Documented by Goa Desc Documentation Service & circulated by Goa Civic & Consumer Action Network (GOA CAN)<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Ph:2252660 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ward-wise survey of LPG consumers in Assolna soon ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The newly-formed Assolna Civic and Consumer Forum has decided to immediately conduct a ward-wise survey to ascertain the services available to LPG consumers and to mobilise more consumers.
The Forum was launched at an awareness meet held on August 31 at Regina Martyrum high school, in collaboration with the Goa Desc Resource Centre, Mapusa.The Co-ordinator of GOACAN, Goa civic and consumer action network, Roland Martins spoke on the rights of the consumer under the Consumer Protection Act and the benefits of the Goa Panchayati Raj Act to the citizens.
He elaborated on the problems related to delivery of LPG cylinders, BSNL faulty phones, PWD irregular water supply, deficiency in electricity services, overcharging on Goa Diary milk packets and other problems. The role of the health centre in the context of the present problems relating to Malaria and Jaundice was also discussed.
Members were explained about the benefit of using the complaint books maintained at various departments. Earlier, Elwino D'Silva welcomed and gave a brief idea about the need for civic and consumer forum in Assolna. -------------------------- HERALD 17/9/03 --------------------------
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