There is endemic corruption rooting out of a basic problem that there is no accountability of a government servant or an elected representatives of the people. This gives freedom to both
elected representatives and government servants to indulge in acts of financial embezzlement of funds that belong to the people. The courts are already reeling under the pressure of mounting cases that are pending with them and many times it takes a life time for a case to come to a conclusion. Justice delayed is justice denied.
Therefore, Lokpal bill is being proposed. This is an independent institution, which will look into cases of corruption against the legislature, executive and the judiciary. Lokpal will look into
corruption cases against the central government employees and the Lokayukta will look into corruption cases against the employees of the state governments.
Lokpal is within the frame work of transparency in operation. Lokpal is subservient to the people and not above. Just the way people give executive power to the Lokpal/Lokayukta to act against the dishonest government employees, in the same way Lokpal’s office is also subject to scrutiny. People will have the power to recall Lokpal, if Lokpal is found to be corrupt,
Problem:
There is no effective remedy in the existing law if provisions of the panchayat law are being violated. Like the working of gram Sabha is thwarted, certain section of society members are not
being allowed to attend gram Sabha meetings, the minutes of the meeting are not being recorded properly. Under such circumstances district officials are supposed to take action but they under the influence of the local political leaders do not conduct an impartial inquiry.
Fears are expressed that influential people from higher castes in many areas will not let the people from backward class attend the meetings of the gram Sabha. Even if they are allowed
then they will not be given chance to voice their opinion. Even if they are allowed to express their opinion and demands then the recording in the minutes of the meeting would not be included.
Suggestion:
Therefore, it is suggested that to listen to such complaints and take time bound actions lokpal should be appointed. In Kerala such a system is in operation with positive results.
It is suggested that Lokpal should be appointed on the state level. The work of Lokpal would be to solve problems related to violation of gram panchayat’s laws and disputes. The Lokpal will also take steps to implement various provisions of the gram panchayat law.
The selection process of Lokpal should be totally transparent and should be by general participation of the people. In order for it to be effective and time bound, it should be given all necessary rights and resources. If someone reports that the meetings of gram Sabhas are not taking place regularly or some sections of society are not allowed to attend the meeting or not allowed to voice their opinion,
or the minutes of the meeting are not being recorded properly then it will be Lokpal’s duty to conduct an inquiry into it. If it is found that there is truth in such a report then either he himself or through his representative arrange gram Sabha and makes sure that such incidents do not take place and meetings are conducted regularly.
elected representatives and government servants to indulge in acts of financial embezzlement of funds that belong to the people. The courts are already reeling under the pressure of mounting cases that are pending with them and many times it takes a life time for a case to come to a conclusion. Justice delayed is justice denied.
Therefore, Lokpal bill is being proposed. This is an independent institution, which will look into cases of corruption against the legislature, executive and the judiciary. Lokpal will look into
corruption cases against the central government employees and the Lokayukta will look into corruption cases against the employees of the state governments.
Lokpal is within the frame work of transparency in operation. Lokpal is subservient to the people and not above. Just the way people give executive power to the Lokpal/Lokayukta to act against the dishonest government employees, in the same way Lokpal’s office is also subject to scrutiny. People will have the power to recall Lokpal, if Lokpal is found to be corrupt,
Problem:
There is no effective remedy in the existing law if provisions of the panchayat law are being violated. Like the working of gram Sabha is thwarted, certain section of society members are not
being allowed to attend gram Sabha meetings, the minutes of the meeting are not being recorded properly. Under such circumstances district officials are supposed to take action but they under the influence of the local political leaders do not conduct an impartial inquiry.
Fears are expressed that influential people from higher castes in many areas will not let the people from backward class attend the meetings of the gram Sabha. Even if they are allowed
then they will not be given chance to voice their opinion. Even if they are allowed to express their opinion and demands then the recording in the minutes of the meeting would not be included.
Suggestion:
Therefore, it is suggested that to listen to such complaints and take time bound actions lokpal should be appointed. In Kerala such a system is in operation with positive results.
It is suggested that Lokpal should be appointed on the state level. The work of Lokpal would be to solve problems related to violation of gram panchayat’s laws and disputes. The Lokpal will also take steps to implement various provisions of the gram panchayat law.
The selection process of Lokpal should be totally transparent and should be by general participation of the people. In order for it to be effective and time bound, it should be given all necessary rights and resources. If someone reports that the meetings of gram Sabhas are not taking place regularly or some sections of society are not allowed to attend the meeting or not allowed to voice their opinion,
or the minutes of the meeting are not being recorded properly then it will be Lokpal’s duty to conduct an inquiry into it. If it is found that there is truth in such a report then either he himself or through his representative arrange gram Sabha and makes sure that such incidents do not take place and meetings are conducted regularly.
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