WHO will Solve my Citizen's Issues?

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The Ask HOW Analysis Who will address my issues? ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` ` LAW & ORDER POTHOLED ROADS INFLATION

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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.

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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)

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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.

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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

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If you are worried about the supply of electricity and its rising prices:

WHO CAN SOLVE MY PROBLEM?

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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.

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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.

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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:

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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.

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WHO CAN SOLVE MY PROBLEM?

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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.

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WHO CAN SOLVE MY PROBLEM?

Roads and the Tolls on them:

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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.

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When will we get

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power supply?

Who should we

approach to get things

fixed in our area?

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