http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Archive&Source=Page&Skin=TOINEW&BaseHref=TOIM/2011/04/29&PageLabel=19&EntityId=Ar01900&ViewMode=HTML&GZ=T
<http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Default/Scripting/ArticleWin.asp?From=Archive&Source=Page&Skin=TOINEW&BaseHref=TOIM/2011/04/29&PageLabel=19&EntityId=Ar01900&ViewMode=HTML&GZ=T> NAC barb at Anna stir‘Lokpal Not Corruption Antidote, Need Systemic Reforms, Laws’Subodh Ghidiyal & Nitin Sethi TNN New Delhi: The split in the civil society over the Lokpal Bill is out in the open. Amid the clamour for Lokpal as a magic pill against corruption, the National Advisory Council (NAC) on Thursday argued that a bouquet of systemic reforms with a clutch of laws is required to curb graft. Pushing for the need of several new laws and reforms, the Sonia Gandhi-led panel cautioned that system need not look at one place to stem corruption or look for a silver bullet, in an oblique reference to Anna Hazare’s campaign for Lokpal Bill. NAC members Harsh Mander and Aruna Roy presented the roadmap to control corruption. Presenting an exhaustive homework for UPAII, it listed out an array of reforms and a long legislative agenda. In what could be construed as a pot shot at Hazare’s campaign on Lokpal bill, it was pointed out that for both the middle class and the rich corruption is only a selective issue. It was suggested that the NAC should address corruption from the poor’s viewpoint. The proposed reforms entail bringing in changes to incorporate social audits, Lokpal Bill, Judicial Accountability Bill, Protection of Whistleblowers Bill, grievance redressal, Rights to Services Bill and rules for transparency in government appointments. These measures will clean up administration to reduce margin for discretion, boost transparency, expedite delivery of services and reform police and judiciary. It was pointed out that almost no action had been taken on the recommendations of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission or the suggestions of the CVC. On police reforms, too, it was noted that only 11 states have passed the new Police Acts till date. In keeping with its propoor agenda, it was suggested that the NAC focus on issues of transparency, social audits, public appointments and prelegislative consultations, besides other issues. -- Peace Is Doable -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Green Youth Movement" group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/greenyouth?hl=en-GB.
