wants to engage in one to one discussion with mgmt committees regarding issues which Dwarka residents face.

Hope representative of societies and Dwarka Forum would put across difficulties being faced by Dwarka Residents.

Regards,

Pankaj

[JNGupta]

Dear

I need one clarification regarding participation in day to day activities of CGHS MC

Are only Flat Owner allowed to participate or any Resident (Owner or not, Tenant or relative of owner) can participate in GBM Meetings & its day to day activities.

I understand that the Voting Right is only to Member (Owner).

In many CGHSs the Residents who are not Members (Owners) are not being allowed to raise their Voice may be for Grievience redresel or Suggestion towards improvement or towards making working more Transparent.

Thanks & regards

JNGupta

Sector-3, Dwarka