FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION!

[Arjun R.]

Let me set ball rolling with “the” topic that is the flavor of the season - CORRUPTION

This probably - IMHO - is one of the biggest issues that is plaguing the performance standards of our government. I am sure it is easy to point fingers, work on a white paper, institute committees, set up commissions headed by retired judges, kiss candles with posters that can fit the bill, conduct endless talk shows with effortless rabble rousing and not to forget, the spiciest of them all, the demand (or andolan/anshan) for the Lok Pal Bill.

I strongly believe that an erudite systemic change will involve working within the existing scheme of things and ensure that the loopholes are tightened and the fissures are sealed before we can think of rummaging for new ideas including legislation.

In this thread, you may want to share your thoughts, ideas, interesting links on the subject and most importantly any experiences in a government office (as an end user) and how you think a systemic change can be brought about within the confinements of the existing constitutional/legal mandate.

Here you go J

[Salil Bijur]

On Sun, Aug 5, 2012 at 3:47 PM, Arjun R. <arjunragh...@gmail.com> wrote:
>

> I strongly believe that an erudite systemic change will involve working
> within the existing scheme of things and ensure that the loopholes are
> tightened and the fissures are sealed before we can think of rummaging for
> new ideas including legislation.

Systemic change can be brought about by bringing in economic reforms
and reducing discretionary power where possible to prevent
rent-seeking behaviour.
Do read this article by Mohit Satyanand:
http://in.news.yahoo.com/blogs/opinions/many-routes-corruption-20110417-204935-160.html


Salil

[Arjun R.]

read the letter to PM by former SEBI member - 5 pages pdf file

http://www.moneylife.in/article/dr-mohan-gopals-explosive-expos%C3%A9-of-sebis-functioning-under-bhave/16246.html#.UCYAru4YycU.email

[Arjun R.]

You may also want to check up the letter written by another SEBI member to PM 

http://www.firstpost.com/business/pranab-pressured-sebi-to-go-easy-on-ril-save-rs-1500-cr-118531.html 

Do you agree that we need to fix gaping holes in the system before we move ahead for reforms?

[Saikrishna Budamgunta]

Do not you all think that we make up the system and If we change, system will automatically change? 

Be the change you want to see. All cultural changes begin as a small cultural drift away from normal. 

Just 2 paisa, Will share more after breakfast..mind running low on glucose :P

Saikrishna

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Kind Regards,

B V S Saikrishna I.R.S (UT)

Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax ( UT)

National Academy of Direct Taxes,

Nagpur - 440030

"If you don't quit, and don't cheat, and don't run home when trouble arrives, you can only win."

[Salil Bijur]

On Sat, Aug 11, 2012 at 12:54 PM, Arjun R. <arjunragh...@gmail.com> wrote:

Do you agree that we need to fix gaping holes in the system before we move ahead for reforms?

I agree. But the challenge is in finding how you fix the holes without making new ones.

Do you agree that minimum/limited government or decreasing discretionary power will help?

[Salil Bijur]

On Sun, Aug 12, 2012 at 7:40 AM, Saikrishna Budamgunta <saikri...@gmail.com> wrote:

Do not you all think that we make up the system and If we change, system will automatically change? 

The "we" is very diverse and heterogeneous and one can't expect all to change because everyone has different motives and motivations. You as one can't change the system either. At most you can change your office. Maybe Arjun who has more experience dealing with corruption can enlighten.

[Arjun R.]

before i write on this issue, just thought of sharing an interesting piece of info!

http://www.scribd.com/doc/66143121/Prashant-Bhushan-s-Letter-to-PM 

yes - pravin mahajan who vehemently pushed for the two names and supported the protection of A K Srivastava ( http://www.livemint.com/2012/01/03231458/CVC-fails-to-get-finance-minis.html) who was recently arrested by CBI is the first woman chairperson of CBEC 

and yes - first time in history - it is going to be a all woman board :)