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This has reference to the editorial, "Modernise Police". There shall be no second opinion on the need to improve the training and performance of the Indian Police Service at the Center and the States.While doing so, the Governments shall keep in mind of the Supreme Court Judgment delivered on Police Reform in September 2006, which directed Governments to set up Independent Police Complaint Authorities composed of members selected through a transparent process and with binding powers to look into serious complaints against the Police.Further the National Police Commission in its eighth report recommended 'protection available to police officers should be withdrawn under Section 132 and 197 of the Criminal Procedure Code, which provide protection to various categories of Public Servants from prosecution for acts they commit in the course of performing their duties' 'Social Policing' and Indianisation of the force, are the expected cultures, apart from maintenan

From: muthusamy muthukannu Date: Dec 18, 2007 7:18 PM Subject: Where are we going wrong? 17th December To: info@deccanmail.com, muthuinsaf@yahoo.com, muthuinsaf@gmail.com Sir, This has reference to "Where are we going wrong? posted by Kuldip Nayar, on 17th instant. I totally agree with the views of the author that religion and politics are not to be mixed. But the usage of the word 'pariah' to refer outcast-Muslims in the Gujarat context has irked us.The particular connotation is a Tamil word, meaning' one of people of very low caste in South India'.The word used widely as a slang to segregate the Dalits and as untouchables,in society, should not have been used comparatively to refer the treatment meted out to Muslims in Gujarat. The author may aware the omnipresent caste divide and the experiment the fundamentalists had carried out in the State and turned the Adivasis and Dalits against the Muslims in 2002. The usage of the word may also send wrong signal

We are reminded of the Day , by the Advertisement in the Media i.e.10th December, as usual. The HUMAN RIGHTS C OMMITTEE, PUDUCHERRY publishes the TEN Prescriptions made in the D.K.BASU'S CASE by the High Court of the West Bengal to the police force in the country for conscious adoption while effecting arrest.It has been made as a custom by the establishment to commemorate the day in the news paper. Given the raising criminal record and alleged police criminal nexus reported from all the quarters.Especially the suicide cases inside the Central prison and the simmering discontent among inmates; from under trials have not been addressed by the committee.Its continued low profile in dealing with the cases of Medical Negligence; children abuse and other Human Rights issues are grave concerns. The Government of India, though have enacted the Human Rights Act, still not constituted the Human Rights courts exclusively to deal with Human rights Cases. The situation in Puducherry is

Recent demonstration by Tamils in Malaysia for assertion of their deprived rights. More particularly of the right to profess religion, especially after their Government bulldozing the temples of worship is dealt with by force by the Government, has invited widespread condemna tion and protest from the world community. The Tamilnadu Chief Minister led the protest.Later Indian Administration also registered its displeasure openly and formally through the diplomatic channels. Among the Indians, the Tamils constitute a majority and had suffered heavily at the hands of the colonial master-the English, in the plantations.Their plight even drew the attention of the poet Bharathi along with other tamils subjugated in other colonies as wage labourers in taming the plantations.The untold sufferings and misery they underwent during the world wars could not be forgotten. Now for the deprivation and privation endured under the British, they are demanding adequate compensation from the Government of

The juggernaut of development threatens to roll on and on! From Narmada to Nandigarm, Mumbai to Kashipur. No respite, no regard - for human lives and livelihoods! Corporate profit is the only thing that counts! Nothing else matters! That’s why the struggle of WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA is indivisible! From Narmada to Nandigarm, Mumbai to Kalinganagar! The history of resistance - against “development”, against “SEZ”, against “Sanghai”, against “big dams”, against forced eviction, against further pauperisation of the already poor, is thus being written all over the place in the blood and sweat of ours. Nandigram is a burning leaf, still burning, from the pages of that ongoing history. It is in a remote corner of West Bengal in East Medinipur district, 180 kms. From Kolkata. On January 3 this year a notification was issued by the Haldia Development Authority indicating that 19000 acres of cultivated land would be acquired for establishment of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in the area to be d

