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Catch cops on CCTVs
A visit to any police station reveals corrupt police officers expecting bribes from complainants. Even to lodge an FIR in accidental death cases, the police expect bribes. A part of my house caught fire and it was necessary for me to get a DDR from the police to claim insurance. I was compelled to bribe the investigating officer. No police officer can be arrested without evidence. The solution to this problem is to install CCTV cameras in all police stations. Er. Jagdeep Singh Matta, Patiala
Diesel shocker
Apropos the write-up “Diesel Shocker: Prices to be deregulated in 6 months” (November 21), the target if accomplished, will be a succour to the economy. But the assumption of appreciation in rupee seems to be impractical. With the rupee-dollar swap execution and federal tapering staring us, the depreciation of the rupee is imminent. However, with Iran and the USA reaching conciliation, it is expected that oil prices will fall. But, much of the fall will be neutralised by the rupee depreciation. It is time for the government to diversify its options. Such macro-level conundrums can only be countered by micro-level transitions. Developing transport corridors, encouraging use of bio-fuels and other new renewable sources of energy is only the beginning. Varun K. Sood, via email
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Article 370 Article 370 of the Constitution is once again in the news, thanks to Narender Modi. It is the next best to independence for J&K state. It gives special powers to the Muslim-majority and multi-cultural state to make its own laws on all subjects except those mentioned in the Instrument of Accession. The state gets autonomy to protect, preserve and develop the culture, language and religion of its three distinct regions. It is another matter that the benefits of this provision have not reached the common man so far, for which the blame lies with the ruling elite. In fact, the other states where other minorities and tribals are in a majority, would like to get this Article. The Article should not be abrogated. On the contrary, the dilutions which have crept in should be removed and its original spirit restored. This action might curb the current separatist movement and usher in peace. Manjit Singh Juneja, via email Bias in placements Recently, two students of IIT, Kanpur, were offered jobs at a package of Rs 1.31 crore by Oracle. It has been observed that top MNCs are only recruiting from IITs. There are thousands of private engineering colleges in India. Their students should also be given a chance to serve these companies. The government is funding these IITs with crores of rupees and many of their graduates migrate to other countries. It should be mandatory for them to serve in India at least for a certain period. If graduates of other private colleges are so incapable, then these should be closed and no permission given to open more such colleges. I.P.S. Anand, Mani Majra Unburden courts Every now and then one hears of court cases that some people file against one or the other film in the name of “hurt sentiments”. However, their aim often seems to be to get cheap publicity. In the process, film-makers often are harrased by appearing in remotely located courts that are already overburdened. The courts should mark all such frivilous complaints to the censor board for a proper review. BALVINDER, Chandigarh
Duty to inform
While the citizens have the right to seek information, the public authorities are duty-bound to provide information. The reality, however, is that the citizens are compelled to remind the public authorities of their duties by filing RTI applications and appeals. The CIC and DOPT must see to it that information which can be made available without filing RTI applications/appeals must be passed on to the people. This will also reduce the burden on the CIC and courts. Meera
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