Opinion Justice for none
B.N. Srikrishnas And then,action not taken (IE,November 30) is an eye-opener on the justice delivery system in India....
B.N. Srikrishnas And then,action not taken (IE,November 30) is an eye-opener on the justice delivery system in India. Ordinary citizens are under the impression that the appointment of an inquiry commission is an assurance of justice. One should remember that it too is a very powerful and convenient tool for the government,first to assuage public sentiment and divert attention,and second,to stifle debate on the issue. By the time the commission gives its report and the government makes it public,people have already forgotten or lost interest in the matter.
Ved Guliani
Hisar
Water works
Given the revision in water tariffs,water has become the subject of hot discussion (Drops of cash,IE,December 3). It is the governments responsibility to provide a constant supply of hygienic water to residents at reasonable prices. Taxes imposed by the government are meant to take care of such basic facilities. Therefore,the government should not look upon this sector for business opportunities. Though I am not entirely against the tariff increase,my criticism is towards the approach: government and its organisations look for short-term solutions to problems. Further,the issue of water meters needs to be looked at. Many in the city do not have water meters and even when they do they are likely to be non-functional and their readings not checked properly. Therefore the implementation should be more effective in terms of installation and regular checks on of meters if the DJBs revenues should increase.
Sanjay Ganjoo
New Delhi
The editorial Drops of cash endorses charges on civic services,but given our political class and its vote-bank politics,this will not work in practice. Its better for the government to give free water and power,say 50 litres water and 50 units of electricity for every metered connection,and levy a progressive tariff on those who consume more. Such a scheme will ensure that the cost of free supply is fully covered by bigger consumers. At the same time,itll be an incentive even for them to economise on their consumption.
P.V. Maiya
Absence noted
The absence of MPs during Question Hour is a disturbing trend (Silent question,IE,December 2). By skipping the proceedings,the members were violating the very essence of parliamentary democracy. One wonders if we,average citizens,are committing a blunder by viewing MPs as public servants. So who is responsible for this state of affairs? It is we and our attitude of resignation.
Pachu Menon
Goa
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