[Friends are requested to do likewise and also spread the word. Sukla] To The Hon’ble Governor of West Bengal, West Bengal Raj Bhavan Kolakata http://in.f86.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=governor@wb.nic.in&YY=6157&y5beta=yes&ymv=0&y5beta=yes&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b Fax: 033-22002444/ 22001649 Sub: Failure of Constitutional Machinery and Rule of Jungle in Nandigram Sir, At the very outset, as a conscientious citizen of India, let me express my deepest appreciation of your statement on Nandigram expressing your profound disquiet over the state sponsored war launched by the CPIM cadres on Nandigram and its hapless and defenceless villagers. As we all are aware soon after Ms Brinda Karat, a Politburo member of the CPIM and a Rajya Sabha member from West Bengal – thanks to the amended rule allowing outsiders to get elected, called upon her party cadres in a strikingly ugly and obscene delivery – the video footage of which is available at l

It is reported in the November issue of the P.U.C.L. News Bulletin that the relationship between women and cash income as below: *12.7% of country's active work force earning cash income are women. *Earning upto 25000/ rupees per year16.8%. *Rarning between 25000/ and 1,00,000/ 55.73%. *Earning above one lakh 28% *68% of women graduate do not have any form of income. *35.4% are agricultural wage labours. *5.2% are private salaried employees.

Dear Sir/Madam, Krishna Janmashtami Greetings from CEFS-New Delhi! During last one month, hundreds of poor Adivasis in Rayagada, Koraput and Kalahandi districts of Orissa have died due to “consumption of contaminated water and rotten food” and “hunger and severe food insecurity ”.On the basis of a study carried out in 100 villages of Orissa, Delhi-based Centre forEnvironment and Food security (CEFS) firmly believes that it is not the epidemic of cholera but cancer of corruption that is killing hundreds of poor Adivasis and crippling millions of them. Cholera is only a symptom and by-product, the root cause is the cancer of corruption which has colonized and crippled all the vital organs of Orissa administration. Abject poverty and chronic hunger manufactured by the self-serving bureaucracy of Orissa are the main reasons behind these tragic deaths of Adivasis. Most of these Adivasis live a life of semi-starvation which cripples their immune system and their bodies become vulnerable to a

The Ruling Class is agog with its achievement in the field of education.It says on all occasions that Puducherry is developed in Education.We have to straighten the records that they mean the collegiate Education. Private Players of all hues, from all directions, have been invited and afforded land ,water, electricity and other facilities, as a result they have started their "education business" and set their foothold in the small eco-fragile Region. Institutions have developed.Their business have trebled, quality of lifestyle have improved.Their coffers are constantly filled by capitations, but not the quality of education.Proliferation of institutions in lanes and sub-lanes, and farm fields, driving away the locals, alienating their mens of sustenance and transforming their lives as wage earners do not mean the enhancement in quality of life of the school going and the college going. While the government figures indicate that the drop out in primary education is 45% is a

The Government of India, people say, have taken a U- turn in permitting the visit of the U.S. Nimitz in Indian seas, few miles off the coast of Chennai. This has been done unusually since Independence. Some intellectuals ask, while New Zealand in the past had refused permission for nuclear-powered vessel of the U.S.A. to dock in its Port, how the Government in India has conceded to such a call? While Reports speak of atleast 1200 major accidents, " which have resulted in the dozens of ship sinkings, hundreds of explosions and fires, costly repairs and loss of life,"it also adds, " 50 nuclear war heads and nine nuclear reactors are lying on the ocean floor". The 'audacious' attempt of the Government against the protest of the Left and other Parties, has raised many eye-brows. The Administration owes open and forth right explanation in not addressing the serious concerns, particularly the 'Nuclear Question.' Friendship and promotion are not at the cost

