AN OPEN LETTER TO THE HOME MINISTER AND DEPUTY CHIEF MINISTER OF MAHARASHTRA, SENT ON FRIDAY, THE 30TH OF SEPTEMBER 2005, AT 2045 HRS. IST.
TO
MR R. R. PATIL
HON HOME MINISTER AND DEPUTY CHIEF MINISTER MAHARASHTRA
MUMBAI
FAX: 022 – 22024873
Phone: 22022401 & 22024300
Email: deputychiefminister@maharashtra.gov.in
Respected and honourable Sir
I write this mail to you not only out of utter frustration and pain but with a determination to curb the corruption in your Police force.
I have attached my website regarding the complete lawlessness as seen by the common man on a day to day basis in this part of Mumbai.
It are, these realities, which show the level of efficiency,honesty,integrity of your department.
The facts as seen, are open to all and just shows how inefficient the Police are even though there are various constables,tow away vehicles, in this area from 8 am to 8pm who just turn a blind eye to the breaking of the law.
To make matters worse we hear reports from the "wrong doers" that the control room is "taken care of" and no action will be ever taken.
This is extremely disturbing.
Sir, The common man is faced with these realities on a daily ongoing basis and are barometers about the functioning of your department. The big issues that are seen on television or appear in the newspapers are just a minuscule part of the rampant lawlessness that takes place daily and in front of every ones eyes. This needs to be corrected otherwise, however hard you work, on the macro level, it will be nullified and negated by the lawlessness at the micro level, which is, by default, glorified.
The entire stretch of road from Kemp's corner to the Mahalaxmi temple is full of such inefficiencies and lawlessness which are created with the full knowledge of the Traffic Police force.and it is very sad for me to add that since you are at the Head, it envelopes and questions the integrity of your credibility too.
This is an extremely sad situation.
I have personally made in- numerous complaints to the Traffic police but the situation never changes and can only add that the people who are committing this offence, day in and day out, can only gain in confidence if and only if they are "hand and glove" with department that you manage and control.
Mumbai is growing exponentially in terms of population and vehicles, and if situations are not brought under control it would only spell disaster and doom and create one big question in our mind, - Are we trying to build a Shanghai with its good qualities, or are we trying to take and build on it's vice qualities, which contain nothing more than Mafia tactics and corruption? I guess we need not wait for time to tell, as what we see as of today, speaks for itself,simply and plainly.
I hope you appreciate the constructive criticism and would take it in the spirit of the agony, which is felt.
Sir, if you could permit me i would like to suggest that, if you feel what is going on is correct and lawful, then I request you to amend the law to make it amicable for all to park and use their vehicles as they are doing now. At least it would not be a bone of contention for the common citizens and the police force, as then, no lawlessness would ever be created on these accounts.
Why the Hypocrisy?
I thank you for the time you have taken to read my mail and have attached the details of the website in a Pdf. file for you to see and to make it convenient for you to feel the agony. The website link is http://www.undisciplinedmumbai.blogspot.com/ and would be grateful if you could take out some time from your busy schedule to have a look.
I have been trying to fax you this document since the last 3 weeks on your fax number 22024873 but have been unsuccessful as your fax machine is not responsive to accepting fax messages.
I have however faxed the same to the Honourable chief minister on Fax no.23633272 on 29-08-05 and to the Commissioner of Police on Fax number 22621835 also on 29-08-05.
I look forward to hear from you in the same positive and upright spirit as you are normally seen, and try to work towards making Mumbai a Shanghai with only its virtues.
Thanking you
TO
MR R. R. PATIL
HON HOME MINISTER AND DEPUTY CHIEF MINISTER MAHARASHTRA
MUMBAI
FAX: 022 – 22024873
Phone: 22022401 & 22024300
Email: deputychiefminister@maharashtra.gov.in
Respected and honourable Sir
I write this mail to you not only out of utter frustration and pain but with a determination to curb the corruption in your Police force.
I have attached my website regarding the complete lawlessness as seen by the common man on a day to day basis in this part of Mumbai.
It are, these realities, which show the level of efficiency,honesty,integrity of your department.
The facts as seen, are open to all and just shows how inefficient the Police are even though there are various constables,tow away vehicles, in this area from 8 am to 8pm who just turn a blind eye to the breaking of the law.
To make matters worse we hear reports from the "wrong doers" that the control room is "taken care of" and no action will be ever taken.
This is extremely disturbing.
Sir, The common man is faced with these realities on a daily ongoing basis and are barometers about the functioning of your department. The big issues that are seen on television or appear in the newspapers are just a minuscule part of the rampant lawlessness that takes place daily and in front of every ones eyes. This needs to be corrected otherwise, however hard you work, on the macro level, it will be nullified and negated by the lawlessness at the micro level, which is, by default, glorified.
The entire stretch of road from Kemp's corner to the Mahalaxmi temple is full of such inefficiencies and lawlessness which are created with the full knowledge of the Traffic Police force.and it is very sad for me to add that since you are at the Head, it envelopes and questions the integrity of your credibility too.
This is an extremely sad situation.
I have personally made in- numerous complaints to the Traffic police but the situation never changes and can only add that the people who are committing this offence, day in and day out, can only gain in confidence if and only if they are "hand and glove" with department that you manage and control.
Mumbai is growing exponentially in terms of population and vehicles, and if situations are not brought under control it would only spell disaster and doom and create one big question in our mind, - Are we trying to build a Shanghai with its good qualities, or are we trying to take and build on it's vice qualities, which contain nothing more than Mafia tactics and corruption? I guess we need not wait for time to tell, as what we see as of today, speaks for itself,simply and plainly.
I hope you appreciate the constructive criticism and would take it in the spirit of the agony, which is felt.
Sir, if you could permit me i would like to suggest that, if you feel what is going on is correct and lawful, then I request you to amend the law to make it amicable for all to park and use their vehicles as they are doing now. At least it would not be a bone of contention for the common citizens and the police force, as then, no lawlessness would ever be created on these accounts.
Why the Hypocrisy?
I thank you for the time you have taken to read my mail and have attached the details of the website in a Pdf. file for you to see and to make it convenient for you to feel the agony. The website link is http://www.undisciplinedmumbai.blogspot.com/ and would be grateful if you could take out some time from your busy schedule to have a look.
I have been trying to fax you this document since the last 3 weeks on your fax number 22024873 but have been unsuccessful as your fax machine is not responsive to accepting fax messages.
I have however faxed the same to the Honourable chief minister on Fax no.23633272 on 29-08-05 and to the Commissioner of Police on Fax number 22621835 also on 29-08-05.
I look forward to hear from you in the same positive and upright spirit as you are normally seen, and try to work towards making Mumbai a Shanghai with only its virtues.
Thanking you
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