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In a democracy, you should approach your elected representative if you have a concern with any element of governance, be it roads, electricity or drinking water. But which representative should you Ask? Here's a ready reckoner on WHO to address your questions to.
Transcript of WHO will Solve my Citizen's Issues?
The Ask HOW Analysis
Who will address my issues?
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The Ask HOW Analysis
WHO CAN SOLVE MY PROBLEM?
Member of Parliament
(MP)
Member of Legislative
Assembly (MLA)
Municipal Council / Corporation(Urban)Panchayat (Rural)
I should approach my representative if I have a concern with any element of government.
But which representative?
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INDIA HAS THREE LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT AND LAW MAKING
1. CENTRAL GOVERNMENT / PARLIAMENT
2. STATE GOVERNMENT / LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
3. MUNICIPAL COUNCIL / CORPORATION (URBAN) PANCHAYAT (RURAL)
You should approach your representative based on
these lists.
The constitution of India has divided subjects into three lists:
CENTRAL LIST CONCURRENT LIST STATE LIST
Subjects under the control of Central Government and law making is by the parliament.
Subjects under both, Central Government as well as State
Government.
Subjects under the control of the State Government.
The Ask HOW Analysis
WHO CAN SOLVE MY PROBLEM?
The Ask HOW Analysis
WHO CAN SOLVE MY PROBLEM?
If you want to complain about drinking water, street lights,
potholes and garbage collection near your house you should
talk to your corporator.
Talk to your Corporator about: Drinking Water issues
StreetLights
GarbageCollection
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If you are worried about the supply of electricity and its rising prices:
WHO CAN SOLVE MY PROBLEM?
The Ask HOW Analysis
The State government is responsible for supplying the electricity to you. However, many central government policies like
those relating to coal and natural gas and
environment impact supply and price of electricity.
The Ask HOW Analysis
WHO CAN SOLVE MY PROBLEM?
If your concern is about Law:
Judiciary is separate from the government but both Central and State Govts. can do a lot to speed up the judicial process.
The Central Government is responsible for theprotection of borders from infiltration.
Policing is primarily the responsibility of the State Government.
The Ask HOW Analysis
WHO CAN SOLVE MY PROBLEM?
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Many policies of central government -
that impact supply and demand affect
prices. Central taxes like excise and
service taxes and import duties also
impact prices.
State governments through their
control of local mandis affect food
prices. Also local taxes affect prices.
Talk to your MP and MLA.
If you are worried about Prices then:
The Ask HOW Analysis
WHO CAN SOLVE MY PROBLEM?
If you are concerned about jobs:Central and state government
policies including those on
specific industries, labour and
environment impact this issue.
Additionally state governments
can give incentives related to land
and taxes.
Infrastructure such as roads and
electricity created by both Central
and State Government matter.
WHO CAN SOLVE MY PROBLEM?
The Ask HOW Analysis
If Education is what concerns you:
Central government decides the high level policy
State governments usually run most of the government schools and many colleges.
Often in big cities, the Corporation runs schools.
The Ask HOW Analysis
WHO CAN SOLVE MY PROBLEM?
Roads and the Tolls on them:
NH 47SH 113SH 11313G MAIN
Repair & maintenance
of local roads is the
responsibility of the
Corporation.
Issues with State
highways should be
taken up by the MLA.
National highways are
the responsibility of the
Government of India.
When will we get
uninterrupted
power supply?
Who should we
approach to get things
fixed in our area?
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In Conclusion:
