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Rattlecon | Politics | 15 May 2007, 12:55am
General public is not aware of their rights as the denizens of Hyderabad. The Government officials are public servants. They have been hired to serve us (of course, not to help in our daily chores :-) ) in bringing the Government near to us. The Police is deputed to protect us from the Anti-social elements.
The situation now is to get our job done, we need to bribe the Government officials. Wherever we go, whatever we do, bribing has become a part of our lives. Coming to the Police, now the situation is "who will save us from the Police???".
The cops are disinterested in catching the culprits and are more interested in collecting Challans. During the peak hours, the vehicle speed goes no more than 30 KMPH - but still, wearing Helmets and seatbelts are compulsory. Else, pay challans - to save your life ;-)
If someone has to go to the registration office or a nationalised Insurance office, one has to wait for an eternity to get their work done. The only other alternative is go thru an agent charges more than double the actual amount (which of course is paid as a bribe to the officer).
For the development of Hyderabad, the important things are to make the general public aware of their basic rights. If any official is demanding a bribe, the contact details of ACB (Anti Corruption Bureau) should be handy.
We, the people cannot act like Bharatheeyudu or Aparichithudu (unless need arises;) ). However, we can do one thing. We have to get to know our basic rights and educate the others. Information should be available regarding whom to contact when etc.
Except during elections and National ceremonies, our beloved politicians are not seen. If not cell phone numbers, at least their office phone numbers should be available to public. Online public forums should be started for each respective leader (regardless of whether he/she is a Sarpanch or a minister). A bureaucrat or a judicial member should be apointed as a watchdog to see whether an issue is responded or solved within the speculated time. If not, it has to be escalated.
Current Mood: Heroic
Current Music: I am whatever you say I am - Eminem
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