The Puducherrians, may, aware that the issue of determination of the crucial date for determination of origin or migrant Scheduled Caste has once for all settled, after the publication of the Government Order Vide G.O.MS.No.11/2005/Wel(SCW ii) Dt. 5, August, 2005.Though the Constitution(Pondicherry) Scheduled Caste Order, 1964 was effective from 23,October, 1964, the migrants in the Scheduled Caste,particularly from Tamil Nadu, on a large scale, usurped the facilitis in the appointment in Government Services in Group 'C' and group'D' posts, besides enjoying the facilities in education available for the local population. There has been struggles and counter struggles for almost decades. Finally, the Supreme Court Of India (Bench) by its order Dated 11, february, 2005, in the Appeal Case(Civil) filed by the Petitioner Viz. S.Pushpa and Others vs. Sivachounmougavelu and Others delivered its Judgement in favour of the Scheduled caste Origins of the Union Territory of Pondic

The Police and Crime Statistics available for the first time for the years 2001-02 and 2002-03 in Puduchery. 1.Cognisable Crime-- 4,440 in 2002 2.Crimes Under Local and Special Laws--- 26,865 in 2002 In 2003, the figures are as follows: 1. Cognisable Crime --- 4,492 2. Crimes under Local and Special Laws-----35,698 The above datas relate only to the reported offences. Comparitively, there has been a tremendous increase in the crime rates in the State. The number of murder case is pegged at 29 for both the years. Theft cases has increased from 525 to 550. Offences under the Arms Act has increased from 41 to 53 in 2003. Similarly, the Crimes under the Motor Vechicles Act has shown a steep rise from 25,859 to 33,658.The crimes under the P.C.R Act is 17; Explosives Act is 23; Excise Act is 16. Though the Crime Statistics for 2000-2001 is not made available, distribution of convicts by age groups is available from 2000-01; 2001-02; 2002-03. We may take one by one as follows: 2000-01 423 per

The Puducherry has been witnessing serial attacks and counter attacks by goons, groups, anti-social elements, disrupting public life and instilling fear psychosis in the minds of common man. Traders, vendors and business people, who are already suffering from 'Collection Raj' from lumpens are scared and worried over reprisal killing near their business places. In proportion to the area and size of the population the increase in crime graph in the State is quite alarming. Every day, news of crimes committed in unique fashion, has already affected the fame and name of the much talked about 'Peace Town'. Peace is in pieces and hangs its head in abysmal shame. A Region's prosperity, as we all know is to be assessed not in terms of its glittering roads, high-rise buildings, Halls, Mals or other cosmetic developments. When tranquility and order of the Society is in constant peril and the 'Rule of Law' has taken the backseat, all tall talk about growth and developm

I come from the Union Territory of Puducherry, which has no record of encounter murders, except case of lock-up deaths. I am extremely happy to participate in the all India Conference. I am particularly thankful to Mr.Agni Subramaniam, the President of'Agni'. Also I extend my gratitude to the organisers of the event for providing me an opportunity, to meet and listen to the speakers and acquaint with their rich and varied experiences. our organisation had a humble beginning in 1989, dedicated to the cause of human rights in Pondicherry. on behalf of the Federation, I would like to share with you a few thoughts, on the topic 'Encounter murders- caste, religious Background' Encounter murders are basically against the spirit of the Constitution of India, which assures the right to freedom of life to all citizens. Whereas, the Indian Penal code, under chapter 7 has provided for physical elimination of a person by a police officer, in exercise of self defence. This anamalous

As one understands, so far, a candidate from the South, is nominated to the election of the highest office in India. In order to strike a balance this has been, i think, has been adopted till last time.But, what considerations have been examined in deciding the choice of the presidential candidate now is not known. Though the reasons came out in the media seems justifiable, the inner confabulations could not be clearly understood.The last minute parleys and projection by the 'third formation' is a late affair. Even the B.J.P's overture to drop Shekhawat in favour of A.P.J.Kalam is a delayed thinking.While the opinion of the people is for a people-friendly President as a candidate for the second term, the formations of whatever hue should have seized the opprtunity before hand instead of the last minute effort to convince the President for a second term. The President is categorical in asserting on Saturday," it is not apolitical process when we elect a President.I do n

