GJB RTI

To: CPIO, Delhi Jal Board (DJB), Varunalaya Phase-II, Karol Bagh, New Delhi

subject: Application under Right to Information Act 2005

Sirs,

Jai Hind!!!

I wish to specify that you may please not provide to me that information (or particular portion thereof) which would impede the prosecution of offenders under any law of India, and also any personal information which is unconnected with any public activity/interest or which invades the privacy of any person. THIS INFORMATION IS SOUGHT IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST, AND THERE IS OVER-RIDING PARAMOUNT LARGER PUBLIC INTEREST TO BE GIVEN THE INFORMATION I HAVE ASKED FOR.

Please provide me with the following information:-

01) Please provide me with details of number of sewer lines as present in Defence Colony. In this context, please inform me when, where and how this information under the suo-motu declaration as per Section 4 of RTI Act has been published, and if not, why and when will it be done.

02) Please provide me with information on when these sewer lines were laid. In this context, please inform me when, where and how this information under the suo-motu declaration as per Section 4 of RTI Act has been published, and if not, why and when will it be done.

03) Please provide me with information on how the population growth since then has been accounted for in these cases. In this context, please inform me when, where and how this information under the suo-motu declaration as per Section 4 of RTI Act has been published, and if not, why and when will it be done.

04) Please provide me with information on any surveys carried out in context with sewage lines in Defence Colony in the last 4 years. In this context, please inform me when, where and how this information under the suo-motu declaration as per Section 4 of RTI Act has been published, and if not, why and when will it be done.

05) Please provide me with information on plans to perform any repairs or additions to sewage lines in Defence Colony in the next 4 years. In this context, please inform me when, where and how this information under the suo-motu declaration as per Section 4 of RTI Act has been published, and if not, why and when will it be done.

06) Please provide me with information on operation and maintenance budget for the sewage lines in Defence Colony for the last 4 fiscal years, from FY 01april2002 through FY 31march2006. In this context, please inform me when, where and how this information under the suo-motu declaration as per Section 4 of RTI Act has been published, and if not, why and when will it be done.

07) Please provide the full details of officers in charge of maintenance of sewage system and lines of Defence Colony, and their tenures in their existing posts. In this context, please inform me when, where and how this information under the suo-motu declaration as per Section 4 of RTI Act has been published, and if not, why and when will it be done.

08) Please provide full details of equipment available for ongoing operational repairs and maintenance of sewage system of Defence Colony, and their state of readiness as well as availability. In this context, please inform me when, where and how this information under the suo-motu declaration as per Section 4 of RTI Act has been published, and if not, why and when will it be done.

09) Please provide information on complaints received by DJB from Defence Colony for the period January 2005 through June 2006. In this context, please inform me when, where and how this information under the suo-motu declaration as per Section 4 of RTI Act has been published, and if not, why and when will it be done.

10) Please provide information on the source of the water supply for Defence Colony. This should include the name and location of the plant, the quantity of wter earmarked for Defence Colony, the quantity of water coming into the plant, the quantity of water leaving the plant, and the full details of the officials in charge of reunning, supervising and maintaining the plant, as well as details of their tenures in these posts. In this context, please inform me when, where and how this information under the suo-motu declaration as per Section 4 of RTI Act has been published, and if not, why and when will it be done.

11) Please provide facilities under the RTI Act-2005, Section 2(j)(i) and others as may be applicable, for applicant along with other residents to inspect the full procedure for the supply of water to Defence Colony. From source to tap.  Some of these residents are technically qualified personnel themselves, so advance details will be required on this subject, s well as facilities to carry out on-the-spot checks. In this context, please inform me when, where and how this information under the suo-motu declaration as per Section 4 of RTI Act has been published, and if not, why and when will it be done.

12) Please provide copies of guidelines for supplying water through metered connections in Defence Colony. In this context, please inform me when, where and how this information under the suo-motu declaration as per Section 4 of RTI Act has been published, and if not, why and when will it be done.

13) Please provide me with the total number of motor cars and motor-vehicles provided to office bearers, officials and others at public expense by the Delhi Jal Board, as on 31st March of the years 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006. In this context, please inform me when, where and how this information under the suo-motu declaration as per Section 4 of RTI Act has been published, and if not, why and when will it be done.

14) Please provide me with all the rules governing the allotment and usage of these motor cars and motor-vehicles, as asked in query 13, along with Standing Committee and General Body resolutions, minutes and approvals. In this context, please inform me when, where and how this information under the suo-motu declaration as per Section 4 of RTI Act has been published, and if not, why and when will it be done.

15) Please provide me with all the rules governing instructions to drivers and in-charge of these motor-vehicles, as asked in query 13, not to take these motor vehicles on unauthorised duties without due approvals.  In this context, please inform me when, where and how this information under the suo-motu declaration as per Section 4 of RTI Act has been published, and if not, why and when will it be done.

16) Please provide me with information on how many times the Officers of the Delhi Jal Board who have been alloted motor-cars, have used the Delhi Metro or other public transport, in the course of their official duties, in the last 4 years.

17) Please provide me with information on any guidelines issued to office bearers, officials and others provided with motor cars and motor-vehicles by the Delhi Jal Board, towards using the Delhi Metro or other public transport, and if so, any reports on adherence.

18) Please provide me with information on any guidelines issued to office bearers, officials and others to use taxies or public transport  instead of official cars whenever feasible, for example, trips to/from Delhi Airport, Railway Stations, Bus Terminals.

19) Please inform me when the DJB last three times cleaned water lines in Defence Colony.

20) Please inform me about the responsibilities of the Executve Engineer, Assistant Engineer and Junior Engineers of DJB, for the Defence Colony area. Please also inform me about their compliances and adherences to the above. In this context, please inform me when, where and how this information under the suo-motu declaration as per Section 4 of RTI Act has been published, and if not, why and when will it be done.

Thanking you,

Yours sincerely,

To,

The Public information Officer,

.. Ward,

Address of Municipal Ward office.

(1)    Full name of applicant:

(2)    Address:                                                 Telephone number:

(3)    Particulars of the information required

(i)   Subject matter of Information:   Dangerous & Life threatening manholes/pits.

(ii)  The period to which the information relates:. Current

(iii)      Description of the information required:  There are dangerous and Life threatening open

manholes/pits at ..(mention locations)

For these I want the following information:

1.. Names of officials responsible for this.
2.. When would corrective action be taken to remove the threat to Citizens lives.
3.. Details of action taken against the officials responsible.
I wish to point out that under the provisions of Section 7(1),  when the “information sought for concerns the life or liberty of a person, the same shall be provided within forty-eight hours of the receipt of the request.”. This open manhole/pit can cause loss of life to Citizens.

(iv)      Whether the information is required by post or in person:  In Person-Please phone me, or send the information by hand-delivery. I will pay the necessary charges.

(the actual postal charges shall be included in additional fees)

(v)  In case by post:

(Ordinary, Registered or Speed)

(4)    Whether the applicant is below poverty line:  Not applicable

(if yes, attach the photocopy of the proof thereof.)

Place:

Date:                                                               Signature of applicant