Cong promises time-bound services

Party manifesto focuses on charter for citizens’ right to delivery of services

April 19, 2017 01:01 am | Updated 01:01 am IST - New Delhi

New Delhi: Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee President Ajay Maken campaigns for MCD elections in New Delhi on Tuesday. PTI Photo (PTI4_18_2017_000219A)

New Delhi: Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee President Ajay Maken campaigns for MCD elections in New Delhi on Tuesday. PTI Photo (PTI4_18_2017_000219A)

Making delivery of services time-bound, the Congress on Tuesday promised to introduce a charter for citizens’ right to delivery of services if it comes to power in the municipal corporations.

With elections to the municipal corporations kicking off on Sunday, the Delhi Congress released its manifesto for improving urban infrastructure and civic amenities. The party would release its manifesto for the youth on Wednesday.

RWAs and parking

Delhi Congress president Ajay Maken said the party would introduce the charter for time-bound delivery of services within 30 days of coming to power. As per the charter, officers would have to inform complainants of action taken within 24 hours. In case the official does not adhere to the time-line, departmental action and a fine of ₹250 per day would be imposed. A total of 13 services would be covered under the charter.

The party also proposed getting RWAs involved in managing parking in their colonies. The RWAs would be allowed to charge for parking and use the revenue generated for developing parking lots. The manifesto also included renovating existing parking facilities as well construction of new ones.

Mr. Maken also proposed waiving property tax on self-occupied houses as well as commercial properties owned by those above 65 years of age.

Due to the poor condition of public utilities, the party proposed setting up a Utilities Maintenance Department, with a separate budget and task force. This department would be responsible for multi-level parking lots, toilets, community centres, etc.

The party had released four manifestos on Monday on improving the lives of the urban poor, primary health and education services, solid waste management and fiscal health of the corporations.

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