We are in a Participatory Democracy
What Do We Want ? Firstly, democracy is a method of ordering human relations in a civilised way, so as not to allow the brute force of one person or several of them to dominate the persons in the society. We have adopted the method of governance by the Representatives elected periodically by the people, who make laws which rule all of us, including the Representatives. The process would see that ultimately the Absolute Power vests with the people and that they could effectively exercise it. To implement that objective, firstly, the Pow…
Heading towards a Super-Aged Society
Ageing societies are a global phenomenon. With improved healthcare longer lifespans are only to be expected, but when the aged begin to age further it becomes challenging. India is expected to have the highest number of centenarians by 2050.This booklet : The 80+ Among the Elderly is a must read for every senior and super senior citizen and those who take care of them. Get your copy today. Call : 98490 67498
Running RWAs Smoothly- A Guide Book
Managing an Resident Welfare Association is fraught with challenges and pain points. Not everyone finds it a palatable experience, yet it is a job that needs to be done. RWA - A Mission Statement is a useful booklet for all RWAs with essential suggestions to help navigate the way in order to run a RWA professionally and democratically to ensure the common good of all residents. A Look Inside Governance in a Micro-Urban Community Inclusive and Harmonious Community for all Ages Not Yet Utopias Relations with Municipality Local Co-Management …
Whither CSR Funds?
Observing that many Union, state and municipal governments are trying to put pressure on many enterprises in the country, to divert the CSR funds to their official and unofficial initiatives and projects, instead of their being routed through the civil society organisations, the following message is sent to many office-bearers of the federations of the enterprises in the country: Dear Sir/ Madam, When our Parliament passed a legislation on Corporate Social Responsibility, it wanted that the dynami…
NGT Silencer on Noise Polluters
New penalties seek to rein in violators in neighbourhoods and public places. Bursting crackers to playing loud music in residential areas and construction activity beyond limits and in prohibited times will attract action. The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has cleared the proposal for hefty penalties that may go as high as Rs 1 lakh for violations of noise pollution norms made by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). With this the stage is set for stricter monitoring and punishment of violations of the norms by the general public a…
Frequently Asked Questions on RWAs
From Sri S.Muralidharan of MH2 Owners welfare Association: Which is the competent authority for registering the Resident Welfare Association? 1. Apartment Owners’ Associations (consisting of either one or more towers) can be registered: Under Rule 7 (c) of Telangana Apartments (Promotion of Construction & Ownership) Rules, 1987 (Rules). The Competent Authority to register the Association is Commissioner for Co-operation and Registrar of Co-operative Societies. Requirement to be fulfilled: Minimum number of members 5 – S…
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