The World Environment Day celebrated on 22, June 2007 at the Government High school, Thengaithittu, Puducherry. I am invited by the School to address the Students. The function started at about 3 P.M. about 130 students attended including the teachers. It was a cloudy afternoon, windy climate due to low pressure built in the Bay of Bengal.The introduction started with the usual popular understood theme. Garbage disposal, clean house hold and continuous scavenging etc. The job before me was tough. I have to, initially, attract the attention of all the students, since the event was scheduled after the close of the session. Everybody was in home going mood. I think i had to some extend succeeded in my endeavour. It was an outdoor gathering, distanced with the raised platform and the public-address system. The reference materials and its standard i thought could not reach the targetted audience. Even the language and modulation should have to be adjusted to the level understood by them. A

Supreme Court's recent hold on O.B.C.reservation of 27% in higher educational institutions has once again created a nation wide furore among the students.As a student of sociology,I understand that the reservation in respect of the backward class in central government jobs and educational institutions has been deprived since 1950. The first Back Ward Class Commission chaired by Kala kalekar gave its Report to the Nehru Government, but added a Note that He is not in favour of providing any kind of reservation to OBCS.The first blow was meted out to the backward class by the then Home Minister Mr.Sardar Vallabhai Patel and the Prime minister,when they were not interested in tabling the COMMISSION'S REPORT in the PARLIAMENT.In 1961, on a personal level Nehru opposed to the reservation to obcs principally. While Janata came to power after the defeat of the CONGRESS at the Centre,the Government headed by Mr.Moraji Desai appointed the Mandal Commission.It gave its Report,one of the f

"Bandh" or closure of shops, establishments, stoppage of transport systems, in support of the Charter of demands of the Political Parties, during the week alternately, is not appreciated well by the people, barring the protoganists and activists of the political parties and their leaders. when I enquired one of the staunch followers of the co-ordination committee, about the cause for the closure call, he was not clear, except that his boss directed him to make the show a success. Even the establishment people, shopkeepers, who have downed the shutters and the transporters ,who have grounded the vehicle, have understood to have obliged, fearing reprisals and violent attacks from the goons of the organisers of the Bandh.It is not their show of solidarity or support for the day. Further, we hear from the people that these political parties, who all along been towing to the lines of the Ruler in secret or shady deals and lying low, have surfaced now and projecting their existence

We have seen the declaration of the year 2001 as the year of women empowerment.The pages of history unfold the fact that all social and political movements and even great revolutions had bypassed women.Gandhiji brought women to the centre stage of the National Movement.Today women power is a hidden treasure that we are discovering and utilising for the benefit of the Nation. Once when Smt. Sarojini Naidu submitted to the British Rulers a petition for granting poltical rights to Indian Women, she was asked a question,"Will Indian men support your demands?". Today Indians are supporting the movement for women's empowerment. We have already empowered women at the panchayat, block and district level democratic institutions. They have made an impact on the working of our democracy at the grass root level in the society. It is our duty to carry forward this process of empowering women to the state Legislatures and to the Parliament. The responsibility of the women of India in t

cTo, Puducherry The Member Secretary, 14-02-2007. The Puducherry Pollution Control Committee, (Director, Science, Technology and Environment) Puducherry. Sir, Sub: Construction of new Deep Water Port in Puducherry-Proposed by The Pondicherry port Ltd.-Filing of Objection-Reg. Ref: Public Notice of the Pondicherry Pollution Control Committee, Dated.10, January 2007. *** We, the sons of the soil, of Puducherry, on behalf of the citizens and affected people of the Region, submit our objections to the construction of the proposed port in Puducherry. FISHING HARBOUR CONSTRUCTED DURING 1986-89-IMPACT: We wish to draw your kind attention of the fact that the fishing harbor was constructed during 86-89 on the River of Ariyankuppam. It entirely destroyed the beach in front of the Puducherry town, besides endangering safety and security of the people of Puducherry. The loss of beach has its telling impact in the following ways: 1. Sea water intrusion taking place rapidly. 2. Drinking water progr